Mechanical engineering (M.Sc.) at Bochum University of Applied Sciences
Bochum · Taught in English and German · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026
Short answer
To apply for Mechanical engineering at Bochum University of Applied Sciences, you need IELTS 7 or TOEFL iBT 95 and a grade 2.5 or better (or ects grade b) on the German scale. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution. Applications go through uni-assist.
What are the entry requirements for Mechanical engineering at Bochum University of Applied Sciences?
English test minimum
English level: CEFR C1
Summer semester (international applicants)
Tuition
Admission type
There is no fixed cap on places: applicants who meet all the entry requirements are admitted.
Minimum grade
On the German scale, where 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is a pass.
How to apply
uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.
Scholarships
Is Bochum University of Applied Sciences a good university? Type, ranking and location
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences
- Founded
- 1971
- Location
- Bochum (city of about 3,59,000 people)
Bochum University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in Bochum, founded in 1971.
Universities of applied sciences teach in a practical, industry-linked way: smaller classes, projects with companies and often a thesis written with an employer. For many Indian students that is a practical route into German industry. As a public university it is funded by the state.
University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.
How does it compare with other Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics Master's?
Against English-taught Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics programmes in our database.
| This programme | Compared with other Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics programmes |
|---|---|
| IELTS 7 | None of the 64 programmes that state an IELTS minimum ask for more; 83% ask for less. |
| TOEFL iBT 95 | 5% of 39 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 82% for a lower one. |
| No tuition fee | 58% of 55 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free. |
Your plan as an Indian applicant
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Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 7 or TOEFL iBT 95 (CEFR C1). Take the test early enough that a retake still fits before the deadline. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.
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Check your degree and grade
The programme asks for 2.5 or better (or ECTS grade B) on the German scale (1.0 is best). German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.
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Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)
Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Bochum University of Applied Sciences. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.
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Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Mechanical engineering at Bochum University of Applied Sciences fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.
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Apply before the deadline
Summer intake: apply 1 November to 15 December. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.
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Plan the money
To study in Bochum you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.
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Visa and moving to Bochum
Once Bochum University of Applied Sciences sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Bochum, a city of about 3,59,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
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Start learning German now
Mechanical engineering is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.
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Other English-taught Master's at Bochum University of Applied Sciences
Bochum University of Applied Sciences has 3 English-taught Master's programmes in our database.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bochum University of Applied Sciences a public or private university?
Bochum University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences. It is funded by the state.
What English score do I need for Mechanical engineering at Bochum University of Applied Sciences?
IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 95 (CEFR C1). That is higher than most Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics programmes: 0% ask for more and 83% for less.
When is the application deadline for Mechanical engineering at Bochum University of Applied Sciences?
For the summer semester, they apply 1 November to 15 December.
Does Mechanical engineering at Bochum University of Applied Sciences charge tuition fees?
No. Bochum University of Applied Sciences lists no tuition fee for Mechanical engineering; you pay only the semester contribution.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.