Admission requirements

The prerequisite for participating in the Master's distance learning course in Computational Engineering is a completed university degree preferably in engineering or technical sciences, as well as subsequent qualified professional experience of no less than one year.

For the Master's degree, a total of 300 ECTS credits are generally required, including the first university degree. This Master's degree programme offers 90 ECTS credits. Therefore, additional modules are prescribed for Bachelor's programmes with less than 210 credits, the successful completion of which is required to apply for the final thesis. The applicant may also apply for recognition of the missing credits through relevant non-academic acquired skills (work experience).

The course requires solid knowledge in engineering mathematics and technical mechanics. Furthermore, English language skills are needed to enable students to work on English-language study content.

Details

The master's program Computational Engineering at the Berlin Institute of Technology is designed to further educate engineers in the field of computer-aided product development and simulation. The program is offered as a distance learning course and concludes with the internationally recognized degree Master of Engineering.

The target group for this program consists of experienced engineers and scientists who wish to specialize. The program offers comprehensive opportunities for specialization in numerical mathematics, material mechanics, technical dynamics, as well as methods such as the Finite Element Method (FEM), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and optimization techniques.

The curriculum spans five semesters, consisting of nine core modules, three elective modules, and the master's thesis. The course content is complemented by submission tasks and in-person phases that take place three times per semester.

Special professional groups that could benefit from this program include calculation engineers, development engineers, designers, mechanical engineers, acousticians, and many others.

Study contents:

Specialization in Numerical Mathematics Practical use of mathematical software (Wolfram Mathematica®, Mathworks Matlab®) Specialization in Material Mechanics and Strength of Materials Specialization in Technical Dynamics and Vibrations Theory of the Finite Element Method Practice of FEM Simulation (using Ansys®) Nonlinear FEM and explicit simulation methods (e.g. Plastic Deformation) Development process chain CAD to FEM Computational Fluid Dynamics Computational Acoustics Optimization methods Integrated Quality Management Project Management for Engineering Activities

The tuition fees for the program amount to 2,020 euros per semester, totaling 10,100 euros. Additionally, there is the option to take individual modules as further education.