Mechanical Engineering
A sustainable world needs well-trained, motivated engineers. Our bachelor degree programme offers "Mechanical Engineering made in Germany“ entirely in English language. As a B.Sc. graduate, you will be prepared to overcome manifold technical challenges in a digitalised environment regarding design, manufacturing, mobility, and renewable energy supply. This Bachelor's degree is your entry ticket to industry and qualifies you to further specialise in a subsequent Master’s program.
Modules Overview
Basic Studies (tabular)
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Module | Semester | CP | SHW |
| Mathematics 1 | 1st | 8 | 8 L |
| Engineering Mechanics 1 | 1st | 4 | 4 L |
| Industrial Management | 1st | 3 | 3 L |
| Experimental Physics | 1st | 6 | 4,5 L |
| 2nd | 1,5 LE | ||
| Technical Drawing and CAD | 1st | 6 | 2,5 L |
| 1st | 1,5 LE | ||
| Materials Science | 1st | 7 | 3 L |
| 2nd | 2,5 L | ||
| 2nd | 1,5 LE | ||
| Introductory Lab / Learn Project | 1st | 3 | 1 LE |
| 2nd | 1 P | ||
| Mathematics 2 | 2nd | 5 | 4 L |
| 2nd | 1 E | ||
| Engineering Mechanics 2 | 2nd | 5 | 3 L |
| 2nd | 1 LE | ||
| Cost Accounting | 2nd | 3 | 3 L |
| Machine Elements and Systems A | 2nd | 6 | 3 L |
| 2nd | 1,5 DP | ||
| Manufacturing Technology | 2nd | 6 | 4,5 L |
| 3rd | 1,5 LE | ||
| Engineering Mechanics 3 | 3rd | 5 | 4 L |
| Machine Elements and Systems B | 3rd | 6 | 3 LE |
| 3rd | 1,5 DP | ||
| Applied Computer Science | 3rd | 6 | 4,5 L |
| 3rd | 1,5 LE | ||
| Technical Thermodynamics 1 | 3rd | 5 | 4 L |
| Fluid Mechanics 1 | 3rd | 3 | 2 L |
| 3rd | 0,5 LE | ||
| Electrical Engineering Fundamentals | 3rd | 4 | 3 L |
| Electrical Drives | 4th | 5 | 3,5 L |
| 4th | 1,5 LE | ||
| German Language | 4th | 4 | 4 LE |
| Measurement and Control Systems | 5th / 6th | 9 | 6,5 L |
| 5th / 6th | 1,5 LE | ||
| Project Management Fundamentals / Bachelor Project | 5th / 6th | 6 | 1 L |
| 5th / 6th | 2,5 P |
CP = Credit Points
SHW = Semester Hours per Week
L = Lecture
LE = Laboratory Exercise
E = Excercise
P = Project
DP = Design Project
Advanced Studies (tabular)
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Module | Semester | CP | SHW |
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Study Research Paper | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | |
| Machine Elements and Systems C Design Project | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 1,5 DP |
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| Machine Elements and Systems C | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Finite Element Method | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Systematic Product Development | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Technology and Ethics | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Energy from Biomass | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Thermal Modeling of Real Systems | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Technical Thermodynamics 2 | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Wind Turbines | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Production Planning and Control | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Cyber Physical Production Systems | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Robot-based Manufacturing | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Joining Technology | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Additive Manufacturing | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Mechatronics | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Software Applications in Mechanical Engi-neering | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Introduction to Commercial Vehicle Design | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
| Introduction to Car Body Design | 4th / 5th / 6th | 5 | 3 L + 1 LE |
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| Industrial Internship | 7th | 15 | 1,5 |
| Bachelor Thesis with Colloquium | 7th | 12 + 3 |
CP = Credit Points
SHW = Semester Hours per Week
L = Lecture
LE = Laboratory Exercise
E = Excercise
P = Project
DP = Design Project
Module Handbook
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Regulations
Programme-specific examination and study regulations
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Regulations on general provisions for admission
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Registration Deadlines / Examination Dates
General Information
Lecture and semester dates
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Winter semester 2023/24: 1 September 2023–31 March 2024
Lecture period: 9 October 2023–17 February 2024 (including the three-week examination period)
Lecture-free period:
Christmas holidays: 25 December 2023–5 January 2024
Summer semester 2024: 1 April 2024–30 September 2024
Lecture period: 2 April 2024–27 July 2024 (including the three-week examination period)
Winter semester 2024/25: 1 October 2024–31 March 2025
Lecture period: 7 October 2024–15 February 2025 (including the three-week examination period)
Lecture-free period:
Christmas holidays: 21 December 2024–5 January 2025
Summer semester 2025: 1 April 2025–30 September 2025
Lecture period: 7 April 2025–2 August 2025 (including the three-week examination period)
Winter semester 2025/26: 1 October 2025–31 March 2026
Lecture period: 6 October 2025–14 February 2026 (including the three-week examination period)
Lecture-free period:
Christmas holidays: 20 December 2025–4 January 2026
Summer semester 2026: 1 April 2026–30 September 2026
Lecture period: 6 April 2026–1 August 2026 (including the three-week examination period)
Winter semester 2026/27: 1 October 2026–31 March 2027
Lecture period: 5 October 2026–13 February 2027 (including the three-week examination period)
Lecture-free period:
Christmas holidays: 21 December 2025–3 January 2027
Summer semester 2027: 1 April 2027–30 September 2027
Lecture period: 5 April 2027–31 July 2027 (including the three-week examination period)
Re-registration
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To re-register for the new semester, please pay the semester contribution by bank transfer within the re-registration period. Please do not pay before the start of the re-registration period as the final amount will not be determined before this period begins.
The semester contribution for winter semester 2024 / 2025 is €331.
Please also transfer the amount even if you are blocked from re-registering. The block can only be lifted if you have paid the semester contribution.
New re-registration deadlines as of winter semester 2024 / 2025
Winter semester: 1 July –15 September
Summer semester: 1 January –15 March
The semester contribution must be in the HAW Hamburg account by the last day of the re-registration period at the latest!
Important: Late re-registration can result in involuntary deregistration from the university. Subsequent re-registration is only possible within the appeals period. Regardless of whether or not deregistration takes place, an additional administrative fee of €15 will be charged for late re-registration.
If you are financially unable to pay the semester contribution, you may contact the Students' Union (AStA). In warranted cases it can provide you with a loan.
Bank account information
Recipient: HAW Hamburg
BLZ: 20000000
Bank: Deutsche Bundesbank
IBAN: DE08200000000020101544
BIC: MARKDEF1200
Purpose for winter semester 2024 /2025:
Semester code 20242 and your student ID number (please do not leave a space in between!) last name, first name (please leave a space between the student ID number and your name!), e.g.: 202422567890 Mustermann, Max
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