Professors of the faculty come from universities and major research institutions, thus creating synergy effects; large volume of research activities (application-related and in large-scale research) that have a direct influence on the latest teaching. In the area of basic research the focus is on the three pillars of technical mechanics, construction and materials science. A specific feature of the master's degrees is their great flexibility with regard to choice of subjects.

Partnerships with other universities worldwide, International Studying in Mechanical Engineering (ISIM), International Afternoon, various English-language courses, double degrees with France, South Korea and China.

Generous range of labs, computer rooms; Test facilities at individual institutes; Excellent lab facilities, use of large devices possible

It is one of the five faculties in Germany that attracts the most third-party funding. Numerous partnerships with industrial companies; Collaboration in Collaborative Research Centres and research training groups; Close links between the university area and the major research area

Library open 24/7/365; internal university shuttle system; campus located close to city centre; Research university in the Helmholtz Association (association of 18 independent scientific-technical and biological-medical research centres, largest scientific organisation in Germany)