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Hamburg University Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

M.Eng. Lightweight
of Applied Sciences Department of Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautical and
Berliner Tor 9
The Department of Automotive and Aeronautical Engine- 20099 Hamburg
Vehicle Structures
ering at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences enjoys Germany
an outstanding reputation in the field of structural Phone: ++ 49 (0) 40 428 75-78 52
design and analysis, both in Germany and abroad. With e-mail: zingel@fzt.haw-hamburg.de
approximately 30,000 people employed Hamburg is one
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addition, the automotive industry in Germany is an
economy with one of the highest turnovers. Students
will profit from this, as Hamburg University of Applied
Sciences works very closely with the automotive and
aeronautical companies – in research and development. Department of Automotive and Aeronautical Engineering
This ensures a practical, state of the art application
within the programme. And also enables the university
to introduce students to companies for the completion
of the Master projects – the first step to a successful
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Four of the seven lecture modules are compulsory,

the remaining three are elective. These can be chosen
from a course catalogue.

Each module is the equivalent of 7.5 credit points in the

European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), i.e. the Master
programme consists of a total of 90 ECTS points.
An International Master’s
Programme in Technology Compulsory Modules
and Management Organisation and Schedule Module 1: Design Principles
Module 2: Structural Analysis
Lightweight design of modern aeronautical and auto- The course of studies consists of seven lecture modu-
Module 3: Techniques of Simulation
motive bodies makes high demands on today’s engineers. les, one module will be conducted as a team project.
Module 4: Management in
Consider the development of the new Airbus A380 or The programme will be completed by a Master thesis
Product Development
the increased efforts to reduce the fuel consumption of within a 4-month period. The course of studies will
cars by use of modern lightweight materials. Industry extend over a period of 14 months. Module 5: Interdisciplinary Team Project
requires engineers who
Optional Modules
have in-depth knowledge of lightweight design and
1st segment mid-September - beginning of February Module 6: Aeroelasticity
their calculation,
of studies length: 18 weeks Module 7: Composite Materials Technology
are familiar with product management and business,
4 course modules of 4.5 weeks each Module 8: Styling and Product Development
have experience in interdisciplinary and international
teamwork. 2 weeks lecture break Module 9: Measurement and Testing
2nd segment end-February - end-June Techniques
You will acquire all these qualifications in the degree
programme ”M.Eng. Lightweight Aeronautical and of studies length: 18 weeks Module 10: Fatigue Investigation in
Vehicle Structures”. 1 team project lasting 4.5 weeks Lightweight Structures
3 course modules of 4.5 weeks each Module 11: Vibration Analysis
To enter the programme you must have completed
a first higher education degree programme either 2 weeks lecture break Module 12: Lightweight Structures
in mechanical engineering, in aerospace sciences, in in Engines and Drive Train
3rd segment mid-July - mid-November
automotive engineering, or in a related course of Module 13: Smart Structures
of studies length: 4 months
studies (Dipl.-Ing., B.Eng. Honours) with outstanding Module 14: Joining Techniques
Master thesis (final project)
marks. No tuition fees will be charged.