Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics (M.Eng.) at Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences)
Kaiserslautern · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 17 October 2026
Entry requirements and key dates
English test minimum
English level: CEFR B2
Winter semester (international applicants)
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.
About Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences)
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences
- Founded
- 1971
- Location
- Kaiserslautern (city of about 1,00,000 people)
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 it compares with other Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics Master's
Against English-taught Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics programmes in our database.
- IELTS 6: 45% of 64 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 19% for a lower one.
- TOEFL iBT 543: 0% of 39 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 97% for a lower one.
- Winter deadline (31 May): 54% of 37 programmes close earlier and 32% close later.
- No tuition fee: 58% of 55 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free.
Your plan as an Indian applicant
- 1
Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 6 or TOEFL iBT 543 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (until 31 May), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits.
- 2
Check your degree and grade
The programme asks for 2.5 or better 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.
- 3
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 Hochschule Kaiserslautern (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.
- 4
Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics at Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences) fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.
- 5
Apply before the deadline
Winter intake: apply until 31 May. Summer intake: apply until 1 December. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.
- 6
Plan the money
To study in Kaiserslautern you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026), usually in a blocked account.
- 7
Visa and moving to Kaiserslautern
Once Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences) sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Kaiserslautern, a city of about 1,00,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
- 8
Start learning German now
Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics 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.
Is Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics at Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences) realistic for you?
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Frequently asked questions
What English score do I need for Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics at Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences)?
IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 543 (CEFR B2). That is lower than most Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics programmes: 45% ask for more and 19% for less.
When is the application deadline for Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics at Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences)?
For the winter semester, international applicants apply until 31 May. For the summer semester, they apply until 1 December.
Does Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics at Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences) charge tuition fees?
No. Hochschule Kaiserslautern (University of Applied Sciences) lists no tuition fee for Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics; you pay only the semester contribution.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 17 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.