Mechanical Engineering
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Profile
Content
- Digitalization in Product Design (DPE)
- Energy Efficiency in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Environmental Technology
Study content
The standard period of study for the Master's in Mechanical Engineering is three semesters. Each semester 30 ECTS credit points are awarded.
When you begin your studies, you will choose one of the following two specializations:
The final Master's thesis in the third semester can be written either at the university or in cooperation with a company - even abroad.
Guide to your studies
In the following you will find a list of all modules to be taken in the subsequent semesters. A module is composed of several courses. For details about the curriculum, courses, exams, literature, and ECTS credits conferred you will need to consult the module handbook on the German-language pages.
| First semester |
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| Artificial intelligence |
| Simulation methods in engineering mechanics |
| Specialization 1: Digitalization in Product Design – Digitalization in mechanical engineering – Industrial robotics |
Specialization 2: Energy Efficiency in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Environmental Technology |
| Second semester |
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| Personnel and business management |
| Selected chapters of mathematics |
| Simulation methods in thermofluid dynamics |
| Research and development project 2 |
| Specialization 1: Digitalization in Product Design – Selected chapters in engineering design |
| Specialization 2: Energy Efficiency in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Environmental Technology – Efficiency in refrigeration and air conditioning |
| Third semester |
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| Elective module |
| Master’s thesis |
| Final exam |
Languages
For the most part, the courses are held in German, some courses are held in English. Students can improve their language skills in lessons held by native speakers at the university's own Foreign Language Institute.