Study Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is one of the traditional and also one of the future engineering disciplines and solves questions of design, manufacturing and operation of machines and plants in all areas of the economy. Mobility of the future, artificial intelligence & robotics - mechanical engineering is the foundation of technological progress. At TU Dresden you can specialize in all directions. Whether aerospace or energy technology - with us you enjoy a top education with future prospects.

Application 

You can find further important information and conditions about the study program, such as the study requirements or deadlines, in the central study information system (SINS).

Basic studies (1st to 4th semester)

In addition to a basic education in the natural sciences and engineering, the Mechanical Engineering course at the TU Dresden includes method- and task-oriented fields of study/focuses as well as an extensive range of specializations. The basic studies serve to impart basic skills and primarily include modules for the acquisition of basic knowledge in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. These include the subjects of engineering mechanics, engineering thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and electrical engineering. However, general fundamentals of mechanical engineering such as design and manufacturing, machine elements and materials technology are also taught. 

Major studies

In the second part of the program, basic education is combined with application-oriented knowledge transfer. You can choose one of eight fields of study according to his or her inclination and professional ideas. In all areas, the automation of manufacturing processes and the increasing integration of information technologies & artificial intelligence play an increasingly important role.

On the one hand, knowledge is imparted with regard to the rational use of machinery and plants, but also on the other hand on the environmentally compatible use of technology and the responsible use of resources. The respective compulsory program in the 5th to 9th semesters (diploma)/ 5th semester (bachelor) is supplemented on an elective basis by modules from compulsory elective areas. Specialized and research internships in the diploma program as well as modules for general and interdisciplinary qualification round off the range of studies. The following fields of study are available for selection:

In the seventh semester of the Diploma course Process Engineering and Natural Materials Technology there are no lectures. Instead, this period is reserved for a mandatory specialized internship, during which students can gain practical experience and apply their knowledge in industrial companies or non-university research institutions. The internship lasts 15 weeks and serves as an important orientation for the students and their subject focus in the further course of study. The program is completed in the 10th semester with the writing of a diploma thesis or in the 6th semester with the writing of a bachelor thesis.

Catching voices

Cliché or truth - seating for students in mechanical engineering
Do you have to be good at math and physics to study mechanical engineering? How much truth is there in the plaid shirt cliché?  Students from the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering answer these and many other questions in "Sitzgelegenheit". In this Youtube format, students, employees or alumni of TU Dresden are asked interesting questions from the community.

Uni-Vlog with Mechanical Engineering student Lukas
Lukas Günther is studying mechanical engineering at the TU Dresden, majoring in "General and Constructive Mechanical Engineering". In the new student vlog of the TU Dresden he gives an insight into his numerous hobbies and occupations besides his studies. Lukas talks about the big role agriculture and the technology behind it plays in his life, where he volunteers everywhere and how he lives out his passion for photography and film.

Difficult choice with the large selection of fields of study in mechanical engineering at TU Dresden - Q&A with Johannes
Studying Mechanical Engineering - but what does that actually mean? 🔧 Aerospace Engineering, General Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Lightweight Construction - so many specialization directions but what is the right one for me? What prior knowledge do I need to study Mechanical Engineering? Student Johannes gives an insight into his studies at the TU Dresden. Professor Brosius provides further information on the course of study in a course presentation.

Future perspectives

Graduates of this degree program have a wide range of employment opportunities, e.g. in research, design and product development, factory and plant planning, production preparation and production, machine and plant maintenance, quality assurance, work design and industrial form design, management and marketing. They also take on tasks in the public sector or work as self-employed persons in an engineering office. Depending on the chosen field of study and specialization, graduates can work as computational engineers, e.g. for solid mechanics, fluid mechanics or thermodynamics, as designers, operating engineers, technologists, production computer scientists or designers for general mechanical, apparatus and plant engineering as well as for such special branches of industry as power engineering, machine tool or processing machine engineering, automotive and materials handling technology, rail and aircraft technology, toolmaking, technical building equipment or textile and clothing technology. For graduates who wish to work primarily in research, there is the possibility of earning a doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in a doctoral program.

Evaluations of the study course

How satisfied are students in the mechanical engineering program? Independent evaluations of the study program are provided by Studycheck.de

Counseling for Choosing a Study Programme

Mechanical Engineering Student Advisory Service