These are the requirements for the Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

For the B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering at Wilhelm Bücher University, there are various access options:

Access Option No. 1: You have the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), the subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, or the subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

Access Option No. 2: You have a university admission qualification recognized as equivalent by the Hessian Ministry of Culture (e.g. a master's degree or a qualification as a state-certified technician).

Access Option No. 3: Study as an auditor: You start your guest studies at our university without the mentioned three accesses and take the university entrance examination (HZP) after 2 semesters of performance. To do this, you must fulfill all the following requirements:

1. You have completed a vocational training of at least two years in a field related to the desired course of study, regulated by the Vocational Training Act, the Crafts Code, or federal or state law.
2. You have subsequently worked for at least two years full-time in a field related to the desired course of study.

If you aim for a course of study that is not related to the completed training or professional activity, the knowledge acquired through training and professional activity must be expanded or deepened through qualified further training with a scope of at least 400 hours in a field related to the desired course of study.

After successful university entrance examination (HZP), we will change your status from auditor to regular student.

These are the study contents and the course of studies

Your Bachelor's degree programme in Mechanical Engineering at WBH is structured in content modules. You study thematically closed subject areas (modules) to which credit points are allocated according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The number of credit points assigned to each module depends on the scope of the module and the associated workload. All credit points you earn will be credited to you and you will receive proof of this. Your achievements are thus comparable and recognized – also internationally.

The course of studies is structured as follows:

• 1st Semester: Mathematics I, Basic Natural Sciences, Basics of Computer Science with Laboratory, Fundamentals of Business Administration and Legal Foundations, Introduction Project for Engineers
• 2nd Semester: Mathematics II, Basic Engineering Sciences, Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Electronics, Communication and Management
• 3rd Semester: Mathematics III with Laboratory, Materials Engineering, Technical Mechanics I, Fluid Mechanics, Technical Thermodynamics
• 4th Semester: Metrology, Design Theory, Technical Mechanics II, Control Engineering with Laboratory
• 5th Semester: Control Engineering with Laboratory, Manufacturing Engineering with Laboratory, Machine Elements I, Computer-Aided Engineering
• 6th Semester: Machine Elements II, Specialization (Module I), Specialization (Module II), Specialization (Module III)
• 7th Semester: Engineering Science Project, Specialization (Module IV), Specialization (Module V), Bachelor Thesis and Colloquium

At the beginning of the course or during your studies, you also choose one of these specializations: General Mechanical Engineering, Development and Construction.

You choose Elective Module I from these topics: English, Intercultural Competence.

You choose Elective Module II from these topics: Quality Management, Maintenance Management, Investment and Financing.

This is how long the Bachelor's programme at Wilhelm Büchner University lasts

The distance learning programme in Mechanical Engineering lasts a total of 7 academic semesters, which corresponds to a standard period of study of 3.5 years or 42 months. You can extend the support period free of charge by 21 months.

These services of Wilhelm Büchner University contribute to your graduation within the standard period of study:

• Start of studies at any time
• Individual learning pace
• No forced breaks due to semester breaks
• Study plan and content tailored to distance learning
• Motivated and highly qualified lecturers
• Comprehensive, personal support and service concept

These personal factors also have a positive influence on the study time:

• School and academic background
• Your willingness and ability to learn
• The relevance of your professional training or activity to the study content
• Professional and personal circumstances