Master in Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng.)

What is this programme about?

Mechanical Engineering at THB is now offered entirely in English (starting winter semester 2025/26) — making it ideal for both local and international students. 
It deepens your mechanical-engineering knowledge and trains you to design, analyse and manage complex technical systems. The curriculum emphasises a holistic, system-wide view: mechanical, electronic and material aspects are taught as interconnected components of working machines.

 Structure & Key Facts

• Degree: Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) 

• Standard duration: 3 semesters (1.5 years) full-time; part-time or dual options are also available. 

• Language of instruction: English. 

• Specialisations/Focus Areas: Drive Systems, Mechatronics, Materials & Structural Mechanics. 

• Flexibility: You can add specialised technical electives or interdisciplinary project work to tailor the degree to your interests (e.g. dynamics, simulation, sustainability, reliability). 

What will you learn?

You will gain advanced skills to design and analyse mechanical systems — from core components to complex integrated assemblies. Key topics include:

• Powertrain and drive systems, mechatronic design, materials and structural mechanics.

• System-level thinking: interaction between mechanical, electronic and material subsystems; energy flow; robustness and reliability; dynamic response; fault-tolerant design and control. 

• Simulation, experimental analysis, and research-oriented project work to solve real-world engineering problems. 

• Preparation for applied research or industrial development and R&D — including scientific methods, design optimisation, and sustainable engineering. 

Career & Future Opportunities

Graduates of this master are qualified for a variety of advanced engineering careers, such as:

• Research & Development in mechanical, automotive or plant engineering companies. 

• Project management or leadership roles in designing and operating complex mechanical systems and industrial plants. 

• Work in highly technical fields including sustainable design, smart manufacturing, materials engineering, reliability & safety engineering, or digital manufacturing. 

• Academic research or further studies (PhD), thanks to the strong scientific and methodological training.
  
  

Why choose this Master at THB?

• It’s THB’s first fully English-taught engineering master, making it accessible for international students and aligning with global engineering practice. 

• Its focus on integrated systems and sustainability reflects modern engineering needs — you don’t just study individual components but entire systems. 

• Flexibility in study format (full-time, part-time, dual) and a modular curriculum let you tailor the degree to your background and goals.

• Strong career prospects across industry, R&D and academia — in Germany or internationally.
  
  

How to enrol

If you are a German citizen or have a German Bachelor's Degree, you can enrol directly online in the THB's myCampus portal. Are you a foreign national and have obtained your school/university degree outside Germany? On the website of our Centre for International Affairs and Languages you will find all information about the requirements and the application procedure via Uni-Assist.