Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering plays a key role in all industrial countries and contributes significantly to economic prosperity. It is challenging to succeed in a competitive global market. Product design and manufacturing must be sustainable and cost-effective in an increasingly digitalised world. Therefore, innovative companies need you as a well-trained engineer, equipped with soft skills and up-to-date management qualities. There is a high demand for our graduates to start their career especially in the following fields: 

• Mechanical engineering industry 
• Aviation industry 
• Automotive manufacturing        
• Energy technology    
• Healthcare technology     
• Marine industry      
• Software companies      
• Technical facility management        
• Transport technology          
• Consulting companies and engineering service providers          
• Technical editorial offices and certification 
• Educational institutions 

The core study (1st-3rd semester) provides you with the necessary mathematical, scientific and technical foundations. 

The in-depth study (4th - 7th semester) allows you to deepen, expand, and apply your knowledge in a practice-oriented manner. 

You can choose from a wide range of electives to specialise in the following fields: 

• Product Development and Product Lifecycle 
• Design (e.g. Modelling and Simulation, Vehicle Dynamics) 
• Manufacturing (e.g. Additive Manufacturing, Robotics) 
• Digitalisation (e.g. Cyber Physical Production Systems) 
• Sustainable Energy 
• Software Applications 
• Ethics in Engineering 

The internship (three months period) provides you with valuable industry contacts for the upcoming  entry into working life. The Bachelor's thesis strengthens your academic background. 

A strong interest in mathematical and scientific subjects is a prerequisite for the degree programme. Very good or good grades in the relevant scientific school subjects are just as important as the ability to think abstractly and analytically. 

Personal qualities such as self-discipline and self-organisation are conducive to academic and professional success. Practical experience and skills in the fields of technical drawing, metalworking, electronics, mechatronics and/or programming are a great advantage. 

The degree programme accepts first-year students for the summer semester.
The application period is October 1 – November 30  for starting in the subsequent summer semester (April).

There is no intake of new first semester students in the winter semester. 

Did you complete your secondary education outside Germany?

• If you want to do your bachelor's degree in Germany, you need an academic qualification that corresponds to the German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife.
  Your need a VPD from uni assist. Unfortunately we cannot use a VPD issued for another university,  we need a VPD issued explicitly for HAW Hamburg. Here you will find all the information for international prospective students.

The following applies to all applicants:

• You are required to provide proof of proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference
• Your CV 
• Your cover letter 
• There is no need to have any German language knowledge to apply. 
• You are not required to have completed pre-course experience for this course.
• To strengthen your application, you can upload any document that you feel sheds a positive light on you.

Did you complete your secondary education in Germany?
You can apply directly for this course if you hold one of the following qualifications:

• Fachhochschulreife
• Allgemeine Hochschulreife
• Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (subject-specific HE entrance qualification)
• A similar qualification

You can find information about the selection process and the numerus clausus (NC) from the previous semester here: Applying for a Bachelor's degree course/Selection criteria

To apply for the Bachelor's degree course in Mechanical Engineering, please use the online application process during the application period: October 1 – November 30.

You must complete the application form at myHAW and upload all the necessary documents (see Admssion requirements above) there to submit your application.

As the program is restricted,  the commission committee makes a ranking and determines who will get a spot. 
Admission letters go out approximately two weeks after the application deadline.

When you have been admitted, a deferral or late arrival is possible. Please contact us for further information.