Master of Science in
International Automotive Engineering
Web Session for the
study start in Summer Term (Summer Semester) 2022
Aachen, 27 October 2021
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Agenda
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The big picture: what´s going on out there?
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Our Master of Science in International Automotive Engineering
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Career options
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Application and admission requirements
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Q&A
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What´s going on out there? – 1/2
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
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 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
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What´s going on out there? – 2/2
To add, economies are recovering from the Covid crisis.
Any crisis and any recession is followed by booms.
Booms need more well trained engineers.
In mechanical engineering, automotive engineering
and mobility systems.
Job changes due to the Covid crisis and demographic
developments reduce the engineering workforce.
This means: there are many job opportunities.
Persons with a good education may choose where to go.
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The big picture: what´s going on out there?
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Our Master of Science in International Automotive Engineering
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Career options
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Application and admission requirements
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Q&A
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What makes the programme special?
University and department:
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FH Aachen is one of the top 5 universities regarding
research cooperation in Germany
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Department academic staff have
excellent industry contacts – for your benefit
KMAC © A. Gottschalk / FH Aachen
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The department ranks first in mechanical engineering amongst all universities of
applied sciences in Germany with HR professionals
(Wirtschaftswoche Hochschulranking 2018, 2019, 2020)
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On a scale unique across the nation, the department is building
new teaching and research infrastructure:
competence center for mobility („KMAC“) with labs, auditorium,
restaurant and a new test center building („PSG“)
PSG © A. Gottschalk / FH Aachen
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What makes the programme special?
Structure and layout of the programme:
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the programme is entirely in English, the language of high technology
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students have the option to obtain a double degree (M.Sc./M.Eng.) at renowned
RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia
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suitable candidates may obtain their PhD
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application-oriented research with industry and student projects yield superb
chances for career development
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A wide selection of courses to choose from and study plans for two focus areas
provide unique width and depth of knowledge
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Laboratories and IT infrastructure is up to date and students work in small groups in
close and personal contact with the faculty
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What makes the programme special?
It´s in Aachen! (Aix-la-Chapelle, Aken: international city of science)
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International with European flair: The most western
metropolis in Germany in the border triangle Germany –
the Netherlands – Belgium
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Cradle of Europe: home to Charlemagne´s seat of power
and Aachen Cathedral, more than 2000 years of history
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Vibrant and lively: Very large number of young people
and more than 60.000 students (RWTH, FH Aachen)
amongst its 250.000 inhabitants
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Cluster of companies and research organisations: for
mechanical and automotive engineering, automation, IT,
laser and environmental sciences technologies
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Programme Structure and Content
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Free choice of modules in accordance with individual preferences
and interests
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Possibility to choose from focus areas for which conflict-free study
plans were devised:
> Until Summer Term 2022:
> Powertrain Application
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> Vehicle Simulation
> From Winter Term 2022/23:
> Vehicle Propulsion Engineering
> Automotive Body Engineering
> Computational Aided Engineering Automotive
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These study plans make skills and competencies visible for future
employers without overdue specialization
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Programme Structure and Content - Overview
1.
Semester
 Electives
General
Automotive
Engineering
(GAE Program)
 Electives
Advanced
Automotive
Engineering
(AAE Program)
2.
Semester
3.
Semester
 Electives General  Master Thesis
Automotive
 Colloquium
Engineering
(Final
(GAE Program)
Examination)
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 Electives Advanced
Automotive
Engineering
(AAE Program)
 Elective General
Competencies *)
(GC Program)
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*) Each student has to select exactly one General Competencies module
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Programme Structure and Content - Modules
General Automotive
Engineering
(GAE Program)
 Environmental Effects of
Vehicle Powertrain
 Advanced Mathematics
 Advanced CAD Methods
 Advanced Control
Technology
 Advanced Measurement
and Control Systems
 Mathematical
Optimisation
 Structural Dynamics
 Composite Design and
Manufacturing
Advanced Automotive
Engineering
(AAE Program)
 Vehicle Acoustics
 Advanced Automotive
Electronics
 Design of Electronic Powertrain
Management Systems
 Critical Thinking and the
Scientific Method
 Transformative Urban
Mobility
 Engineering meets Design
 Vehicle Engineering - FEMSimulation & Application
 Intercultural
Communication
 Powertrain Calibration
Propulsion Systems
 Negotiation Strategies and
Scientific Reasoning
 Transmission Modelling and
Calibration
 General Management of
Automotive Suppliers
 Global Automotive
Homologation and Mass
Production Release
 Technisches Deutsch
 Climate Change Impact on the
Automotive Sector
 Advanced Finite Element
Methods
 Applied Computational Fluid
Dynamics
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General Competencies
(GC Program)
In „green“ lecture language German
In „red“ 100% automotive study content
In „black“ synergetic modules
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Future-oriented thinking
Advanced Automotive
Engineering
(AAE Program)
 Climate Change Impact on the Automotive Sector („CCAS“)
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In CCAS, listen to renowned industry experts´ views and learn
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about the origins and changes of the climate
how to assess future changes in weather conditions and their effects on areas affected by road
traffic
the interdependencies of atmospheric chemistry and weather phenomena near the ground
about the resolutions of non-governmental organisations and legislative ministries caused by the
climate change
how to define technical modifications of automotive vehicles relating to extreme weather
conditions
…and much more!
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Or get a dual degree (M.Sc.+M.Eng)!
4th Term
RMIT Melbourne
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3rd Term
RMIT Melbourne
2nd Term
FH Aachen
2nd Term
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2nd Term
FH Aachen
1st Term
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1st Term
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1st Term
FH Aachen
5 RMIT „fee waivers“
3rd Term
FH Aachen
Identical Admission Procedure for German Master‘s Courses
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The big picture: what´s going on out there?
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Our Master in International Automotive Engineering
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Career options
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Application and admission requirements
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Q&A
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Career Options 1/2
Better long term perspective
 An academic degree results in higher salaries and more career options
 Engineers are amongst those with the highest salaries and also rank highest in the work
force in life-long job satisfaction
Better job security and higher freedom of choice
 Academic unemployment levels are significantly lower than those of other occupational
groups
 A solid engineering degree is the basis for many careers, ensuring employment at a later
stage even when switching jobs
 89% of our master´s graduates hold a work contract 6 months after graduation, 81%
work in industry (istat)
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Career Options 2/2
Graduates find employment with:
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automotive manufacturers, component and subsystems suppliers
automotive research establishments
authorities and agencies
automotive and transportation companies
high technology sections of mechanical engineering
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Main working areas are:
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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
technical customer contact and management
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Introducing a Graduate
Pruthvignan Thota
M.Sc. in International Automotive Engineering, FH Aachen
M.Eng. RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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Agenda
1
The big picture: what´s going on out there?
2
Our Master in International Automotive Engineering
3
Career options
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Application and admission requirements
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Q&A
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Admission Requirements
1. University degree in
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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
2. Graduate Record Examination Test with a score on 81st percentile or better for applicants
outside the Bologna system countries
3. Proof of English language skills if
 English is not your mother tongue or native language or
 undergraduate studies were not completed in English
In these cases, submission of TOEFLS/IELTS/FCE results 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
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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 language skills (TOEFL/IELTS)
Certificates and confirmations have to be submitted as certified copies in
German or English.
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Application Deadlines
Summer Semester 2022 (lectures provisionally Apr 4 22 – Jul 17 2022)
 citizens of Germany, other EU-member states or EEA states as well as foreign applicants
holding a German Bachelor's Degree: Jan 15 2022
 applicants from abroad: Nov 30 2021
These dates are provisional and should be verified on our webpages.
Application portals open four weeks prior to each deadline.
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Your Contacts
Study coordinator
Dipl.-Päd. Corinna Hornig-Flöck
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
Head of Degree Programme
Master of Science in Int. Automotive Engineering
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Esch
T: +49.241.6009 52369
esch@fh-aachen.de
Programme web page: fhac.de/master-automotive-engineering
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The big picture: what´s going on out there?
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Master in International Automotive Engineering: structure and content
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Career options or „Why study now?“
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Application and admission requirements
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Q&A
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Q&A
Q1:Could you say something about hydrogen fuel cells and scope in the future?
A1: While fuel-cell cars are already available, the question remains just what the future is for hydrogen as a fuel in combustion engines: how to
store the energy? How to get hydrogen into the tank or charge cars? Our research projects look at some of these issues.
Q2: What is the benefit of the dual degree? (M.Sc. In International Automotive Engineering with FH Aachen plus M.Eng. from
RMIT)
A2: Students obtain two perspectives on the Automotive industry (“two worlds“), increase their skill set and factual knowledge. Holding both
degrees offers paramount flexibility in the job market.
Q3: What is the fee structure at RMIT?
A3: Unlike FH Aachen or other German public universities, RMIT asks for tuition fees. Participants in our dual degree programme do not have to
pay these tuition fees, which is a saving in excess of €10.000.
Q4:Is there a relaxation in German language requirements due to the Covid situation?
A4: Unfortunately, we may not relax the mandatory requirement or an A2 certificate in German upon enrolment. Students do, however, have
time until graduation to obtain their B1 in German.
Q5: can I apply for the programme although I studied electric and automatic engineering, and can I apply before my certificate is
awarded?
A5: yes, it is possible to apply before you get your certificate. In this case, you must submit a transript of records with an overall grade stated on
it and all details on the subjects covered, so that we may see if requirements are met.
Q6: Is a GRE score of 76% and AWA3 sufficient to apply?
A6: Unfortunately, that GRE score is not sufficient and will result in a rejection. We do not consider AWA scores.
Please consult our FAQ and the programme website for more details
https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/course-of-study/international-automotive-engineering-msc/faq/
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Thank you.
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