From Concept to Technical Product
Complex machinery, innovative manufacturing processes, and sustainable technologies are at the heart of industrial advancements. The Master’s programme in Mechanical Engineering at Montanuniversität Leoben equips you with the skills to actively shape future technologies. You will develop solutions for heavy machinery, optimise manufacturing processes, and drive industrial digitalisation forward.
With expertise in design, production techniques, mechatronics, and automation, you will contribute to the creation of resource-efficient and high-performance production systems. Mechanical engineering along the entire product life cycle requires in-depth knowledge and technical expertise. You will develop innovative solutions use modern methods from the fields of simulation and digitalization.
Your skills are in high demand worldwide, opening diverse career opportunities in pioneering industries.
What to expect from the study programme?
Mechanical Engineering combines theory and practice, offering a broad and interdisciplinary academic curriculum.
You will specialise in five key areas:
- Advanced Mechanical Engineering
Analysing and developing innovative technical systems.
- Development and Design
From the initial concept to the finished machine.
- Manufacturing Technology
Focusing on efficient production processes and advanced materials.
- Mechatronics
The interface between mechanics, electronics, and computer science.
- Heavy Machinery Engineering
Planning and optimising large-scale industrial facilities.
Your studies will accompany you along the entire value chain, from the initial idea and design to the final machine. You will work with state-of-the-art simulation and modelling techniques and learn to design production processes in a resource-efficient manner. The growing importance of lightweight construction and automation is considered, along with digital tools for product development.
Excursions, project work, and research collaborations will provide direct insights into industry practice. You will gain first-hand experience in the development of innovative machinery and the technical solutions driving industrial transformation.
What are your career opportunities?
A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering opens numerous career paths. Companies worldwide are looking for experts with qualifications in the development, production, and optimisation of technical systems.
You will assume responsible positions in various fields:
- Development Engineer
Designing new machinery and optimising existing systems.
- Computational Engineer
Simulating technical processes and assessing materials and loads.
- Automation Specialist
Programming and controlling advanced production systems.
- Manufacturing Engineer
Designing efficient production processes and implementing sustainable manufacturing techniques.
- Quality Manager
Ensuring the highest precision and compliance with standards in manufacturing.
- Heavy Machinery Specialist
Working on large-scale systems in metallurgy, materials handling, or offshore industries.
Your comprehensive education will prepare you for demanding roles in industry, technical management, and research. Your expertise in digitalisation and automation will make you a sought-after professional in an era of sustainable production.
With a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, you will set technological benchmarks and shape the future of industrial development. Become part of a network of visionary engineers actively driving technological progress!