General Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's program, full-time program or part-time program)
The broad-based Bachelor's program in General Mechanical Engineering is the starting point for many careers in the industry. In the advanced period of the program, students may specialize in either Manufacturing Engineering (metal/synthetics) or Construction.
Gummersbach Campus maintains close relationships with industry representatives, thus providing students ample opportunity to meet potential future employers in Germany and abroad.
Further information on the Bachelor‘s program in General Mechanical Engineering is available in German: Allgemeiner Maschinenbau (Bachelor).
At a Glance
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Program | General Mechanical Engineering |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) |
| Type of program | Full-time program or part-time program |
| Beginning of program | Summer semester or winter semester |
| Program duration |
Full-time program: 6 semesters or 7 semesters with internship Part-time program: 9 semesters or 10 semesters with internship |
| Credits |
180 ECTS credits 210 ECTS credits with optional internship |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Campus | Gummersbach Campus |
| Specializations | Manufacturing Engineering (Metal), Manufacturing Engineering (Synthetics), Construction, Environmental Engineering |
| Restricted admission | No |
| Please note |
During the first year, this Bachelor’s program bears the title "Engineering". At the end of the first year, students choose to continue their studies in one of the following three programs: General Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Business Administration and Engineering. Part-time program: Please note that students enrolled in part-time programs are not eligible for BAföG. |
| Accreditation | Internal accreditation based on institutional accreditation standards, until Sep 30, 2026 |