MSc Mechanical Engineering at University of Stuttgart

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent degree) programme in Mechanical Engineering that comprises a minimum of six semesters, or completion of a study programme closely related in content and with eligible examination results from a German university or equivalent higher education institution, university of applied sciences, cooperative state university, or cooperative education institution. Alternatively: An equivalent degree with eligible examination results from a higher education institution abroad. The knowledge and skills obtained in the degree programme must be equivalent to the Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. programme at the University of Stuttgart in terms of scope and requirements. The admission procedure is divided into two stages: In the first stage , the subject-specific suitability for the Mechanical Engineering M.Sc. programme is assessed. For this purpose, admission points are awarded, which are obtained via the subject-specific skills and the final grade of the Bachelor’s degree. The maximum number of points possible is 120. Admission points: Subject-specific suitability: < 80 admission points Not suited for the study programme in terms of qualification and subject-specific skills. ≥ 80 admission points ... and ≤ 99 admission points Selection interview, admission with conditions ... and > 99 admission points Suited for the study programme in terms of qualification and subject-specific skills. Applicants who have achieved between 80 and 99 admission points in stage 1 will be invited to a selection interview in the second stage of the procedure in order to determine whether they are professionally qualified for the study programme. In individual cases, admission with conditions may be granted instead of the selection interview. Missing knowledge and competencies can then be acquired subsequently within the framework of so-called “additionally required modules”. Applicants from higher education institutions or from universities abroad, in particular, should expect that they may be required to take additional modules. For complete information on the admission procedure and the criteria for determining subject-specific suitability, please refer to the Admissions Regulations of the University of Stuttgart. They are published on the German website. General information on admission (Master’s degree programme) Language Requirements Studying at the university requires sufficient German language skills. International students must therefore provide appropriate proof. It is also possible to complete a language course at the university. Further information on the language requirements Application period for the winter semester: May 15 – July 15 summer semester: December 1 – January 15 How is the programme structured? The study programme takes four semesters and can be started both in the summer semester and in the winter semester. It comprises three compulsory elective modules, which you can select from four groups – Materials and Strength, Design, Production, and Energy Engineering and Process Engineering – as well as two specialisation subjects. With these modules and the specialisation subjects, you will acquire in-depth practical and methodological skills and gain insight into relevant projects in research and practice. You can choose from a range of over 40 industry-related specialisation subjects , which are divided into eight groups: Product Development and Design Technology, Materials and Production Engineering, Micro-Engineering, Apparatus Technology, and Technical Optics, Energy Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Technology Management, Mechatronics and Engineering Cybernetics, Process Engineering. The study programme also includes laboratory practicals, an industrial internship (or, alternatively, the selection of the Data Science elective module group), a research project, and the Master’s thesis. These projects encourage students to independently explore academic topics and address relevant research questions. + - Internship During their Master’s programme, students must complete a 12-week industrial internship in Germany or abroad. The internship provides insight into development, production and manufacturing technologies, as well as operational processes. Another aspect is to gain an understanding of the sociological side of business operations. Interns’ Office and internship guidelines Further information on the internship and detailed guidelines