Master students of Esslingen University of Applied Sciences in the laboratory.

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)Automotive Engineering

Would you like to study vehicles as complete systems within the framework of future-oriented mobility concepts and help build the mobility systems of the future? Then the Master’s degree programme in Automotive Engineering at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, right in the automotive hotspot of the Stuttgart region, is the right decision for you. You will deepen your skills and later develop sustainable mobility solutions as a specialist or manager.

  • Campus City Centre

  • Period in semester3 Semester

  • Languages of instructionGerman

  • Application PeriodsSummer semester: 31 October to 15 January

  • Admission RequirementsBachelor's degree programmes in Automotive Engineering, Automotive Systems and associated degree programmes

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Content Information

The Master’s programme offers you a wide range of courses in the field of Automotive Engineering. You will develop knowledge and expertise in the areas of motors, car body development, driver assistance systems and automated driving. You will develop your scientific skills through a research project and your Master’s thesis.

Career Perspectives

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  • suitability

    This awaits you

    You can expect an excellent teaching and research infrastructure. For your research project and your Master’s thesis, which you can also plan in cooperation with a company, the high-tech laboratories of the Faculty of Mobility and Technology are available to you.
    The teaching team has many years of experience and is very well networked with the automotive industry.
    The scientific teaching content qualifies you for a doctorate at a later stage.

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    What distinguishes usGood reasons for studying at Esslingen University

    Application-oriented

    Automotive companies and their suppliers offer you practical topics for your research project and Master’s thesis.

    Small groups

    Lectures and seminars take place in small groups to ensure your learning success.

    Fit for the future

    The teaching content takes into account current and future relevant topics in Automotive Engineering and mobility.

    Research infrastructure

    The high-tech laboratories of the Faculty of Mobility & Technology are available to you for your research and Master’s thesis.

    Positive feedback

    Employers confirm: You will have the best qualifications to shape the future of the automotive industry.

    Doctorate

    After your Master’s degree, you have the option of completing a doctorate.

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    Interested? Apply now! for the summersemester 2025

    Your personal contactContact us

    Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gregor Rottenkolber

    Tel: +49 711 397-3311
    E-Mail: Gregor.Rottenkolber@hs-esslingen.de
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