OpenFieldMaster of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Lightweight Materials
Advanced engineering degree examining polymer composites, finite element simulation (FEM), topological structural optimization, and automated plastic injection molding.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Industrial, or Plastics Engineering (minimum grade 2.5).
- English language proficiency
- German C1 (DSH-2) and technical English B2.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Bachelor diploma, complete transcript of modules (210 ECTS), and personal statement.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition-free public university; paid industrial research projects with South Westphalian manufacturers
- Application fee
- €75 uni-assist fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; €312 semester fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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