Who is the Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng.) at FH Südwestfalen suitable for?

The consecutive joint Master’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering is aimed at working engineers in technical fields who wish to specifically further qualify themselves alongside their job. The offer is particularly directed at people with initial professional experience in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or industrial engineering who want to take on leadership roles or specialise in demanding tasks in the areas of plastics technology, product development/design, or production. The degree programme is especially suitable if you are already working in industry, in the fields of design, production, or materials technology, and want to expand your methodological as well as technical skills.

Admission requirements at a glance

The following formal requirements apply for admission to the Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng.):

• You need a Bachelor’s or diploma degree in a technically oriented course of studies (e.g. mechanical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering).
• For the 6-semester variant:
  At least 180 ECTS credits in the completed degree.
• For the 5-semester variant:
  At least 210 ECTS credits in the completed degree.
• The prior studies must be technically relevant and completed at a recognised university; relevant technical disciplines are explicitly accepted.
• Applications must be submitted directly to Fachhochschule Südwestfalen (observe deadlines).

Personal requirements and recommended competencies:

• Self-motivation, self-organisation, and discipline for a part-time, scientifically oriented degree programme.
• Willingness to invest approx. 15 hours per week for self-study (materials are provided each semester).
• Interest in technical specialisation as well as in further development of key competencies such as problem-solving skills, cost awareness, integrative and networked thinking.
• Ability to participate in compulsory or recommended face-to-face sessions (usually Saturdays at the locations Iserlohn, Lüdenscheid, or Meschede – depending on the course of study).
• Initial professional experience in an engineering environment is an advantage but is not explicitly stated as a formal requirement.

Which content do you deepen in the Master of Mechanical Engineering (M.Eng.)?

In the part-time joint Master's degree programme in Mechanical Engineering at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, you acquire specialised and practice-oriented skills. The content is divided into a general subject-specific part and a subsequent specialisation phase in one of three fields of study:

• Basic modules for all fields:
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • Cost and Investment Accounting
  • Quality Management
  • Special Topics in Materials Engineering
  • Advanced Technical Mechanics
  • Personnel Management
  • Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Business Analysis
• Specialisations from the 3rd semester onwards:
  • Plastics Technology: Plastics Technology, Processing of Elastomers, Rheology, Additive Processes, Fibre Composite Materials, Tool Technology, Maintenance
  • Product Development/Design: Lightweight Construction, Virtual Product Development, Fatigue Strength, Machine Dynamics, Gear Technology, Design Methodology, Finite Element Method (FEM)
  • Production: Production Processes, Digital Production, Production Equipment, Virtual Production Methods, Production Controlling, Automation, Energy Efficiency, Material Selection

Acquired Skills: You develop methodological competence, problem-solving ability, cost awareness, and the ability to work independently on a scientifically sound basis. The programme places particular emphasis on key qualifications such as integrative thinking, communication skills, and leadership ability.