Study Mechanical Engineering (Diplom) ✔ TU Dresden

Important information

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Admission requirements

To be admitted to the degree program, applicants must have completed a general university entrance qualification (Abitur) or a comparable university entrance qualification.

German language requirements

International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.

General information about the degree program

Mechanical Engineering is one of the traditional engineering disciplines that deals with the development, production and operation of machines and plants in all industrial sectors. Mechanical engineering studies at TU Dresden provide fundamental knowledge in the natural sciences and engineering, disciplines that have a focus on methods and tasks and also a wide range of specialisations. After having completed basic courses, students can opt for one of eight disciplines that is best suited to their abilities and professional intent:

- General and Structural Mechanical Engineering
- Energy Technology
- Automotive and Rolling Stock Engineering
- Light-Weight Construction
- Aerospace Engineering
- Production Engineering
- Simulation Methods in Mechanical Engineering
- Processing Machines and Textile Machinery Manufacturing

Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to efficiently use machines and plants, but also to utilise equipment with regard to the environment and to use resources responsibly. The combination of research and teaching provides a great opportunity for students to get a practical insight into the various application areas of mechanical engineering. In the 7th semester students do a subject-related internship. As interns, students can test the theoretical knowledge they gained in their studies in a practical professional environment.

Study contents

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Double degrees

Double degrees are offered in cooperation with the following universities:

VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava (Tschechien)

Study documents

The official announcements of TU Dresden include all published regulations . Please use the search bar to find the document you need: Official proclamation

The regulations are also available on each institution’s website.