• general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or admission test 
• 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.
• for the dual study form KIA (cooperative study with integrated training): Training or internship contract with a KIA company 

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 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/study specializations:

• Machine design and structural analysis
• Production and assembly technology
• Surface and plastics technology
• In the Design Engineering specialization, the focus is on the creative development, design and optimization of technical systems and components for a wide range of industrial applications.
• The Production Engineering specialization focuses on the planning, control and optimization of modern manufacturing processes and production systems.

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.

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 - become part of the change and study mechanical engineering.

Study further? Master Mechanical Engineering

Diploma program

• 1st to 3rd semester: basic studies
• 4th to 7th semester: Specialist studies
• 5th semester: Practical semester
• 8th semester: Diploma thesis and defense

Diploma program dual KIA variant

• 1st to 3rd semester: basic studies and vocational training
• The KIA form of study only differs from the diploma 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 section, you will take the IHK examination
  and receive your first professional qualification.
• 4th to 7th semester: Specialist studies
• 5th semester: Practical semester
• 8th semester: Diploma thesis and defense