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Are you interested in developing, producing or marketing sophisticated technological products, all while greatly improving your job prospects on the global market? Then our Master's programme Mechanical Engineering is for you.
This Master's course of study gives you a second degree which greatly improves your career opportunities compared to only having a Bachelor's degree. You will be taught in-depth knowledge and methods for engineers in different positions, ranging from product development to production and distribution as well as customer service. Thus, you will be equipped with specialist skills that allow you to work independently and develop complex, optimal solutions. You will learn to utilise engineering methods and findings of the latest technology as well as to develop new methods. In seminars and lectures, you will experience exploratory learning and use many of the 30 modern laboratories of the Faculty of Technology and Bionics.
Due to the methodical education, our graduates are qualified for careers in many industry sectors. Positions in research and development, production, marketing, distribution, and servicing of technical equipment could be possible future career paths, as well as management functions within industry, the public sector or even your own start-up.
In addition to general mechanical engineering, you will be capable of finding a career in energy and environmental management, process engineering, electrical and electronic industry, the automotive sector, medical engineering, automation engineering and aerospace as well as in technical consulting and planning in special sectors. Furthermore, the Master's degree will qualify you for doctoral studies and increase your chances at landing a position in research and academia.

Educational organisation

This Master's course gives you a flexible path of study, which allows you to specialise in areas where your talent and expertise shines. This leads to a robust profile of qualifications that will make you a sought-after candidate on the labour market.
During your studies, you will choose one module package - Cluster A or B - each containing three modules with nine hours of teaching per week.
Additionally, you are required to complete an applied research project, which will prepare you for your Master's thesis further down the line. Through a combination of elective modules and mandatory modules, your expertise as a mechanical engineer will be honed in one or more focus fields of your choosing.
The Master's course of study comprises 90 ECTS points, 40 of which are awarded for successfully completing the mandatory modules, 26 for the elective modules, and 24 for the Master's thesis and colloquium.

Study abroad unit(s)

None

Forms of assessment

• Oral examination
• written examination
• laboratory reports

Course objectives

In addition to general mechanical engineering, you will be capable of finding a career in energy and environmental management, process engineering, electrical and electronic industry, the automotive sector, medical engineering, automation engineering and aerospace as well as in technical consulting and planning in special sectors. Furthermore, the Master's degree will qualify you for doctoral studies and increase your chances at landing a position in research and academia.

Language requirements

Please note that for Master's degree programmes, English language skills at level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference are required. Please be aware that all applicants' test report form numbers will be checked. The following certificates are accepted:
IELTS: 6.5 or higher
TOEFL (Internet-based test): minimum 110
TOEFL (paper-based test): minimum 560
TOEFL (computer-based test): minimum 220
The TOEFL code of our university is: 6962

Academic requirements

This Master's programme was designed for engineers in many different fields who would like to become experts in the field of mechanical engineering. Examples of these engineering fields include machine design, electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering and many more.
The formal entry requirements for the Mechanical Engineering Master's programme are as follows:

• A completed BSc degree in a corresponding study programme
• At least 210 ECTS points or, ideally, a total study time of seven full-time semesters (for Bachelor's graduates with less than 210 ECTS points, entry requirements can be secured by taking defined modules)
• Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language (at least C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR))

Please note that in order to complete this Master's programme successfully, a total of 300 ECTS points (total ECTS from Bachelor's and Master's degrees put together) is required.

Enrolment fees

Approx. 270 EUR per semester. This covers nominal administration fees and includes a semester ticket that allows free travel on most bus and train routes throughout the state of North Rhine-Westphalia as well as to and from Nijmegen in the Netherlands.

Costs of living

The "Deutsches Studentenwerk" puts the average cost of living for students in Germany at around 700 to 800 EUR per month. This includes rent, utilities, personal expenses, and other nominal costs. For a sample breakdown of living expenses and information about financing your studies in Germany, please see our website: http://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/academics/students/costs-scholarships-and-grants.

Job opportunities

International students from non-EU countries are legally permitted to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year on a student visa. No additional authorisation from German authorities is required.
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences often posts job advertisements for students both inside and outside the university on campus noticeboards. Some jobs at the university only require English, but most jobs in Kleve, Kamp-Lintfort, and surrounding areas will require at least conversational fluency in German. Fortunately, our Language Centre offers German courses that students can attend at no charge.
However, due to the intense workload at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, first-year students are strongly advised to dedicate their full attention to their studies. In later semesters, you will have a more open schedule and a better idea of how to balance work and studies. This is also a realistic time frame for acquiring speaking proficiency in German while studying full-time.

Funding opportunities within the university

A limited number of scholarships are available for currently enrolled students at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. The most prominent scholarship is the Germany Scholarship ("Deutschlandstipendium"). German and international students are both eligible to apply. The Germany Scholarship is a stipend of 300 EUR per month awarded each year to a limited number of students who have demonstrated excellent academic performance or exemplary social commitment to the community. Other scholarships, grants, and fellowships are available through regional and national organisations in Germany. Please see our website for details.
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences informs all students of important scholarship deadlines in advance so that they don't miss any potential application opportunities.
http://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/academics/students/costs-scholarships-and-grants/scholarships-and-grants

Arrival support

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is accessible from the international airports Amsterdam (AMS), Düsseldorf (DUS), Cologne/Bonn (CGN), and Weeze (NRN). The university does not offer any pick-up services, but both Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort can be reached by public transportation from any of these airports.
If you anticipate any travel problems, delays, or unexpected changes to your plans, please contact our Welcome Centre so that we can support you with helpful advice.

Services and support for international students

Our Welcome Centre supports international students during their first few weeks in Germany. The Welcome Centre provides helpful advice and guidance on contracts, opening a bank account, registering your place of residence, applying for a student visa, setting up health insurance, and more.
The student mentors at the Welcome Centre know first-hand what it's like adjusting to life as a student in Germany. They are also an important first contact point for students with personal and social issues, as they can direct students to the right place for their specific needs. The Welcome Centre also promotes student culture at the university by organising trips and excursions to destinations all around the region as well as a range of social events for students such as the annual "Freshtival", the university's week-long orientation festival for new students in the winter semester.

Accommodation

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences strongly urges you to make accommodation arrangements before your arrival. The university does not have its own residence halls, but the "Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf" runs dormitories near campus in Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort with options for single rooms or two- and three-room flats. Prices start at around 220 EUR per month. Room availability in these dormitories is limited and subject to a waiting list, so it's important to register online for a room as soon as possible. Please note that a security deposit of three months' rent is also required.
Most students choose to share a private flat off campus with fellow students. There are a number of popular online portals for finding a flat in Germany, for example: http://www.wg-gesucht.de. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences also maintains its own list of available flats and rooms for students on its website. Thanks to the flexibility of the Semester Ticket, students can live in Kleve, Kamp-Lintfort, or one of the many cities and towns nearby and reach campus by public transport. For more information and helpful tips on finding a flat, please see our website: http://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/academics/prospective-students/housing.