Automotive Engineering is a division of vehicle engineering that deals with the design and manufacturing of automobiles and their respective engineering system. This field is a fascinating field for students who love automobiles and aspire to build a career designing and developing vehicles. Maser’s in automotive engineering incorporates a broad range of subjects such as electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, software development, design thinking and safety engineering.

Why study Automotive Engineering in Germany?

Germany is the hotbed of automotive engineering! There is no better place to study automotive engineering than Germany, the birthplace of some of the world’s most famous and finest automobiles such as BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes to name a few. Therefore it goes without saying that the academic standards in this field are topnotch and very demanding.

Besides, Germany is now becoming a sought after destination for international students thanks to its excellent education system, opportunities for research and potential job openings.

So if you are looking to study automotive engineering in Germany, given below is our list of recommendations for you.

1. RWTH Aachen University

   RWTH Aachen University a member of the TU9 University group and is also a member of the IDEA League. It is one of the biggest university of technology in Germany and is also one of Europe’s leading institutions for science and research.

   There are three programs being offered in the field of automotive engineering at RWTH Aachen University.

   1. Automotive Engineering M.Sc.

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.) (interdisciplinary Master’s program)
      Duration of course	3 semesters
      Medium of instruction	English or German
      Start of study	Winter Semester
      ECTS credits	90 [Compulsory subjects : 44 credits Elective subjects: 16 credit. To be taken within the first two semesters Master's thesis: 30 credits Final grade is the credit-weighted average of all previous modules]

      For additional information, visit https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/dgcq/lidx/1

   2. Production Systems Engineering M.Sc.

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
      Duration of course	3 semesters
      Medium of instruction	English
      Start of study	Winter Semester
      ECTS credits	90
      Compulsory courses(lectures, exercises, laboratory courses)	Manufacturing Technology, Production Management, Welding and Joining technologies, Gear and Transmission Technology, Mechatronics and Control Techniques for Production Plants, and others
      Elective courses(lectures, exercises, laboratory courses)	Machine Tools, Machine Design Process, Multibody Dynamics, Production Metrology, Control Engineering, Tribology, Advanced Software Engineering, and others

      For additional information, visit https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdqu/lidx/1

   3. Transport Engineering and Mobility M.Sc.

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.) (interdisciplinary Master’s program)
      Duration of course	4 semesters
      Medium of instruction	English or German
      Start of study	Winter Semester and Summer Semester
      ECTS credits	120
      Specializations	Transportation planning and infrastructure Railway systems engineering (This specialization is also offered in English) Road and motor vehicles Airport and aeronautics

      For additional information, visit https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bmyq/lidx/1

2. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences

   Founded in 1868, Esslingen University is now ranked among the top universities for Applied Sciences in Germany. There are 2 programs for automotive engineering offered by this university. However, Basic level of German language proficiency (A1) is required in order to apply for these degrees.

   1. M.Eng. In Automotive Systems

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) In Automotive Systems
      Duration of course	3 semesters
      Medium of instruction	English
      When to apply	15thOctober – 31stMarch
      Majors	Students have to choose one of the three majors: Software-Based Automotive Systems Vehicle Dynamics Car Electronics

      For additional information, visit https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/graduate-school/applicants/courses/automotive-systems-m-eng/

   2. M.Eng. in Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) in Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
      Duration of course	3 semesters
      Medium of instruction	English
      Start of study	15thOctober – 31stMarch

      For additional information, visit https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/graduate-school/applicants/courses/design-and-development-for-mechanical-and-automotive-engineering-meng/

3. Technical University of Munich

   TU Muni, also called as TUM is a public university that is consistently ranked among the top universities of Germany. In 2019, it was ranked 55 internationally by the QS World University Rankings®. There is one program being offered by TUM. P

   Please note that you need to submit proof of sufficient German language skills before the end of your application.

   1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Automotive Engineering

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
      Duration of course	4 semesters
      Medium of instruction	German
      When to apply	Winter Semester (Apr 01 - May 31) and Summer Semester (Nov 01 - Dec 31)
      Credits	120 ECTS

      For additional information, visit https://www.tum.de/en/studies/degree-programs/detail/automotive-engineering-master-of-science-msc/

4. Technical University Ingolstadt

   Situated in the Ruhr area (4th largest urban area in Europe), The Technical University is highly ranked in terms of its research performance in the areas of physics, electrical engineering, chemistry and economics.

   This university offers one program in automotive engineering. The details are as follows:

   1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Automotive Engineering

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Engineering (M. Eng.)
      Duration of course	3 semesters
      Medium of instruction	English
      When to apply	Summer Semester (Nov 15 – Jan 15)

      For additional information, visit https://www.thi.de/maschinenbau/studiengaenge/automotive-production-engineering-meng/

5. TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences

   Established in 1971, TH Köln is the largest University of Applied Sciences in Germany based on the number of students, having about 26,000 students and 430 professors. This university offers around 90 Bachelor’s and Master’s Program. TH Koln offers one master’s program in automotive engineering in German language.

   1. Automotive Engineering (Master‘s program)

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
      Duration of course	3 semesters
      Medium of instruction	German
      When to apply	Winter Semester Summer Semester

      For additional information, visit https://www.th-koeln.de/en/academics/automotive-engineering-masters-program_7571.php

6. Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

   Established in 1971, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences is a young and innovative university. The university offers a range of programs and research capacities in the areas of engineering sciences, mathematics, information science and computer science to management, social sciences, and social work, as well as architecture, media and design.

   1. Automotive Engineering (M.Sc.)

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
      Duration of course	4 semesters
      Medium of instruction	German
      When to apply	"Winter Semester
      Summer Semester"
      Additional information	You can opt for specialization. There is a large catalogue on compulsory electives for you to choose from. There is also the opportunity to earn many credits through integrated research and development.

      For additional information, visit https://fbmk.h-da.de/studienangebot/masterstudiengaenge/automobilentwicklung-master/

7. Chemnitz University of Technology

   Situated in the center of the Chemnitz “Wissenschaftsregion” (“science region”), Chemnitz University of Technology has on its rolls around 11,400 students from 91 countries. In less than 25 years since it was established, the number of students has increased by about 4,000.

   There are three programs offered by this university. The details are as follows:

   1. Automobile production and technology Master

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
      Duration of course	4 semesters
      Medium of instruction	German
      When to apply	Usually the Winter Semester
      Subject of study	Automobile Production Automobile Technology

      For additional information, visit https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/studentenservice/zsb/studiengaenge/en/#88_9F9

   2. Automotive Informatics

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
      Duration of course	4 semesters
      Medium of instruction	German
      When to apply	Usually the Winter Semester
      Subject of study	Software Engineering Embedded Systems Real-time and Communication Systems

      For additional information, visit https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/studentenservice/zsb/studiengaenge/en/#88_9BA

   3. Automotive Software Engineering

      Course Details

      Degree	Master of Science (M.Sc.)
      Duration of course	4 semesters
      Medium of instruction	German or English
      When to apply	Both Summer and Winter Semester
      Subject of study	Automotive Software Technology Real-time and Communication Systems Embedded Systems Computer Science

      For additional information, visit https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/studentenservice/zsb/studiengaenge/en/#88_9BA