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M.Sc. Biomechanical Engineering

Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg Magdeburg

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  • Winter intake
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg is a renowned institution known for its excellence in engineering and technology. The university offers a specialized course in Biomechanical Engineering, which combines principles of mechanical engineering with biology and human anatomy. Students in this program have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects and gain hands-on experience in the field. The faculty at OVGU are experts in their respective fields and provide valuable mentorship to students. Graduates from the Biomechanical Engineering program at OVGU are well-equipped to pursue careers in medical device design, rehabilitation engineering, and biomechanics research.

Specialization

Tracks: Exoprosthetics Endoprosthetics

Fields of study

Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Biomechanical Engineering at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Furthermore, English language skills on the C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages need to be attested. One of the following certificates has to be submitted for application:

TOEFL-Test C1 (95-120 iBT) (due to the pandemic situation the TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition is accepted currently)

IELTS C1 (7.0) (due to the pandemic situation the IELTS Indicator is accepted currently)

CAE (Certificate of Advanced English)

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Certificates of completed German exams, at least C1 according to GER (Common European Framework of Reference);

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Required

adequate bachelor degree with at least 180 CP and a minimum average grade of 2.5 (as averaged result of all provided examination performances)

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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

adequate bachelor degree with at least 180 CP and a minimum average grade of 2.5 (as averaged result of all provided examination performances)

Proof of professional qualification by providing at least:

10 CP in mathematics,

10 CP in natural science,

15 CP in engineering science (mechanical engineering),

5 CP in materials science.

English language skills on the C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages need to be attested. One of the following certificates has to be submitted for application:

TOEFL-Test: C1 (95-120 iBT) (we also accept TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition)

IELTS: C1 (7.0) (we also accept IELTS Indicator)

CAE (Certificate of Advanced English): C1 Advanced

PTE Academic: C1 (76-84)

An assessment of equivalence of a different certificate can be requested at the examination committee of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering as well.

A provisional admission on conditions can be made to a maximum extent of 15 CP.

Please note that proof of a measles vaccination is another admission requirement.

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What to prepare for your application to Biomechanical Engineering

Programme-specific documents

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Application procedure

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online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Otto von Guericke

University Magdeburg

Universitätsplatz 2

39106 Magdeburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

155.2 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,214 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

Free

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

82%

9 accepted out of 11 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.18

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.88

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.54

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 11 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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