Information Session Master Aachen

Master of Science in
International Automotive Engineering
Information Event
Aachen, 05 May 2022
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Agenda
1 Welcome and Introduction
2 Why should I do this? (What makes the programme special?)
3 What does it look like? (M.Sc. in Int. Automotive Engineering structure and content)
4 How do I get in? (Application and admission requirements)

5 But what about... (your questions)
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Agenda

Speakers in today´s session:
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Esch, Head of Degree Programme M.Sc. in International Automotive Engineering
Ursula Rudzki, Communications, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Paramjotsingh Sardar, PhD student Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Sai Prasanna, M.Sc. International Automotive Engineering (2021), Fuel Cell Test Engineer at Airbus

Information Event Master in International Automotive Engineering
What makes the programme special?
Key facts FH Aachen and faculty
 With 15.000 students, FH Aachen is one of the

top 5 universities in research cooperation in Germany
 It ranks first amongst all universities of applied sciences with KMAC © A. Gottschalk / FH Aachen
German HR professionals (Wirtschaftswoche Hochschulranking 2018-2022,

category „mechanical engineering/aerospace engineering“ )
 New teaching and research infrastructure: interdisciplinary

competence center for mobility („KMAC“) with labs, auditorium,
restaurant and a new test center building („PSG“)
PSG © A. Gottschalk / FH Aachen

Its structure and layout…
 The programme is entirely in English
 Students have the option to obtain a double degree (M.Sc./M.Eng.) at

renowned RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia
 Suitable candidates may obtain their PhD

Interior course © mineworks
 The programme has a wide selecton of modules and study plans for
three focus areas to best match your objectives
 More than 35 laboratories including wind tunnels, engine and fuel cell
test stands and crash facilites allow state-of-the art hands-on
experience and research faculty CAD lab © mineworks
 Curriculum covers sustainability topics e.g. in the module „Climate

Change Impact on the Automotive Sector“
…and your benefits!
 You work in small groups in close contact with the faculty. This
means you benefit from their industry network and opportunities
for research and thesis projects
 Application-oriented research means immediate entry into the job

market. 89% of our master´s graduates work 6 months after
graduation, 81% work in industry (istat Institut für angewandte Statistik, SVEN electric car © FEV Europe GmbH
2018)
 This solid engineering degree is an ideal basis for many careers and
life-long employment across industries (e.g. energy,
communications etc)
 Aachen is a national hub for research and innovation with numerous

Faculty fuel cell © mineworks
renowned institutions. Forschungszentrum Jülich, a major
interdisciplinary research centre in Europe, is just 40 minutes away.
It´s in Aachen! (Aix-la-Chapelle, Aken: international city of science)
 International with European flair: The most western

metropolis in Germany in the border triangle Germany –
the Netherlands – Belgium
 Cradle of Europe: home to Charlemagne´s seat of power

and Aachen Cathedral, more than 2000 years of history Aachen, Pontstrasse ©IMAGO/Joko
 Vibrant and lively: Very large number of young people

and more than 60.000 students (RWTH, FH Aachen)
amongst its 250.000 inhabitants
 Cluster of companies and research organisations: for

mechanical and automotive engineering, automation, IT,
laser and environmental sciences technologies Aachen cathedral

And why it´s needed: Mobility is in Transformation
The automotive industry is in a global transformation.
 Transportation and mobility needs increase as the world moves

to sustainable and ecological forms of energy
 A world-wide change is in progress. This is highly visible in Germany´s renowned

automotive industry and in its national strategy of energy transition
 This needs new engineers. They must be:
 Highly innovative interdisciplinary thinkers


 Trained in mobility concepts and new powertrain

technologies (hydrogen, electrical)
 Experts in core engineering skills
 Skilled project managers and communicators

Graduates find employment with:
 German automotive manufacturers, component/subsystems suppliers

 German automotive research establishments
 European authorities and agencies
 Automotive and transportation companies e.g. public transport
 High technology sections of mechanical engineering
Engine test stand © mineworks
Main working areas are:
 Application oriented research

 Design and development, especially vehicle and module integration
 Construction (CAD) and simulation (FEM, MBS, CFD)
 Production planning and optimization
 Assurance of product safety and quality control
 Management of complex facilities Turbocharger research © mineworks
 Technical customer contact and management

Agenda


Programme Structure and Content
 Free choice of modules in accordance with individual preferences

and interests
 Possibility to choose from three focus areas for which conflict-
free study plans were devised:
> Vehicle Propulsion Engineering
> Automotive Body Engineering
> Computational Aided Engineering Automotive
 These study plans make skills and competencies visible for SkyCab research project © mineworks
future employers without overdue specialization

 You may of course also stay with a general set of modules

Programme Structure and Content - Overview
1st 2nd 3rd

Semester Semester Semester
 Electives  Master Thesis
 Electives Synergetic  Colloquium
Synergetic Engineering (Final
Engineering (SM Catalogue) Examination)
(SM Catalogue) © TWIKE GmbH
 Electives Advanced
 Electives Automotive
Advanced Engineering
Automotive (AAE Catalogue)
Engineering
(AAE Catalogue)
 Elective General
Competencies *)
(GC Catalogue)
SkyCab PTU © FH Aachen
*) Each student has to select exactly one General Competencies module

Programme Structure and Content - Modules
Advanced Automotive
Synergetic Catalogue General Competencies
Engineering Catalogue
(SM) Catalogue (GC)
(AAE)
 Control System Design  Vehicle Structures - FEM and Testing  Engineering meets Design
 Advanced CAD Methods  Electronics for Autonomous and  General Management of
 Neural Networks and Connected Vehicle Systems Automotive and Aerospace
Artificial Intelligence  Automotive User Interface Design Suppliers
 Design of Experiments  Environmental Impact of Vehicle  Technisches Deutsch
and Process Optimization Propulsion Systems  Critical Thinking and the
 Structural Dynamics  Design of Electronic Powertrain Scientific Method
 Advanced Finite Element Management Systems  Intercultural
Methods  Vehicle Interior - Simulation and Communication
 Applied Computational Evaluation  Transformative Urban
Fluid Dynamics  Vehicle Acoustics Mobility
 Composite Design and  Global Automotive Homologation and  Other Faculty electives
Manufacturing Attribute Management
 Powertrain Calibration Propulsion
Systems
In „black“ synergetic modules
 Electrified Vehicles Components
Modelling In „red“ 100% automotive study content
 Climate Change Impact on the
Automotive Sector In „green“ lecture language German

Programme Structure and Content
4th Term
RMIT Melbourne © RMIT University
3rd Term
RMIT Melbourne
3rd Term
FH Aachen
with RMIT „fee waiver“

2nd Term 2nd Term 2nd Term
FH Aachen FH Aachen FH Aachen
1st Term 1st Term 1st Term

FH Aachen FH Aachen FH Aachen
Identical Admission Procedure for German Master‘s Courses

Agenda


Admission Requirements
1. University degree in
 B.Eng. in automotive or mechanical engineering with respective majors or

 degree awarded through a „Diplomstudium“ (Dipl.-Ing. FH or TU/TH) in
automotive or mechanical engineering with respective majors
 With at least 210 ECTS (7 semesters) or 8 semester B.Tech. Programmes for
Indian students
 No more than 40 ECTS may be missing to achieve the degree. Indian students
need to proof at least 7 semsters passed by time of application
2. Graduate Record Examination Test with a score on 81st percentile or better in

the quantitative part for applicants outside the Bologna system countries

Admission Requirements
3. Proof of English and German language skills if
 English/German is not your mother tongue or native language or

 undergraduate studies were not completed in English/German
In these cases, submission of TOEFLS/IELTS/FCE results for English and Goethe B1 or

equivalent for German is required for enrolment.
Details, admission possibilities and language certificate test dates may be found here:
https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/course-of-study/international-automotive-engineering-msc/application

Application documents
Please apply directly through our application portal: https://h1.fh-aachen.de/
Documents to be submitted:
 Filled out application form

 Filled out subjects coverage list and module descriptions
 Curriculum Vitae (personal data sheet)
 Copy of certificate of the first university degree with a complete study-subject and
grade overview (Transcript of Records)
 Applicants from abroad: Graduate Record Examination Test (GRE)
 If applicable: Proof of English/German language skills (TOEFL/IELTS)
Certificates and confirmations have to be submitted as certified copies in

German or English.
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2022/23
 citizens of Germany, other EU-member states or EEA states as well as foreign applicants
holding a German Bachelor's Degree: July 15 2022
 applicants from abroad: May 31 2022
Summer Semester 2023

 citizens of Germany, other EU-member states or EEA states as well as foreign applicants
holding a German Bachelor's Degree: Jan 15 2023
 applicants from abroad: Nov 30 2022
These dates are provisional and should be verified on our webpages.
Application portals open about four weeks prior to each deadline.

Your Contacts
Dipl.-Päd. Corinna Hornig-Flöck

Study coordinator
T: +49.241.6009 52428
F: +49.241.6009 52680
master-fb6@fh-aachen.de
Consultation hours:
Mon and Thu 09:00 – 11:00 CET
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Esch

Head of Degree Programme T: +49.241.6009 52369
Master of Science in Int. Automotive Engineering esch@fh-aachen.de
Programme web page: fhac.de/master-automotive-engineering

Agenda


Web Session Master in International Automotive Engineering
Meet fellow students/graduates
Paramjotsingh Sardar
PhD student Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Research field: Using Physics-based Lithium-Ion Battery Modeling Techniques
for Designing Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft
Sai Prasanna
M.Sc. International Automotive Engineering, class of 2021
Fuel Cell Test Engineer at Airbus

Frequent Questions…some favorites:
Is is possible to apply with a 3 year bachelor´s degree? Or with a course for 180 ECTS?
> Applicants need to have a degree awarded after 7 semesters (Bologna scheme, 210 ECTS). To
see if your course qualifies you please send your modules list to master-fb6@fh-aachen.de so
we can check.
Will studying be online or face to face?

> We are returning to studying in presence in the summer semester 2022. It is expected but
cannot be guaranteed that the coming semesters will stay in presence.
Is the GRE mandatory? What about CGPA?

> Yes, for applicants from outside the EU it is necessary to pass the GRE at 81% or better
(quantitative) to be admitted. This is irrespective of the bachelor´s degree held and cannot be
waived by other factors; it is a mandatory requirement. Persons holding a German bachelor´s
degree do not need a GRE. Unfortunately, we cannot consider CGPAs.

Frequent Questions…some favorites (cont`d)
What is the intake per year/how many are admitted?

> We admit approx. 25 students per semester (i.e. 50 per calendar year)
What is the difference between summer and winter semesters?

> We have two intakes. Classess differ in summer and winter but none are consecutive so you
can start whenever you want
Can I apply with a provisional degree?

> Yes, it is possible to apply with a provisional degree provided the document was issued by the
university itself. Note that you will need to supply certified copies of the (provisional) degree to
enrol in the programme in English or German language.
And which questions can we answer for you?

Thank you.

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International Automotive Engineering

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 1

1 Welcome and Introduction

2 Why should I do this? (What makes the programme special?)

4 How do I get in? (Application and admission requirements)

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 06.05.2022 2

2 Why should I do this? (What makes the programme special?)

4 How do I get in? (Application and admission requirements)

Speakers in today´s session:

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 06.05.2022 3

 With 15.000 students, FH Aachen is one of the

German HR professionals (Wirtschaftswoche Hochschulranking 2018-2022,

 New teaching and research infrastructure: interdisciplinary

PSG © A. Gottschalk / FH Aachen

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 06.05.2022 4

 The programme is entirely in English

 Students have the option to obtain a double degree (M.Sc./M.Eng.) at

 Suitable candidates may obtain their PhD

 Curriculum covers sustainability topics e.g. in the module „Climate

 Application-oriented research means immediate entry into the job

 Aachen is a national hub for research and innovation with numerous

 International with European flair: The most western

 Cradle of Europe: home to Charlemagne´s seat of power

 Vibrant and lively: Very large number of young people

 Cluster of companies and research organisations: for

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 06.05.2022 7

 Transportation and mobility needs increase as the world moves

 A world-wide change is in progress. This is highly visible in Germany´s renowned

 This needs new engineers. They must be:

 Highly innovative interdisciplinary thinkers

 Trained in mobility concepts and new powertrain

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 German automotive manufacturers, component/subsystems suppliers

Main working areas are:

 Application oriented research

 Technical customer contact and management

2 Why should I do this? (What makes the programme special?)

4 How do I get in? (Application and admission requirements)

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 06.05.2022 10

 Free choice of modules in accordance with individual preferences

future employers without overdue specialization

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 06.05.2022 11

1st 2nd 3rd

*) Each student has to select exactly one General Competencies module

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with RMIT „fee waiver“

1st Term 1st Term 1st Term

Identical Admission Procedure for German Master‘s Courses

2 Why should I do this? (What makes the programme special?)

4 How do I get in? (Application and admission requirements)

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 06.05.2022 15

 B.Eng. in automotive or mechanical engineering with respective majors or

2. Graduate Record Examination Test with a score on 81st percentile or better in

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 06.05.2022 16

3. Proof of English and German language skills if

 English/German is not your mother tongue or native language or

In these cases, submission of TOEFLS/IELTS/FCE results for English and Goethe B1 or

© FH AACHEN | Faculty of Aerospace Engineering | 06.05.2022 17

 Filled out application form

Certificates and confirmations have to be submitted as certified copies in

Summer Semester 2023