Master of Science in Commercial Vehicle Technology
An interdisciplinary Master's programme focusing on the engineering, design, and management of commercial vehicles.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates seeking an interdisciplinary career in the commercial vehicle industry.
Overview
The Master of Science in Commercial Vehicle Technology at RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau is an interdisciplinary programme designed to bridge the gap between mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. Students gain comprehensive technical knowledge alongside insights into economic and sociological aspects of the commercial vehicle industry. The curriculum includes mandatory core subjects, elective modules, a project internship in the industry, and a research-based Master's thesis. This programme prepares graduates to address complex, interdisciplinary challenges within the product life cycle of modern commercial vehicles.
What you'll do
- Complete mandatory core modules across mechanical, electrical, and computer science disciplines.
- Select elective courses to specialize in specific areas of commercial vehicle technology.
- Undertake a project internship within the German commercial vehicle industry.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis supervised by a scientific institute.
- Participate in interdisciplinary workshops and seminars on business and social sciences.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English (B2) and German (A1).
Instruction: English (mandatory subjects), English/German (electives).
- Foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
- English language proficiency at B2 level.
- German language proficiency at A1 level.
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
- Must hold a qualified Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam must provide an APS certificate.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-07-15
Applications must be submitted through the official university portal. Candidates must provide academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency, a CV, a letter of motivation, and a letter of recommendation.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Transcript of records
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Letter of recommendation
- Proof of English proficiency
- Proof of German proficiency
- APS certificate (if applicable)
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