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The dual Bachelor's degree course in mechanical engineering gives you an incredible amount of freedom - you learn how to design the technology of the future. With the KIA (sandwich-style) degree course (cooperative study program with integrated training), you complete a university degree and vocational training at the same time. After just 4.5 years, you will have two valuable degrees in your hands: your Bachelor of Engineering and a Chamber of Industry and Commerce certificate as an industrial mechanic, mechatronics technician or in another metalworking profession.
This practice-oriented degree program provides you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in mechanical engineering:
Mechanical engineering is a high-tech field with excellent prospects for the future. You will learn to develop creative solutions to technical challenges and design sustainable production processes. You decide for yourself where your focus lies - whether in the design of innovative products, the optimization of manufacturing processes or the development of energy-efficient systems. Your versatile know-how will be in demand in numerous industries.
| Faculty: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Location: | Zittau |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Standard period of study: | 9 semesters |
| ECTS points: | 210 |
| Teaching language: | German |
| Enrolment for: | Winter semester |
| Application: 1.5. to 30.09. | Start of studies: October |
| Admission restriction: | open admission (without NC) Details |
| No pre-study internship | to the student advisory service |
| Accreditation status: | accredited |
Your studies follow a well thought-out concept that optimally combines theory and practice. After an initial full-time semester at the university, the dual division begins: for four part-time semesters, you will regularly alternate between the university and the training company. In this rhythm, you combine theoretical knowledge directly with practical application and prepare for the IHK examination, which you take after around 2.5 years.
After successfully completing your vocational qualification, the second study phase begins as a full-time course with part-time work in your company. An internship semester gives you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in industrial practice. You benefit from modern laboratories and practical projects in which you work independently and gain important experience. In the higher semesters, you can set your own focus and specialize in areas such as plastics technology, production metrology or machine testing. Your Bachelor thesis, which is often written in cooperation with industrial companies, rounds off your studies.
The semesters marked in light green (2.1 / 2.2 / 3.1 / 3.2) are part-time semesters. Here, the 2nd and 3rd semesters from the Bachelor's curriculum are each extended to 2 semesters. You complete these in a 4-week rhythm at alternating learning locations (university/company). You will complete this study section with the 1st vocational qualification (Chamber of Industry and Commerce examination). This results in a total of 9 semesters.
Product development
You design new technical products and accompany them from the initial idea to market maturity. You analyze customer requirements, create design concepts and implement these in functional prototypes. With your understanding of materials, manufacturing technology and economic aspects, you will develop innovative solutions that are both technically feasible and in line with market requirements.
Production planning
You organize the optimal production process for new or existing products. You plan machine assignments, material flows and personnel resources to ensure efficient and economical production processes. With your eye for detail, you will identify optimization potential and implement modern production methods such as lean production or just-in-time concepts.
Toolmaking
You design and manufacture special tools and equipment for industrial production. You convert CAD designs into precise tools that are required for machining, forming or casting processes. Your combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills will enable you to create complex tool systems that meet the highest quality requirements.
Plant engineering
You look after technical systems throughout their entire life cycle. You will provide support with planning, monitor installation and ensure the reliable operation of production systems. In the event of malfunctions or performance losses, you will systematically analyze the causes and develop tailor-made solution concepts for optimum system efficiency and availability.
Testing
You carry out systematic tests and experiments to research new products and materials. You will design test setups, collect measurement data and evaluate it using statistical methods. Your precise way of working and analytical thinking will help you to achieve meaningful results and derive well-founded recommendations for development and production.
Technical sales
You act as an intermediary between customers and your company for technically sophisticated products. You identify customer needs, advise on the selection of suitable solutions and provide support with technical implementation. Your combination of technical expertise and communication skills makes you a valuable link that develops customer-oriented solutions for complex requirements.
KIA is a dual course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree - with integrated vocational training (including IHK/HWK qualification). It combines theory and practice very intensively and creates an early bond with the future company.
Our future KIA students apply to a company that cooperates with the university. companyThey have a university entrance qualification, are interested in scientific problems and have the necessary mobility.
The companies conclude a cooperation agreement with the university and contracts with the applicants for practical vocational training (vocational training contract or internship contract).
Following the degree of a training contract with the company, you still have to register at the university with your university entrance qualification - this is possible from mid-May.
The degree course usually begins on 01.09. with 4 weeks of basic practical training in the company. Depending on the degree program, you will then complete one to three semesters at the university.
The study-free periods between the semesters are reserved for practical training in the company. Training at the company takes place during the basic course of study according to the study schedule (e.g. alternating between the company and the university every 4 weeks) and ends with an examination at the relevant chamber (IHK or HWK). Separate vocational school lessons are not provided. The theoretical knowledge required for the vocational training is taught through the scheduled lectures and additional "vocational specifics" teaching units at the university. During the practical training period, you are entitled to collectively agreed leave and receive a monthly salary from the company, which is based on the remuneration for apprentices.
After completing the vocational training, the remaining semesters are completed as full-time studies with part-time work (often with a study support contract from your company) and end with the desired Bachelor of Engineering degree.
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Studying with us is different. Above all, better. Why? We have a family atmosphere. There are small study groups and the lecturers are always there for you. There is a close connection to practice in all degree courses. And finding affordable accommodation is no problem here.
There are many other reasons, such as university sports or the student representatives, clubs and societies. Campus life in Zittau and Görlitz, the wild east, is unique.
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