Admission requirements
Prerequisite for admission to the mechanical engineering course at TU Dresden is the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or a comparable university entrance qualification. The course is not restricted by numerus clausus (NC).
Access to university without Abitur is also possible for prospective students who have a specific qualification from vocational further education.
Distance Learning Mechanical Engineering, TU Dresden
The Mechanical Engineering degree programme at TU Dresden is aimed at working professionals who wish to obtain an engineering academic degree (Diploma) alongside their career. Graduates of the programme are employed in design and product development, plant planning, production preparation and production, machinery and plant maintenance, management, and marketing.
Study Contents
The Mechanical Engineering programme imparts knowledge in the technical areas of Technical Mechanics, Technical Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Electrical Engineering, as well as basics of mechanical engineering such as design and manufacturing, machine elements, and materials engineering.
The programme is divided into a basic course lasting 6 semesters and a main course lasting 12 semesters.
In the main course, students choose one of the study focuses:
- General and Constructive Mechanical Engineering
- Energy Technology
- Aerospace Engineering
- Production Technology
Study Process
The study is conducted through distance learning or self-study and is complemented by presence phases.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees amount to 182.10 euros per semester. Additional material fees apply.
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