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Mechatronics, Department

Fachbereich Maschinenbau

Fachhochschule Südwestfalen

Fachbereich Maschinenbau
Frauenstuhlweg 31
D-58644 Iserlohn
Telephone: +49 2371 566-124
https://www4.fh-swf.de
FH Südwestf./Iserlohn
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Basic information

Total number of students at the department

110

Cooperative Education

Students in cooperative education

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Support during the study entry phase

Total score for support in the study entry phase

12/16 points

International orientation

Outgoing students

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Job market- and career-orientation

Percentage of teaching by practitioners

20.0%

Bachelor theses in cooperation with work environment

76.0%

Research

Cooperative doctoral degrees (in three years)

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Third party funds per professor

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Students' assessments on undergraduate, presence-learning-courses

Learning and working spaces

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Teacher support

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Support in studies

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Courses offered

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Study organisation

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Exam organisation

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Digital learning

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Laboratory internships

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Introduction to scientific work

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Offers for career orientation

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Support during practical semester

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Practical orientation in teaching

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Support for stays abroad

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Rooms

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Library

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IT-infrastructure

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Overall study situation

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Return rate of the questionnaires

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Further information provided by the department

Special features regarding teaching in the bachelor's degree programme

The Bachelor's degree programmes in the Department of Mechanical Engineering are aimed at anyone interested in an application-oriented engineering degree programme with a high level of practical relevance and good career prospects. Mechanical Engineering is a traditional engineering discipline and at the same time one of the most important industries in Germany. Digitalisation and Industry 4.0 as well as sustainable use of raw materials are only some of the challenges of our time.

Special features regarding teaching in the master's programmes

The Mechanical Engineering Master's degree programme is aimed at graduates of technical Bachelor's degree programmes such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering who would like to delve deeper into pragmatic and technical methods or business and legal aspects as mechanical engineers. In addition, the Master's degree programme in Integrated Product Development is also suitable for experienced professionals who wish to advance their career in the field of product or automotive engineering.

Special features regarding the equipment

The Mechanical Engineering Department has more than 25 laboratories, which are equipped with state-of-the-art technology as a minimum. This enables practice-oriented teaching and a solid career start for our graduates.

Special features regarding research and development

The extremely practice-oriented teaching in the department is based on the extensive practice-oriented research carried out in addition to teaching.

Other special features

As South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, we are aware of our responsibility and are therefore committed to holistic, sustainable change – on an ecological, economic and social level. South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences is also committed to: Diversity – Appreciation – Equal Opportunities

Further information on research activities

Further information about study entry phase

Website of the Student Council

online-application

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Acronyms

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(P) = Professors' judgements

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Last Update 2025: Data collected by the CHE Center for Higher Education