Mechanical Engineering University of Duisburg-Essen

The language of instruction is half German and half English. This means that approx. 50% of the courses are taught in German and the other 50% are taught in English. The language of the examination is the same as the language of instruction in the corresponding lecture.

The Bachelor's degree course of study in Mechanical Engineering offers a sound engineering education with a focus on the design and manufacture of machines and systems. Through interdisciplinary courses, students acquire the ability and competence to solve complex engineering problems.

In addition to a solid basic education in mechanical engineering, students are taught the modelling of mathematical and physical processes and their computer-aided analysis. This enables students to gain a comprehensive understanding of technical systems and to develop innovative solutions.

In the first semesters, students acquire essential knowledge in mathematics, mechanics, natural sciences and technical representation, which are required to understand technical systems and develop solutions for them. In further modules, topics such as thermodynamics, materials science, electrical engineering and information technology are covered in greater depth. Systemic and analytical thinking is encouraged, a skill that is indispensable for engineering issues.

The Bachelor's degree enables successful entry into a Master's degree course or directly into the professional world of future-oriented fields of technology. The specialist knowledge and key skills acquired during the course form the basis for a successful career in mechanical engineering. This course creates the basis for helping to shape the technology of tomorrow.

Enrolment in the Bachelor’s degree programme is possible for the winter semester.

The lecture period in winter usually starts in October and ends in February. In summer, the lecture period usually starts in April and ends in July. During the winter semester, there is a break of around two weeks during the winter holidays.

The semester is scheduled to take place in person. However, there might be digital courses, particularly hybrid courses, offering e-learning opportunities.

More information: https://www.uni-due.de/iw/en/study/freshmen.php

From 1 May until 31 July for the following winter semester

The first two semesters are generally used for orientation in the respective degree programme. In the first year, the language of instruction for all Bachelor’s degree courses is English. During this time, the basic subjects required for the degree programme are taught. The last semesters are taught in German, and they further the knowledge expected to successfully finish with a degree.

In addition to the compulsory courses in the curriculum, students have the opportunity to pursue their personal interests in elective courses. During the degree programme, students complete a large number of laboratory practical assignments and take part in project work as part of a team. Non-technical courses are also integrated into the programme, which serve to develop social skills and key qualifications. The degree programme concludes with the Bachelor’s thesis. The thesis should demonstrate that students are able to work independently on a problem from the field of the respective study programme using scientific methods within a specified period.

Successful Bachelor’s graduates are qualified to continue their studies in a postgraduate (so-called consecutive) or interdisciplinary Master’s programme. However, they can also use their Bachelor’s degree to enter the job market directly.

The international orientation is realised by:

• lectures offered in German and English language of instruction
  (50% of the lectures in German, 50% of the lectures in English)
• strong liaison with international partner universities
• living and studying in a multicultural environment

Students who have obtained their study qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide proof of a stay abroad during their Bachelor's degree programme. For all other students, a stay abroad is optional. The stay abroad can be utilised for participation in courses at a partner university and the associated completion of examinations worth at least 15 credit points, or for the completion of the final thesis.

An industrial internship in a company is compulsory for all Bachelor's students.

No tuition fees

All students are required to pay a social contribution of about 350 EUR per semester. The social contribution includes a semester ticket covering public transport in North Rhine-Westphalia, subsidised meals in the canteen of the university and other services.

With an estimated monthly budget of 1,200 EUR, you’ll find Duisburg and the surrounding area an affordable place to live and study, with great public transport and student-friendly housing.

• General university entrance qualification ("Abitur") or special university entrance qualification (restricted to certain fields of study, "Fachhochschulreife" or equivalent)
• Applicants must prove that they have completed the subject of mathematics with a grade of 2.0 or better in the last three years of the previous education, entitling them to university admission.

When enrolling, applicants must prove that they have knowledge of the German and English languages according to the completed level B1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Students must take placement tests immediately at the start of their studies to determine their knowledge of German and English.

Applicants who have not obtained their study qualification at a German-speaking institution must have demonstrated German language proficiency at level B2 by the time they register for the German-language modules.

Studying in a Bachelor's programme requires proof of level B2 in both languages as a prerequisite for graduation. In individual cases, the language courses required for this are part of the study programme.

From 1 May until 31 July for the following winter semester

No

Accommodation is possible both in student housing run by the "Studierendenwerk" and in flats offered on the housing market. The rent for a room in a student hall of residence is around 350 to 500 EUR per month.

The faculty aims to support international students on their path to academic success and to promote their integration into the German job market after completing their studies. Courses are offered to prepare students for their studies and ensure their success. These include courses on intercultural communication and knowledge of the authorities as well as assistance with entering the German job market.

The Support Center for (International) Engineering Students (SCIES) acts as a help desk for all questions about studying at the Faculty of Engineering. SCIES supports the students of the faculty and helps them to get the most out of their stay at the University of Duisburg-Essen. SCIES advises on questions about studying, provides assistance with administrative matters, answers questions specific to the degree programme, gives tips on campus life and is the first point of contact for students with any problems.

We are a young faculty with a structure that is unique in Germany. From electrical engineering and information technology to mechanical engineering, materials technology, and civil engineering, everything that belongs to the field of engineering is united under one roof. The fact that there is also space for medical technology, business administration and logistics not only ensures further multi-perspective study programmes and research approaches, but also takes account of the rapid development towards multidisciplinarity. With around 50 institutes and over 7,500 students, we are one of the largest faculties in Germany.

For the Faculty of Engineering, internationalisation is a primary goal for maintaining its performance in research and teaching. This includes the introduction of a faculty-wide range of foreign-oriented Bachelor's and Master's degree courses, the “International Studies in Engineering” (ISE) programme. The faculty also has a large number of international guests who conduct research at the faculty.

The people of the Ruhr area are known for their open-mindedness, inventiveness, and a large portion of curiosity. Sports & leisure, gastronomy, art & culture, numerous shopping opportunities, and "special places" – the cities of Duisburg and Essen have much more to offer than just one of the largest universities in Germany.