After several years in machining and assembly, making the leap back to the classroom was not easy for me at first. However, for my personal development, the degree has more than worthwhile. The Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences provided me with solid, in-depth technical knowledge, in order to be well-placed for the future profession. What I particularly liked was the fact that you can build up your own specialisation and strengthen your interests in the later Bachelor’s semesters, as well as in the Master’s.
Course profile
Career prospects
The demand for mechanical engineers and qualified graduates continues to grow. And that means jobs with a secure future!
Mechanical engineers are in demand particularly in the automotive, aerospace and machine tools industries. They can be found both in small, medium and large companies. The planning, development, design, maintenance and distribution of machinery and equipment in almost all branches of industry result in very multifaceted fields of activity.
Course of studies
Main focus of studies
From the 4th semester, students select from a wide range of elective courses, thus having the opportunity to tailor their studies to their personal interests. In doing so, they are not bound by any combination of subjects. However, in order to provide guidance for suitable subject combinations, four main areas of study have been developed. If you follow one of these subject recommendations, you will also receive a certificate for that area of studies at the end of your course.
- Automation engineering
- Automotive engineering
- Product development
- Production engineering
Admission requirements & Application
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Look at the study
Vocational training and a degree in one?
This course is also available in the cooperative study model. This enables you to achieve two qualifications in just under 5 years. Even during your studies, you remain with the company and will receive remuneration for the entire time.
Maths? No problem!
Our courses are designed to help you brush up on your skills, and help to remove any deficits you may have. You are also welcome to take advantage of the support services that accompany your studies.
Study programme laboratories
On the mechanical engineering degree course there are many laboratory classes for foundation studies, specialisations and research.
Before you start – Well prepared for your studies
Previous knowledge?
The pre-study work placement is recommended for applicants without relevant practical experience, it is not compulsory. In the pre-study work placement applicants should familiarise themselves with the manual work techniques of the respective field of study. The pre-study work placement is intended to familiarise applicants with the industrial working environment.
The pre-study placement is designed to provide basic knowledge in the following work processes: Scribing, sawing, filing, cutting, folding, bending, flanging, straightening, drilling, thread forming, soldering, gluing, measuring and testing. It is also advantageous to acquire knowledge of materials and the basics of technical drawing.
Another offer
In addition, we refer to the offer on the page up2study.de, which offers further opportunities to prepare for the degree course.
Support during your studies
The Mathematics Learning Centre in Room F120 is an open question time where problems in mathematics or other technical subjects can be discussed with tutors. Practice material and reference literature is available. It offers support with questions about the electronic mathematics basics test (MGT), homework, exam preparation, etc.
The Learning Centre is manned by tutors Mon-Thu from 13.00–15.00 and until 17.00 on long Wednesdays. Just drop in!
E-Learning
Right at the beginning of the first semester, many degree programmes use a test to check basic mathematics skills. Any deficits can then be systematically and individually worked through in an adaptive mathematics learning system (https://de.bettermarks.com/).
