Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is a classic engineering profession and one of the most important economic sectors, not only in Germany. From the production of a ballpoint pen to the coffee machine and the airplane to the endoscope used in modern surgical procedures - mechanical engineering is involved in everything. In addition to the classic topics such as materials technology, materials and construction, the course is also extremely modern: today, machines and systems must optimally save energy, time and materials. The industry is innovative: robots, laser technology, fast microprocessors and optical systems are part of it and flow into one another.

The technical orientation of the mechanical engineering course at HTW is also moving with the times: automation concepts and artificial intelligence, the use of robots, programming, resource-efficient production are the keywords that are reflected in the course and reflect what is happening today and in the future industry is required.

At HTW Berlin, the bachelor's degree program will familiarize you with all the basics you need to work as an engineer in modern industry and production. The course scores points with its innovative teaching concepts: seminars and lectures in small groups, with dialogue instead of face-to-face teaching, project work in a team, individual support, training and mentoring programs, e-learning or video tutorials are just as much a part of it as practical work in excellent special laboratories.

Driving force for the industry

Mechanical engineering is one of the most important economic sectors, not only in Germany. German machines are considered an export hit; hardly any other industry is as successful internationally. The focus of this subject is the design and construction of all kinds of machines and machine parts, including production lines and factories. The optimization of machines and systems is increasingly playing a role in saving energy, time and materials. Robots, laser technology, fast microprocessors and optical systems determine the innovations in this industry. Mechanics, optics and microelectronics flow into one another.

In addition to engineering knowledge, social skills are also required

Mechanical engineering is an international business. The intercultural and social skills of engineers are of equal importance to their technical competence. In addition, they always think about their customers' wishes, submit new ideas and present them at meetings or conferences. The time of the silent tinkerer in the garage is over: modern engineers act offensively and also view solving a problem as a communicative task. In the Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at HTW Berlin, you will not only acquire the engineering know-how that you need for a successful career start. You also have the opportunity to learn foreign languages and further develop your soft skills.

Mechanical engineering practical: HTW Motorsport

During your studies, you can apply your knowledge of mechanical engineering practically and develop a formula racing car. At HTW-Motorsport, students from a wide range of courses work together and not only take care of the technical questions, but also the marketing. The team competes in Formula Student competitions in Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic with the car. It's not just speed that counts here, but also the design, financial plan and sales planning.