Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology (MMT) TU Dortmund University

The MMT programme is a fully English-taught course of study.

In the first two semesters, students gain a deep, theoretical knowledge in the field of manufacturing technology. Furthermore, students choose elective modules according to their individual interests.

The second year of study is dedicated to acquiring practical skills by completing the laboratory and scientific (industrial) project work modules. In this way, the understanding as well as the competence of applying the theoretical knowledge in practice is consolidated. In the same way, students shall learn to be able to compare the manufacturing processes currently applied in industry with state-of-the-art developments in specific fields. Furthermore, students become familiar with organising and implementing projects with several members.

Due to the internationality of the Master's programme, students acquire intercultural competence. The Interdisciplinary Qualification module allows students to become familiar with the methodology of other disciplines like the humanities, the social or economic sciences. Competencies acquired in rhetoric and language courses can be applied in everyday working life and contribute to the students’ personal development.

With the final Master's thesis, students prove their ability to work on a complex problem independently. Graduates are able to analyse and optimise existing manufacturing processes, evaluate existing production systems, and design new techniques.

Further information can be found on the MMT website: http://www.mmt.mb.tu-dortmund.de/.

Application period: 1 January to 15 March

During the first two semesters, students gain profound theoretical knowledge in the following compulsory modules:

• Machining Technology I + II
• Materials Science
• Bulk Metal Forming
• Sheet Metal Forming

The "Interdisciplinary Qualification" module is geared towards imparting soft skills as well as language skills in order to prepare students for their future professions.

In addition, students choose elective modules according to their individual interests. An overview of the elective courses offered currently can be found here: https://mb.tu-dortmund.de/studium/studiengaenge/msc-manufacturing-technology/course-of-studies/.

The third semester is characterised by project and laboratory work, which enables students to acquire the competency to apply theoretical knowledge in practical applications.

The Master's thesis is scheduled for the fourth semester.

A detailed explanation of all modules can be found in the module description.

Voluntary stays abroad are possible.

Voluntary internships are possible.

No tuition fees

Approx. 300 EUR per semester

The semester contribution is a social contribution and must be paid by each student per semester in order to be able to start or continue their studies.

The semester contribution includes a public transport ticket valid for the duration of the semester.

800—1,100 EUR per month

• An appropriate Bachelor of Science degree in the field of mechanical engineering or a comparable degree with a total of 180 credit points (ECTS).
• A Bachelor's degree course is considered appropriate when it includes modules of the following subjects:

1. mathematics, covering at least 15 credit points (ECTS)
2. mechanics, covering at least 9 credit points (ECTS)
3. materials engineering, production engineering, theory of design, and/or metallurgy and feedback control, totalling at least 15 credit points (ECTS) to be divided individually

• A total of at least 50 credit points must have been earned across the subject areas listed in points 1–3. (1 credit point is equivalent to 30 working hours)
• CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average): 2.9 or better according to the German grading system
• English language certificate (see below)
• Recommended: three letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
• Recommended: proof of one's ranking among the top 10% students of one's graduating class
• Recommended: GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

The admissions committee decides on exceptions, requirements, and the admission of candidates with comparable degrees to the Master's programme.

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills, which must be equivalent to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR):

• TOEFL (minimum scores: iBT: 72, PBT: 543, ITP: 543) or
• Academic IELTS (minimum score: 5.5) or
• Cambridge First Certificate (CEFR level B2)

Please check MMT's website for detailed information regarding the English language test scores: https://mb.tu-dortmund.de/studium/studiengaenge/msc-manufacturing-technology/application/requirements-documents/.

Knowledge of German is not required.

Application period: 1 January to 15 March

• Deutschlandstipendium: Deutschlandstipendium – TU Dortmund
• MMT Scholarship: TU Dortmund MMT – Scholarship – MB – TU Dortmund
• Please find more information here: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Scholarships – MB – TU Dortmund.

Student research assistant positions are available.

Accommodation is available through student services (https://www.stwdo.de/wohnen) or on the private market. 

The Housing and Social Counselling Department at the International Office offers help and support for international students looking for accommodations. They provide helpful links for housing in and around Dortmund on their website: Accommodation – Referat Internationales – TU Dortmund

Check out the following website for further tips on finding a flat and the housing market in Dortmund: Accommodation – TU Dortmund

Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 180 to 300 EUR.

An International Coordination Team can be approached at all times. Before the start of their studies, first-year students are assigned a "buddy team" consisting of an already-established MMT student and a student from the German-taught programmes. In this way, first-year students can establish contacts, ask questions, and receive help.

As an integrated part of the syllabus, each semester we offer a German course for MMT students at beginner level A1 (winter semester). In case students already have German language skills, they may choose another German course at a higher level. However, those courses are not integrated into the schedule.

The International Office of TU Dortmund University also offers a range of support services for incoming international students.

A university with a unique profile:
Since its founding in 1968, TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity has developed a special profile encompassing 17 departments ranging from science and engineering to social sciences and cultural studies. The uni­ver­si­ty has around 30,000 students and more than 6,500 employees, in­clu­ding 330 professors. 5,800 of all students have an international background, which constitutes 19.5% of the total student body.

TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity has a strong focus on re­search. The uni­ver­si­ty’s departments – e.g. mechanical engineering (with its emphasis on production and logistics), physics, biochemical and chemical engineering, statistics and computer science, and education re­search – are well known for their outstanding re­search achievements both nationally and internationally.

Students at TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity can choose from classical subjects and in­no­va­ti­ve courses of study such as medical physics or degree programmes in spatial planning, statistics, and journalism. A particular focus is on teacher train­ing. TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity is one of only a few universities in Germany that offers professional teaching qualifications for all types of schools.

TU Dortmund University is part of the Uni­ver­sity Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr). Together with its partner universities, Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, the UA Ruhr is one of the largest and most powerful university alliances in Germany. The alliance is strong in international research and offers students the opportunity to participate in courses offered by all three universities and earn credits with minimal bureaucratic effort.

With more than 6,500 employees, TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity is one of Dort­mund’s largest employers and has helped drive the transformation of the city and the Ruhr region from Europe’s largest coal mining and steel production area into a high-tech and service location as well as a cultural metropolis.

Dortmund is located in the heart of Europe. It is the largest city in the Ruhr region and is home to the Borussia Dortmund (BVB) soccer club. All of this contributes to the many advantages that will make studying in Dort­mund an unforgettable experience. Apart from destinations for football fans, there are many other places of interest to discover in Dort­mund and the Ruhr region.