B.Eng. In Mechanical Engineering

• Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 210
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 7 semesters/3.5 years
• Location: Heidelberg

With the fundamental subjects (mathematics, physics, technical mechanics, CAD, electrical engineering, thermodynamics), you will immediately dive deeper into the exciting world of engineering. Building on these basics, you will analyse technical questions and develop innovative solutions (machine elements, innovation management, product development). You will apply this knowledge in your industrial internship.

You will also deepen your knowledge of programming and calculating (finite elements) of more complex tasks during your studies. Furthermore, you will apply all of your skills to questions relating to vehicle and drive technology (basics of mobility), turbomachinery and power plant technology. 

You will also gain insights into the automation of production lines (control and automation technology, robot technology). 

With these broad basics, you are very well prepared for your future professional life as a mechanical engineer. With our internationally recognised Bachelor's programme, you can start your career or a Master's programme upon graduation. 

After completing your Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, you can either deepen your knowledge with a Master's program or jump directly into your career with practical experience. Our program provides you with the best opportunities for exciting and challenging positions in industry or academia.

Possible fields of employment for our graduates include:

• Engineer in the area of research and development
• Construction engineer
• Engineer in product development
• Production Manager
• Technical management
• Technical Sales
• Engineer in quality management or patent matters

At the beginning of the Bachelor's programme in Mechanical Engineering, we teach you the basics of natural sciences and engineering, essential for understanding complex engineering interrelationships. These basics form the foundation for the other modules.

Product design is a central component of the study programme, divided into various aspects such as innovation and economics, construction and automation. You can then apply the knowledge you have learnt in a real-life context in a product development project and an industrial internship. You will also deal with topics such as fluid mechanics and heat transfer in research and development before working on a topic of your choice as part of your Bachelor's thesis.

1st Semester

1. Fundamentals of Engineering I – 6 ECTS
2. Fundamentals of Engineering II – 6 ECTS
3. Fundamentals of Engineering III – 6 ECTS
4. Applied Mathematics – 14 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Design in Engineering Application – 6 ECTS
2. Experimental Methods in Engineering Science – 6 ECTS
3. Automation in Engineering Applications – 6 ECTS
4. Materials Science and Manufacturing (incl. Additive Manufacturing) – 14 ECTS

3rd Semester

1. Innovation and Economy in the Engineering Sector – 6 ECTS
2. Production Basics – 6 ECTS
3. Project Management – 6 ECTS
4. Programming and Product Development – 12 ECTS

4th Semester

1. Applied Product Development – 6 ECTS
2. Internship – 24 ECTS

5th Semester

1. Fundamentals of Machine Design – 6 ECTS
2. Machine Design I – 6 ECTS
3. Machine Design II – 6 ECTS
4. Simulation and Artificial Intelligence in Mechanical Engineering – 12 ECTS

6th Semester

1. Drive Technology and Battery Technology – 6 ECTS
2. Innovative Materials in Mechanical Engineering – 6 ECTS
3. Sustainability in Mechanical Engineering – 6 ECTS
4. Compulsory Elective Projects – 12 ECTS

7th Semester

1. Preparation of the Bachelor's Thesis (started in 6th semester) – 6 ECTS
2. Progress of the Bachelor Thesis and Colloquium – 8 ECTS
3. Bachelor Thesis – 12 ECTS

To apply for the Bachelor's programme in Mechanical Engineering, you will need to provide

• General higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.
• Proof of English
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required