Degree Course Details

M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau)

Program Duration

3 Semesters (1.5 Years)

Credit Points

90

Beginning of Program

winter and summer semester

Description

Study Plan

Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau) (Product Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau) (Ship and Offshore Technology)
Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau) (Mechatronics)
Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau) (Metallurgy and Metal Processing)
Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau) (Energy and Process Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau) (Casting Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau) (General Mechanical Engineering)

Schedule

Schedule of the actual semester

Campus

Campus Duisburg

Semester

The academic year is divided into semesters.

  • winter semester: from October to March
  • summer semester: from April to September

Lecture Period

In winter term the lectures usually start in mid-October and end in mid-February. The summer term lectures start usually in mid-April and finish in July. During the winter semester will be a break of two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

Examination Period

The examination period always starts 1 week after the lecture period and lasts for approx. 5 weeks.

Social Contribution

All students are required to pay a social contribution of about 300 Euro per semester. The social contribution includes a semester ticket covering public transport in North-Rhine-Westphalia, subsidized meals in the canteen of the university and other services.

Costs of Living

We recommend budgeting around 800 to 1000 Euro per month for personal expenses.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 300 Euro.

Student Advisory Service

Support Center for (International) Engineering Students
SG 119
Tel: +49 (0)203 379-3776
e-mail: scies@uni-due.de

Departmental Advisor

Prof. Gerd Witt

Student Council Mechanical Engineering

Website: http://www.uni-due.de/fachschaftmaschinenbau
e-Mail: fachschaft-maschinenbau@uni-duisburg.de

Additional Information

Website: http://www.uni-due.de/maschinenbau/en/master-mb.shtml

Accreditation

The University of Duisburg-Essen is system accredited.