General Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
| Semester | 6 Semester |
| Darmstadt | |
| Winter semester/summer semester | |
| GER | |
| Without admission restriction. | |
| yes |
Course Outline
Be it vehicles, wind turbines or medical systems - mechanical engineering is the basis for a wide range of technical applications. The bachelor‘s programme in General Mechanical Engineering provides a broad foundation in engineering over six semesters.
In project work from the first semester onwards, students learn how to design functional and safe products using modern simulation software and how to systematically consider sustainability. The course also covers the influence of materials, the design of manufacturing processes, machine control and economic efficiency in development and production. Numerous core electives, e.g. Circular Design or Virtual Product Development, allow for individual specialisation. In addition, students improve their language and teamwork skills.
At the start of the programme, optional preliminary courses and the Study Programme+ are available. The first year of study is closely interlinked with the Mechatronics and Polymer Engineering programmes, so that a change is possible. The EUT+ university alliance and established non-European partnerships offer a variety of study abroad opportunities.
More detailed information about the study programme can be found on the website of the Faculty of Mechanical and Plastics Engineering (German).
Career Prospects
- product development, design, production, sales
- jobs at a technical level, in management positions or as a freelancer
- jobs in global companies or regional SMEs
Industries (selection):
- mechanical and plant engineering
- vehicle construction
- energy and environmental technology
- aerospace technology
- medical technology
- materials technology
- management consulting
The following consecutive master's programmes can be pursued after completing the bachelor's degree:
Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science
Automotive Engineering - Master of Science
Qualification courses prepare students for following master's programmes:
Polymer Engineering - Master of Science
Industrial Engineering - Master of Science
Mechatronics - Master of Science
Course Structure
A detailed description of the study programme can be found in the module manual (German).
Dual Study Programme
General Mechanical Engineering can also be pursued as a dual study programme. h-da.de/dual (German)
Study Programme+
The study programme ist also offered as General Mechanical Engineering+ (8 semesters), allowing more time, individuals skills training and personal support.
h-da.de/studium-plus (German)
Entry Requirements
- no admission restrictions (no NC)
- start of studies in the winter or summer semester
The entry requirements include qualifications, such as:
- general higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife)
- subject-specific higher education entrance qualification valid in Hesse (fachgebundene Hochschulreife)
- technical college entrance qualification valid in Hesse (Fachhochschulreife)
- vocational qualifications: h-da.de/studium-ohne-abi
Applications with a foreign certificate need to be made via uni assist.de/en. The 8-week pre-study internship may be completed either before or while studying.
A detailed description of the entry requirements can be found in the Special Provisions of the Examination Regulations (German).
Contact
Faculty of Mechanical and Plastics Engineering
Schöfferstraße 3, Building C12
64295 Darmstadt
+49 6151 533-5650
sekretariat.fbmk@h-da.de