Digitale Technologien im Maschinenbau
Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Maschinenbau and want to lead the digital transformation? In the Master’s program in Digitale Technologien im Maschinenbau, you’ll combine traditional engineering knowledge with the power of IT. You’ll use AI, simulation, and IoT to model intelligent systems and transform data into solutions for industry. The benefit for you? Thanks to flexible blended learning, the program adapts to your life—not the other way around.
Profile
Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
Study Language
German
Standard period of study
3 Semester
Starts of study
Summer and winter semesters
Application deadline
January 15 / July 15
Admission requirements
completed bachelor's degree
ECTS
90 Credits
Place of study
Online as part of the blended learning approach,
Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen,
Hochschule Esslingen,
Hochschule Karlsruhe,
Hochschule Mannheim,
Hochschule Offenburg
Selection process
Yes (NC)
Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process?
The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:
Phone: 0781 205-4792 (Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Tue 1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
In person: Room: A 007
Everything You Need to Know
Course Content
You’ll combine traditional Maschinenbau knowledge with the tools of the digital world. The program is designed so that you can immediately apply theoretical concepts in real-world projects. We combine self-directed learning (asynchronous), interactive online formats (synchronous), and hands-on in-person sessions, such as in real-world labs and at industry partners.
The common thread throughout your studies:
Digital Toolkit: You’ll master complex simulation technology, virtual engineering, programming, and AI applications.
Intelligent Systems: You’ll learn how machines learn to think and communicate.
Project Focus: In the first two semesters, you’ll work on two major projects—often directly with industry partners or on your own research questions.
Science & Ethics: You will develop a keen awareness of the responsibilities that modern technology entails.
Perspectives
After graduation, you’ll be exactly the kind of forward-thinking professional that companies are looking for: you speak the language of Maschinenbau while also mastering the ins and outs of digitalization.
Your fields of application:
Research and development in industrial sectors such as automotive engineering, Maschinenbau, and automation
Engineering and consulting services for digital systems
Research and teaching at universities and research institutes
Entry into doctoral programs
Management and development roles in the field of digitalized product development
Fees and Funding
Semester Tuition and Fees
Hochschule Offenburg charges an administrative fee of 80.00 euros per semester and a social contribution of 65.00 euros for the Studierendenwerk Freiburg. In addition, the University’s student body charges all enrolled students a student body fee of 25.00 euros per semester to fulfill its responsibilities. Students on leave of absence from their studies are also required to pay these fees; however, foreign students enrolled on a temporary basis are exempt pursuant to Section 60(1), sentence 2, of the Higher Education Act (LHG).
= 170 euros per semester
Additional costs for PLUS Education degree programs (degree programs with a teaching certification option)
For students in the following bachelor's programs
Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik PLUS Pädagogik
Mechatronik PLUS Pädagogik
Media Technology/Business PLUS Education
Wirtschaftsinformatik PLUS Pädagogik
an additional fee of 28.00 euros for local public transportation (semester ticket) applies, in accordance with the fees regulations of the Freiburg Studierendenwerk.
Note: You pay the semester fee to Hochschule Offenburg; however, you are enrolled at both Hochschule Offenburg and Freiburg University of Education.
Additional Costs for International Master's Programs
Students in international master's programs must also pay a flat-rate service fee of 150.00 euros per semester.
Tuition Fees for International Students and Students Pursuing a Second Degree
Since the 2017/18 winter semester, universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg have been charging international students tuition fees of 1,500.00 euros per semester and students pursuing a second degree 650.00 euros per semester.
You can find more information about these fees here:
https://www.landesrecht-bw.de/bsbw/document/jlr-HSchulGebGBWrahmen
http://www.bw-studyguide.de/en/studying/finance-and-funding.html
Exceptions to Tuition Fees for International Students:
According to Section 3 of the LHGebG, international students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA country and do not hold a German university entrance qualification are required to pay tuition fees. However, the law provides for a few exceptions.
To determine whether you are required to pay tuition fees, you can use the following information form and send it, completed and accompanied by the necessary supporting documents, to studiengebuehren@hs-offenburg.de:
Tuition Fee Information Form (PDF)
To apply for an exemption from tuition fees, please use the corresponding application form:
Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for International Students (PDF)
Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for a Second Degree Program (PDF)
Pursuant to Section 6, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the LHGebG, Hochschule Offenburg may fully or partially exempt a limited number of international students from tuition fees if it deems them to be particularly gifted. The requirements, etc., are set forth in the bylaws governing tuition fee exemptions for international students based on exceptional talent. Students at the University can find more detailed information in the relevant announcement on the intranet.
BAföG
Information about BAföG is available on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. If you have any questions about BAföG, the Freiburg-Schwarzwald Studierendenwerk—which is responsible for Hochschule Offenburg—will also be happy to assist you under the “Money” section. You can submit applications for financial aid at the Studierendenwerk’s branch office on the Offenburg campus.
Studierendenwerk Branch Office
Badstraße 24, 77652 Offenburg
Phone: 0781 205-328
Office hours:
Mon and Wed from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.,
as well as by telephone appointment
Here you’ll find a PDF in which we’ve summarized the criteria for what are known as “standard achievements”—the requirements you must demonstrate to continue receiving funding after two years of BAföG support.
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Scholarships
A scholarship takes the financial pressure off you. Find the right support in our overview of scholarship programs.
Application
Would you like to submit an application for this degree program?
You won't be able to submit an application again until the summer semester of 2027.
Would you like to find out now which documents you’ll need to submit for an application or later enrollment? You’ll find the relevant information in this checklist:
Checklist for Master's Programs (PDF)
We look forward to receiving your application or direct enrollment for the Summer Semester 2027!
Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process?
The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:
Phone: 0781 205-4792 (Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Tue 1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
In person: Room: A 007
Highlights from the study program
Flexible and interconnected
You decide how your master’s program fits into your life. The blended learning format combines interactive online modules with targeted in-person sessions at our campuses. This gives you the freedom to balance your studies, job, family, and other plans. You’ll benefit from the combined expertise of a strong network of five universities in Baden-Württemberg: Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Esslingen, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, and Hochschule Offenburg. Together, we’ll open up new paths for your career in the digital industry.
Here’s how you’ll learn in the blended learning format:
Maximum flexibility: You’ll study from anywhere and manage your time independently. Online office hours and exercises will support you in this. We’ll coordinate in-person sessions individually with you to fit your work schedule—such as early in the morning or in the evening.
Targeted interaction: On a total of 5 Fridays, you’ll meet your fellow students and instructors in person. One in-person day will take place at each of the following Universities: Albstadt-Sigmaringen (2nd semester), Esslingen (1st semester), Karlsruhe (2nd semester), Mannheim (2nd semester), and Hochschule Offenburg (1st semester).
Customized Focus: You design your project work according to your interests. Choose a topic from the Universities, develop your own ideas, or address a specific problem from your company.
Flexible Exams: You complete your coursework—including term papers, practical projects, lab work, and projects—mostly at your own pace and from any location. You’ll travel to Karlsruhe for just two exam days during your entire program (one after the first semester and one after the second). You’ll coordinate the oral exam individually with your professors, together with your fellow students.
A degree program of the THE bLÄNDed learning Initiative of the State of Baden-Württemberg.
Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process?
The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:
Phone: 0781 205-4792 (Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Tue 1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
In person: Room: A 007
Contacts
Downloads
- Study and Examination Regulations (German, PDF)
- StuPO General Provisions (German, PDF)
- StuPO Abbreviations (German, PDF)
- Module Handbook (German, PDF)