Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering
Drive innovation in one of Germany's largest industries: gain interdisciplinary skills to design, manage and lead complex engineering projects worldwide.
Key Information
Programme Overview
The Master of Mechanical Engineering is an engineering science degree programme for one of the largest industrial sectors and employers in Germany. It forms the core of the capital goods industry and is a supplier of innovative solutions for all sectors. Due to their interdisciplinary training, graduates are capable of developing components, sub-assemblies and machines themselves or to manage their overall development. Characteristic of the very multi-layered development processes is the use of modern design and calculation methods. The programme is technically intensive and thematically diverse! The range of elective courses is impressive. Here you are able to continue your education according to your needs.
Programme Profiles
The degree programme can be completed with one of four different course profiles:
You will automatically be assigned to this profile after enrollment. See below for the course of study.
In the Development Management programme profile you will study economics and business administration subjects in addition to your engineering education. You can apply with a letter of motivation to the Programme Dean for the Development Management programme profile from the time you are admitted to the programme until the end of the third week after the start of lectures.
You can choose the International programme profile if you complete at least 20 ECTS credits at a university abroad. You will not work on a master's project in this profile. It is also possible to obtain a double degree with a foreign university.
Would you like to work intensively on an interesting and current research project and publish your results? We can support you here! The Research programme profile gives you the opportunity to do just that. It is also possible to obtain a double degree with a foreign university. This course profile can be studied in English!
As part of the 'International' and 'Research' programme profiles, it is possible to obtain a double degree in collaboration with UTHM in Malaysia. Upon successful completion of your studies, you will then hold both a German and a Malaysian master's degree. For further information on the double degree, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Gleiter (uwe.gleiter@hs-heilbronn.de).
Careers: What career prospects will I have with a Master´s degree?
Graduation – and what next?
Mechanical engineers design the technical solutions of tomorrow. Whether it’s sustainable production, efficient energy systems, modern mobility, robotics or intelligent machines and plant: mechanical engineering plays a key role in tackling technological and societal challenges.
During your Master’s programme, you will deepen your engineering expertise and acquire the ability to develop, analyse and optimise complex technical systems. You will learn to tackle demanding development tasks using a scientifically sound approach, to drive forward innovative technologies and to take on responsibility in interdisciplinary projects. Furthermore, the programme will equip you to lead international teams and shape technical innovation processes.
A Master’s degree opens up excellent professional and career opportunities in almost all sectors of mechanical and plant engineering, as well as in the automotive industry, energy technology, aerospace, medical technology, automation technology and many other technological fields. Graduates are particularly in demand in areas where complex technical systems are developed and the technologies of the future are shaped.
The Master’s degree also qualifies you for academic roles in research and development, right up to a PhD. The degree therefore provides you with the best possible foundation for a long-term, successful career in one of the most varied and significant engineering professions worldwide.
Programme Structure - e.g. Profile 'Engineering'
- 1st Semester
- 2nd Semester
- 3rd Semester
- Study Abroad
- Documents
- Statistical Methods
- Selected Topics of Mathematics
- Engineering Project
- Elective subjects
- Autonomous systems: Deep learning
- Autonomous systems: Path planning and control
- Autonomous systems: Perception and situation understanding
- Advanced Suspension Systems
- Industrial Processes in Materials Engineering
- Lightweight Car Body Engineering
- Optical Sensors
- Numerical Methods and Optimization
- Design of Experiments
You will be able to practically apply this knowledge in your engineering project. Small teams of students tackle work on specific tasks from the industry. The tasks can be of a constructive, experimental or theoretical nature.
The wide range of elective subjects (see module handbook) and the option to take elective subjects of other faculties or universities (including from abroad) will provide you with a well-rounded professional profile.
- Design of Experiments
- Numerical and Optimization Methods
- Engineering Project with Colloquium
- Elective subjects
- Autonomous systems: Deep learning
- Autonomous systems: Path planning and control
- Autonomous systems: Perception and situation understanding
- Advanced Suspension Systems
- Industrial Processes in Materials Engineering
- Lightweight Car Body Engineering
- Optical Sensors
- Numerical Methods and Optimization
- Design of Experiments
- Computer and Robot Vision
- Autonomous Systems: Architecture and Planning
- Digital Singal Processing and Pattern Recognition
- Exhaust (gas) treatment
You will be able to practically apply this knowledge in your engineering project. Students work in small teams on specific tasks from industry. The tasks can be of a constructive, experimental, or theoretical nature.
The wide range of elective courses (see module handbook) and the opportunity to take elective courses from other faculties or universities (including those abroad) round off your academic profile.
Master’s thesis with colloquium (30 ECTS)
You will undertake this either in a laboratory of Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences or in collaboration with the industry.
Are you interested in studying abroad during your degree programme? Detailed information on semesters abroad, partner universities, contact persons and scholarships can be found here: Studium im Ausland or here: Bewerbung für ein Auslandssemester
Requirements and Application
Before applying to Heilbronn University, non-German Bachelor degrees need to be declared equivalent to a German first degree. Therefore, please fill in the below form "Application for Recognition of Certificate" as well as the necessary documents also mentioned below, or an equivalent certificate issued by Studienkolleg Konstanz or UniAssist.
Please note: Requirements of the Bachelor's degree for admission to the master's programme are
- a grade of 2.5 or better (German grading scale)
- 210 ECTS credits (see page 10 in the ECTS User's Guide for more information) - at least, however, 180 ECTS (conditions for acceptance do apply)
- comparable first degree with a predominant engineering component of at least 50%.
- for studies in German at least level B2
- for studies in English (research profile) at least level B2
The entry requirements in German also apply to Incomings (Erasmus+, Global, Freemover). However, we also offer and recommend appr. 30 ECTS lectures in English language that you can attend.
Application for Recognition of Certificate
Please fill in this form
In addition to the filled in form, please submit the following documents
- Curriculum vitae
- Bachelor's certificate and transcript of records in German or English
- Proof of your English language skills
- Proof of your German language skills, if applicable
- APS certificate, if applicable
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Studying at HHN
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Study at TechCampus
A campus for engineering and computer science! The TechCampus in the south of Heilbronn offers plenty of space for research: technical test benches, a logistics hall, a cleanroom, our virtual reality laboratory and numerous laboratories for the degree programmes. The HHN conducts research across disciplinary boundaries into exciting topcis for the future. But there´s also plenty on offer for those who just want to clear their heads now and then: Whether it´s the beach volleyball court or the calisthenics park - the campus is spacious and offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.
Student Life & Service
Our advisors will be happy to answer any specific questions you may have during your studies.
- Services for degree seeking students: International Career Service, International Student Support and Central Student Advisory Office
- Student dormitories around campus, free extracurricular courses and scholarship opportunities
- Student exchange programmes with around 200 partner universities from all over the world
Tips for a successful start
Start your studies well prepared: 8 tips on finding accomodation, funding your studies and other important topics.
ProfiPlus qualification programme
ProfiPlus offers you the possibility to think about continuing your studies or starting a career in Germany while improving your German knowledge skills to a B2 level.
Testimonials
"Technically intensive and thematically diverse! The range of elective courses on offer is impressive. Here, I can continue my education as I need to – for example, in various application-oriented simulation lectures."
"The wide range of options available allowed me to prepare specifically for my career start. In addition to more traditional mechanical engineering courses, practical topics such as process design in product development are also offered. A cross-semester master's project allows students to tackle current issues from the field."
"Technically intensive and thematically diverse! The range of elective courses on offer is impressive. Here, I can continue my education as I need to – for example, in various application-oriented simulation lectures."
