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Professional Certificate in Plastics Processing and Injection Mold Design

Eight-week certificate course covering polymer rheology, injection molding simulation (Moldflow), and mold cooling circuit design.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Technical background in mechanical, materials, or manufacturing engineering
English language proficiency
German technical fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Registration form and vocational proof
Recommendation letters
Not required

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Thuringian continuing education subsidies (Weiterbildungsscheck) available
Application fee
Free application
Tuition / joining costs
€1,650 for the professional module

Dates and verification

Application deadline
May 31, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hochschule Schmalkalden (FH Schmalkalden) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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