Maschinenbau und Produktion
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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In the Bachelor’s programme Maschinenbau und Produktion at HAW Hamburg, you learn how to develop, produce, and optimize complex technical systems, including work in areas such as machine and plant construction, energy technology, robotics, medical technology, and mobility.
The programme prepares you for engineering careers in mechanical engineering and production, including opportunities that connect technical work with software, consulting, and certification, while supporting sustainable and future-oriented technical solutions through interdisciplinary teamwork.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds core mechanical engineering foundations in the early study semesters.
- Develops production- and technology-oriented engineering skills that support later specialisation.
- Introduces tools and methods used across mechanical design, manufacturing and optimisation topics.
- Applies engineering knowledge to production and manufacturing-related problem solving.
- Covers further mechanical engineering and production topics aligned with the programme’s learning outcomes.
- Prepares students for programme-required practical experience and the final project work approach.
- Completes the programme in the final study semester.
- Focuses on concluding assessments and graduation-related requirements for the B.Sc. degree.
- Consolidates the mechanical engineering and production competencies gained throughout the programme.
Curriculum
240 CP (Leistungspunkte) for the dual B.Sc. programme Maschinenbau und Produktion (Machinery Engineering and Production) at HAW Hamburg; credits shown from the official programme framework as CP for each module and semester block.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory core modules | Industriebetriebslehre | 3 | 15 |
| Werkstoffprüfung | 5 | |||
| Angewandte Informatik | 7 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory core modules | Maschinelles Lernen und Datenanalyse | 5 | 15 |
| Mathematik 1 | 5 | |||
| Experimentalphysik | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory core modules | Praxisprojekt - Einführungslabor / Praxisprojekt - Lernprojekt | 3 | 23 |
| Technisches Produktmangement | 5 | |||
| Hauptpraktikum | 15 | |||
| Semester 4 | Practical semester and compulsory modules | Betriebliche Praxisphase | 15 | 25 |
| Integrationsfach | 5 | |||
| Kostenrechnung | 5 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory core modules and elective modules (profile-specific) | Konstruktion A | 5 | 15 |
| Numerische Methoden der Mechanik | 5 | |||
| Fertigungs- und Produktentwicklung (Methodische Produktentwicklung) | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | Compulsory core modules and elective modules (profile-specific) | Maschinendynamik | 5 | 15 |
| Finite Elemente in der Technischen Physik | 5 | |||
| Unternehmensplanspiel und Investitionsrechnung | 5 | |||
| Semester 7 | Compulsory modules in the final stage | Studienarbeit | 5 | 17 |
| Interdisziplinäres Projekt | 7 | |||
| Studienrichtung-specific elective module | 5 | |||
| Semester 8 | Bachelor thesis and concluding work | Bachelorprojekt | 5 | 33 |
| Bachelorarbeit mit Kolloquium | 28 | |||
| Total | All modules including compulsory core, elective modules, practical elements, project work, and Bachelor thesis | 240 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and Production from HAW Hamburg, giving you a clear pathway into engineering roles in mechanical and plant engineering as well as production-focused companies.
- This programme is built around developing engineering and production problem-solving skills, helping you match real employer needs in areas such as machines and systems, production technology, and process optimisation.
- You gain practical, job-relevant preparation during your degree, supporting smoother entry into internships and entry-level engineering positions.
- Studying mechanical engineering and production in Hamburg connects you to an industrial environment where employers look for engineers who can design, produce, and improve technical systems.
Employability rate
In Germany, Mechanical Engineering graduates typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting steady hiring needs in engineering and production-related industries.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable job outlook when you build hands-on competence and apply for engineering roles aligned with your skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification (for Bachelor studies) | International applicants need a higher education entrance qualification that corresponds to the German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife, or must follow the alternative higher-education entrance rules stated by HAW Hamburg (e.g. recognition for foreign school qualifications, or another route permitted under the Hamburg Higher Education Act). |
| German language for admission pathway (if applying to the German-taught degree) | HAW Hamburg states that international applicants must provide German language proficiency at C1 level for this programme when studying in German. |
| Vorpraxis (pre-study practical experience) | For this programme, the current examination regulation requires Vorpraxis of 10 weeks. The university recommends completing especially general technical practical training (8 weeks) and notes that it is not required for the application itself. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology | Direct match | Programme modules are organised around engineering fundamentals (e.g. mathematics, physics, technical mechanics, informatics and design) and then deepen knowledge from Semester 4 onward in specific study directions such as production technology and management. |
Language requirements
For this degree programme at HAW Hamburg, applicants must demonstrate the required language proficiency for study (teaching language can be German, with some modules potentially offered in English depending on the module). Applicants with foreign qualifications should follow the university’s official language proof rules and provide accepted certificate types within the application period.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution for the programme (includes semester ticket and Germany-wide rail pass) as published for winter semester 2026/27. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to cover their living costs in Germany. The specific financial proof amount and acceptable documentation follow the official requirements for student residence permits (proof of funds for the stay).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | June - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | June 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | June - 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 | June - 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 and prepare your application
Submit your application during the published HAW Hamburg bachelor application window (online). Before applying, make sure you have the required university entrance qualification for Bachelor study and that your foreign documents are ready for upload. Also plan your language proof and practical experience timeline (Vorpraxis of 10 weeks).
Apply online and upload documents
Complete the university’s online application during the application period and upload the required supporting documents in the format requested. Ensure your application includes the documents needed to assess your foreign educational background and your identity. If you are applying for the German-taught path, plan to provide the required German language proof at C1 level.
Complete any additional steps required for international applicants
Follow the instructions on HAW Hamburg’s international applicants page for any recognition and preliminary review requirements connected to foreign qualifications. If the programme or your qualification requires a credential review or specific handling, complete it early enough to meet the official application deadlines. Keep an eye on any follow-up requests from the admissions office after submission.