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Shaping innovation – collaborating on complex mechanical design challenges.
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Learning together – teamwork and diversity as key to academic success.
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The FAME master's program is a completely redesigned, English-language study program that opens the door to the most challenging and exciting jobs in research, development, and industry. Building on existing engineering knowledge, you will deepen your expertise in areas such as design and production engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science, control engineering, and project management.
In addition to modern laboratories and practical projects, you can expect close cooperation with industry partners and research institutions, including a one-semester internship in industry or at an institute. You will learn to analyze complex systems, develop innovative solutions, and implement them in an economical, sustainable, and technically excellent manner. We also prepare you in terms of language and culture to make it easier for you to start your career and/or life in Germany.
With a master's degree in mechanical engineering, you will be qualified for creative or management positions in industry, research, or self-employment. You can actively shape the technological progress of our society.
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Admission to the Master's program in Mechanical Engineering requires a qualifying university degree - usually a Bachelor's degree - in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering program. In addition, very good English skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) are required in order to be able to follow international courses, technical texts, and projects. These qualifications ensure that you are well equipped, both professionally and linguistically, to successfully master the content of the master's program.
The freely selectable Focus Fields give you the opportunity to deepen your expertise and specialize in an interdisciplinary way. The broad Focus Fields ensure you gain qualifications in your chosen area of mechanical engineering, while also fostering interdisciplinary exchange with related fields through cross-institutional collaboration.
The following focus fields are available for selection:
- Automotive Engineering and Advanced Mobility
- Automation, Robotics and Mechanics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Medical, Optical and Precision Engineering
- Systems and Technology Development
A master's degree in mechanical engineering opens up excellent career opportunities in a wide range of industries—from the automotive and aerospace industries to plant and mechanical engineering, energy technology, medical technology, and robotics. With your in-depth expertise, you are ideally qualified for engineering and project positions, strategic development tasks, or a career in research and development. You also have the opportunity to pursue a doctorate and an academic career. By combining cutting-edge technical knowledge, analytical skills, and management expertise, you actively shape innovations and make a significant contribution to technological progress and the competitiveness of companies.
Possible career paths after successfully completing your studies include the following:
- Development Engineer – Design and construction of new products, components, or systems.
- Project manager in plant or mechanical engineering – planning, coordination, and implementation of complex technical projects.
- Calculation Engineer – Analysis and simulation of mechanical, thermal, or fluidic processes.
- Manufacturing and production engineer – optimization of production processes and introduction of new manufacturing technologies.
- Research engineer – Collaboration on innovative projects in industry or science, often with the possibility of pursuing a doctorate.
In addition to modern laboratories and practical projects, you can expect close cooperation with industry partners and research institutions. A special highlight is a one-semester internship in industry or at an institute, which is scientifically supervised by the university. This way, you will not only learn engineering basics and specialist knowledge, but also refine the social skills you will need in your future career.
In addition to the technical content, we also prepare you in terms of language and culture. These subjects are also part of the program to help you get started in your career. At the same time, we want to make it easier for those of you who come to us from abroad to settle into life in Germany.
Studying abroad: what opportunities does my degree program offer?
Mechanical Engineering in Stuttgart offers a wide range of opportunities for a semester abroad outside of your studies in Stuttgart – whether through ERASMUS cooperations for individual semesters or via the many contacts of the more than 40 institutes that are part of Stuttgart’s mechanical engineering department.
Studying abroad: what opportunities does the University of Stuttgart have to offer?
Are you interested in going on exchange for a semester or two? Or would you rather do some research or attend a language course? Have you ever thought of joining a Summer School or planned an internship abroad? Whatever you have in mind for your exchange, the International Office will help you make your stay abroad an unforgettable experience. The first step will be to sign up online for our information sessions at the International Office that are offered on a regular basis. We look forward to your registration!
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Application and admission: how do I get a place at the University?
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree of at least six semesters in duration (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or in a closely related field of study.
- Knowledge and skills equivalent to those required to complete a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Restricted admission (NC)
In certain cases, interviews will be conducted with the applicants before the decisions can be taken.
For detailed information about the admission process, required English proficiency, and criteria for determining eligibility, please refer to the admission regulations.
Language Requirements
The study program courses are held in English, so an adequate knowledge of English at C1 level is required:
- You need an appropriate language certificate, e.g. TOEFL ibt 95 points or IELTS Band 7
- or a university entrance qualification, or a Bachelor's program of at least six semesters with English as the language of instruction.
Application period for the The winter semester starts in October. The summer semester starts in April.
winter semester:
November 15 – January 15
summer semester:
May 15 – July 15
How is the program structured?
The FAME master’s program comprises four semesters (120 ECTS), which must be completed in accordance with the examination regulations. The program is divided into several blocks, each of which offers a wide range of options:
Engineering Fundamentals: This module consists of three courses designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in core engineering principles. If your previous bachelor’s degree did not cover certain subject areas, you can make up for them here. If necessary, the admissions committee will provide guidelines on the subjects you are required to take.
Language and Culture: In this section, you choose a subject from the field of work culture and a language that you want to study in depth. For students from abroad, we offer special courses designed to make living and working in Germany easier, and if you come from Germany, there are also other offers to help you broaden your horizons.
Focus Fields: In the two Focus Fields, which you can choose yourself, you can choose from over 140 different subjects, which you can use to develop your individual study focus and personal profile. The subjects cover the entire spectrum of mechanical engineering in Stuttgart and are taught exclusively in English. Each Focus Field is supervised by a professor who is on-hand to answer your questions and provide guidance during your studies.
Engineering Practice Term: As an applied science, it is important to us that you also learn about practical life as part of an organization. For this purpose, one semester of the program is reserved for either a mandatory internship at a company (please refer to the internship guidelines) or a research project at a university research institute, depending on the profile you wish to pursue. In addition, you will participate in a compulsory supporting module (accompanying seminar) at the university to discuss and reflect on your experiences.
Master's thesis: You will complete your studies with a master's thesis in one of your two focus fields. This will be closely supervised by the staff of the institute you choose for this purpose.
- Program structure Fundamentals and Applications of Mechanical Engineering (FAME) M.Sc.
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