The automotive world is changing. On the one hand, it is facing the changing demands of society on individual and collective mobility. On the other hand, it must constantly respond to new technological challenges: e-mobility, autonomous driving and new technologies for cutting emissions are all waiting to become reality. As a graduate of the degree programme Automotive Engineering and Mobile Systems, you will actively participate in the beginning of this new era.
Focus on specialisation in an interesting environment
Braunschweig is an attractive research region and studying here means you are at the cutting edge of science. Our close ties with TU research centres such as the Automotive Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFF), the Aeronautics Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFL) and the Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering (PVZ) promote practical teaching and give you the opportunity to establish business contacts. You can get additional insights into the latest scientific research thanks to our various cooperation partners such as the German Aerospace Center (DLR) or the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), National Metrology Institute. From collaborating with the high-tech workshop Protohaus to succeeding with the Cluster of Excellence or setting the world record for the largest paper aeroplane—we are part of the action!
Options over obligations
In the Master’s programme, students take a few compulsory courses. These build on the basics of the Bachelor's programme and are the foundation for the further content of the programme. The majority of the Master's programme, however, consists of courses that students choose according to their own interests. Thanks to a variety of elective courses, each student develops a personal profile and finds their own specialisation.
From the tribometer to the hybrid drive
A functional and efficient mobility that is both socially acceptable and sustainable and considers the demands of transport and production capacities is elementary for every human being and is the very basis and object of value creation in our society. As a student of this Master’s degree programme, you will acquire the necessary knowledge, both broad and in-depth, to successfully meet the growing demands made on functionality, individuality, personalisation and flexibility, safety and comfort on the one hand, and economic efficiency and environmental compatibility of modern vehicles and machines on the other.
Information on the study programme
Core modules
You can choose from a limited selection of core modules. These modules, which are either mandatory or may be selected out of a few options, are important cornerstones for the Master’s programme in Automotive Engineering and Mobile Systems.
Specialisation modules
We offer a list of compulsory elective subjects. Here you can freely combine any available modules. The catalogue includes a large selection of modules for you to set your own individual focus within the study programme.
Laboratory modules
In our laboratory modules, your theoretical knowledge is complemented by practical laboratory experiments that enable you to apply and put into practice what you have learnt in the field.
Elective modules
You can choose from a list of elective modules from different fields of technology, from which you must select three modules. As this catalogue covers a very broad area of subjects, you can either explore your area of specialisation in more depth or acquire knowledge from other fields of technology to complement what you have learnt.
Interdisciplinary specialisation
In our modules for interdisciplinary specialisation, you will acquire methodological and social skills. We offer modules with interdisciplinary and action-oriented courses in which you can acquire additional qualifications and competencies. This way, you get the opportunity to think outside the box during your studies and to underpin your specialised knowledge with important additional qualifications for your professional life. You can also take language courses as part of interdisciplinary specialisation.
Student research project
The goal of the student research project is to promote your ability to work on a scientific basis. In addition to the subject-related work, you will acquire and strengthen your rhetorical skills when presenting the findings of your work. You will also practise your scientific writing skills when working on your project, which will help you to prepare for your Master's thesis.
Master's thesis
The degree programme is completed by writing a Master’s thesis over a period of six months, which consists of both a written elaboration and an oral presentation of your findings. With your Master’s thesis, you demonstrate that you are capable of writing a scientific paper on your own.
Those who have gained experience abroad and speak a foreign language are particularly sought after by the economy. Today, large companies operate globally, research projects are carried out in international teams and specialised literature is written in English. It is therefore important that you take advantage of your studies to gain experience abroad and to professionalise your foreign language skills.
Within the framework of our international university partnerships, we offer you many opportunities to study abroad.
Student exchange programmes:
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Europe: more than 100 ERASMUS partner universities, e.g. in Sweden, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Greece
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America: partner universities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, USA and Canada
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Asia: partner universities in India, China, Japan and South Korea
In addition, you can complete an internship in a company abroad.
In our dual degree programmes, you can acquire a second university degree from a university abroad without extending your study time. There is cooperation with the following universities regarding a double degree programme:
Studying abroad [in German only]
Engineers are the engine of technical progress. They drive innovation and develop solutions for issues of global importance such as climate protection and energy transition, feeding the world’s population, mobility and security. There is a high demand for well-trained, qualified specialists with a broad and at the same time deep (basic) knowledge, and currently far exceeds the number of graduates. With a Master of Science degree in Automotive Engineering and Mobile Systems, you can choose from a variety of careers in industries such as the following:
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drive engineering,
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agricultural machinery and commercial vehicle industry,
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rail vehicle engineering,
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transport systems.
You can find jobs in almost all sectors and industries, from research and development to production, sales, administration and management. In addition, you have the opportunity to do a doctorate at a university.
Admission requirements and application
In order to be admitted to this Master’s degree programme, you need to have a Bachelor’s degree in the same or a closely-related discipline. You can find more information on the admission requirements in our admission regulations [documents in German only]. Please carefully read the information provided as well as, if applicable, the information for applicants of TU Braunschweig [in German only] (graduates with a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering) before you submit your application! For more information on the admission requirements for international applicants (in particular with regards to required languages skills), please contact the International House der TU Braunschweig.
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