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M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Bilingual)

University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) Essen

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    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
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  • Bilingual
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  • 15 Mar
    Next deadline

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About the programme

The M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen is a four-semester, two-year programme worth 120 credits on the Duisburg campus, taught half in German and half in English, with a start in the winter or summer semester. Mechanical engineering is combined with electrical engineering, measurement and control engineering and information technology to develop new products and processes. The programme has seven specialisations: General Mechanical Engineering, with elective options to shape your profile; Mechatronics; Production and Logistics, covering planning and control of processes in supply chains; Energy and Environmental Technology, for resource-saving systems that reduce pollution; Sustainable and Autonomous Maritime Systems, adding ship and offshore technology; Maritime Systems Safety, with risk assessment, functional safety and system reliability; and Turbomachinery, covering the thermodynamic, aerodynamic and rotor-dynamic design of turbomachines.

Fields of study

Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Mechanical Engineering (Bilingual) at University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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B2 level

When enrolling, applicants must prove that they have knowledge of the German and English language according to the completed level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

German language

German for enrollment
B2
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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B2 level

Academic requirements

Minimum ECTS credits
180

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

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Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject area

with adequate length of studies and

with an average mark of at least 2.5 issued in Germany or a foreign equivalent.

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Not required

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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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

Admission requirements

  • completion of a Bachelor's degree in the ISE program with an overall grade of 2.5 or better or
  • equivalent degree from another German or foreign university with an average grade of 2.5 or better. The assessment of equivalence is made by the examination board.

If the admission requirements are not fulfilled according to paragraph 2 or if a change of the field of study within the study program "ISE" takes place during the transition from Bachelor to Master, the examination board can combine the admission to the Master program with the condition to prove certain knowledge until the registration of the Master thesis. The type and extent of these requirements are determined individually by the examination board on the basis of the course content completed as part of the previous degree. The extent of the requirements is up to 2 courses.

Further information regarding admission requirements (opens in a new tab) can be found on the pages of the study program "ISE".

Requirements for the Master Program

  • Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject area
  • with adequate length of studies and
  • with an average mark of at least 2.5 issued in Germany or a foreign equivalent.

Language Requirements Master

When enrolling, applicants must prove that they have knowledge of the German and English language according to the completed level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

English language certificates must be submitted with the application documents. The German language certificates can be submitted later.

Admission

Provided that the admission requirements are met, this Master study course has unrestricted admission (number of student places is not limited). Enrollment takes place during the enrollment period at the student registrar’s office (opens in a new tab) at Campus Duisburg. [forms and further information (opens in a new tab)]

For national applicants the following applies until further notice:

National applicants for the ISE Bachelor's or ISE Master's program should submit their Abitur/Bachelor's or comparable degree certificates to the ISE Examination Committee for confirmation of the special enrollment requirements and foreign language skills. This certificate must be presented at the time of enrollment.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Mechanical Engineering (Bilingual)

Programme-specific documents

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject area

with adequate length of studies and

with an average mark of at least 2.5 issued in Germany or a foreign equivalent.

CV

LOR

Statement of purpose

Language Skills

Upon enrollment, student applicants must provide proof of English and German language skills corresponding of a completed B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

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Application fee

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Complexity

Medium

Address

University of Duisburg-Essen

Faculty of Engineering

SG 182

Geibelstr. 47057 Duisburg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

320 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,544 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

50%

1 accepted out of 2 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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