Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Regular program length: 4 semester (full-time program)
Credit points (ECTS): 120 credit points
Language of Instruction: German; selected study variants in English
Higher semester: no
Higher semester: winter and summer term
Higher semester: September 30 for winter term, March 31 for summer term
Program details
Degree and duration
Regular program length of 2 years leading to a "Master of Science (M.Sc.)" degree; 120 credit points (corresponding to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System - ECTS) must be completed. Individual prorgram length may differ from regular program length.
Program structure
Mathematical methods in mechanical engineering, product development, modeling and simulation, metrological practical course.
Electives: 1 from natural science / electrical engineering / computer science, 1 from economics / law, 3 mandatory electives, depending on the specialization.
2 specializations, each amounting to 16 credit points.
The specializations are:
- Non-specific master Mechanical Engineering
- Energy and environmental technology
- Automotive engineering
- Mechatronics and microsystems engineering
- Product development and design
- Production engineering
- Theoretical mechanical engineering
- Materials and structures for high performance systems
Qualification profile of the graduate
Graduates of the Master's degree program in mechanical engineering at KIT are able to participate independently in value-added processes in engineering and contribute through their research-oriented education to science. They are especially qualified for a responsible position in industry, science, and technical services and acquire qualifications that allow pursuing doctoral studies.
Graduates acquire broad and in-depth knowledge of engineering fundamentals. This is ensured by a compulsory area, which includes mathematical methods of engineering, modeling and simulation as well as the processes of product development. As a result, they are able to deal independently with the state of research and to further refine methods. They can develop, evaluate, and interpret comprehensive and interdisciplinary simulation studies. From their understanding of market demand and value-added processes, they are able to develop products of mechanical engineering. The methods and practices that are used can be reflected and adapted to changing conditions in order to optimize the own approach.
In the specialization area, consisting of two major fields and associated lectures, graduates acquire the essential knowledge, how to transfer the general fundamentals into concrete issues of mechanical engineering. Thus, they are qualified to play an important role in complex research and development projects as well as to participate competently in the innovation process and are professionally prepared for future leadership roles.
In other natural sciences, economics, and social sciences related lectures, students acquire further skills. Thereby they are, inter alia, in a position to make well thought out decisions, taking into account social, economic, and ethical constraints.
Graduates of the Master's program in mechanical engineering at KIT have broad and in-depth knowledge. This solid foundation enables them to analyze and synthesize complex systems. They can also develop, reflect, evaluate, and shape independently and sustainably systems and processes of mechanical engineering, taking into account technical, social, economic, and ethical constraints. They deal constructively with their own, with others’ views, and present their work results in an understandable form. Graduates are able to independently identify tasks, to obtain the information necessary to their solution, to select methods, to acquire skills and thus to contribute to added value. They are in a position to choose a concrete occupational area of mechanical engineering.
Career prospects
Mechanical engineering is considered the mother of engineering sciences. Graduates of the master's program are qualified for responsible positions in industry, technical services and science. With a master's degree in mechanical engineering, a wide variety of fields of employment can be found in industry and non-industrial institutions:
- Research and development
- Construction
- Project planning
- Production management
- Sales and customer service
- Environmental protection
- Patents, safety, standards, test field
- Training and consulting
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
A bachelor's degree or at least an equivalent degree whose modules correspond in content and scope to those of the KIT bachelor's degree, as well as 18 weeks of industrial internship (see admission regulations). A maximum of 6 weeks of this internship can be completed as a pre-study internship. At least 12 weeks must be completed as a specialized internship.
Language skills necesarry for international applicants
International applicants need to submit proof of the following language skill:
- German language skills: for application, skills of at least B1-level are necessary. All certificates are accepted; a certificate of attendance of a B1-level course is sufficient. For enrollment, a DSH2 certificate or equivalent needs to be presented.
- or English language skills of at least B2-level, e.g. proven by Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of at least 90 points in the internet-based test or equivalent. Proof of English language skills is not required for applicants who
- have completed a degree program at a university with English as the sole language of instruction
- have attended at least 5 years of English language classes in secondary school, can provide a higher education entrance qualification and have received minimum grades of 4 (sufficient, D) or at least 5 points in the last two school years of these English language classes.
Contact the International Students Office for additional information.
Entrance test
In this study program, an entrance test will be held on March 14, 2023 for the application period for the summer semester 2023.
What does this mean for applicants?
Applicants who are unable to demonstrate the minimum knowledge and performance required by §6 of the admission regulations will alternatively be given the opportunity to demonstrate the necessary skills by passing the entrance test.
The examination modalities will be announced in the invitation to the test. Registration for taking the test is open from February 6 through March 6, 2023..
For more information, contact InSL.
Application portal
Application for the 1st semester
Application for a higher semester
Contacts
Student advisor
Student advisory services (ZSB)
+49 721 608 - 44930
Karin Schmurr ∂does-not-exist.kit edu
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Zentrale Studienberatung (ZSB)
Engelbert-Arnold-Str. 2
76131 Karlsruhe
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Studierendenservice
Kaiserstr. 12
76131 Karlsruhe
First point of contact for international applicants
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
International Students Office (IStO)
Adenauerring 2
76131 Karlsruhe
Printed matter
Module handbook
Statutes and regulations
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2022 KIT 060 Vierte Satzung zur Änderung der Satzung für den Zugang zu dem Masterstudiengang Maschinenbau am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) | 26.07.2022, veröffentlicht 26.07.2022 | |
2022 KIT 025 Dritte Satzung zur Änderung der Satzung für den Zugang zu dem Masterstudiengang Maschinenbau am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) | 28.04.2022, veröffentlicht 29.04.2022 | |
2019 KIT 038 Zweite Satzung zur Änderung der Satzung für den Zugang zu dem Masterstudiengang Maschinenbau am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) | 29.07.2019, veröffentlicht 29.07.2019 | |
2018 KIT 063 Satzung zur Änderung der Satzung für den Zugang zu dem Masterstudiengang Maschinenbau am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) | 28.11.2018, veröffentlicht 28.11.2018 | |
2017 KIT 068 Satzung für den Zugang zu dem Masterstudiengang Maschinenbau am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) | 24.11.2017, veröffentlicht 24.11.2017 |
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2022 KIT 028 Satzung zur Änderung der Zulassungs- und Immatrikulationsordnung des Karlsruher Instituts für Technologie (KIT) | 28.04.2022, veröffentlicht 29.04.2022 | |
2021 KIT 065 Zulassungs- und Immatrikulationsordnung des Karlsruher Instituts für Technologie (KIT) | 22.10.2021, veröffentlicht 22.10.2021 |
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2014 KIT 054 Zweite Satzung zur Änderung der Studien- und Prüfungsordnung des Karlsruher Instituts für Technologie (KIT) für den Masterstudiengang Maschinenbau | 01.10.2014, veröffentlicht 01.10.2014 | |
2014 KIT 019 Satzung zur Umsetzung des Übereinkommens über die Anerkennung von Qualifikationen im Hochschulbereich der Europäischen Region vom 11. April 1997 gemäß §§ 32 Abs. 2, 4 und 36a LHG in den Studien- und Prüfungsordnungen am KIT | 28.03.2014, veröffentlicht 28.03.2014 | |
79. Studien- und Prüfungsordnung der Universität Karlsruhe (TH) für den Masterstudiengang Maschinenbau | 09.09.2008 |