Program Overview
Mechanical engineering uses findings from the natural sciences to develop and improve technical systems and products, be it vehicles, household appliances or turbines. The spectrum ranges from abstract mathematical simulation and classic design to production chain planning and quality management. In addition to knowledge of traditional disciplines such as mechanics and design theory, IT skills are also required to understand and use modern manufacturing processes and simulation methods. Training is therefore becoming increasingly diverse. A degree in Mechanical Engineering provides you with the basis for specialization in various fields, such as automation, energy technology or drive technology. The bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at KIT combines in-depth fundamentals with practical implementation. An initial specialization provides orientation for later fields of application.
During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this.
In the first semesters, you will learn the most important basics of your subject area. In the later semesters, you can choose a specialization. The final semesters include a work placement and the bachelor's thesis. Your degree program consists of the following subjects:
Practical experience should not only be gained within the KIT, but also outside it. An internship of at least three months is therefore part of the curriculum. You will look for a suitable internship yourself. The KIT Career Service can help you with this. The possible contents can be found in the internship guidelines for the degree program. The internship is worth 12 CP.
Key Program Features
- • holistic teaching approach through project work • new Anwendungszentrum Mechatronik for students' practical projects • numerous international cooperations (Eucor
- ERASMUS+
- GEARE etc.) • double degree programs with universities in France • extensive orientation phase and mentoring at the start of studies holistic teaching approach through project work new Anwendungszentrum Mechatronik for students' practical projects numerous international cooperations (Eucor
- ERASMUS+
- GEARE etc.) double degree programs with universities in France extensive orientation phase and mentoring at the start of studies
Career Opportunities
After completing your bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at KIT, you can decide whether you want to continue your qualification in the master's program or enter the profession straight away. Classic fields of application in mechanical engineering are product development, design, production, sales and customer service, safety, technical monitoring, environmental protection, product and quality management. There is hardly an industry in which the knowledge gained in mechanical engineering cannot be used, from medical technology to wind energy, from commercial vehicle construction to game design. In addition to industry, management consultancies and patent offices, specialist media and educational institutions are also possible fields of application. For some positions and tasks, e.g. in research and development, a master's degree is expected. With a bachelor's degree from KIT, direct access to the master's program in Mechanical Engineering is possible.
Program Curriculum
During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this.
In the first semesters, you will learn the most important basics of your subject area. In the later semesters, you can choose a specialization. The final semesters include a work placement and the bachelor's thesis. Your degree program consists of the following subjects:
• Engineering Fundamentals (137 CP): this subject area includes important foundation modules, for example in igher mathematics, technical mechanics, machine design, materials science, production engineering, technical thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electrical engineering and mechatronics, information technology and data science, measurement and control engineering. This will prepare you for your future specialization studies.
• Specialization in Mechanical Engineering (12 CP): here you have the opportunity to choose an elective subject from the following areas:applied materialscomputational engineeringintelligent systemshuman-centered product development and productionmobility systemssustainable energy technology
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (4 CP): here you round off your qualification profile according to your wishes. Be it language courses, presentation techniques or a course on work-life balance. The KIT has a lot to offer you, you decide.
• applied materials
• computational engineering
• intelligent systems
• human-centered product development and production
• mobility systems
• sustainable energy technology
Admission Requirements
For the bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering, you need sufficient knowledge of the German language. Your German language skills must correspond to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Important: you must provide proof of the required language skills regardless of your citizenship and by the end of the enrollment period at the latest, but preferably at the time of application.
In what form do I have to provide the language certificates? Please read the following chapters on this website carefully. If you have any further questions, please contact
• Students Office if you are applying as a German, German national or a person with German equivalent status
• the International Students Office if you are a non-EU national
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
No tuition fees (German public university — see fee_details)
Semester contribution ~€235 covers public transport (KVV) and student union services.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
No tuition fees at KIT (German public university). Semester contribution of approx. €235 covers public transport and student services. Funding available via DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Baden-Württemberg Stipendium, and KIT internal scholarships.
About Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe, Germany
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Germany's leading public research universities and among Europe's most prestigious institutions for science, engineering, and technology....
University Profile- Application Deadline EU/German nationals: September 15 | Non-EU nationals: July 15
- Language German
- Duration 6 semesters
- Credits 180 ECTS
