Computational Modeling in Engineering

专业介绍

What you can expect in our master’s program

The English-taught Master’s program Computational Modeling in Engineering is designed for motivated students with a background in engineering, natural sciences, or computer science who want to shape sustainable technologies in an increasingly digital world. The program offers a strong foundation in mathematical and physical modeling, complemented by advanced numerical and data-driven methods that are essential in modern engineering practice. As a student, you will learn to develop, analyze, and critically evaluate complex computational models while working in interdisciplinary teams that reflect real-world engineering environments. The curriculum combines fundamental theory with practical applications across various engineering domains, equipping you with skills that are both academically rigorous and highly relevant for your future career. A broad range of elective courses allows you to tailor your studies to your personal interests – whether you are passionate about materials science, fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, or innovative data centric approaches. Thanks to the close integration of teaching and active research, you will gain insights into current scientific challenges and collaborate with international researchers. Graduates benefit from excellent global career prospects in academia, research institutions, and forward thinking industries.

Master’s thesis

At the end of your studies, you will complete your master’s thesis worth 30 CP. You choose the topic in consultation with an examiner at the KIT Department of Mechanical Engineering or the KIT Department of Chemical and Process Engineering. You can suggest a topic or find it on the website of an institute. The master’s thesis takes 6 months to complete. You can start as soon as you have achieved 74 CP. Upon request, the master’s thesis can also be completed at a company or at another KIT Department. The master’s thesis also includes a presentation of your results.

Internship

The study program does not include a compulsory internship. You can complete a voluntary internship during your studies. If it serves the objectives of your studies and covers at least half of the lecture period, you can apply for a semester off (leave of absence). Such an internship offers you valuable experience outside the university and can make it easier for you to start your career later on.

Make your studies international

You have various options for integrating a stay abroad into your master’s degree program. For example, you can study at a foreign university of your choice for one or two semesters via Erasmus+ or as a freemover. You can also do an internship abroad. In addition, selective mobility is possible via Eucor – The European Campus: KIT students can flexibly attend individual courses in addition to courses at KIT or study full-time for an entire semester or year at an Eucor partner university.

Additional information is available from the International Students Office and International Service in Mechanical Engineering.