Graduate School of Excellence Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
University of Stuttgart
Program Overview
Established as a central scientific institution of the University of Stuttgart, and with the right to award doctorates, it represents an innovative and unique organisational and structural model for the doctoral phase by connecting research and qualification as well as cooperation of science and economy. GSaME offers the optimal conditions for graduates to earn the titles of Dr-Ing and Dr rer pol. Young scientists have the opportunity to be integrated into an interdisciplinary research environment given by the university institutes and the cooperation partners in industry and science. The advanced Manufacturing Engineering paradigm for next generation factories is supported by a collection of emerging technologies according to the main interdisciplinary research fields (clusters): Strategies and Factories' Development, Management of Global Manufacturing Networks, Information and Communication Technologies for Manufacturing, Equipment and Service Engineering, Material and Process Engineering, Intelligent Manufacturing Systems.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Only for doctoral programmes: any time
Duration
8 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€55,000 – €95,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
German English
Applicants must provide proof of their German and English skills. German: TestDaF TDN5 minimum English: min. IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL (minimum 102 iBT TOEFL; 255 CBT TOEFL; 575 PBT TOEFL)
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
An engineering (mechanical or electrical), information or physical science, or business administration university degree is mandatory ("Diplom" or Master's degree). Written personal statement (motivation and background) Letters of recommendation from two well-known professors Online application is required. Proof of English C1 and German C1 language proficiency A Master’s or equivalent university degree in the field of the research topic according to § 3 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 of the Promotionsordnung (doctoral regulations of the University of Stuttgart) Conformance to the requirements of the doctoral regulations of the University of Stuttgart in the relevant version
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 7.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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