Mechanical Engineering – Computer-Aided Product Development Albstadt-Sigmaringen University

Courses are held in English and German.

Master’s Programme in Mechanical Engineering

This Master’s degree programme prepares graduates for a wide range of professional roles in mechanical engineering. Students acquire a broad and up-to-date foundation in the field, with a particular emphasis on advanced applications of computer-aided technologies in engineering and manufacturing.

Throughout the programme, students deepen their expertise by choosing one of three specialisations:

• Engineering – focusing on development and design engineering
• Digitalisation – focusing on digital manufacturing and smart production
• Sustainability – focusing on sustainable solutions in mechanical engineering

Specialisation: Engineering

Students specialising in Engineering expand their knowledge in areas such as finite element methods, drive technology, control engineering, materials science, process and manufacturing informatics, and product data management. The programme strengthens multidisciplinary thinking as well as analytical and problem-solving skills required for complex engineering tasks.

Specialisation: Digitalisation

The Digitalisation specialisation provides in-depth knowledge in automation, process and manufacturing informatics, and product data management. Particular emphasis is placed on digital manufacturing, graphical simulation, and manufacturing simulation. Through project-based learning, students further develop their interdisciplinary, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Specialisation: Sustainability

Students choosing the Sustainability specialisation focus on the development and evaluation of sustainable design and production solutions. The curriculum addresses environmental, economic, and ethical aspects of sustainability, enabling students to assess the sustainability of mechanical engineering products and their manufacturing processes and to apply appropriate evaluation strategies of products in mechanical engineering and their production processes.

Building on the knowledge gained throughout the programme, graduates are equipped to engage in research, develop optimised engineering solutions, and successfully manage complex challenges in modern mechanical engineering.

The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis, which students complete within a period of six months.

You can study full-time (regular duration three semesters) or part-time.

Application is possible from the beginning of May for the winter semester and from the beginning of November for the summer semester! 

No tuition fees for German and EU students.

Only non-EU citizens will be charged 1,500 EUR per semester.

For students of exchange programmes and students of Erasmus programmes, there are no tuition fees.

The Mechanical Engineering Master's degree programme offers lectures, seminars, labs, practical projects, etc.

It offer three specialisations of studies (two semesters).

Semester 1 and Semester 2

• Core Modules
  • Green Technologies
  • Compulsory Elective Modules
  • Practical Project (AI-Application, Production Technologies, Control Technology Lab)
• Engineering
  • Finite Element Methode (FEM)
  • Applied FEM
  • Control of Mechanical Systems
  • Fatigue of Materials,
  • Structural Optimisation
  • Production Informatics
  • Production Automation
  • Product Data Management (PDM)
  • Smart Materials
• Digitalisation
  • Introduction to Industry 4.0
  • Robotics
  • Graphical Simulation
  • Production Simulation
  • MATLAB-Simulink
  • Industry 4.0 und Digitalisation
  • Applied FEM
• Sustainability
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Eco-Design
  • Circular Management
  • Environmental Risk Management
  • Sustainable Business Models
  • Environmental Guidelines

Semester 3: Master's thesis

Students can spend a semester at one of over 30 partner universities worldwide.

1,500 EUR

No tuition fees for German and EU students.

Only non-EU citizens will be charged 1,500 EUR per semester.

For students of exchange programmes and students of Erasmus programmes, there are no tuition fees.

Semester fee 2026: approx. 180 EUR

Estimated costs per month:

• rent: 290 to 330 EUR (depending on the type of room)
• food: 200 to 300 EUR
• health insurance: 130 to 150 EUR
• leisure and travel: depends on your own budget

You must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

German: documented B2 level

Technical equipment: PC, headset, camera, internet connection

Programme: MS Teams

Platform: ILIAS

Application is possible from the beginning of May for the winter semester and from the beginning of November for the summer semester! 

Scholarships:

• "Deutschlandstipendium"
• university-wide scholarships
• nationwide scholarships

Find more information about the scholarships here:

https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/im-studium/stipendien

https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/im-studium/stipendien/stipendien-hochschulweit

 

Part time jobs are offered in the university‘s career centre.

A lot of minor qualification jobs can be found in the closer area for the first semesters.

A lot of advanced jobs for engineering students can be found directly in Albstadt or in an area up to 50 km radius in local high-tech companies.

And there is the possibility to work as a student assistant at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University.

Finding accommodation in Albstadt is generally pretty relaxed.

There are student halls of residence and private rooms and apartments to rent.

Find more information on house hunting / finding accommodation in Albstadt here:
https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/vor-dem-studium/wohnungssuche.

 

https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/studieninteressierte/infos-fuer-studieninteressierte/

There are assistance and support services for first-year students with numerous different offers:

• Preliminary courses (prep courses)
• Mentoring
• Support in mathematics
• Kickstart semester: more time in the foundation course
• Studying with family responsibilities
• Study reflection – "Feel Good"

Find more about support services:
https://www.hs-albsig.de/studieninfos/studieninteressierte/infos-fuer-studieninteressierte/

Please contact Conny Bast for further information and questions (bast@hs-albsig.de).

https://www.hs-albsig.de/hochschule/organisation/international-office/