School of Engineering
Mechanical engineering, energy engineering and industrial automation with a focus on sustainable production systems.
Overview
The School of Engineering offers a broad engineering education with an emphasis on mechanical engineering, energy technology and industrial automation. The curriculum follows a research-based learning approach built around real design tasks and is supported by long-standing partnerships with German mid-sized manufacturing firms. Hybrid degree programmes combine campus laboratory work with online simulation.
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Automation Engineering
Research focus
- Resource-efficient manufacturing processes for mechanical engineering
- System integration of renewable energy into industrial processes
- Predictive maintenance for rotating machinery
- Digital twins for the design of production facilities
Laboratories and infrastructure
- Design laboratory with CNC manufacturing and additive manufacturing technology
- Energy systems test rig with remote access for hybrid teaching
- Automation laboratory with full-scale industrial control systems
Career prospects
Graduates work in design engineering, plant construction and the energy sector, predominantly within mid-sized industrial firms.