Are you enthusiastic about technology? - As a mechanical engineer, you can shape the world in a positive way! The course prepares you to shape the entire process of developing new technology, from the initial idea to designs, cost calculations, construction and the optimization of devices and processes. This knowledge will be relevant for almost everything that surrounds us, for the energy transition, the development of means of transportation and in interaction with artificial intelligence. The degree course provides a good foundation and then offers the opportunity to specialize with specializations (mobility, energy systems, modern production, health technology). This gives you the chance to develop your own strengths and interests during your Bachelor's degree. Regardless of which direction you choose, you will remain close to practice: in project work, on excursions, in practice-oriented laboratory work in small learning groups and, above all, in the final thesis.
| Study program | Mechanical Engineering Bachelor (MBB) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Mechanical Engineering |
| Start of studies | Winter semester |
| Authorization | admission-free |
| Duration of study | 7 Semester |
| Credit points | 210 ECTS |
| Graduation | Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) |
| Lecture language | German |
In March 2021, the Accreditation Council re-accredited the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering until August 2028.
Further Information can be found here.
- Secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur or equivalent) or
- College leaving certificate from a technical college (Fachhochschulreife or equivalent) or
- Master’s certificate under the apprenticeship system (Meisterabschluss) or equivalent professional vocational training examination or
- Entrance examination
Information for foreign applicants: Incoming
The Bachelor's degree course in Mechanical Engineering initially aims to provide a sound but application-oriented grounding in the natural sciences and engineering. Since the winter semester 2021, four specializations are available: Mobility, Energy Systems, Modern Production or Health Technology to choose from. However, you only decide on one of these specializations at the end of the third semester, allowing you to tailor your studies to your personal preferences.
In the Mobility profile line, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of applications and technology for transporting people and goods locally, regionally and globally. Current developments resulting from changing resources, technologies and needs are addressed.
The Energy Systems profile aims to impart comprehensive knowledge of conventional and future methods of energy generation, storage and conversion as well as energy use and the conservation of resources and the environment.
The Modern Production profile line is designed to qualify you in the production and processing of metals, plastics, functional ceramics and special materials. You will also acquire knowledge of production management, logistics and quality management.
The Health Technology profile line focuses on the design and adaptation of medical technology assistance systems that serve to improve and maintain quality of life and provide therapeutic support.
In addition to the technical qualification, laboratory experiments and exercises in small working groups as well as the extensive project phases help to make the course challenging.
In the final semester, the practical phase of at least 12 weeks and the Bachelor's thesis effectively prepare students for their future careers.
In addition to direct career entry, the Bachelor of Engineering degree also offers the opportunity to continue the university education in a thematically related Master's degree course.
The historically grown diversity and complexity, the high pace of innovation and the positive economic development in companies result in a continuing need for mechanical engineers with both scientific and practical training. This degree course is designed to meet this need by offering students a wide range of employment opportunities. However, highly specialized companies, research facilities and public institutions are increasingly demanding engineers with specialist knowledge in various categories. Depending on the chosen specialization, your focus will be on mobility, energy systems, modern production or health technology. The fields of research and development, system planning, consulting, project planning, design, production planning, manufacturing and assembly, commissioning, operational organization and monitoring, quality assurance, testing and customer service are only a partial guide to the numerous career opportunities.
In addition to the option of studying the Bachelor's degree course in Mechanical Engineering full-time, the course can alternatively be studied as a degree course with in-depth practical experience or as a part-time course. This allows the course to be flexibly tailored to personal needs for family and career.
Legislation
• Study plan (from winter semester 2021/ 22)
• Specialisation elective modules (from winter semester 2021/ 22)
• Curriculum (from winter semester 2025/ 26)
• Specialisation elective modules (from winter semester 2025/ 26)
• Diploma Supplement (German, from winter semester 2025/26)
• Diploma Supplement (English, from winter semester 2025/ 26)
- The faculty and the university invest heavily in their laboratories to keep the industrial state of the art high.
- Student team projects such as the Baltic Racing Team or participation in the Shell ECO Marathon receive the full support of the faculty and regularly win prizes.
- Professors have an industrial background and are appointed with this in mind.
- Many Bachelor's graduates already have an employment contract in their pocket when they complete their Bachelor's thesis.
- Working on research and development projects is common practice, whether as a student assistant at the university, as a graduate or in industry.
- Theses can also be written and presented in English in international companies.
- 90 per cent of theses are written in industry and in industry-related research.
"... it has achieved excellent results in rankings. The personal relationship between student and lecturer is something you rarely find at other universities of applied sciences. And the informal atmosphere makes it easy to make friends.
I particularly like the fact that many lecturers have professional experience. They come directly from the field and know what they are talking about. All the teaching staff have an "open door" relationship, so you can always drop by if you have any questions or problems."
"... I've been enthusiastic about anything to do with gears or motors since I was a child. When choosing my degree course, it was very important to me that I enjoy my course and that I am interested in the field. Furthermore, technical background knowledge about all the things that surround you is often useful to be able to help yourself."
"... I really wanted to work for a well-known car manufacturer. I completed my mandatory internship at BMW AG at the then young 1 Series plant in Leipzig in quality assurance.
Now I work at AUDI AG in planning control as a project manager for international production IT and regularly travel to China, Mexico and Hungary."
"... I wanted to continue my research in fluid mechanics and was given the opportunity to do a doctorate by my current mentor and doctoral supervisor. For this reason, I applied for a position as a research assistant at the university.
My tip for prospective and current students is to inform yourself well about the university or college you want to study at, because the course is long and has many ups and downs. For this reason, it can't hurt to study at a university with a great campus, excellent laboratories and professors and numerous leisure activities. Stralsund University of Applied Sciences offers all of this!"
