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Mechanical and plant engineering is not only one of the core pillars of the German economy, but also one of its key drivers of innovation. Students in the Bachelor’s program in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.) learn to develop scientifically and engineering‑based, innovative, and sustainable technical solutions in the field of mechanical engineering.

The program provides prospective engineers with both scientific research competencies and professionally oriented, application‑focused skills. A particular emphasis is placed on sustainability in production engineering and product development. Students acquire broad and in‑depth foundational knowledge in the natural and engineering sciences, learn to apply scientific methods rigorously, develop the ability to collaborate across disciplines, and are enabled to put their knowledge into practice. They engage with subjects in mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanics, production and information technology, as well as materials science, and they reflect on the economic, ecological, and societal implications of technical solutions.

Graduates of the program possess a strong engineering‑science education. They are able to bridge the gap between research and development on the one hand and production on the other. They are therefore excellently qualified to continue their academic training in a relevant Master’s program, as well as to enter professional careers in industry, the service sector, or the public domain.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the Bachelor’s program in Mechanical Engineering (PDF, German) 

Six semesters are normally required to complete the Bachelor degree course in Mechanical Engineering. These are divided into a foundation course (semesters 1 – 4) and a specialization course (semesters 5 – 6):

• In the foundation course each semester has a set syllabus with lectures and practical work which can be augmented with tutorial sessions (small study groups with individual supervision).
• In semesters 5 and 6 students choose the lectures and workshops they attend, according to their interests and abilities, from a wide range on offer. This opens the door to a particular specialization or a broadly-based qualification in engineering science.
• The degree course is completed with a project work (project seminar or internship in industry), soft skill workshops and the Bachelor’s Thesis.

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your German language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies.    

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is German.

• Information on exams

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 3,000 euros per semester.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here.

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøonline application portal and upload your application documents.

Here you will find detailed information on the requirements for the documents you need to upload for application and admission to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through .

In detail:

• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Statement of purpose (Letter of Motivation)
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (authentic document)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in hardcopy for enrollment.

Students starting the degree program need proof of at least eight weeks of manufacturing internship as a pre-degree internship, ideally by the start of studies in October.

Proof of this pre-degree internship is not obligatory to be submitted with the application. Ususally, applicants complete the pre-degree internship after the application deadline and before the start of studies, i.e. between August and October.

Application period for winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your 51³Ô¹ÏÍøonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. 

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your 51³Ô¹ÏÍøonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the Bachelor’s program.

In the first stage, your overall secondary school grades, your grades in subject-specific courses, and any relevant practical experience or additional qualifications will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.

Students who earned their higher education entrance qualification in a non-German language school in another country and whose native language is not German must take part in an admissions interview to assess their subject-specific language skills. 

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (German) (PDF 183 KB)