Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Applications close 31 Mar, and tuition is EUR 1,500 per semester.

The Master of Engineering in Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (DDM) at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences trains students for roles in design and development of complex engineering systems. The programme develops competence in problem-solving through networked knowledge across design, development, simulation, and production technology, combined with the ability to work effectively in international and interdisciplinary settings. The programme runs over 3 semesters starting in the winter semester at a tuition fee of 3,000 EUR per year. The first semester covers advanced strength of materials and lightweight design, finite element methods, integrity of structures, vibration and acoustics measurement, multibody systems dynamics, design methodology, ecological and economic design, reliability, and numerical CAE methods. The second semester addresses production-oriented design, product life cycle management, NVH in automotive systems, advanced engineering materials, surface technology, composite materials, advanced CAD, and design of experiments, including project work. The final semester is dedicated to the master's thesis, which lasts six months and can be completed at the university or within a company. The programme has close ties to companies in the regional automotive and mechanical engineering industry. The degree is offered at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany.