Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (M. Eng.)
Facts and Figures
Facts and Figures - at a glance
Degree awarded | Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) |
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Faculty | Mechanical and Systems Engineering |
Campus | Esslingen City Centre Campus |
Number of semesters | 3 |
Language of instruction | English |
Information on admission requirements | Application Requirements:
Further Course Information:
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Application and Admission
Application period: November 2 - March 31
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Application requirements:
Prior Study:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisites:
- CAD (Pro/E or CATIA): 5CP
- Design/Machine Elements: 15CP
- Strength of Materials/Mechanics: 10CP
- Mathematics: 8CP
English Language:
- Valid English language test (TOEFEL/IELTS)
- International TOEFL score of at least 530 paper-based, 197 computer-based, 71 internet-based (our code: 1680)
- An academic IELTS score of at least 6.0
- OPT test 75 points
- Cambridge Certificate (CAE or FCE)
- We do not accept the institutional TOEFL.
- Native English speakers and applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree entirely in English (certification from university) are exempt from the English language test.
Admission
All applications are handled through our Admission Form.
Upon clicking through to the form you will be asked to fill in some basic details and create an account before you are redirected to the actual application form.
The form can be partially completed and saved so that you are able to return and update if there is any information missing. Documents can be uploaded directly in to the form where necessary.
Please note that once you have clicked 'Submit' on the final page of the form no further changes can be made.
German Language:
- Minimum level A1 upon arrival
- Minimum level A2 before the end ofthe second semester
Note for Applicants with degrees from China, Vietnam, India and Mongolia:
If you received your degree in China, Vietnam, India or Mongolia, we require that you present an APS-Certificate when applying to study at the Esslingen Graduate School. You can obtain an APS-Certificate by applying for one at the German Embassy in your home country. Note that this can take some time so if this applies to you please make sure that you start the process as soon as possible.
Course Fees:
The fees for our International M. Eng. Master Programmes are €1500 per semester. Applicants should also consider the administration fees and general cost of living. More information on the fees can be found here.
Modules
1. Semester |
Numerical Methods in CAD
Numerical Methods in CADModule Numerical Methods in CAD Courses a) CAE Methods and Algorithms 2 ECTS Contents
Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points
Design and Development 1
Design and Development 1Module Design and Development 1 Courses a) Design Methodology Case Study 2 ECTS Contents Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points
DynamicsModule Dynamics DDM Courses a) Multi Body Systems 2 ECTS Contents Contents Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points
Integrity of Structures
Integrity of StructuresIntegrity of Structures Courses a) Integrity of Structures 4 ECTS b) Failure Analysis 2 ECTS Contents a) Integrity of Structures: Advanced concepts for the life‐time assessment under variable amplitude loading: Nominal stress concept for cyclic loading, structural stress concept for cyclic loading, local stress concept for cyclic loading, local strain concept for cyclic loading, fracture mechanics concept Application of numerical tools for the life time prediction Selected topics / ongoing research topics: e.g. very high cycle fatigue (VHCF); fatigue behaviour of composite materials; Influence of edge conditions on fatigue behaviour, multiaxial fatigue... Laboratory exercises: Non‐destructive testing, experimental determination of material and component flow curve, Neuber`s Law, Masing behaviour, local stress‐strain loops, test drives with strain gauges, collecting data for load time history, numerical life time assessment b) Failure Analysis: Historical failures, typical failures at car structures, reason for failures, concepts for component optimization, definition and classification of failures, methods of failure analysis, characteristics of failures under static and cyclic mechanical, thermal and chemical loading, practical case studies and exercises Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points Written exam, 120 minutes, graded Lab reports and lab tests
Vibration and Acoustics 1
Vibration and Acoustics 1Module Vibration and Acoustics 1 Courses: a) Vibration and Acoustics Measurement 2 ECTS b) Vibration and Acoustics Measurement 2 ECTS Contents Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points
Advanced Strength of Materials
Advanced Strength of MaterialsModule Advanced Strength of Materials Courses a) Lightweight Design 4 ECTS Contents Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points |
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2. Semester |
Advanced Materials Technology
Advanced Materials TechnologyModule Advanced Materials Technology Courses a) Advanced Engineering Materials 2 ECTS Contents a) Advanced Engineering Materials: Car Body Technology: Car Body Parts, Deep Drawing, Cutting, Hemming, Extruding, Integrated Approach Sheet Materials: Strengthening, Production of Sheet Materials, Properties High Strength Steel Sheets: Phases, Mild Steels, IF‐Steels, BH‐Steels, Micro Alloyed Steels, Multiphase Steels, Press Hardening Steels, Recent Developments Aluminium Sheets: Wrought Alloys, Strengthening Mechanism, Naturally Hard Alloys (5xxx), Precipitation Hardenable Alloys (6xxx), Superplasticity, Aluminium/Steel‐Mix Bodywork Tailored Components: Tailored Blanks, Partial Press Hardening, Multilayer Sheets, Fusion Sheets Plastic Behaviour: Characteristic Values, Anisotropy, Yield Locus, Plastic Behaviour, Forming Limits, Wrinkle Formation Method Planning: Material Flow, Process Chains, Derivation of Method from Component Geometry, Drawing Method b) Surface Technology: Basics in corrosion, thermal coating, CVD, PVD, electrochemical deposition, corrosion protection of stainless steel and light metals, leak, sealing, dip coating, design of the corrosion protection for all the components of passenger cars, testing methods c) Composites materials: Understanding polymers, molecule structure, modelfree reaction kinetics, classification, thermal and mechanical properties, reinforced polymers, fibre materials, laminate properties, testing composite materials, designing with polymers and reinforced materials. Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points Written exam, 120 minutes, graded Project Work DDMModule Project Work Courses a) Project Work 7 ECTS b) Project Work ‐ Presentation 1 ECTS Contents Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points
Design and Development 2
Design and Development 2Module Design and Development 2 DDM Courses a) Advanced CAD 2 ECTS b) Design of Experiments 2 ECTS Contents b) Design of Experiments: General introduction into DOE, differences to experience‐based test planning, execution and results of a DOE; Attempts plan: selection parameters to be investigated and result sizes, establishing the testing area; Test plan designs: Overview DOE designs (factorial, response surface, mixture, optimal designs), selection of designs; Creating designs with a DOE software tool; Specific variables in the DOE: randomization, blocks replication, resolution / confounding; Evaluation of experimental design results: effects and effect size, interactions, statistical tests in the DOE, review the validity; Optimization calculation, prediction and confirmation tests: graphical representation of the effects of parameters, numerical optimization, predict outcomes, evaluation of test results; Application of the DOE to some practical examples as well to a final exercise with all the main points mentioned Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points
Design for Manufacturing
Design for ManufacturingModule Design for Manufacturing DDM Courses a) Production‐oriented Product Design 6 ECTS Contents Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points
Vibration and Acoustics 2
Vibration and Acoustics 2Vibration and Acoustics 2 Courses a) Vibrations 2 ECTS Contents Contents Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points |
3. Semester |
Master Thesis and Soft Skills
Master Thesis and Soft SkillsMaster Thesis and Soft Skills DDM Courses a) Soft Skills 3 ECTS Contents Examination Forms and Prerequisites for Awarding ECTS Points |
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Degree Programme and Examination Regulations (SPO, in German)
- Current version of the programme-specific Degree Programme and Examination Regulations (SPO, in German) Stand vom 26.01.2023, gültig für Einschreibungen ab Sommersemester 2023
- Complete Degree Programme and Examination Regulations (in German) Master Engineering Science nichtamtliche Lesefassung, Stand vom 26.01.2023
- You find the complete list of all Degree Programme and Examination Regulations (SPOs, in German) in the intranet.
Career prospects
Approximately 95% of our students are international: about 50% of our ASM/DDM alumni live in Germany after graduation.
STARTING SALARY
The yearly starting salary of our graduates is, on average, between 50,000€ and 70,000€.
AREA OF WORK
Graduates of the DDM program usually continue to a career in the following areas: the automotive industry and its component suppliers, the mechanical engineering industry, the process engineering industry and engineering consultancy.
Our graduates typically continue to a range of occupations from middle to top management.