Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering plays a key role in all industrial countries and contributes significantly to economic prosperity. It is challenging to succeed in a competitive global market. Product design and manufacturing must be sustainable and cost-effective in an increasingly digitalised world. Therefore, innovative companies need you as a well-trained engineer, equipped with soft skills and up-to-date management qualities. There is a high demand for our graduates to start their career especially in the following fields: 

• Mechanical engineering industry 
• Aviation industry 
• Automotive manufacturing        
• Energy technology    
• Healthcare technology     
• Marine industry      
• Software companies      
• Technical facility management        
• Transport technology          
• Consulting companies and engineering service providers          
• Technical editorial offices and certification 
• Educational institutions 

The core study (1st-3rd semester) provides you with the necessary mathematical, scientific and technical foundations. 

The in-depth study (4th - 7th semester) allows you to deepen, expand, and apply your knowledge in a practice-oriented manner. 

You can choose from a wide range of electives to specialise in the following fields: 

• Product Development and Product Lifecycle 
• Design (e.g. Modelling and Simulation, Vehicle Dynamics) 
• Manufacturing (e.g. Additive Manufacturing, Robotics) 
• Digitalisation (e.g. Cyber Physical Production Systems) 
• Sustainable Energy 
• Software Applications 
• Ethics in Engineering 

The internship (three months period) provides you with valuable industry contacts for the upcoming  entry into working life. The Bachelor's thesis strengthens your academic background. 

A strong interest in mathematical and scientific subjects is a prerequisite for the degree programme. Very good or good grades in the relevant scientific school subjects are just as important as the ability to think abstractly and analytically. 

Personal qualities such as self-discipline and self-organisation are conducive to academic and professional success. Practical experience and skills in the fields of technical drawing, metalworking, electronics, mechatronics and/or programming are a great advantage. 

The degree programme accepts first-year students for the summer semester. The application deadline for the summer semester is 

• 1 October - 30 November

• Higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulreife) equivalent to German Fachhochschulreife, allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) or fachgebundene Hochschulreife or equivalent 
• You are also required to provide proof of proficiency in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference as stipulated in section 7, paragraph 2 of the General Admissions Regulations [HAWAZO]).
• Alternatively, a higher education entrance qualification equivalent to an Allgemeine Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife from a majority English-speaking country will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. For applicants holding a German higher education entrance qualification, a grade of at least befriedigend in English shall be deemed proof of English language proficiency. 

If you completed your schooling outside Germany and want to study here for a Bachelor’s degree, you need to hold an academic school-leaving qualification which entitles you to admission to higher education; that is, it needs to be comparable to a German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife. The organisation uni assist will check your certificates from school and any degree-level studies to establish comparability.

You can find more information about HAW Hamburg’s application criteria at International applicants. 

To apply for the Bachelor's degree course in Mechanical Engineering, please use the online application process. 

The following documents are important for a successful online application: 

• Your VPD from uni assist
• Your CV 
• Your cover letter 
• Proof of English language proficiency 

You must complete the application form at myHAW and upload all the necessary documents there to submit your application.