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MSc Manufacturing Technology at TU Dortmund University

TU Dortmund University, Germany

Programme overview

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) Manufacturing Technology is a 4-semester master’s programme in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TU Dortmund University, taught in English. Students work with topics such as manufacturing technology—machining technology, materials technology, plastics technology, bulk and sheet metal forming; acquiring practical skills—by completing the laboratory and scientific project work.

Faculty: Department of Mechanical Engineering  |  Department: Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Topics include manufacturing technology—machining technology, materials technology, plastics technology, bulk and sheet metal forming; acquiring practical skills—by completing the laboratory and scientific project work; interdisciplinary qualification—familiarize with the methodology of other disciplines like the humanities, the social sciences, or economics. Modules build on one another following a recommended study plan per semester, with module descriptions in the published module manual.

Career pathways

Graduates work, for example, in mechanical and plant engineering; in the automotive industry; in the additive manufacturing/3D printing industry; in energy technology; in research & development. Typical roles include production engineer; data engineer for production systems; development engineer; consultant; researcher and lecturer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission-free (no NC). Enrollment requirement: specific enrollment requirements apply (see programme page). To gain admission and enroll in a Master’s degree program, applicants must meet the required access criteria. Applications are submitted via the Campusportal.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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