Computational Mechanics

Universitat Duisburg - Essen · Essen, Germany

Level: Master's
Award: Master of Science
Language: German English
Duration: 4 semesters
Study mode: Full-time
Campus: Duisburg
Apply by: Register by 31 January 2027 + 1 more
Starts: Winter and summer semester

Universitat Duisburg - Essen does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject area, with adequate length of studies and with an average mark of at least 3.0 issued in Germany or a foreign equivalent
English language requirement: B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 IELTS Academic: 5.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement: B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat B2
Application period: The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 1 November - 31 January The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the winter semester: 1 May - 31 July
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About this programme

This course of study combines theoretical modelling, numerical methods and experimental applications in an interdisciplinary way. The focus is on a fundamental concept that enables reliable analysis of problems based on complex continuum mechanical models, numerical methods and experimental techniques. The areas of application range from civil and mechanical engineering to medicine (biomechanics) and biology (evolution simulations). With the increasing use of computer-aided strategies to solve practical problems, this area is becoming more and more important. The curriculum includes topics such as applied mechanics, materials science fundamentals and other engineering content. The aim of the course is to provide students with sound theoretical knowledge so that they can not only apply complex computer-aided calculation methods responsibly but also develop them further. Graduates learn to recognise typical areas of application and limitations of computational models as well as to effectively use and further develop current computational systems. The focus is on the combination of theoretical modelling, experimental verification and simulation-based application. The course of study is ideal for engineers who want to expand their skills in modern, future-oriented technologies and work in an interdisciplinary manner in theory and practice.