Our department currently enrolls about 1,200 students and employs 30 professors. Additional courses are taught by about 40 lecturers from industry providing direct insights into practical applications in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Building Services Engineering.
20 state-of-the-art laboratories and computer rooms are available for practical teaching, research and lab work. We are also involved in numerous cooperative projects with manufacturing companies, consultancy firms and related industry that students can participate in.

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Career opportunities for Mechanical Engineers range from machines to vehicles and equipment all the way down to operational processes and materials. Engineers play an essential role in shaping our future by working in the planning, development, design and production of innovative products. Organizational, business management and sociopolitical issues are always important. Tasks may include:

• Development/testing of reduced-emission combustion engines
• Project planning and construction of highly-efficient energy facilities
• Planning of optimal production processes in factories
• Testing of new materials for aircraft engines
• Development of mobile robots
• Preparation of evaluations as an independent expert
• Design of environmental measures
  
  

Our modern society takes for granted a stable supply of heat, cooling, air, water, electricity and light. All of these functions require a complex structure and comprehensive management. Building Services Engineers use their academic background to design, plan and monitor the installations needed for these services, thus ensuring the basis for the energy-efficient and sustainable operation of our buildings and real estate. This field has a demand for highly-qualified, analytical and visionary people working on the following tasks:

• Planning and project work, design, construction and development of building components and facilities
• Energy management and technical building management
• Consulting and inspection

The practical focus of the degree programs OHM offers is particularly designed to meet these highly varied requirements. After completing program requirements, students are awarded the following degree:

Bachelor (B.Eng) in Mechanical Engineering

The scheduled time for degree completion is seven semesters.

The fifth semester includes an intership semster of 20 weeks. During the sixth and seventh semester, students may choose from one of four specializations:

• Energy technology
• Automotive engineering
• Design and development
• Manufacturing engineering

Additional interdisciplinary curricula are offered through electives and required electives as well as interdisciplinary project work. (Folder PDF, 581 KB)

Students may also study towards a

Bachelor in Building Services Engineering (B.Eng.)

During a scheduled time to degree completion of seven semesters, students will go through a comprehensive education with a practical focus. During the first and second semester,  students become familiar with natural science and engineering basics.
In the third and fourth semester, they will continue to expand their engineering skills and abilities that they will have an opportunity to apply during their internship time in the fifth semester. 
Other interdisciplinary curricula, such as required electives and project work, round off the degree program in the sixth and seventh semester.
Students will prepare their final bachelor's thesis towards the end of the program. Final theses are often written in cooperation with consultancy firms or companies. (Folder PDF, 548 KB)

After finishing their bachelor's degree, students may choose to enroll in one of our master's degree programs to obtain an even higher level of expertise. The following graduate programs are available:

Master (M.Eng.) in

• Mechanical Engineering

• Energy Management and Energy Technology

• Facility Technology

• New Materials, Nano and Production Technology 

Mechanical Engineers find solutions that are used in nearly all areas of industry and technology. Machine and equipment manufacturing is a major employer of engineers and is one of Germany's leading industrial sectors with strong sales. Mechanical engineering products from Germany are among the top products internationally. Students can expect an exciting and promising global market that they can actively help shape using the expertise provided by their education.
Whether it's manufacturing, business or research, the international market offers numerous and diverse careers for highly qualified mechanical engineering specialists and the long-term outlook is excellent.

The energy-efficient and sustainable operation of buildings is changing continuously on a global level. Residential and commercial structures evidence a changing infrastructure and changing requirements for buildings, including the requirements for modern building services. Economic and ecological aspects play an increasingly important role here, creating an exciting field for highly qualified building services engineers.
These international developments in climate protection, convenience and in the efficient use of resources result in an increased demand for new solutions in Building Services Engineering and ensure an excellent career outlook for Building Services Engineers, both now and in the long term.