This course combines theoretical modeling, numerical methods and experimental applications in an interdisciplinary way. The focus is on a fundamental concept that enables reliable analysis of problems based on complex continuum mechanical models, numerical methods and experimental techniques. The areas of application range from civil and mechanical engineering to medicine (biomechanics) and biology (evolution simulations). With the increasing use of computer-aided strategies to solve practical problems, this area is becoming more and more important. The curriculum includes topics such as applied mechanics, materials science fundamentals and other engineering content. The aim of the course is to provide students with sound theoretical knowledge so that they can not only apply complex computer-aided calculation methods responsibly, but also develop them further.

Graduates learn to recognize typical areas of application and limitations of computational models as well as to effectively use and further develop current computational systems. The focus is on the combination of theoretical modeling, experimental verification and simulation-based application. The course is ideal for engineers who want to expand their skills in modern, future-oriented technologies and work in an interdisciplinary manner in theory and practice.

Study plan

Study plan

You can find the examination regulations for your study program here: Examination regulations according to study programs

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module handbook​ 

Information material

Information material can be found at the home page of the Institute of Mechanics.

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module handbook: Computational Mechanics

Admission

Admission requirements

• completion of a Bachelor's degree in the ISE program with an overall grade of 2.5 or better or
• equivalent degree from another German or foreign university with an average grade of 2.5 or better. The assessment of equivalence is made by the examination board.

If the admission requirements are not fulfilled according to paragraph 2 or if a change of the field of study within the study program "ISE" takes place during the transition from Bachelor to Master, the examination board can combine the admission to the Master program with the condition to prove certain knowledge until the registration of the Master thesis. The type and extent of these requirements are determined individually by the examination board on the basis of the course content completed as part of the previous degree. The extent of the requirements is up to 2 courses.

Further information regarding admission requirements can be found on the pages of the study program "ISE".

Admission

Provided that the admission requirements are met, this Master study course has unrestricted admission (number of student places is not limited). Enrollment takes place during the enrollment period at the student registrar’s office at Campus Essen. [forms and further information]

For national applicants the following applies until further notice:
National applicants for the ISE Bachelor's or ISE Master's program should submit their Abitur/Bachelor's or comparable degree certificates to the ISE Examination Committee for confirmation of the special enrollment requirements and foreign language skills. This certificate must be presented at the time of enrollment.

ISE Examination Board

University of Duisburg-Essen
Faculty of Engineering 
SG 182
Geibelstr. 41, 47057 Duisburg
pa-ise@uni-due.de

Prospective students from non-EU countries should apply at the International Office of Campus Essen by 15.07. for the winter semester and by 15.03. for the summer semester.

Language Skills

Upon enrollment, student applicants must provide proof of English and German language skills corresponding of a completed B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Study-related stays abroad

For students who have acquired their university entrance qualification at a German institution, a stay abroad of three to six months is obligatory.
For students who have already completed this stay abroad as part of their ISE Bachelor's program at UDE, a further stay abroad is optional (§ 11 PO).