Mechanical Engineering & Digital Technologies (B.Eng.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Essen, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor’s programme Mechanical Engineering & Digital Technologies at FOM University of Applied Sciences combines fundamental engineering knowledge with digital technologies in product development and production processes. Students learn about industrial data management, production process simulation, and digital twins co-development.
The Bachelor’s programme Mechanical Engineering & Digital Technologies is taught entirely in English and is completed with the degree Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Essen.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Engineering Mathematics I and II to build the mathematical base for engineering work
- Natural Sciences for Engineers and Technical Mechanics to connect theory with engineering mechanics
- Laboratory training course, Metrology, and Scientific Working Methods to develop measurement and research fundamentals
- Project Management and Industrial IT Operating Systems and Networks to support engineering project workflows
- Digital Transformation and Industrial Data Engineering to prepare you for networked production and digital decision-making
- Electrical Engineering & Microsystem Technology, Dynamics & Robotics, and Product Innovation & Service Engineering to connect mechanics with automation and digital innovation
- Process Optimisation & Quality management, Production Processes & Production Technology, and Thermodynamics to strengthen systems and manufacturing understanding
- Smart Factory and Industrial Data Engineering topics to apply digital twin and Industry 4.0 concepts in practice
- Digital Automation Technology (controls, industrial bus systems and networks, and cyber-physical systems)
- Project: Certificate Quality Management and Exposé to structure applied and research-oriented work
- Bachelor's Thesis and Colloquium/Defence to complete your degree with an academic final project
- Focus on integrating mechanical engineering and digital technologies for industry-relevant outcomes
Curriculum
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering & Digital Technologies (180 ECTS) structured across 6 semesters including the thesis in the final semester.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | First-semester foundational modules | Engineering Mathematics I | 6 | 28 |
| Modern Materials and Operating Supplies | 6 | |||
| Industrial IT Operating Systems and Networks | 6 | |||
| Industrial Software Development | 5 | |||
| Time and Self Management | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Second-semester foundational modules | Engineering Mathematics II | 6 | 33 |
| Technical Mechanics | 6 | |||
| Laboratory training course | 6 | |||
| Metrology | 5 | |||
| Scientific Working Methods | 5 | |||
| Project Management | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Third-semester engineering and digital transformation modules | Natural Sciences for Engineers | 6 | 33 |
| Fundamentals of Construction & Machine Elements | 6 | |||
| Fluid Mechanics | 6 | |||
| Applied Engineering Mathematics | 5 | |||
| Digital Transformation | 5 | |||
| ESG-Sustainability | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Fourth-semester data, systems, and design modules | Industrial Data Engineering | 6 | 29 |
| Electrical Engineering & Microsystem Technology | 6 | |||
| Dynamics & Robotics | 6 | |||
| Project: Construction & Computer Aided Design | 5 | |||
| Product Innovation & Service Engineering | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | Fifth-semester optimisation, production technology, and energy modules | Process Optimisation & Quality management | 6 | 29 |
| Production Processes & Production Technology | 6 | |||
| Thermodynamics | 6 | |||
| Actuators, Drives & Power Units | 5 | |||
| Smart Factory | 6 | |||
| Semester 6 | Final-semester advanced digital technologies and thesis | Digital Automation Technology | 6 | 28 |
| Project: Certificate Quality Management | 5 | |||
| Exposé | 5 | |||
| Bachelor`s Thesis and Colloquium/Defence | 12 | |||
| Total | All study modules including the Bachelor`s thesis and defence | 180 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with the engineering foundation plus digital technologies needed for roles in mechanical and plant engineering and digital manufacturing engineering.
- The program prepares you for work in technical consulting where you can translate engineering requirements into practical digital and production solutions.
- You build skills aligned with robotics and automation work, including concepts from dynamics, robotics, controls, and cyber-physical systems.
- Your study includes data, simulation, and smart-factory themes, helping you become the kind of engineer employers look for in networked production environments.
- You develop quality, process optimisation, and production technology knowledge that supports roles in industrial engineering and operational improvement.
Employability rate
Mechanical engineering graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting strong demand for qualified engineers in manufacturing, automation, and technical services.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable career outlook if you build practical digital and systems skills during your degree.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification | International applicants must hold a university entrance qualification (school-leaving certificate or equivalent). For admission registration, FOM requests an authenticated copy of the university entrance qualification together with the school-leaving certificate or high school diploma. |
Language requirements
This Bachelor’s programme is taught entirely in English. For admission, FOM requires proof of sufficient English language skills at least at B2 level.
Other accepted proofs
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TestAS or FOM entrance examination | conditional | Admission requires TestAS or the FOM entrance examination. The FOM entrance examination can be taken as an online examination or prepared for via an 8-week preparation course. |
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total program fee | EUR 27500 / total program | Includes examination fee and immatriculation fee. Fee structure: €500 deposit instalment; €12,300 payable before 1st semester; €7,350 payable before 3rd semester; €7,350 payable before 5th semester. |
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year |
Proof of financial resources
In addition to your tuition fees, you must be able to cover living costs in Germany for the full duration of your studies. For visa and residence purposes, you should prepare to show proof of sufficient funds using the amount and guidance published by the German authorities.
- Proof of sufficient funds for living costs for visa/residence purposes (follow the German authority guidance for the required amount and format)
- Evidence that you can pay the programme tuition fees as published by the university
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Register your application and prepare documents
Complete the application form by entering your personal data and educational background. Prepare an authenticated copy of your university entrance qualification and your school-leaving certificate or high school diploma, plus a CV, passport scan, and proof of English language skills (at least B2). If you have previous university credits or academic achievements, include the details as applicable. Ensure documents are translated into German or English (certified translation where needed) and submit all documents as PDFs.
Meet the admission route (TestAS or FOM entrance examination)
Plan to take TestAS or the FOM entrance examination as required for admission. The FOM entrance examination option is available as an online examination or through an 8-week preparation course. If your qualifications are not directly recognised, FOM also provides a preparation course route that supports preparation for the entrance exam and improves language skills.
Submit your signed application via email
Send the filled out and signed application form together with the required documents via email to the address listed on the official programme page. Follow the file naming format requested by FOM so your documents can be processed correctly. After submission, wait for further instructions related to the next steps for admission confirmation and payment.