Mechanical Engineering, B. Sc.

Important Data for Study Program

Study duration: Regular length of study: 7 semesters for Full-Time study
Place of Study: Campus Kleve
Degree: Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.
Instructional language: English
Practical Work Experience: 3 months until the beginning of the 5th semester
Practical or foreign study semester: in the 6th semester
Bachelor thesis: in the second half of the 7th semester

-Technically sound, socially competent: Staying on top of things as a generalist-

The modern mechanical engineer is a generalist.  His broad expert knowledge in connection with social and management skills allows him to take over the role of problem-solver in interdisciplinary teams.  He is able in complex, rapidly-changing requisition situations to accurately assess new technical developments and trends and within the team to develop and market innovative products and services.  He operates communicatively across cultural as well as across professional boundaries.

The Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Degree Program at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

The English-language Bachelor Degree Program Mechanical Engineering is offered at the Kleve location of Rhine-Waal University.  In addition to natural science and technical basics for example in IT, mathematics, mechanics, construction and electrical engineering, this innovative course of study focuses most notably on the conveyance of social and management competence.  Interdisciplinary modules connect technical fundamentals with topics starting from creativity science and management techniques right up through marketing.  Particular emphasis is placed on team skills which are among other things reflected in two interdisciplinary team projects where the students solve creatively in small development teams fascinating problems from real life.

Occupational Areas and Fields of Activity

Many career opportunities are available for mechanical engineers. 

• Development (design, calculation, construction and testing of technical devices and systems)
• Production (design, manufacture, operation and monitoring of technical devices and systems, testing of products and procedures, quality control)
• Marketing and sales of technical devices and products
• Management activities in industry, private companies and public administrative bodies

Industries include among others energy and environmental technology, general machine and plant construction, automotive and supplier industry, medical technology, pharmaceutical industry as well as services and small businesses.

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