Double-Degree Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (MSc)
Earn two Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from TU Ilmenau (Germany) and PUCP (Peru) in a 4-semester international programme.
Best for:Best for Mechanical Engineering graduates seeking an internationally recognised double degree with cross-cultural exposure and hands-on research experience in Germany and Peru.
Overview
This double-degree Master’s programme in Mechanical Engineering is jointly offered by Technische Universität Ilmenau (Germany) and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP). Students spend the first two semesters at their home university, improving language skills and taking core courses, before transferring to the partner institution for two semesters. The programme culminates in a joint Master’s thesis, written in English or, with special arrangement, in German or Spanish. Graduates receive two degrees: a *Maestría en Ingeniería Mecánica* from PUCP and a *Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering* from TU Ilmenau. The programme emphasizes international experience, intercultural competence, and interdisciplinary engineering skills.
What you'll do
- Complete 4 semesters of coursework split between Technische Universität Ilmenau (Germany) and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP, Lima).
- Spend the first two semesters at your home university, focusing on core Mechanical Engineering courses and improving language proficiency (Spanish to B2 level).
- Transfer to the partner university for the third and fourth semesters, taking elective courses and conducting research under joint supervision.
- Write a joint Master’s thesis in English (or German/Spanish with special arrangement) under the guidance of lecturers from both universities.
- Participate in a bi-national final examination, including an oral defence assessed by a committee from both institutions.
- Engage in intercultural exchange and adapt to academic and professional environments in both Germany and Peru.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field (e.g. Mechanical Systems, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent).
Degree offered: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (TU Ilmenau) + Maestría en Ingeniería Mecánica (PUCP)
Language: German: C1 level (official certificate required); Spanish: A2 at application, B2 by start of semester abroad; English: No minimum requirement (thesis must be written in English or, with special arrangement, German/Spanish).
Instruction: German (TU Ilmenau), Spanish (PUCP), English (thesis and joint courses).
- Proven academic background in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Basic proficiency in German (C1 level) for courses at TU Ilmenau.
- A2 level Spanish proficiency at the time of application (B2 required by the start of the semester abroad).
- Ability to adapt to a foreign academic environment and multilingual instruction.
- Must be enrolled at either TU Ilmenau (Germany) or PUCP (Peru) at the time of application.
- No age or nationality restrictions, but language proficiency requirements apply.
- Selection based on academic performance (grade point average), language skills, and motivation.
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How to apply
Deadline: Rolling (check application portal for specific deadlines) · open until filled
Apply directly through the TU Ilmenau application portal. Submit a letter of motivation addressed to the responsible examination board, academic transcripts, proof of language proficiency (German C1, Spanish A2/B2), and any additional documents specified. Selection is conducted by a joint committee from both universities.
- Letter of motivation
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of German language proficiency (C1 level)
- Proof of Spanish language proficiency (A2 at application, B2 by semester start)
- CV/resumé
- Passport-sized photo
- Proof of enrolment at TU Ilmenau or PUCP
Contact
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