BSc Mechanical Engineering at Ilmenau University of Technology

Covers the whole spectrum of mechanical engineering, with the faculty emphasis on information and precision measurement technology. Students learn design engineering, mechatronics, optics and lighting technology, measurement, sensor and drive technology, vehicle technology, micro- and precision engineering, microsystems technology, nanotechnology, manufacturing and production technology and materials technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 credit points  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; double master with Peru possible  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October)  |  Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Common engineering foundation subjects (mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, fundamentals of mechanical engineering), mechanical engineering fundamentals 1 (for example machine tools, technical mechanics, machine elements, gear technology, precision engineering, materials) and 2 (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, drive technology, lighting technology and technical optics, measurement and sensor technology), electrical engineering and electronics, electives, soft skills, basic and technical internships and the bachelor thesis.

Career pathways

Fields include research, development, production and sales in various industries, service providers and scientific institutes, or founding a start-up; industries named include automotive, glass and ceramics, household appliances, communication and measurement technology, and control engineering.

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