Master of Engineering in Simulation and System Design
An English-taught master’s programme blending technical simulation expertise with business administration for logistics and production systems.
Best for:Best for mechanical engineering graduates with programming and control engineering experience seeking to specialize in simulation and system design for logistics and production.
Overview
The Master of Engineering in Simulation and System Design at Stralsund University of Applied Sciences offers a 3- or 4-semester programme focused on designing, simulating, and optimizing technical systems for logistics and production. Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software tools while also exploring business administration to contextualize technical decisions. The curriculum is fully taught in English and caters to both German and international applicants. It emphasizes practical application, with mandatory internships for students with 180 ECTS credits, ensuring graduates are industry-ready with a strong blend of technical and managerial skills.
What you'll do
- Develop and apply technical simulation models for logistics and production systems using industry-standard software tools.
- Analyze and optimize technical systems for efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Integrate business administration principles to assess and explain the economic implications of technical decisions.
- Conduct research and develop solutions for real-world challenges in system design and simulation.
- Complete a master’s thesis in English, demonstrating advanced technical and analytical skills.
- Participate in group projects and collaborative problem-solving exercises to simulate industry environments.
Requirements
Degree required: Completed Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field (180 or 210 ECTS credits).
Degree offered: Master of Engineering
Language: English; B2 proficiency (e.g., TOEFL iBT 4 in each section, IELTS Academic 6.0, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in a higher-level programming language (minimum 4 hours per week for one semester or 5 ECTS credits with a grade equivalent to 1.7 or better).
- Knowledge of control engineering (minimum 4 hours per week for one semester or 5 ECTS credits with a grade equivalent to 2.0 or better).
- Experience with 3D CAD design (minimum 4 hours per week for one semester or 5 ECTS credits with a grade equivalent to 2.0 or better).
- Strong mathematical foundations relevant to technical systems.
- Average grade of at least 1.7 in the Bachelor’s degree.
- Proof of English proficiency at B2 level (e.g., TOEFL iBT 4 in each section, IELTS Academic 6.0, or equivalent).
- Non-EU applicants: Deadline for summer semester is 30 November; for winter semester, 31 May.
- EU applicants: Deadline for summer semester is 28 February; for winter semester, 31 August.
- For the 4-semester programme: Bachelor’s degree with 180 ECTS credits and mandatory 21-week internship.
- For the 3-semester programme: Bachelor’s degree with 210 ECTS credits and no mandatory internship.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-30 (summer semester, non-EU), 2026-05-31 (winter semester, non-EU), 2026-02-28 (summer semester, EU), 2026-08-31 (winter semester, EU) (Europe/Berlin)
Applicants must submit their application through the uni-assist portal. Required documents include a completed application form, proof of degree, transcripts, proof of English proficiency, CV, and a letter of motivation. Additional documents may be required based on individual eligibility criteria.
- Completed application form
- Proof of Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Transcripts of academic records
- Proof of English proficiency (B2 level)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of internship (if applicable)
- Passport-sized photograph
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