In terms of its concept, the 7-semester bachelor's degree program in mechanical engineering is broadly diversified. In the first three semesters, students are taught mainly the basics in mathematics, mechanics, natural sciences and engineering drawing; in addition, there are lectures in computer science, electrical engineering, materials engineering and machine elements. From the fourth semester onwards, students have the opportunity to choose one of the various profiles; depending on their choice of specialization, the corresponding courses are compulsory here. The Bachelor's program includes the following specializations:

• General Mechanical Engineering
• Energy and process engineering
• Mechatronics
• Metallurgy and metal processing
• Product engineering
• Ship and offshore technology

The bachelor's degree program is thus intended to provide a certain focus in addition to a solid basic education in mechanical and plant engineering. The program qualifies students for entry into a profession, with the master's degree in mechanical engineering being considered the standard course of study.

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in mechanical engineering have mastered basic scientific principles and are able to analyze problems in their basic structure using engineering methods. They have learned to formulate problems and map them in mathematical physical models in order to break down the mapped processes with the help of computers. By selecting the specialization subjects of the elective area in semesters five and six, a "bridge" is built between the fundamentals of engineering and applications related to the professional field. Through the supplementary area, graduates acquire non-specialist qualifications and are thus sensitized to the non-technical requirements of the subsequent professional activity. The basic orientation of the Bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering prepares students for employment in a wide variety of occupational fields.

Study plan

Study plan

You can find the examination regulations for your study program here: Examination regulations according to study programs

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB:

Information material

Prospective students will find an overview of the study program, as well as current information on exams, practical and research project selection and other relevant topics here.

Study plan as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB:

• Mechanical Engineering (Energy and Process Engineering)
• Mechanical Engineering (General Mechanical Engineering)
• Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)
• Mechanical Engineering (Metallurgy and Metal Processing)
• Mechanical Engineering (Product Engineering)
• Mechanical Engineering (Ship and Offshore Technology)

Admission

Admission requirements

Entitlement to admission to the Bachelor's program is acquired by the certificate of higher education entrance qualification (general higher education entrance qualification or subject-linked higher education entrance qualification) or a certificate recognized as equivalent by legal regulation or by the competent state authority. Access to studies is also granted to those who have qualified in vocational education. Further details are regulated by the regulations on university admission for those qualified in vocational education

Admission is also possible without an Abitur (e.g. with a Fachhochschulreife) through an aptitude test or aptitude assessment. The entrance examination consists of a written examination (written test) in three subjects (mathematics, physics and German or English, teaching content: Gymnasiale Oberstufe) lasting a total of 3 hours and an oral examination lasting 30 to 45 min. The application deadline for admission to the aptitude test is June 15. Applicants with a general university entrance qualification do not have to take the aptitude test. Further information can be found on the website of the study course.

Prerequisite for the study program is an internship (basic internship) of at least 8 weeks. It is not part of the study program, but can also be completed during the study program. It must be proven at the latest when registering for the examinations of the second study year and does not result in ECTS credits. Further details are regulated by the internship regulations.

Admission

Unrestricted admission (study places are not limited)

Enrollment takes place during the enrollment period at the student registrar's office  at campus Duisburg.

Prospective students from non-EU countries submit their application to uni-assist by 15.07. This applies to all German-language Bachelor's degree programs and includes applications for direct admission to the study program, for DSH direct admission, and for the preparatory German course.

Eligibility assessment procedure

For the aptitude test, the previous school and extracurricular education and qualifications with details of the subjects completed and the grades achieved must be proven by copies of certificates. Before making its decision, the board of examiners may invite the applicant to an interview and/or a written and/or oral aptitude test.

Special enrollment requirements

It is also strongly recommended that the preliminary or basic internship (min. 8 weeks) be completed prior to the study begin.

Pre-courses

You can find a selection of for non-mandatory, but recommended preliminary courses at Mintroduce.

Language Skills

The language of instruction at the University of Duisburg-Essen is German (except in the English-language programs). Therefore, you must have good German language skills if you want to study successfully. The majority of foreign applicants must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level; with some exceptions) before beginning their studies.

• German nationals (persons who have acquired their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school abroad) do not require any special proof of German language skills.
• Citizens of an EU member state (and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) or German citizens with a foreign educational qualification, as well as
• Citizens of a country outside the EU with a foreign university entrance qualification must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level) or the TestDaF (TDN 4) before the begin of their studies.

Information on the German Language Test for University Entrance (DSH)

Additional language skills
In the international environment of mechanical engineering, English plays an increasing role as an international technical language. The goal of the program is therefore also to provide a familiarity with the English technical language through the use of the English language in selected elective and optional courses.