Course Structure

Learning takes place through a combination of face-to-face teaching and independent study, including lectures, practical tutorials, laboratory sessions, personal development sessions, real-life project briefs and case studies.

Students study 60 ECTS credits per year. The course structure is validated by the Technical University of Munich (26th in World University Rankings 2025), but the structure of the course is a subject to change by feedback received from a variety of sources.

Entry requirements

1. High school/Lyceum/College diploma or higher

2. Proof of English Language Proficiency:

• - TOEFL iBT 46 or higher
• Note: We accept only the TOEFL iBT taken at approved test centers. We do not accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
• - IELTS 5.5 or higher
• - CEFR B2
• - Exemptions (with a minimum pass mark) from the TOEFL, IELTS or CEFR are given for students who have one of the following equivalents:

Note: If your English proficiency test certificate is not yet available, please upload it via your personal account no later than August 18, 2025.

Entrance Exam

• - Math & Logical Thinking
• - Exemptions from the Math & Logical Thinking are given for students who have one of the following equivalents:

Please use the online equivalency calculator above to see the equivalency of your score to Math & Logical Thinking exam scores.

You can also check the equivalent of your score to the Math & Logical Thinking entrance exam scores using the table below.

Graduation Requirements

Students will be allowed to graduate upon completion of all requirements listed below:

• - Students must have a minimum 2.00 GPA/CGPA at the end of their final semester;
• - Student must have a minimum of 240 ECTS or as designated in Handbook;
• - Students must successfully complete all University and Program requirements;
• - Students cannot have any outstanding Incompletes or IP grades on their transcripts;
• - Student must complete all degree requirements within 7 (seven) years including any leave periods, of the initial program registration date.

Fees and funding

Career / Job opportunities

A mechanical engineering degree will provide you with the flexibility to be employed in any engineering company irrespective of their product range. Mechanical engineers are involved in producing innovative designs, using the latest materials and Computer Aided Engineering systems to meet ever-increasing expectations in 21st century living. They might start out as:

Automotive engineer - As can be seen in everyday life, automotive engineering is constantly changing. Aside from design and aesthetic changes, innovations in creating new safety technologies, car components - like more effective suspension and engines with a higher fuel efficiency, are all current focuses in the automotive industry.

HVAC engineer - Working as a HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) engineer means being concerned with both the temperature and air quality in the environment in which the HVAC equipment is in use. You will work to design HVAC systems to a building/apartments specific heating/cooling/ventilation requirement, while also acting as a project manager to see the project out to the finish, down to the finest details.

Petroleum engineer - The petroleum industry is known as the most lucrative engineering field by a long way. Working in this field you will be evaluating oil and gas reservoirs to determine their viability and possibility of making money. Managing the operation and installation of equipment will also be included in the responsibilities for this role.