Mechanical Engineering
At a glance
Academic degree
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Form of study
Full-time
Standard period of study
8 semesters (incl. Industrial Internship and Bachelor Thesis), 240 ECTS
Place of study
Language of instruction
English
Start of studies
Winter semester (October 01)
Please note! Teaching in the first semester is offered exclusively in virtual environment (digital and online teaching). From the second semester onwards, you will study in person at the university.
Admission requirements
- University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate
- International applicants require a certificate assessment (APS certificate, VPD from uniassist or evaluation of the ZAB ). You can find more information here
- Curriculum vitae
- Official proof of English language proficiency at level B2 (and German language proficiency at level A1)
- International applicants also require a TestAS certificate. Details can be found at https://www.testas.de/en/
Fees
The fees for international students from non-EU countries amount to €1,500 per semester. Find out more here: Tuition fees for students from non-EU countries
In addition, there is the current semester fee. Find out more here.
Registration
Winter semester: Applications from non-EU countries are only possible until July 31th
Applicants from the EU can apply until September 30th to the following e-mail address: student-affairs@hs-coburg.de
Profile of the Bachelor`s program
This Bachelor’s program provides you with a solid foundation in all major areas of mechanical engineering – including mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and production engineering. On top of that, you’ll gain specialized knowledge in product and technology development as well as simulation techniques using modern software tools.
From the very beginning, practical projects and hands-on lab work are part of the curriculum, helping you connect theory with real-world challenges. You’ll learn how to model and simulate physical processes to make better design decisions and improve technical efficiency.
Teamwork, creativity and interdisciplinary thinking are at the heart of this program. You’ll collaborate in small groups, work on innovative solutions, and regularly present your ideas to experts – just like in a real engineering job.
Graduates are well-prepared for a wide range of careers in dynamic industries such as automotive, aerospace, mechanical systems, and R&D. Whether you become a development engineer, simulation specialist or project manager – this degree opens up excellent opportunities in Germany and beyond.
What’s special about the Mechanical Engineering course in Coburg?
Mechanical Engineering – Made in Germany: You study with us to qualify for many different industries and secure a wide range of career options worldwide!
The focus is that there will be no specific focus!
On this course you will get to know the interdisciplinary world of mechanical engineering. We will familiarize you with the necessary basics and provide you with a sound, broad technical expertise. On the way to your Bachelor’s degree, you will get to know more and more about your interests and strengths. You will therefore acquire knowledge in various areas of engineering, which will enable you to work in different sectors and projects. This broad education will help you develop strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, which are in demand in many technical and non-technical professions. Regardless of which professional field you feel at home in, such as basic research, technical development, production, sales, operational management, we offer you excellent prospects for your professional future – shape it together with us!
You start your studies as a distance learning program (first semester)!
You start studying abroad, away from home – that’s a big challenge, you have to organize a lot in advance! We give you the time to do this, time to prepare for life in Germany, time to arrive here with us. Familiarize yourself with Germany, especially with Bavaria and the city of Coburg – we support you with the “Soft Skills and Culture” module, among other things -, find suitable accommodation, get a visa if necessary – and do all this from the comfort of your own home! Teaching in the first semester therefore takes place entirely in virtual and digital teaching formats, i.e. you can study from any location and at any time and prepare for the face-to-face course from the second semester onwards.
No knowledge of the German language is necessary!
Perhaps you are not yet familiar with the German language? That’s no problem at all if you study with us! In the first semester you will start learning German without any previous knowledge. By the beginning of the second semester, when you will start attending classes here in Coburg, you will have mastered the German language sufficiently to be able to make yourself understood when shopping, for example. After that, you will continue to learn German in order to be prepared for the German job market. So even if you don’t speak German yet, take courage and trust us, we will give you a warm welcome and say: “Hallo, wir freuen uns sehr, dass Du bei uns studierst”!
You study parts of the course together with students from other degree programs!
In some modules, teaching takes place together with students from the fields of natural sciences and electrical engineering. Here you can make valuable contacts, look beyond the boundaries of mechanical engineering and benefit from the experience and skills of your fellow students. The insight into different approaches and procedures in problem solving will be very fruitful for your personal development. You will learn how to work effectively with specialists from other disciplines, which is often necessary in complex projects.
You finish your studies with a direct entry into the world of work!
After six semesters at university, you’ll be ready for the industry! In a 20-week industrial internship, you will familiarize yourself with the processes in a company and the activities in the field of engineering. Finally, you will choose an interesting topic for your Bachelor’s thesis and prepare for it. An experienced employee of the company and a professor from the university will accompany and supervise you during your Bachelor’s thesis.
Course content and schedule
The study and examination regulations (DE and ENG) form the legal basis of the degree program. The module manual provides an overview of the content of the individual modules in the degree program.
Overview oft he modules
In the left column you can see the number of the semester (W means winter semester, S summer semester). ECTS is the abbreviation for European Credit Transfer System.
The colored modules you will study together with students of other study courses or faculties respectively. Hereby the host faculties are
- Mechanical and automotive engineering (blue)
- Applied natural sciences and health (green)
- Electrical engineering and computer science (red).
In yellow you can see the language training modules, especially the modules for learning German to level B1.
Semester 1: Starting semester with virtual / online teaching
We do not expect any special prior knowledge at the start of the course, just a basic knowledge of mathematics and science at school level and a command of English (level B2). In this first semester, you will cross the bridge from school to the University of applied sciences and arts!
- Mathematics and Scientific Basics
- Soft Skills and Culture
- English and German (level A2)
Semester 2 and 3: Mechanical engineering basics
Before you can start the foundation course in the second semester, you must have successfully completed the Soft Skills and Culture and German Basics 1 modules from the first semester.
- Technical Mathematics
- Mechanics
- Engineering Design and Machine Elements
- Electrical Engineering
- Programming
- Material Science
- Business Administration
Semester 4, 5 and 6: Mechanical engineering specialization
Please note! Only students who have successfully completed all modules of the first semester and at least nine modules from the foundation course are entitled to enter the fourth semester.
- Mathematical Applications
- Simulation Methods
- Advanced Mechanics (Strength of Materials, Dynamics)
- Engineering Design and Machine Elements
- Control Engineering
- Measurement Technology
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- Advanced Material Science
- Production Technology
- Digitalization in Production
- Scientific Work and Lab Workshops
- Elective Subjects
Semester 7 and 8: Internship and final semester incl. Bachelor thesis
To be able to start the internship semester, you must have successfully passed all modules from semesters one, two and three. The practical semester comprises 20 weeks of full-time work experience and two practical courses. Registration for the Bachelor’s thesis is only possible if a proper report on the industrial placement has been submitted.
- Industrial Internship
- Seminars accompanying the internship like Project Management
- Elective Subject
- Engineering Project (can be combined with the bachelor thesis)
- Bachelor Thesis and Seminar
Job & Career
With Mechanical Engineering at the University of Coburg, you don’t have to commit to a specific area right at the beginning of your studies, but you will first acquire a solid basic knowledge of engineering. This will allow you to find out over the course of your studies which areas and topics you are particularly interested in and what your heart beats for. The deeper you immerse yourself during the semesters, the more specialized you can make your studies according to your interests. We give you time and options to develop your professional and personal strengths!
You can use your skills in development offices, medium-sized companies and large-scale industry – whether in the automotive sector or engineering offices for example. You will be ideally prepared to manage interdisciplinary projects and find creative solutions to complex challenges. With the technical and methodological expertise acquired on the Mechanical Engineering course, many doors are open to you, as you are qualified for a wide range of positions as in the areas of
- Automotive Engineering
- Energy Technology
- Aerospace Technology
- Process Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Robotics and Automation
Numerous global companies are based in Coburg and the surrounding area. Coburg University of Applied Sciences has a long-standing cooperation with these companies, for example in the context of student projects and theses as well as bilateral and externally funded development and research projects. However, there are also collaborations with large companies and well-known automotive manufacturers beyond the regional borders. This network offers you excellent opportunities for your internship semester, your bachelor thesis and also your career start after graduation.
Contact persons
Claudia Holland
Faculty Coordinator: General information, application
Program Director: Course content
FAQs
Where is the city of Coburg located?
Coburg is a medium-sized town with around 42,000 inhabitants. It is located more or less in the middle of Germany or in the north of the federal state of Bavaria. Coburg offers an excellent infrastructure, such as a train connection to the major cities of Munich or Berlin, and thus to international airports, with Deutsche Bahn.
Do I have to take out health insurance if I study in Germany?
Yes, you absolutely need health insurance to study in Germany. You can find more information here: Before your arrival | Hochschule Coburg or Healthcare and Health Insurance – DAAD.
Where do I have to go if I need a visa?
If you come from a country that is not a member of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA), you usually need a visa to study in Germany. You can find more information about this here: Before your arrival | Hochschule Coburg or Visas – DAAD .
What requirements do I have to fulfill for the course Mechanical Engineering in Coburg and how can I apply?
To study Mechanical Engineering with us, you only need a university entrance qualification and English language skills at level B2. Ok, an interest in technical and scientific issues and the motivation to develop professionally and personally in a dynamic environment would be desirable.
Do I have to be able to speak German in order to study Mechanical Engineering in Coburg?
You do not need to be able to understand or speak German at the start of the course. The degree program includes integrated German language training: In the first semester – where lessons take place in virtual teaching formats – so you don’t necessarily have to be in Germany, you will learn the basics of German. This will prepare you perfectly for the on-campus studies from the second semester onwards and thus for life in Coburg.
How much does it cost to study Mechanical Engineering?
If you are not from an EU country, the semester fee is EUR 1,500 per semester. In addition, you must plan for the costs of accommodation and possibly a visa and health insurance.
Where can I live in Coburg?
There is a student residence in Coburg. You can find out more and apply for a room here: Link Studentenwerk Oberfanken (Coburg). Of course, you can also look for a room or apartment from private providers, e.g. at www.immobilienscout24.de. If you need help, please contact Link StudiengangskoordinatorIn / International Office.
What can I expect at the start of my studies, do I need to prepare myself in any way?
If you wish, you can start your studies from home. Teaching in the first semester will take place entirely in virtual teaching formats, allowing you to study flexibly in terms of location and time. However, there will of course be “personal contact” with the lecturers in the form of online courses or online consultation hours. From the second semester onwards, you will be here in Germany. We will welcome you with a “Welcome Event” and show you our university and the city of Coburg. In preparation, you will organize accommodation in Coburg, health insurance for your studies in Germany and possibly a visa. And then you can look forward to a new chapter in your life with lots of great inspiration and valuable contacts with students, lecturers and people from companies.
What will I learn on the Mechanical Engineering course?
On this degree course, you will get to know the entire, wide-ranging world of classic mechanical engineering. There is no specific specialization, so that you are not restricted in your career prospects during your studies. You will learn all facets of the technical and scientific fundamentals in the necessary depth, we will familiarize you with the structured and systematic scientific way of working as well as many technical applications in a mechanical engineering context.
Does the Mechanical Engineering course in Coburg offer any special features?
With the Mechanical Engineering degree course, you will acquire sound, wide-ranging technical expertise. Rather than focusing on a specific area, you will become an expert in “general mechanical engineering” – you will be familiar with all modern technologies and methods and develop the ability to establish lateral links to other specialist disciplines. This course opens up excellent career prospects in all areas of mechanical engineering.
What opportunities are there for sports and leisure activities at Coburg University of Applied Sciences or in the town and surrounding area?
The university offers an extensive program of sports activities, such as badminton, basketball, handball, soccer, tennis and dancing. There are numerous bars and cafés in Coburg where you can socialize and exchange ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. Coburg is also a really lively town, with regular markets and festivals as well as cultural events and concerts. The second largest samba festival in the world is celebrated in Coburg every summer. Find out more about great events and offers here: Link “Campusleben / Freizeit in Coburg”
