The mechanical engineering deals with issues relating to the development, production and operation of machines, systems and vehicles. In particular, it deals with design and calculation as well as the underlying mechanics, electrical drive technology and automation. In addition, there are industry-specific offerings such as electromobility, machines for raw materials processing and extraction as well as cross-industry offerings such as simulation and additive manufacturing.

Thanks to its broad applicability, mechanical engineering makes it possible to deal with current and future challenges from all areas of the economy.

Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering is the engineering science of mechanical, thermal, chemical and biological material conversion with a particular focus on economics and sustainability.

For example, plastic waste or agricultural residues to fuels or commodity chemicals; commodity chemicals to recyclable materials; renewable raw materials to energy; milk to yoghurt; hops, malt and water to beer or even soil, water and air pollution control.

The interdisciplinary specialisation provides training in all areas of process engineering and chemical engineering and results in a balanced relationship between fundamentals and their applications.

Energy Technology deals with the technologies that are necessary to provide, distribute and utilise electrical energy, heat or another form of energy in an environmentally friendly, efficient, safe, economical and future-oriented manner.

In addition to advanced lectures on thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, decentralised and renewable energy generation, energy storage and efficient combustion technology are also covered. Supplementary courses on simulation methods and energy economics prepare graduates for solving future problems in the energy sector.

The Environmental Engineering ensures environmental compatibility, social acceptance and international competitiveness in the design, construction and operation of technical facilities. The focus is on projects for the protection of the environment, the sustainable use of resources, the recycling of residual materials and the closing of material cycles.

The practical specialisation for this takes place in various areas of process engineering, chemistry and biology. It is geared towards the acquisition of teamworking skills and preparation for lifelong learning in order to maintain a balance between technology and the environment for future generations.

The Technology and Application of Non-Metallic Materials focusses on the future materials of industry. From glass fibres and heat-insulating building materials to ceramic heat shields for space technology.

In the process engineering specialisation, classic areas of application such as porcelain, container glass or bricks and high-tech developments such as smart glass, diesel soot filters and fibre concretes come together. During production from the raw material to the finished product, there are numerous tasks that need to be solved using interdisciplinary expertise.

Knowledge of raw materials and their properties, energy-efficient processes and systems of the various technologies, the wide range of materials, testing and analysis methods are taught as well as aspects of environmental protection, marketing and quality assurance.

Students on the "Responsible Production and Consumption" sub-degree programme become European experts in sustainability. They acquire a critical awareness of the responsible use of resources and goods. Based on engineering fundamentals, they develop the ability to recognise technical, economic, social and legal aspects of sustainable production.