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Mechanical engineering is at the core of almost all engineered products 'Made in Germany'. Designing and manufacturing high-quality products requires not only an excellent understanding of the customer and market requirements, but also an efficient product design process and a thorough understanding of the key technical fundamentals, their possibilities and their limitations. Germany is not just a pacemaker in the development of up-market engineering products. It also demonstrates that it is possible to supply a modern, energy-dependent society with an environmentally-friendly energy base. 

Exchange students from our partner universities can gain insight into this expertise by taking some of the following classes in English. Classes are offered in the summer semester or the winter semester. Please choose from the classes in the semester you wish to attend:

Mechanical Engineering – courses in English

Summer semester (April-July):

• Applied Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
• Engineering Mechanics III
• Finite Elements*
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Industry Design Team Project (aerospace)*
• Machine Cutting Technology*
• Machine Elements and Systems B
• Manufacturing Technology (lab)
• Systematic Product Development*
• Technical Thermodynamics 1*
• Technical Thermodynamics I
• Thermal Energy Systems*

Winter semester (Oct.-Feb)**:

• Electrical drives
• Electives (see module handbook and contact Student Exchange Coordinator)
• German language

* for the last time in summer semester 2026 **starting WS26/27
module handbook (classes ending SoSe26) 
module handbook (classes starting 2026) Please note it is only possible to take the classes listed above, even if other classes are listed in the module handbook. We will be adding to this list of classes in the upcoming semesters. For more information: List of courses

Note: Students may also be able to take classes from aeronautical engineering, automotive engineering and information engineering if lecture schedules and capacity allow.

HAWKS Racing: During your studies in Hamburg you can join our very successful Formula Student Racing Team, getting hands-on experience in building a racing car and participating in the races in Europe: HAWKS Racing Website.

Application deadline:
Summer semester (April–July): 30 October
(open to: exchange students from partner universities & Global E3 partners only; not open to freemovers)