The Mechanical Engineering master’s degree programme is aimed at engineers with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (7 semesters or 210 credits) or related fields. This master’s degree programme will enable them to increase their knowledge of demanding subject areas and to obtain further professional qualifications.

The Mechanical Engineering master’s degree programme aims to provide students with an application and research-oriented qualification. The Mechanical Engineering master’s degree programme at the Ohm comprises a standard period of study of three semesters (90 credits) and offers you the opportunity to undergo practical training and to focus on research at an early stage of your studies.

You can choose from a large selection of modules to build your own course of study in a flexible manner and in accordance with your interests. We offer you the opportunity to qualify in one of the following four areas of specialisation during your studies: energy technology (ET), automotive engineering (FZ), product development (PD), or production technology (PT).

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Online info session!

Just in time to prepare for the opening of the application period, this event will provide you a chance to learn all the important information, e.g., admission requirements and the focus, for our master's programme in Mechanical Engineering. Of course you are welcome to ask questions.

The event will be held in German.

Monday, 12 May 2025 at 6.00pm till 7.00pm

Zoom link for the event 

Meeting-ID: 616 8122 1698
Code: 036435

or

Wednesday, 11 June 2025 at 6.00pm till 7.00pm

Zoom link for the event 

Meeting-ID: 642 1881 5551
Code: 632941

Degree
Master of Science
Program duration
3 Semester
Admission restrictions
restriction-specific
Special features
  • Choice of four areas of specialization
  • Individual combination of individual modules, selected from a comprehensive range of subjects in accordance with personal interests
Interesting numbers and statistics

At present, we welcome approx. 80 first-year students per semester

Students from non-EEA countries who enrol in this programme are charged 500 euros tuition each semester. More information is available on our website.

Admission semester
Winter semester or Summer semester
Application period
For the winter semester: 02.05.2025 to 31.07.2025
For the summer semester: 15.11.2024 to 15.01.2025
Dual system options
Dual Mechanical Engineering
Faculty
Mechanical Engineering and Building Services Engineering
Accreditation

More information

Detailed information about the curriculum of this programme is available in German. Switch the language toggle in the upper right corner.

More information

For more information on jobs and career prospects for graduates of this programme, visit our German pages by switching the language toggle in the upper right corner.

Information on admission

Admission requirements for this master’s programme are a successful degree in a bachelor's or “Diplom” programme in Mechanical Engineering with 210 credits, in particular the bachelor’s programme in Mechanical Engineering at the Ohm, or an equivalent degree, as well as relevant professional experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering outside the university of at least one year, unless the university degree or the equivalent degree included a relevant practical period in the field of mechanical engineering of at least 20 weeks. Details of admission are regulated in the Study and Examination Regulations.

Documentation of language proficiency:

The language of instruction in this degree programme is German. Applicants who are native speakers of a language other than German, who do not have bachelor’s degree from a German educational institution, and who have not completed German-language vocational or professional training at secondary school must provide one of the following certificates as documentation of their German proficiency:

  • German language examination for the university admission of foreign applicants (DSH-Stufe 2)
  • TestDaF (“Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache” with an above-average score (minimally level 4 in all four examination components)

Overview of all recognised language proficiency documentation (pdf, in German)

 

Tuition applies for students from non-EEA countries

Please note that students from non-EEA countries are charged 500 euros tuition each semester. More information is available on our website.

Formal requirements

 

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Student Counseling Service

Do you have questions about studying at university or applying?
Our International Academic Services department is happy to assist you.

If you went to school in the German system, feel free to contact the “Zentrale Studienberatung”.

Faculty advisor

Would you like more detailed information about the content of individual subjects within the Mechanical Engineering master’s degree programme? Then the Faculty Advisor is your next port of call.

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Telephone: +49 911/5880-5022
or +49 911/5880-5033
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Studying abroad

Students at the Ohm wishing to complete a stay abroad can choose from one of our more than 160 partner universities worldwide. The International Office will inform you about possible ways to study abroad.

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