Structure of the study program
At a glance
- Start of study: winter and summer semester
- Standard period of study: 4 semesters
- Amount: 120 credit points according to ECTS
- Degree: Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Organization of the study program
The program is organized into four areas:
- Compulsory area
- Specialization area
- Cross-sectional area
- Elective area.
Compulsory area
The compulsory area includes some fundamental subjects that deepen existing knowledge from the bachelor's program in the fields of mathematics, product development and production.
In a project work, you will deepen practical or scientific work in a team. In the product development lab, you and your fellow students will design a product, such as a small wind turbine, from the initial concept to its realization under practice-oriented conditions.
With a challenging master's thesis, you demonstrate at the end of your studies that you are capable of independently solving an engineering problem.
Compulsory modules
- Mathematics methodsHide
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- Artificial intelligence methods in engineering
- Higher finite elements analysis
- Engineering methods of product developmentHide
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- Advanced engineering design I
- Higher strength of materials I
- Engineering methods of productionHide
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- Manufacturing theory and machine tools
- Manufacturing theory and machine tools
- Scientific and practical workHide
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- Product development lab
- Project work
- Master's thesis
Defining the field of specialization
By choosing a few subjects from a predefined catalog, you define the specialization and thus your profile. The focus of these subjects is on engineering methods of product development and production. In addition, you can design your studies very flexibly and thus round off your personal profile.
Elective modules for the specialization
- Product DevelopmentHide
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Selection:
- Advanced engineering design II
- Drive technology II
- Higher strength of materials II
- Thermofluid dynamics
- Waves
- Production and Production ManagementHide
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Selection:
- Plant design and simulation
- Production and digitization
- Quality techniques
- Surface and coating technology
- Welding technology and laser material processing
- Plant design and simulation
Cross-sectional area
Choose one module from each area to become familiar with important cross-cutting topics in mechanical engineering.
Elective modules of the cross-sectional area
- DigitizationHide
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Selection:
- Advanced programming for engineers
- Databases and information systems I
- Machine Learning
- Software Engineering I
- MechatronicsHide
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Selection:
- Digital signal processing and bus systems
- Electric drives
- Robotics I
- Systems engineering and requirements engineering
- Digital signal processing and bus systems
- MaterialsHide
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Selection:
- Composites
- Polymer engineering
- Metals for mechanical engineering
- Design for materials and sustainable design
Elective
A variety of elective options allow you to specialize individually – according to your interests and career aspirations. In doing so, you will benefit from the range of courses offered by more than 20 chairs and professorships at the Faculty of Engineering, which cover not only classical mechanical engineering but also many related fields, such as materials science, mechatronics or process and energy engineering. By the way: The new Bavarian Center for Battery Technology is located at the University of Bayreuth. You can also benefit from this in the mechanical engineering degree program and, of course, attend courses on battery technology.
In addition, we recommend that you include one or more modules from the life sciences, humanities, law, or economics, or in the form of language courses, in order to expand your interdisciplinary skills. Take profit from the great variety of subjects offered by the University of Bayreuth!