Mechanical Engineering

In semester 1 to 4 you will learn the fundamentals in mathematics, technical mechanics, material science, thermodynamics… . You acquire profound broad and deep knowledge in nature and engineering science and competences to apply scientific methods. Afterwards, in semesters 5 and 6, students create their own study plan and can choose a specialization (e. g. medical engineering, robotics, automotive engineering, energy technology, management, aviation) or deepen their engineering scientific expertise intersectorial. This means you are able to put together your individual study plan relating to your personal interests by selecting teaching sessions from an extensive study catalogue.

After that you are able to work together in an interdisciplinary team, to do research and to apply methods in practice.

For a comprehensive description of the program, please refer to the degree program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering (PDF, German) 

After completing the foundation courses, you will be able

• to understand the essential concepts of mathematics, physics, chemistry an technical electric science, to describe relevant processes both qualitatively and mathematically quantitatively, and to use laws and formulas to define problems,
• to use this fundamental knowledge in engineering-specific basic subjects, such as technical mechanics, technical drawings, machine elements and information technology in order to  formulate and solve mechanical questions (e. g. determine and analyze real-time systems for specific control systems, develop solutions for the construction of parts which are suitable for production, stress and assembly, modelling of uncertainties)
• to use methods from material science, control engineering, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transmission, control engineering (e. g. selection of suitable materials, analyze and evaluate the system in view of the heat transmission, describe, analyze and configure dynamically active influenced systems)

Depending on the individually chosen courses in the 5th and 6th semester, you will be able to apply the specific methods and to possibly use independently developed solutions in practice (e. g. application of mechanisms of industrial realtime bus- and operating systems, characterization of novel electrical concepts in vehicles, development and evaluation of thermal solar collectors and photovoltaic systems, …).

For further information please check:
https://www.ed.tum.de/en/ed/studies/degree-program/mechanical-engineering-b-sc/

If you decide to embark upon a professional career upon concluding the bachelor's program in Mechanical Engineering, then opportunities arise in many and various areas. These include mechanical, plant and vehicle engineering as well as, equally, the aerospace sector or associated suppliers and service providers.

Six semesters are normally required to complete the Bachelor degree course in Mechanical Engineering. These are divided into a foundation course (semesters 1 – 4) and a specialization course (semesters 5 – 6):

• In the foundation course each semester has a set syllabus with lectures and practical work which can be augmented with tutorial sessions (small study groups with individual supervision).
• In semesters 5 and 6 students choose the lectures and workshops they attend, according to their interests and abilities, from a wide range on offer. This opens the door to a particular specialization or a broadly-based qualification in engineering science.
• The degree course is completed with a project work (project seminar or internship in industry), soft skill workshops and the Bachelor’s Thesis.

• Module Catalog: Description of program content (PDF, German)

Required language skills for admission:

You need sufficient German language skills if you wish to apply for this program. Evidence of your language proficiency has to be submitted before the end of the application deadline. Learn more about recognized certificates and other ways to prove your German language skills.

This evidence of your language proficiency confirms that you comply with the minimum language requirements for admission to the program. Depending on the program and your individual background, it may be necessary for you to keep working on your language skills during your studies. Be sure to take a look at the services of our Language Center.   

Language of instruction:

The language of instruction for this program is German.

• Information on exams
• Contact Examination Board
• Information on studying abroad
• Information on internships

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 3,000 euros per semester.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying. You can find all information on the semester fee here.

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents.

If you receive an offer of admission, you will additionally have to submit individual documents as notarized hardcopies by post to be enrolled.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance through uni-assist.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?
• Important information about your application from the TUM school or department

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Letter of Motivation
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• if applicable: Proof of Internships or Professional Experience (optional)
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents. 

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (certified copy)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission in TUMonline, you will receive a list of documents you must submit to TUM in hardcopy for enrollment.

Students starting the degree program need proof of at least eight weeks of manufacturing internship as a pre-degree internship, ideally by the start of studies in October.

Proof of this pre-degree internship is not obligatory to be submitted with the application. Ususally, applicants complete the pre-degree internship after the application deadline and before the start of studies, i.e. between August and October. You can find more information about the pre-degree internship here.

Application period for winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the TUMonline application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your TUMonline account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see in TUMonline which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form. Please note that you always have to send the signed application for enrollment and all notarized hardcopies by post.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your TUMonline account.

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the bachelor’s program.

In the first stage, your overall secondary school grades, your grades in subject-specific courses, and any relevant practical experience or additional qualifications will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.

Students who earned their higher education entrance qualification in a non-German language school in another country and whose native language is not German must take part in an admissions interview to assess their subject-specific language skills. 

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (German) (PDF 183 KB)