Professors at the faculty come from the university and large-scale research sectors (Helmholtz), which creates 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 degree courses is their great flexibility with regard to choice of subjects, which allows students to develop a specific profile.

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

Wide range of laboratories, pool areas; Test facilities at individual institutes; Excellent laboratory facilities, opportunity to use large-scale equipment

It is one of the five faculties in Germany that attracts the most third-party funding. Numerous partnerships with industrial companies; Participation in or leadership of Collaborative Research Centres and Research Training Groups; Interlinking of the university world and the Helmholtz world

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