Contents & Core Subjects of the
Mechanical Engineering Program

As a mechanical engineer, you are a true tinkerer with a passion for technology and innovation. In the mechanical engineering program, you can expect exciting and diverse content that allows you to specialize in different areas.

The focus is on the development, design, production, and maintenance of machines, plants, systems, and products.

In the first semesters, you will learn the fundamentals of mathematics, computer science, (fluid) mechanics, machine design, control engineering, thermodynamics, and materials science. You will get to know important calculation methods and procedures that you will later apply in practice.

As you progress, you will dive deeper and engage intensively with specific fields such as energy and process engineering, transportation engineering, product development, production engineering, or plastics and textile technology.
In the later Master’s program, you can further specialize. In Aachen, we offer a diverse range of options that you won’t find at other universities. This includes, among other things:

  • Energy Technology
  • Process Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Automation Technology
  • Plastics and Textile Technology
  • Vehicle Technology and Transport
  • General Mechanical Engineering
  • and much more

The mechanical engineering program thus provides an excellent foundation for a career in industry and research. Whether as a development engineer, production manager, or project manager, as a mechanical engineer, you play a vital role in the industry and work on innovative solutions for future challenges.

Would you like to learn more about the program? Then feel free to visit the website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen.

Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Semester 1
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering | Mathematics I | Machine Design I | Mechanics I | Physics | Chemistry | Communication & Organizational Development
Semester 2
Mechanics II | Mathematics II | Computer Science | Introduction to CAD | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering for Mechatronic Systems | Thermodynamics I
Semester 3
Mechanics III | Mathematics III | Materials Science I | Measurement Technology Lab | Thermodynamics II | Machine Design II
Semester 4
Machine Design III | Materials Science II | Simulation Technology | Fluid Mechanics I | Numerical Mathematics
Semester 5
Heat and Mass Transfer | Control Engineering | Business Engineering

Courses in the Selected Career Field
Semester 6
Quality and Project Management

Project Work

Courses in the Selected Career Field
Semester 7
Internship and Bachelor’s Thesis

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Description of Career Fields

An engineering degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities across various industries. Whether in manufacturing, craftsmanship, or the service sector, engineers are needed everywhere to plan, implement, and oversee innovative and technically demanding projects.

The mechanical engineering program at RWTH Aachen prepares you for a variety of career fields. Throughout your studies, you can specialize and deepen your knowledge in a specific area of your choosing. Here are some examples of potential career fields you can specialize in:

Energy and Process Engineering

Energy and Process Engineering

Development and implementation of climate-friendly energy sources and technologies for CO2 reduction, as well as designing a circular economy.

Transportation Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Develop and optimize systems that revolutionize passenger and freight transport.

Plastics and Textile Technology

Plastics and Textile Technology

Design innovative materials for sustainable products in the plastics and textile industries.

Production Engineering

Production Engineering

Increase efficiency and quality in manufacturing through innovative production technologies.

Product Development

Product Development

Develop the next generation of products through interdisciplinary innovation and design.

Career Fields

In each of these career fields, you can specialize in a specific application or industry, enhancing your career prospects. No matter which field you choose, a mechanical engineering degree from RWTH Aachen University prepares you optimally for starting your career. Through practical, hands-on studies and close collaboration with companies, you will gain valuable insights into current technologies and applications.

Perspectives from Students

Future Perspectives in Mechanical Engineering

Der Klimawandel ist eine der größten Herausforderungen unserer Zeit und hat Auswirkungen auf alle Bereiche unseres Lebens, einschließlich der Ingenieurwissenschaften. An der RWTH Aachen University erkennen wir die Bedeutung dieses Themas und legen großen Wert darauf, unsere Studierenden auf zukunftsorientierte Karrieren vorzubereiten, die einen positiven Einfluss auf die Umwelt haben.

Durch unser breites Spektrum in Lehre und Forschung bieten wir unseren Studierenden die Möglichkeit, sich auf Bereiche wie erneuerbare Energien, nachhaltige Mobilität und Kreislaufwirtschaft zu spezialisieren.

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, affecting all areas of our lives, including engineering. At RWTH Aachen University, we recognize the importance of this issue and place a strong emphasis on preparing our students for future-oriented careers that have a positive impact on the environment.

Through our broad spectrum of teaching and research, we provide our students with the opportunity to specialize in areas such as renewable energies, sustainable mobility, and circular economy.

As a graduate of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, you can work in a variety of fields aimed at shaping a sustainable future. For example, you could be involved in developing high-performance and low-emission vehicles or creating technologies to utilize renewable energies more effectively. With a degree from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, you are well-equipped to thrive in a world increasingly focused on developing solutions that are both economically viable and ecologically sustainable.

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