M.Eng. German 3 Semesters

Maschinenbau

Hochschule Schmalkalden Schmalkalden, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Eng.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2027

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

210 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Schmalkalden

Intakes per Year

IELTS

IELTS minimum 6.5 (only certificate accepted alongside TOEFL for English-taught programmes...

German Requirement

German-taught programmes (non-native speakers): DSH-2 or TestDaF with minimum 4 points in...

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Hochschule Schmalkalden

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Thüringen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (no tuition fees)
semester contribution:: Approx. EUR 100 per semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (no tuition fees)
semester contribution:: Approx. EUR 100 per semester

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Hochschule Schmalkalden, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Schmalkalden, Germany offers an M.Eng. in Maschinenbau, spanning 3 semesters (210 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

German — DSH-2 or equivalent (C1 level)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English-taught Bachelor and Master programmes (non-native speakers): IELTS min. 6.5 or TOEFL iBT min. 86 - no other forms of proof accepted; native English speakers exempt. English-taught programmes include International Business and Economics (B.A./M.A.), Mechatronics and Robotics, Applied Computer Science (M.Sc.), Finance (M.Sc.). One page notes TOEFL iBT '80 or 86 depending on the programme'; the FAQ and international-applicant pages state 86.

German Language

German-taught programmes (non-native speakers): DSH-2 or TestDaF with minimum 4 points in all four sections (4x4). Faculty of Computer Science German-language Bachelor programmes require DSH-1 level; Master Wirtschaftsinformatik & Digitale Transformation requires DSH-1.

Verified from the university's official page

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Für die Zulassung wird ein erster akademischer Abschluss (Bachelor oder Diplom) in einem ingenieurtechnischen Studiengang mit mindestens 210ECTS-Leistungspunkten und mit Fokus auf Maschinenbau, angewandte Kunststofftechnik oder auch Fahrzeugtechnik benötigt. Das Studium muss mit einem Notendurchschnittt von mindestens 2,6 abgeschlossen worden sein.
Für Bewerber mit einem Bachelorabschluss einer Dualen Hochschule mit 180ECTS-Leistungspunkten besteht die Möglichkeit, in einem Überbrückungssemester im Bachelorstudium Maschinenbau 30 zusätzliche ECTS-Leistungspunkte zu erwerben, um die Zulassung zum Masterstudium zu erhalten.

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Schmalkalden

Subject Groups

Mechanical Engineering

Study Fields

Konstruktionstechnik Maschinenbau Produktionstechnik

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule Schmalkalden welcomes international applicants for its M.Eng. in Maschinenbau in Schmalkalden. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years), totalling 210 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Hochschule Schmalkalden's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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