Mechanical Engineering
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Program Overview
Are you interested in developing, producing or marketing sophisticated technological products, all while greatly improving your job prospects on the global market? Then our Master's programme Mechanical Engineering is for you. This Master's course of study gives you a second degree which greatly improves your career opportunities compared to only having a Bachelor's degree. You will be taught in-depth knowledge and methods for engineers in different positions, ranging from product development to production and distribution as well as customer service. Thus, you will be equipped with specialist skills that allow you to work independently and develop complex, optimal solutions. You will learn to utilise engineering methods and findings of the latest technology as well as to develop new methods. In seminars and lectures, you will experience exploratory learning and use many of the 30 modern laboratories of the Faculty of Technology and Bionics. Due to the methodical education, our graduates are qualified for careers in many industry sectors. Positions in research and development, production, marketing, distribution, and servicing of technical equipment could be possible future career paths, as well as management functions within industry, the public sector or even your own start-up. In addition to general mechanical engineering, you will be capable of finding a career in energy and environmental management, process engineering, electrical and electronic industry, the automotive sector, medical engineering, automation engineering and aerospace as well as in technical consulting and planning in special sectors. Furthermore, the Master's degree will qualify you for doctoral studies and increase your chances at landing a position in research and academia.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
3 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
English
Please note that for this degree programme, English language skills at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference are required. Please be aware that all applicants' test report form numbers will be checked. The following certificates are accepted: IELTS: level CEFR C1 or better TOEFL: level CEFR C1 or better The TOEFL code of our university: 6962
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
This Master's programme was designed for engineers in many different fields who would like to become experts in the field of mechanical engineering. Examples of these engineering fields include machine design, electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering and many more. The formal entry requirements for the Mechanical Engineering Master's programme are as follows: a completed BSc degree in a corresponding study programme with a German grade of 2.5 or better at least 210 ECTS points or, ideally, a total study time of seven full-time semesters (for Bachelor's graduates with less than 210 ECTS points, entry requirements can be secured by taking defined modules) proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (see below) Applicants with qualifications obtained outside of the European Higher Education Area must additionally submit documentation of a valid TestAS certificate in the Core-Test and Engineering Module with a standard score of 100 or better. Alternatively, you can submit a Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) or a Graduate Record Examination (GRE, minimum score: Q = 160, V =145, and A = 4.5). Please find more information about the admission requirements on our website: https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/academics/prospective-students/current-application-period/masters-programmes .
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.0 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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