The Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering at Hamburger Fern-Hochschule (HFH) is a distance-learning program designed to prepare you for various engineering roles in development, production, and product management. The curriculum combines fundamental engineering principles with specialized modules, allowing you to focus on areas like Design and Development, Production Technology/Management, Robotics, or Smart Products & Services. The program emphasizes practical, job-relevant skills, incorporating modern topics such as Digitalization and Industry 4.0. It concludes with a Bachelor's thesis, equipping you with a recognized qualification for a career in the mechanical engineering sector.
The B.Eng. Maschinenbau is structured across six semester blocks, totaling 180 ECTS credit points. The program progresses from foundational subjects to core engineering principles, specialization, and finally, the Bachelor's thesis. Students can choose elective modules from various specialization areas (Schwerpunktbereiche) to tailor their studies.
Graduates of the Maschinenbau (B.Eng.) program are prepared for a variety of roles in the mechanical engineering sector. The program's focus on current industry trends like Digitalization and Industry 4.0 enhances employability in modern engineering environments. Career paths can include positions in production, product management, research, and development.
Proof of German language proficiency at least at level B2 is required for admission. The program is taught with a minimum requirement of German language proficiency, though English is the primary medium of instruction for some modules, with German modules being optional.
An examination fee of EUR 620 per attempt applies for the thesis.