Mechanical Engineering (BEng) SRH University

Courses are held in English (100%).

From an international perspective, the Bachelor’s degree course of study in Mechanical Engineering is a very typical and traditional engineering degree course for Germany, whose graduates are in high demand on the national and international job market.

Beginning: 1 October

Mode of study: We believe that sustainable learning is only possible if there is enough space for experimentation, games and critical thinking. That is why we have completely restructured the classical course of studies. Read more about our CORE Principle.

There are no application deadlines, so you can apply at any time until all of the places in the programme have been filled.

Applicants from EEA countries: 790 EUR per month + one-time registration fee of 750 EUR

Applicants from non-EEA countries without a permanent residence permit: 5,100 EUR per semester + one-time registration fee of 1,000 EUR

The duration of the Bachelor’s degree programme is 42 months with a total of 210 ECTS that must be earned.

The degree programme is divided into five-week blocks – following our CORE principle. There is an exam for each module in the fifth week. This ensures that competencies are acquired in a focused way.

The Bachelor’s course of study includes a practical phase (internship) and a Bachelor’s thesis (16 weeks).

The programme includes (excerpt):

• Mathematics and natural sciences
• Fundamentals of engineering sciences: from physics and material sciences to engineering mechanics and thermodynamics
• Electrical engineering
• Technical construction and computer aided design
• Product development: innovation und economics
• Automation and control
• Programming
• Introduction to quality management
• Technical thermodynamics
• Automotive and propulsion technology
• Machine elements and dynamics
• Innovation in product development
• Advanced mathematics and numerical analysis: FEM simulation
• Introduction to fluid mechanics
• Heat transfer
• Applied thermo-fluid science
• Elective courses are available: battery technology; professional CAD; medical engineering; power plant engineering; digital transformation–Internet of things (IoT) and many more….

The small student groups (maximum 35 students per group), the mentoring system, and the open-door policy as well as the renowned, experienced teaching staff guarantee special and very individual study conditions and attention.

Internships are available. (All undergraduate students are required to complete an internship in their third year.)

4,740 EUR

Applicants from EEA countries: 790 EUR per month + one-time registration fee of 750 EUR

Applicants from non-EEA countries without a permanent residence permit: 5,100 EUR per semester + one-time registration fee of 1,000 EUR

None

Approx. 950 to 1,000 EUR per month for personal expenses

Students may purchase a discounted semester ticket or a discounted "Deutschlandticket" for public transport.

University entrance qualification

During the selection process, your academic performance, professional experience, and personal phone or video interviews will be taken into account.

English language proficiency IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 80 / Duolingo Certificate 120 / PTE Academics 58, or a comparable test

We may also personally interview applicants in order to test their English skills. If applicants have studied completely in English in their previous studies, we may waive the required test.

There are no application deadlines, so you can apply at any time until all of the places in the programme have been filled.

There is a special scholarship available. The "Deutschlandstipendium" is a special scholarship programme supported by the German government and private companies.
Find other scholarships that are relevant to your application here.

Working as a non-EU citizen: In possession of a valid German residence permit for study purposes, you are allowed to work for up to 120 full days (full day = eight hours per day) or 240 half days (half day = four hours) during the calendar year. However, freelance work is not permitted. Internships that are mandatory for the successful completion of your studies at SRH do not count towards the above-named 120 full days.

Employment that is considered “student part-time work” ("studentische Nebentätigkeit", e.g. employment as a student worker at a university or in a university-related organisation or "Werkstudent" activities at companies that are related to your studies) can be done without any time restrictions.

On-campus housing is available. Please contact SRH Campus Apartments for information.

We offer individual career counselling services in our Career Development Centre. This is where you will find courses on how to prepare for job applications and interviews, covering techniques such as body language and voice training, as well as continued education offerings such as our business skills certificate. In addition, you can access job listings on the university website.

International Cultural Club, workshops, free language courses, social and networking events