Master Mechanical Engineering

Interdisciplinary and innovative

Understanding technology and creating solutions

Part-time mechanical engineering degree

Would you like to deepen your knowledge of mechanical engineering and work on interdisciplinary issues?

Do you want to design innovative solutions in industry, trade, or public service?

Then complete your master's degree in mechanical engineering with us. Come to THGA and advance your career with our part-time study program.

Note: The programme has been further developed and is currently undergoing accreditation. The final decision of the Accreditation Council on the further developments is still pending. Changes are therefore subject to change.

Maschinenbaustudierende müssen sich sowohl mit Theorie als auch mit Praxis auskennen. Sie erstellen mit CAD technische Zeichnungen im Seminarunterricht.

Continue studying in a variety of ways

The Master's program in Mechanical Engineering builds on your Bachelor's or Diploma degree and takes you further in this versatile discipline. The program provides you with comprehensive technical and methodological cross-disciplinary qualifications that qualify you for various fields such as materials development, machine design, or plant planning.

Two new specializations—Integrated Engineering and Integrated Energy Systems—allow you to deepen your knowledge in a specific area with four specialized modules each. You will also learn to critically evaluate scientific findings and independently apply engineering methods.

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering in Bochum – individualised and international

The consecutive Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at our university in Bochum offers you practical and future-oriented further education. Two new specialisations – Integrated Engineering and Integrated Energy Systems – enable you to deepen your knowledge in a specific area with four specialised modules each.

A semester taught entirely in English, as well as English-language modules and workshops, will strengthen your international career prospects. The flexible Master's programme in Bochum is aimed at Bachelor's graduates and provides you with the ideal preparation for demanding roles in industry, research and development.

Eine Studierendengruppe im Master Maschinenbau schaut sich Getriebemechaniken an.

Your gateway to industry, skilled trades, and public service

The tasks of mechanical engineering are diverse and range from the development of modern materials and the design of new production facilities to the development of mechatronic systems. With their expertise and commitment, mechanical engineers give new impetus to the economy. The master's program opens up access to many areas of industry, increasingly at an international level: English-language courses prepare you specifically for globally networked fields of work. A complete semester program in English is offered in the winter semester for international students and visiting students. Current topics such as climate change management are also incorporated into the curriculum.

Study full-time or part-time while working

You can study the Master's program in Mechanical Engineering either full-time over four semesters in our evening classes or part-time over six semesters. During your studies, you will deepen and expand your existing specialist knowledge from a relevant Bachelor's program. All information on enrollment and dates can be found here.

Further information about the program

Studienverlauf Teilzeit Master Maschinenbau pdf, 113 KB
Studienverlauf Vollzeit Master Maschinenbau pdf, 112 KB

Facts and figures – overview

Degree:
Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Duration:

Part-time study: 6 semesters
Full-time study: 4 semesters

Start of program/application

The program can be started in the winter semester or the summer semester.

Language of instruction

German (minimum C1 level) and English

Admission requirements

Completed university degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable field of study.
Admission for graduates of other degree programs after a written or oral aptitude assessment.

The THGA is a state-recognized university. There are no tuition fees - only a semester fee is charged, which includes the Deutschland-Ticket for public transport.