Master of Science

Mechanical Engineering International

The English-taught master's degree programme Mechanical Engineering International is aimed particularly at international students and teaches advanced engineering methods for the analysis, modelling and optimisation of complex technical systems.
Students develop scientifically sound solutions and learn to design and implement innovative products, processes and systems independently.

At a glance

Degree:: Master of Science
Standard period of study:: 3 semesters
Programme start:: Summer and winter semester
Campus:: Central Campus Bochum

Instruction language:: English
Credit points:: 90 credit points
Type of programme:: Full-time studies
Type of admission (NC):: Restricted admission (with NC)
Notice:: Level of German A2 GER Level of English C1 GER Applications from the summer semester of 2027

Analysing, modelling and optimising complex technical systems

On the master's degree programme in Mechanical Engineering International, you will deepen your engineering expertise, building on a relevant Bachelor’s degree. The programme focuses on advanced methods for the analysis, modelling and optimisation of complex technical systems.

Thanks to a flexible selection of modules rather than fixed specialisations, you can develop your professional profile to suit your individual needs. This allows you to tailor your studies specifically to your personal career goals whilst simultaneously building interdisciplinary expertise.

The programme includes mandatory modules such as Advanced Dynamics, Project Management, Smart Manufacturing Systems, Structural Optimisation, Product Lifecycle Management, Smart Robotics, Structural Health Monitoring and Intercultural Training. The programme is complemented by elective modules, project work or extended project work, and the master`s thesis with a colloquium.

Career prospects after the Master’s degree

Upon completion of the degree programme, alumni will be equipped to develop scientifically sound solutions and to independently design and implement innovative products, processes and systems. The degree programme also helps alumni prepare for the German labour market by offering German as a foreign language and developing intercultural skills.

Admission to the programme requires a first professional qualification with an overall mark of 2.5 or higher or an ECTS Grade B or higher in the following disciplines:

Mechatronics
Mechanical Engineering or
Electrical Engineering

with 210 credit points, or in a comparable degree programme.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in German at A2 CEFR level and in English at C1 CEFR level. For those who have completed a German-language degree programme, proficiency in German is deemed to have been demonstrated; for those who have completed an English-language degree programme, proficiency in English is deemed to have been demonstrated.

Alumni/as of a Bachelor’s degree programme comprising 180 credit points may be admitted on condition that they complete additional bridging modules totalling 30 credit points.