Polymer Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering) (previously Plastics Engineering)

Plastics are an integral part of our everyday lives: they are found in smartphones, bicycles and shoes, and often fulfil several technical functions at once. Yet, how do plastics differ? How are products developed and manufactured from them? What about sustainability and recycling? And what machines and digital tools are needed?

In the six-semester bachelor‘s programme in Polymer Engineering, students acquire comprehensive basic engineering knowledge in this versatile field. The programme is oriented towards mechanical engineering and process engineering. The first year of study is closely interlinked with the Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics study programmes, so that a change is possible. In projects, students learn to design processes and tools in a practical manner from the very first semester. Many core elective modules, such as 3D Printing, Recycling and Biopolymers, allow students to choose their own specialisations. In addition, students improve their teamwork and language skills. The EUT+ university alliance and established partnerships outside Europe offer a wide range of study abroad opportunities.

More detailed information on the study programme can be found on the website of the Faculty of Mechanical and Plastics Engineering (German).

• product development, design, manufacturing, sales
• jobs at a technical level, in management positions or as a freelancer
• jobs in global companies or regional SMEs

Industries (selection):

• plastics manufacturing, processing and recycling
• machine and tool construction
• construction and building components
• aerospace technology, automotive industry
• medical technology, electrical and electronics industry
• sports, leisure and consumer goods

The following consecutive master's programmes can be pursued after completing the bachelor's degree:

Polymer Engineering - Master of Science
Mechanical Engineering - Master of Science
Automotive Engineering - Master of Science

Qualification courses prepare students for following master's programmes:

Industrial Engineering - Master of Science
Mechatronics - Master of Science

• 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 admission requirements can be found in the Special Provisions of the Examination Regulations (German).