- Over 1,500 EUR/semTuition
- Winter intakeIntake
- EnglishLanguage
- 4 semestersDuration
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About the programme
Smart Production Engineering is a full-time, English-taught M.Sc. on RWTH Aachen University's campus over 4 semesters with 120 credits, starting in the winter semester. This interdisciplinary programme responds to the impact of digitalisation and Industry 4.0 on production technology, drawing on mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. You choose one of three study tracks: Additive Manufacturing, Smart Factory or E-Mobility Production. Topics include model-based systems engineering, agile production, real-time process control with 5G, process chains for additively manufactured parts such as selective laser melting, and vehicle component production. You need English at B2, at least six months of relevant work experience, and a GRE (145 verbal, 160 quantitative, 3 writing) or the German Engineering College certificate.
Specialization
Students can choose between three study tracks, each on its one leading to a tailored education and a very individual profile as production engineer: Additive Manufacturing Smart Factory E-Mobility Production
Fields of study
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What you need to apply for Smart Production Engineering at RWTH Aachen University
English language
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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Prerequisites
- First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations
- A prerequisite for starting studies in a first university degree, with which the necessary background education can be proven, as determined in the examination regulations. The examination board determines whether the candidate fulfills the entrance requirements. Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, structural, industrial, or production engineering)
- Proficiency in English
- You must provide documentation of your language skills for the language of instruction at the time of enrollment.
- GRE certificate or GEC certificate
Applicants must provide the GRE General Test. These minimum scores must be achieved:
Verbal Reasoning: 145 points
Quantitative Reasoning: 160 points
- Analytical Writing: 3 points
- Relevant job experience
Our Master’s programs require a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience by the time of enrollment. At the time of application, you must provide proof of at least 6 months work experience
A prerequisite for starting this course of studies is a first university degree which proves the necessary background education as determined in the examination regulations. Furthermore, a GRE certificate with the min. scores of 145 VR, 160 QR, 3 AW as well as practical work experience of at least 6 months are mandatory admission requirements. Graduates of the master’s qualification program German Engineering College (GEC) (opens in a new tab), offered by RWTH International Academy do not need to submit a GRE certificate with their application. The examination board determines whether the applicant fulfills the entrance requirements.
This course of study is privately offered by the RWTH International Academy in collaboration with RWTH Aachen.
Additional tuition fees need to be paid.
Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or a related discipline (e.g. automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, structural, industrial, or production engineering)
Our Master’s programs require a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience by the time of enrollment. At the time of application, you must provide proof of at least 6 months work experience.
Engineering, mathematics and natural sciences (120 ECTS)
- Mechanics
- Mathematics
- Materials Science
- Thermodynamics
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Machine Design
- Fluid Mechanics
- Control Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Production Management
- Machine Tools
- Manufacturing Technology
- Fluid Power
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Smart Production Engineering
Programme-specific documents
GRE Scorecard
Proof of work experience-Our Master’s programs require a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience by the time of enrollment. The proof of work experience must include the following information:
The employer's address and stamp,Contact details of your supervisor,Date of joining and, if applicable, resignation date (duration)
Weekly hours,Job title,Short task description and Your proof of work experience must be signed by a superior or HR.
University Transcript of records-Please upload the transcript of records (including credit points) of the professional qualification that should be used to check the admission requirements for the desired master’s degree. If your Transcript of Records does not contain credit points, please submit official evidence from your university showing how the workload for one credit point is calculated.
Course description and module handbook-Please upload either your module catalog or, alternatively, copy and paste the link to the module catalog on a blank sheet and upload this. Keep in mind that you will have to provide an adequate description of the course content of the modules that are relevant for admission, for example a module guide. The module descriptions must include the credit points earned as well as the course load in semester week hours.
CV-Please include a resume of one to two pages without any gaps with your application. This should cover your entire career and education up until this point and contain the following points: education from elementary school until now, employment, stays abroad, volunteer work, awards, honors, etc.
Motivation Letter
English Language Proof -Our Master's programs require certified proof of English language proficiency by the time of enrollment. The score reports must not be older than two years by the first time you submit the score reports. We accept the following certificates:
Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) „Internet-based” Test (IBT), minimum of 90 pts
International Englisch Language Testing Systems (IELTS) Test, minimum of 6.0
Cambridge Test – B2 First, completed with a B
Cambridge Test – C1 Advanced
Cambridge Test – C2 Proficiency
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, minimum of 60 pts
UNIcert II or higher
Current RWTH students: RWTH Aachen Language Center - B2.2.1 placement-test
Final bachelor's degree certificate- Please upload your Bachelo’s degree or a provisional certificate, if the final degree is not yet available.
Please note that we cannot process your application if one of the mandatory application documents is missing
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Course fees: 24,000 €
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