Master of Engineering in Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
A practice-oriented Master's programme focused on the design and development of complex engineering systems within the automotive and mechanical sectors.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates seeking a practice-oriented Master's degree with strong ties to the German automotive industry.
Overview
The Master of Engineering in Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (DDM) at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences is a full-time, three-semester programme. It provides students with advanced technical knowledge in simulation, production technology, and engineering design, while fostering interdisciplinary teamwork skills. The curriculum includes a strong emphasis on real-world application, culminating in a six-month Master's thesis often conducted in collaboration with industry partners. Graduates are prepared for professional roles in global automotive and mechanical engineering firms.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced technical lectures covering strength of materials, dynamics, and vibration acoustics.
- Engage in interdisciplinary and intercultural project work to solve complex engineering problems.
- Apply numerical methods and CAE algorithms to simulate engineering systems.
- Develop production-oriented product designs and manage product life cycles.
- Complete a six-month Master's thesis, preferably in collaboration with an industry partner.
- Acquire German language proficiency to at least A2 level by the end of the second semester.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent engineering field.
Degree offered: Master of Engineering
Language: English (B2 level required); German (A2 level required by end of second semester)
Instruction: English
- Bachelor's degree with an overall grade of A or B (top 35%)
- Minimum 5 CP in CAD (Pro/E or CATIA)
- Minimum 15 CP in Design/Machine Elements
- Minimum 10 CP in Strength of Materials/Mechanics
- Minimum 8 CP in Mathematics
- English proficiency at B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71)
- Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree
- APS certificate required for applicants from PR China, Vietnam, or India
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-03-31
Applications must be submitted online via the Esslingen Graduate School portal. Applicants are required to provide academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency, a letter of motivation, and two letters of recommendation.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Letter of motivation
- Two letters of recommendation
- English language certificate
- APS certificate (if applicable)
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