Mechanical Engineering (International)
专业介绍
What Is the Degree Program About?
The Mechanical Engineering (International) degree program is one of the degree programs offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). It specifically addresses international students. Courses are held entirely in English and focus on engineering in combination with digitalization and sustainability. The close-to-application courses run by the more than 20 institutes of the KIT Department cover future-oriented topics, such as robotics or energy technology. Here, you will be enabled to shape the world of tomorrow.
The degree program covers fundamentals of mathematics and central areas of mechanical engineering, including engineering mechanics, mechanical design, thermodynamics, and materials science. Your studies are complemented by modern information technology and data science. Such knowledge presently is of crucial importance and represents a major constituent of your studies plan.
Step by step, you will develop an understanding of technical systems and learn how to engineer, program, plan, and analyze. An internship will provide you with the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge you learned in practice. Your studies will be completed by your bachelor’s thesis that will provide proof of your capability of solving complex technical tasks on your own.
Program Structure
The degree program’s curriculum is divided into modules. As a rule, a module consists of several lectures, exercises, or tutorials. To find out the courses that make up a module, click the link to the module handbook below. There, you will also find the recommended studiesplan that shows the order in which the courses should be attended. In addition, the lecture schedules of the Department of Mechanical Engineering provide an overview of the courses offered in the semester.
Your individual studies plan, however, may differ from this schedule due to your stays abroad or internships in higher semesters in particular.
Many modules are mandatory. In the later course of your studies, however, you will be free to join elective courses of your choice.
Note: Advanced Mathematics I and Engineering Mechanics I count as your orientation exams. This means that you are required to pass the exams by the end of the third semester in order to continue your studies.
Most of the knowledge will be imparted by lectures. In addition, practical courses will be offered, such as the lab course for materials science and mechanical design workshops. Mandatory examinations must be passed in the following areas:
- Fundamentals of Engineering: These courses convey basic knowledge in Engineering Mechanics, Advanced Mathematics, IT and Data Science, Technical Thermodynamics, and Materials Science, among others.
- Specializations in Mechanical Engineering (International): Choose one of the following specializations:
- Applied Materials
- Energy
- Global Production Management
- Mobility.
- International Studies: Within the framework of a team project, you will learn to cooperate across disciplines, both in the area of mechanical engineering and in neighboring areas. Moreover, you can acquire key competencies in language courses or seminars on presentation and communication skills, for instance. The large range of courses offered by KIT will open up numerous opportunities to tailor your studies to your individual needs.
Internship
At the end of your Bachelor’s Program, you will pass an internship. This will help you collect valuable work experience and give you direct insight into engineering professions.
Organization of your internship will be in your responsibility. The Internship Office of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and KIT’s Career Service will help you by providing information on how to look for internship positions and apply and on all relevant procedures and documents.
Bachelor’s Thesis
Your academic education will be completed by your bachelor’s thesis. Within a period of three months, you will write this thesis on a theoretical or application-related topic. The bachelor’s thesis may also be written in cooperation with industry. It is important that you discuss your topic with a supervising professor in advance. For an overview of bachelor’s theses offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, click here.
