The Master’s program in Mechanical Engineering at TU Dortmund University offers you the opportunity to deepen the knowledge you acquired during your Bachelor’s studies in a targeted manner and to specialize according to your individual interests. With its scientific focus, the program not only prepares you for challenging roles in industry but also paves the way for a subsequent doctoral degree.

There is a special focus on current and future-oriented topics in mechanical engineering, such as digital twins and smart production systems, computational methods, and digital value-added systems. Integrated specialized laboratories and the master’s thesis allow you to combine theoretical knowledge with practical research and real-world applications.

In addition, the program offers you a wide range of opportunities for an international focus. You can complete parts of your studies abroad and thus gain international experience. Furthermore, when choosing certain specializations, you have the option to complete the entire Master’s program in English.

The Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at TU Dortmund University thus combines in-depth academic study, current research topics, practical relevance, and international perspectives.

Admission requirements are governed by the examination regulations. The self-assessment guide explains the requirements for the preceding bachelor’s degree. The admission requirements represent the minimum standards.

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering builds on the knowledge acquired during the bachelor’s program and, through its scientific focus, also prepares students for a doctoral degree. Integrated specialized laboratories and the required master’s thesis ensure a strong practical focus. An industrial internship is not mandatory but may be completed on a voluntary basis.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering also offers master’s students a wide-ranging curriculum through numerous specializations. The master’s specialization can be chosen independently of the bachelor’s specialization. This allows students to pursue either a specialized track or a broad foundation of skills.

Students select their specialization by registering for the first specialization-specific exam. The specializations offered are also very attractive to bachelor’s graduates from other universities who wish to gain qualifications in the fields covered by these specializations. This specialization promises a high success rate for job applications in the corresponding industries.

The following six profiles are available:

1. Design and Fluid Energy Engineering
2. Production Engineering
3. Materials Engineering
4. Technical Operations Management
5. Computational Mechanics
6. Data-Driven Engineering

The master’s program can be completed entirely in English in the “Computational Mechanics” and “Data-driven Engineering” tracks.