Resource efficiency makes sense from an economic and ecological point of view. Even for mechanical engineering companies, which today more than ever are caught between the three influencing factors of environment, society and technology, the efficient use of resources is the key factor for success. The Master’s programme teaches you procedures and technologies that enable promising products to optimally fulfil their function with the lowest possible consumption of materials and energy.
Campus City Centre
Period in semester3 Semester
Languages of instructionGerman
Application PeriodsSummer semester: 31 October to 15 January
Admission RequirementsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable course of study.
You will deepen your theoretical knowledge in the future topics of mechanical engineering. In research projects you learn the basics of scientific work and apply current engineering methods. The curriculum also includes modules that train your social competence and soft skills.
Reducing material and energy costs, thereby optimising the competitiveness of production are the skills your future employer can rely on. With your specialist knowledge, you will be an expert in optimally aligning products and processes to the targets of sustainability and resource conservation.
With your qualification, you will start as a specialist or manager in the following industries:
Alternatively, you can take the promising path of a doctorate.
You apply for this program online via the campus management system HEonline of the Hochschule Esslingen.
Check the requirements
The admission and enrollment statutes as well as the special selection criteria for master's programs inform you about the application requirements for this program.
Register and apply via hochschulstart.de
You register in the central application portal hochschulstart.de to receive your applicant ID and apply for the desired degree programme.
Upload your documents
We need your documents and certificates so that we can process your application. You can upload them in Esslingen’s “HEonline” campus management system. We need your documents by the application deadline at the latest.
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You can view the processing status of your application at any time via HEonline. You should keep your login details safe. Shortly after the application deadline, you will be able to see whether you have received an admission offer in HEonline and hochschulstart.
Please refer to the Admission and Enrolment Regulations as well as the special selection criteria for Master programmes for further information about the admission requirements for this degree programme.
Yes. You can also apply even though you have not yet received your final certificate. To admit you, we need only a summary of grades received with a provisional overall grade.
You can apply if you have written confirmation of the current provisional overall grade for your Bachelor/Diplom degree.
You must provide proof of your final grade when you enrol, however.
“During my studies at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, I learned to approach issues analytically. This method now helps me with the development of strategies for my customers. I also appreciated the comfortable group sizes in the semesters. They enabled exchange with the teaching staff and promoted the learning process. My tip: During your studies, take advantage of the opportunity to gain insights into different companies and departments.”
Larissa Tropp, Alumna of the Master's degree programme in Resource Efficiency in Mechanical Engineering
I started my Mechanical Engineering studies directly after my vocational training as an industrial mechanic. During the training, I worked a lot with mechanical engineers and I really liked their areas of responsibility. I chose Esslingen University of Applied Sciences because it has a very good reputation in education and teaching Among other things, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences has very good laboratories where you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and maintains very good regional contacts with large companies.
Deniz Dogan, Master student of Resource Efficiency in Mechanical Engineering
Lecturers with practical experience impart application- and future-oriented teaching content.
Your Master’s degree will qualify you further and provide you with very good career prospects in many areas of industry.
The research activities allow you to enter and participate in current research topics in modern mechanical engineering.
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