Bachelor of Engineering

Mechanical engineering

Shape the future - you develop innovative, energy-efficient machines, drive forward sustainable technologies and create smart solutions for a greener world.

Faculty:Mechanical Engineering
Location:Zittau
Degree:Bachelor of Engineering
Standard period of study:7 semesters
ECTS points:210
Teaching language:German
Enrollment for:Winter semester
Admission restriction:None
Accreditation status:accredited

Studying mechanical engineering gives you an incredible amount of freedom - design, construct and build smartphones, cars or robots. Specialize in whatever you feel like. But admittedly - you won't get past math, mechanics, physics, economics and electrical engineering in the first 3 semesters. But with good time management and enthusiasm for the subject, that's no problem! Get creative and work together with your future fellow students on practical solutions in our excellently equipped laboratories.

You have the choice

In the Bachelor Mechanical Engineering program, you can choose between the regular Bachelor program or the KIA program.

What is KIA?

In the KIA variant (cooperative studies with integrated training), the bachelor 's program is very well suited for future students who want to combine theory and practice. In addition to theoretical knowledge, you will also receive practical training and at the end of your studies you will not only receive a Bachelor's degree, but also a certificate from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Your course content in the Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering

1st semester
  • Technical Thermodynamics I - Energy Theory
  • Fundamentals of computer science
  • Business Administration
  • Engineering Mathematics I
  • Physics and fundamentals of electrical engineering
  • Engineering Mechanics I - Statics
  • Materials technology and chemistry
2nd semester
  • Materials technology and chemistry
  • Production Engineering I
  • Engineering Mathematics II
  • Design engineering I
  • Basic practical course in physics, electrical engineering, materials testing
  • Computer science II (elective module)
3rd semester
  • Design theory I
  • Physical and manufacturing fundamentals of metrology 
  • Machine elements I
  • Fluid mechanics I
  • Technical Mechanics III - Kinematics/Kinetics
  • Technical Thermodynamics III - Process Thermodynamics
4th semester
  • Machine Tools
  • FEM I and applied mathematics
  • Work preparation
  • Machine Elements II
  • Design Theory II
  • Quality management and quality assurance
5th semester

Practical semester

6th semester
  • Control and regulation technology
  • Drive technology
  • Machine dynamics
  • Fundamentals of plastics technology
  • Interdisciplinary skills (compulsory elective modules)
  • Compulsory elective area I
    • Project work Structural analysis
    • Project seminar
    • Process engineering
    • Surface technology
    • Joining and assembly technology
7th semester
  • Final module (Bachelor thesis and defense)
  • Compulsory elective area II
    • Production metrology
    • Design engineering III
    • Machine testing
    • Scientific project
  • Admission requirements
    • general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or admission test 
    • for the dual study form KIA (cooperative study with integrated training): Training or internship contract with a KIA company 
    • Applicants with a qualification as a technician, business administrator, master craftsman or similar Completion of advanced vocational training in accordance with §18(3) of the SächsHSFG must attend a counseling interview for general university admission.
  • Course content

    Studying mechanical engineering at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences gives you the opportunity to play an active role in shaping technical innovations and play a decisive role in shaping the future of industry. Mechanical engineering is the backbone of modern technologies and plays a central role in the development of sustainable, efficient and intelligent systems for almost all areas of our lives. The combination of sound scientific principles, practical training and modern production technologies is at the heart of the degree course and prepares you optimally for the challenges of a constantly changing working world.

    Contents:

    • Design and development of technical systems: design, calculation, realization
    • Innovative manufacturing technology and production processes: Planning, optimization, automation
    • Energy-efficient machines and systems: Analyze, improve, design sustainably
    • Materials engineering and plastics technology: understanding, selecting, applying
    • Quality management and metrology: monitoring, safeguarding, further development

    Fundamentals:

    • Engineering mathematics, physics, computer science
    • Technical mechanics and thermodynamics
    • Fundamentals of electrical engineering and materials science
    • Machine elements and design theory

    Specialization:

    • Machine design and structural analysis
    • Production and assembly technology
    • Surface and plastics technology

    During your studies, you will benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, practical projects and close links with current research and development tasks. The practical semester allows you to gain valuable work experience and apply your knowledge directly in industry.

  • Study program

    Bachelor's program

    • 1st to 3rd semester: basic studies
    • 4th to 7th semester: Specialist studies
    • 5th semester: Practical semester
    • 7th semester: Bachelor's thesis and defense

     

    Bachelor's degree program KIA variant

    • 1st to 3rd semester: basic studies and vocational training
    • The KIA form of study only differs from the Bachelor's degree course in the 2nd and 3rd semesters. You complete the part-time semesters 2.1 to 3.2 in a 4-week rhythm at alternating learning locations (university/company). At the end of this study phase, you will take the IHK examination and receive your first professional qualification.
    • 4th to 7th semester: Specialist studies
    • 5th semester: Practical semester
    • 7th semester: Bachelor's thesis and defense
  • Career prospects

    Whether you prefer designing plans on the computer, experimenting in the laboratory or optimizing machines and processes in production halls - the possibilities are almost limitless.

    Areas of application could be

    • Mechanical engineering and vehicle construction companies
    • Manufacturing industry
    • Engineering and development offices
    • Approval and supervisory authorities
    • research institutions
    • Engineering service companies

    A degree in mechanical engineering opens up many exciting career opportunities in industry and research. Jobs in areas such as design, production, development, commissioning, maintenance and sales are possible and require creativity and technical skills. Studying can help develop sustainable technologies and make important contributions to environmental protection - be part of the change and study mechanical engineering.

    Study further? Master Mechanical Engineering and Diploma Mechanical Engineering

Podcast episode on the degree program

The advantages
  • The placement rate of our graduates after graduation is 100%.
  • The study program is structured, the modules are coordinated with each other. This ensures that the standard period of study is adhered to.
  • The practical part of the studies is above average: internships in laboratories and PC pools, practical semesters in industry, bachelor semesters in industry.
  • Students are directly involved in research projects of the faculty and industry partners.
  • Lecturers are also available to students outside office hours.
  • There are about 4 professors and lecturers for every 100 students.
  • The lecturers see their studies as a joint task with the students.
  • The group "Students advise students" (SbS) provides support for organizational and personal problems, which can also go beyond the studies.
  • Information, opinions and concerns are exchanged in regular meetings (Jour fixe) between students and professors.
  • Students receive assistance in finding internships, bachelor theses and companies to start their careers.
Photo: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Bellair
Fachstudienberater
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Bernd Bellair
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
02763 Zittau
Schwenninger Weg 1
Building Z VII, Room 137
1st floor
+49 3583 612-4852
Allgemeine Studienberatung
Madeleine Pohl
Department of Studies and International Affairs
02763 Zittau
Th.-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 0.21
First floor
+49 3583 612-3055
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