Shape Your Own Future, Starting in Siegen
Machines are becoming increasingly intelligent—and you can help shape their development. In the Digital Engineering—Mechanical Engineering program, you’ll combine mechanical engineering with computer science and artificial intelligence. You’ll explore how mechanical systems work with software, sensors, and data models, from creating digital twins to intelligently controlling production processes.
The program gives you a strong foundation in:
- Mechanical engineering: mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, and manufacturing technology
- Computer science: programming, software engineering, machine learning, algorithms, and data structures
- Mathematics: advanced mathematics, discrete mathematics, and numerical methods
You’ll work at the intersection of simulation, control engineering, data analysis, and the digital transformation of industrial processes. From the start, you’ll apply what you learn through internships, lab work, and projects.
At the University of Siegen, you can study digital engineering with a focus on mechanical engineering, or with one of the following specializations:
Quick Facts
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Start of Studies
Winter semester -
Standard duration of study
7 semesters -
Separate application required
No -
Language of instruction
German, partly in English
Preparation for your studies
Faculty IV offers various preparatory courses to prepare students for their studies. These follow on from the school curriculum and provide optimal preparation for the start of studies. Participation is voluntary, but makes the transition between school and university much easier. The preparatory courses are suitable for all degree programs of Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology.
Career Prospects
From Industry 4.0 to automotive engineering to production automation, engineers who combine software and AI expertise are more in demand than ever. Working at the intersection of mechanical engineering and computer science, you'll develop:
- smart control systems and digital twins,
- AI-driven production and diagnostic proceses,
- data-driven models for simulation, maintenance, and optimization.
With your degree, you can enter the workforce directly or continue on to a master’s program — with a focus that suits your interests.
It is recommended that an introductory internship of at least 8 weeks be completed: it should provide familiarization with materials and their machinability, an overview of manufacturing facilities and processes, and the social aspects of the work environment. It is urgently recommended that this internship be completed before beginning the bachelor's program. Upon completion of the internship, the internship is approved by the Internship Office, and proof of this approval must be submitted by the end of the 3rd semester of the program.
During the degree program, a specialized internship of at least 6 weeks must be completed, to supplement and deepen the knowledge acquired during the program through work in various company departments and an initial introduction to engineering practice.
Candidates who do not hold a general university entrance qualification such as the German Abitur, but who do possess an entrance qualification for technology colleges such as the Fachhochschule, or who are in the middle of their careers, should review the information provided here.
Why choose Digital Engineering at the University of Siegen?
- Unique degree program: Where engineering meets computer science
- Excellent career prospects: Strong and growing demand for engineers skilled in software and AI
- Strong environment: Personal supervision and close support from instructors
- Practical relevance: Individual specialization through labs, projects, and internships
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Regional connections: Direct access to many hidden champions in the area
