Maschinenbau (M.Eng.)
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule · Hamburg, Germany
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Der Masterstudiengang Maschinenbau (M.Eng.) wird im Fernstudium an der HFH · Hamburger Fern-Hochschule angeboten und vermittelt Ihnen tiefgreifendes akademisches Wissen aus der komplexen Welt des Maschinenbaus.
Der Studiengang legt einen Schwerpunkt auf das Entwicklungsmanagement sowie aktuelle Themen wie Robotersysteme, mechatronische Systeme und die virtuelle Produktentwicklung samt Simulationsmethoden wie FEM.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Develop and apply skills in Entwicklungsmanagement (Development management) during the first and second semesters
- Study Robotik und Mechatronische Systeme (Robotics and mechatronic systems) across the first and second semesters
- Build a foundation in the Methods and Verfahren (Methods and procedures) that will continue into later semesters
- Continue Methods und Verfahren (Methods and procedures) into the third semester
- Learn and apply FEM – Finite-Elemente-Methode (Finite element method) in the second and third semesters
- Progress through the Wahlpflichtmodule (elective modules) in the third semester to shape your profile
- Complete Werkstoffe (Materials) in the third semester
- Select Wahlpflichtmodule (elective modules) in the third semester, based on the official elective module structure
- Use the technical preparation from earlier modules to support your thesis topic planning
- Complete the Masterthesis (master thesis) as the final academic component
- Synthesize the technical and methods knowledge from the six modules into an independent thesis project
- Produce the thesis work according to the programme’s examination and thesis rules
Curriculum
90 ECTS Master Maschinenbau (M.Eng.) with six modules across the study semesters plus master thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Semester | 4 Studienmodule | Entwicklungsmanagement (Wissensmanagement, Change Management, Prozess- und Projektmanagement) | 18 | 56 |
| Methoden und Verfahren (Statistische Methoden und Versuchsplanung, Digitale Signalverarbeitung) | 12 | |||
| Finite Elemente und Mehrkörpersysteme (Theorie der Finiten Elemente, FEM-Labor, Mehrkörpersysteme) | 12 | |||
| Robotik und Mechatronische Systeme (Robotersysteme, Antriebe der Mechatronik) | 8 | |||
| Werkstoffe (Modernes Werkstoffdesign in der industriellen Praxis, Industrielle Prozesse in der Werkstofftechnologie) | 6 | |||
| 2. Semester | 2 Studienmodule | Wahlpflichtmodul (Teilmodule und Labore) (aus Teilmodulen und Labore zu wählen) | 4 | 8 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul (Teilmodule und Labore) (aus Teilmodulen und Labore zu wählen) | 4 | |||
| 3. Semester | 1 Studienmodul | Wahlpflichtmodul (Teilmodule und Labore) (aus Teilmodulen und Labore zu wählen) | 4 | 4 |
| 4. Semester | Masterthesis | Masterthesis | 30 | 30 |
| Total | Entwicklungsmanagement, Methoden und Verfahren, Finite Elemente und Mehrkörpersysteme, Robotik und Mechatronische Systeme, Werkstoffe, Wahlpflichtmodul (Teilmodule und Labore) sowie Masterthesis | 90 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain advanced knowledge in innovation and development management, helping you move into engineering leadership and development team roles.
- You build job-relevant expertise in robotics and mechatronic systems, which supports careers in modern automation and product development environments.
- By studying FEM (finite element method) and simulation-oriented methods, you develop skills employers commonly use in engineering design and analysis tasks.
- Your training in materials (Werkstoffe) supports strong credibility for roles involving component selection, engineering decision-making, and product lifecycle work.
- With a flexible distance-learning structure, you can continue working while you upskill, helping you strengthen your profile for promotions and technical responsibility.
Employability rate
For Mechanical Engineering graduates in Germany, the overall employability is typically high, with an estimated employability rate of about 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14% for newly qualified graduates.
Overall, this points to a stable outlook because mechanical engineers are continuously needed across industrial production, development, and engineering services.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible bachelor degree and engineering field | International applicants must hold a first academic degree from a state-recognised higher education institution, or an equivalent qualification, in an engineering-science study programme. The prior degree workload must correspond to at least 180 ECTS points. |
| Professional experience | After completing the first degree, applicants must show at least one year of professional experience. If the first study was completed alongside work (part-time or berufsbegleitend), this requirement may not apply. |
| International credential handling and recognition | Applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification and/or foreign higher education degree must follow the HFH process for foreign qualifications. HFH reviews foreign certificates based on assessments by the ZAB (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen), and applicants may need a confirmation of equivalence and/or Studienkolleg-related assessments depending on their documents. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Maschinenbau | Direct match | Applicants should provide a prior first academic degree in an engineering-science programme; the HFH program page specifies that admission is based on an eligible engineering-science first degree workload. |
Language requirements
For this HFH master, international applicants must provide proof of German language ability. The program page and the HFH general admission requirements state that applicants need at least B2 level German competence, and your documents may need certified German translations if the original documents are not already in English or German.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English language requirement (if applicable) | conditional | The program page states that English skills at B1 level are required, and in many cases this can already be proven through school certificates or suitable tests (for example TOEFL). The exact minimum English test scores are not stated on the HFH program page. |
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 12000 / total program | Studiengebühr: 500 € pro Monat; 12.000 € gesamt (plus examination fee for the thesis). |
| Examination fee (Master thesis) | EUR 990 / one time | zzgl. Prüfungsgebühr für die Abschlussarbeit je Versuch 990 €. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should prepare evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses in Germany. The HFH tuition is payable monthly, and additional fees may apply for examinations or for the thesis process depending on the individual case.
- Proof of sufficient funds for study and living in Germany (as required for the German residence permit application)
- Tuition payment plan based on the program fee and any additional exam or thesis fees mentioned by HFH
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 01, 2027 | July 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | July - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS supports selected students from developing countries to study development-related postgraduate courses in Germany. This programme is a Master’s-level Mechanical Engineering (Maschinenbau) degree at a German university, which can align with EPOS’s focus on postgraduate training in development-relevant fields. |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your foreign-qualification documents
Before applying, confirm that your first engineering-science degree is equivalent and corresponds to at least 180 ECTS points of workload. If your documents are not issued in the required language, arrange certified translations into German as needed. For applicants with foreign qualifications, HFH indicates that reviews are based on ZAB assessments and that equivalence-related documents may be requested depending on your case.
Submit your application to HFH
Apply through HFH’s official admission process for master studies. The HFH states that master’s programmes start semi-annually and that you can apply online as the fastest route. During the application you should ensure your supporting documents (degree proof, transcripts, and language certificates) are uploaded in the requested form.
Complete any required language and proof submissions
Provide proof of German language ability at least B2 level, as required for admission to HFH study programmes. The HFH also indicates an English language requirement at B1 level on the programme page; if you rely on school certificates or tests, submit the supporting evidence together with your application documents.
Admissions review and study start
HFH checks your application documents for completeness and eligibility. For this master programme, HFH also states that if more applicants apply than available places, an admissions selection procedure is used. After successful enrolment, you receive your welcome package and begin your studies in the published start period.