Konstruktionstechnik und Produktentwicklung im Maschinenbau
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Master of Science programme “Konstruktionstechnik und Produktentwicklung im Maschinenbau” at HAW Hamburg develops your engineering and leadership skills for designing and improving complex products in mechanical engineering. You analyse product-development tasks systematically, develop creative solutions, and apply new technologies in a targeted way.
The programme is structured as a three-semester master with electives in the first two semesters and a master thesis in the third semester. In the core study you work on topics at the interface of technology and management, and you gain practical experience through project phases where you work on industry or research project tasks across the product-development process.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You assemble your curriculum from two elective blocks: a cross-program core study and programme-specific specialisation.
- In the core study, you work on interdisciplinary topics at the interface of technology and management.
- In the programme-specific specialisation, you build expertise in areas such as machine elements and systems, product development methods and processes, and virtual product development.
- The programme includes Pflicht modules such as Mathematics and Numerics.
- You complete the Entwicklungsprojekt I and Entwicklungsprojekt II modules as part of the development project work.
- You select specialisation Wahlpflicht modules from the Konstruktionstechnik und Produktentwicklung module group, such as Ergonomiegerechte Produktgestaltung, Technisches Design, or Virtual Product Development.
- You complete the Masterarbeit with Kolloquium in the 3rd semester.
- Your thesis is based on an engineering-scientific task from mechanical engineering topics.
- The programme requires completion of the development project components before starting the master thesis.
Curriculum
Curriculum table extracted from the official Modulhandbuch (credit points in Leistungspunkte/LP). For Germany, these programme credits correspond to ECTS/CP credit points as used in the degree programme documentation.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 | Entwicklungsprojekt I | 5 | 25 |
| Entwicklung mechatronischer Systeme | 5 | |||
| Konstruieren mit Hochleistungswerkstoffen | 5 | |||
| Entwicklung effizienter elektrischer Antriebssysteme | 5 | |||
| Ausgewählte Themen der Konstruktionstechnik und Produktentwicklung | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | 5 | Entwicklungsprojekt II | 5 | 25 |
| Ausgewählte Themen der Berechnung und Simulation | 5 | |||
| Ausgewählte Themen aus dem Produkt- und Produktionsmanagement | 6 | |||
| Entwicklung effizienter elektrischer Antriebssysteme | 5 | |||
| Ausgewählte Themen der Konstruktionstechnik und Produktentwicklung | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | 1 | Masterprojekt | 30 | 30 |
| Semester 4 | 1 | Masterarbeit mit Kolloquium | 30 | 30 |
| Total | Programme total | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You become job-ready for product development and engineering design roles that require structured problem analysis and solution planning for complex mechanical engineering products.
- By combining construction technology with product development methods, you gain practical competence that helps you move into specialist positions in machine design, product lifecycle work, and virtual product development.
- Your development project work and master thesis strengthen the experience employers expect in R&D, engineering design, and technical product management environments.
- The programme is designed for advanced technical and leadership preparation, helping you qualify for responsibility in engineering teams and cross-functional development projects.
- You develop transferable skills in interdisciplinary technology-and-management thinking, which supports careers in engineering organisations that connect technical development with organisational decision-making.
Employability rate
For graduates of mechanical engineering construction and product development in Germany, employability is typically around 86% and unemployment around 14%, reflecting steady demand from engineering and manufacturing employers.
Together, these figures point to a reasonably stable career outlook with solid hiring prospects for graduates who can demonstrate hands-on product development competence.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (foreign qualifications) | Admission requires a successfully completed professionally qualifying Bachelor’s or Diplom degree with at least 210 credit points (CP) in mechanical engineering, production technology and management, or a related programme. If your degree has between 180 and 209 CP, admission may still be granted under the condition that you complete the missing CP within the first two Master’s semesters. If individual examination results are still missing, you may apply if the university expects completion by the end of the first Master’s semester, based on proof of completed and remaining examinations. |
| Prior study/degree documents for international applicants | International applicants should prepare a Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records and other degree documents needed to verify their academic qualification and credits for the Master’s admission decision. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Maschinenbau | Direct match | Admission is built for applicants with a Bachelor’s or Diplom degree in mechanical engineering, production technology and management, or a related programme, and additional English language proof is required. |
Language requirements
For admission to this Master’s programme, international applicants must meet the university’s published language requirements. HAW Hamburg indicates a German language requirement for this course.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution for winter semester 2026/27: 397,00 EUR (includes components such as Studierendenwerk, Students' Union/AStA, semester ticket, contribution to a semester-ticket hardship fund, and administrative fee). |
| Administrative fee | EUR 50 / per semester | Administrative fee (flat-rate component of the semester contribution) is 50,00 EUR. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to finance their studies and living costs in Germany. For the student visa process, you typically need proof of sufficient funds as required by German immigration authorities.
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto) or other official proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Germany as required for a student visa application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | June - Winter intake | December - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | June 01, 2026 | December 01, 2025 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | June 15, 2026 | December 15, 2025 |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | June - Winter intake | December - 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 | June - Winter intake | December - 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 |
📝 How to Apply
Apply within the official application period
Submit your application only during the published online application windows for the relevant intake (winter or summer). The online application system is activated only during the application period, so plan to complete all steps before the deadline. Check that you are applying for the correct semester and that you can meet the language and academic requirements before submission.
Prepare your foreign qualification documents and language proof
Gather your degree certificate and transcript documents (including Diploma Supplement/Transcript of Records) that show your credits and grades. Make sure you can provide the required proof of German proficiency at the level specified by HAW Hamburg for admission. If your degree is missing some credits or examination results, ensure you have the required proof for the conditional admission approach.
Complete the online application and upload documents
Use the university’s online application process during the application period and upload all required documents in the format requested by the portal. Double-check completeness, because your documents are used for the admission decision and credit/requirement checks. If you are asked for additional evaluation documents during review, respond as quickly as possible to avoid delays.