Master of Science in Automotive Engineering / Automotive Systems Engineering
The Programme will be taught either completely in English or completely in German. Both courses take place each year.
Two years
October
The programme provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of Automotive Engineering. Its particular focus is on industrial R & D practices and on modern manufacturing processes of vehicles and their subsystems.
The programme is also meant to enhance the students’ ability to lead and coordinate project teams and to strengthen their skills of scientific documentation and communication.
- A candidate should have a first degree (Bachelor of Science or Engineering) in an engineering discipline, such as Mechanical, Automotive or Combustion Engine Engineering, awarded by an internationally recognised university-level institution. Candidates should have also performed above average in their undergraduate studies.
- For English-taught RWTH Master Programme, candidates should be able to speak and write fluently in English (TOEFL 550/213/80 or IELTS 6.0). For more information: Language Requirements for English-taught RWTH Master Programmes. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is also required.
- For the German-taught programme, candidates must be able to speak and write fluently in German (DSH required). If you have basic knowledge of the German language (ZDaF-certificate or equivalent), you can still apply for the master programme taught in German, but you will also have to apply to attend an advanced German language course at RWTH Aachen prior to the begin of your planned study programme. For more information: Language Requirements for German-taught RWTH Master Programmes.
This programme is appropriate for both engineers coming from industry as well as those coming directly from university. Candidates should be able to apply their knowledge of mathematics, and science and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. They should be able to design a particular system, component, or process to meet desired needs, as well as to prepare and perform experiments in a laboratory environment.
In order to evaluate the applicant´s academic career and performance, the following list of subjects is considered - in addition to the other qualification. All subjects in the first part (65 SWS-semester week hours*) must have been completed with very good results.
Some subjects from the second part of the list must have been completed as well (40 SWS).
Mathematics (Mathematik)
Mechanics (Mechanik)
Materials Science (Werkstoffkunde)
Thermodynamics (Thermodynamik)
Computer Science / Programming (Informatik / Programmiertechnik)
Physics (Physik)
Machine Drawing / Elements (Maschinenzeichnen /-elemente)
Vibrations / Machine Dynamics (Schwingungslehre / Maschinendynamik)
Fluid Mechanics (Strömungslehre)
Automatic Control (Mess- und Regelungstechnik)
Systematic Engineering (Konstruktionslehre)
Internal Combustion Engines Fundamentals (Energiewandlungsmaschinen)
Automotive Engineering (Fahrzeugtechnik)
Quality Management (Qualitätsmanagement)
Manufacturing Technology (Fertigungstechnik)
Fluid Engineering / Hydraulics (Fluidtechnik)
Electrical Powertrains (Elektrische Antriebe)
CAD/CAE
Heat and Mass Transfer (Wärme- und Stoffübertragung)
Industrial Engineering, Ergonomics and Work Organisation (Arbeitswissenschaft und Betriebsorganisation)
Cost Management (Kostenmanagement)
*One SWS (semester week hour) corresponds to approx. 10.5 hours of course work (e.g. 14 times 45 mins)
This programme focuses on all disciplines within Automotive Systems Engineering, including concept, development, design and construction and also the manufacturing process of vehicles. The knowledge obtained from ongoing research at RWTH flows directly into lectures, seminars and workshops, thus ensuring an up to date and innovative curriculum.
This programme is comprised of compulsory and special courses . The core compulsory courses cover the fundamentals of Automotive Engineering, and include lectures such as Systematic Engineering Design I, Automotive Engineering I and II, Internal Combustion Engines Fundamentals, Production Management I, and others.
Special courses are chosen form a catalogue of subjects, e.g. Manufacturing Technology I/II, Vehicle Acoustics, Mechatronic Systems in Automotive Engineering, Fundamentals of Lightweight Design, Welding Technology I.
An integral part of the programme is the exposure each student will receive to industry-related activities. This includes a mandatory two month industrial internship, and the opportunity to take part in applied research projects.
In addition to course work, each student will complete both a mini-thesis and a master thesis on a subject related to automotive engineering. The mini-thesis can be completed parallel to course work. The master thesis lasts a total of four months. Either the mini-thesis or the master thesis can be completed in industry.
Automotive Systems engineers will work in a multitude of different areas within the automotive industry, i.e., automotive manufactures and suppliers, research and development, design and production. In granting the M.Sc. degree, the programme gives the graduate a degree which is recognised around the world.
RWTH Aachen University
Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge
M.Sc. Qihui Huang
D-52056 Aachen
Phone: +49 241 80 25614
Telefax: +49 241 80 22147
email: masterprog@ika.rwth-aachen.de
http://www.ika.rwth-aachen.de