Academics & Administration

Compulsory Courses

• Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods for Engineers, Advanced Software Engineering, Continuum Mechanics, Multibody Dynamics, Nonlinear Structural Mechanics, Failure of Structures and Structural Elements, Computational Fluid Dynamics I & II, Simulation of Discrete Event Systems, Machine Design Process and Practical Applications of Computer-Aided Engineering Tools

Elective Courses

• Practical Introduction to FEM-Software I + II, Mechatronics and Control Techniques for Production Plants, Fundamentals of Lightweight Design, Tensor Algebra and Tensor Analysis for Engineering Students I + II, Finite Element Methods in Leightweight Design, Welding and Joining Technologies, Micro- and Macrosimulation of Casting Processes, Modelling, Model Reduction and Simulation of Laser Processing I + II, Selected Topics of Inelasticity Theory

German Language Course

• Students need to complete the B1 level as an integral part of their curriculum.

Industrial Internship

• 9-week internship in the industry.

Mini Thesis

• Project work with a 260-hour workload.

Master Thesis

• Final examination with a maximum duration of 4 months.

Compulsory Courses

• Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Methods for Engineers, Advanced Software Engineering, Continuum Mechanics, Multibody Dynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics I & II, Simulation of Discrete Event Systems, Quality Management, Modelling and Simulation in Manufacturing Technology, Production Management A

Elective Courses

• Mechatronics and Control Techniques for Production Plants, Micro- and Macrosimulation of Casting Processes, Practical Introduction to FEM-Software I + II, Control Engineering, Machine Tools, Manufacturing Technology I + II, Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics, Production Metrology, Computational Modelling of Membranes and Shells, Welding and Joining Technologies, Finite Element Methods in Lightweight Design, Modelling, Model Reduction and Simulation in Laser Processsing I + II, Selected Topics of Inelasticity Theory

German Language Course

• Students need to complete the B1 level as an integral part of their curriculum.

Industrial Internship

• 9-week internship in the industry.

Mini Thesis

• Project work with a 260-hour workload.

Master Thesis

• Final examination with a maximum duration of 4 months.

Please visit the website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering for a detailled description of how to change your curriculum.

The curriculum change process encompasses all the steps necessary to receive an amended curriculum from the standard M.Sc. CAME curriculum. This particularly applies to:

• Taking modules in an elective field outside of the elective catalogue in order to create an individual academic profile.
• Taking modules outside of the course of study in preparation for changing a study course.
• Time spent abroad, during which alternative courses are completed.

As an example, you can take a look at the first semester weekly schedule from the winter semester 2016/17:

• M.Sc. Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering: Common Compulsory Courses (shared by both tracks)
• M.Sc. Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering: Common Elective Courses (shared by both tracks)
• M.Sc. Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering: Elective Courses Conception
• M.Sc. Computer Aided Conception and Production in Mechanical Engineering: Elective Courses Production

Please read the following information material carefully. It will guide you to prepare for your internship and have it accredited later on:

• Explanation of the Internship Completion and Waiver Procedure (PDF)
• Internship Guidelines (PDF)
• Contact: Internship Office of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Internship Accreditation

Final academic transcripts must be signed by the responsible deans or by the heads of examination boards. This can take some time. As stated in the examination regulations, it can take up to three months before your transcript is ready.

The certificates will be sent by the ZPA to RWTH International Academy. Its staff will immediately inform students about the receipt of the certificate. Students can then either collect the certificate from the RWTH International Academy, or have the certificate mailed to a requested address.

See also the website of the ZPA for more information.

• RWTH International Academy's Graduation Ceremony: Every year in spring, the graduation celebration of RWTH International Academy is held at the RWTH Aachen University's guesthouse. The event will be announced well in advance by email to all last-semester students.
• Yearbook of your Master's Class: Students of the international master's programmes will be invited to submit a picture and to fill out a questionnaire for the yearbook. You will be presented with it during the RWTH International Academy's graduation event or upon request. Here, you can view the "Yearbook - Class of 2010".
• Alumni Gallery: We would be happy to include your testimonial in our Alumni Gallery. This is a nice way to keep your fellow class members updated and to share your experiences with prospective students.
• Graduation Event of the RWTH Aachen University: This event is held for students of all disciplines and of all degrees. See the website here.