Master's in Automotive Production Engineering (MAPE)
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt · Ingolstadt, Germany
Open
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Application deadline
15 Jan 2027
Register by 15 January 2027
Starts
Summer semester
Tuition
Tuition varies
Duration
3 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree in production engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, planning or technology, mechatronics, automation technology or equivalent with at least 210 ECTS credits or equivalent degree requirements (a minimum of seven semester at a German university with a workload of 25-30 hours per ECTS). Also specific experiences in production related topics are required and checked in an aptitude test on the basis of documents provided by the applicant (NO interview).full text
- English
- B2B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First IELTS Academic: 5.5 PTE Academic: 59 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4…
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Through uni-assist, the central service that checks international certificates for German universities. It charges a fee per application, so start early.
- Application period
- The following is valid for applicants from: all countries For the summer semester: 15 October - 15 January
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- €2,400
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €164
- Living costs (12 months)
- €1,800
- First year, about
- €4,364
From the programme's DAAD listing. The living-cost figure is the university's own estimate.
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The programme aims at providing graduates with the skills required to successfully plan, develop and control production systems in the field of the automotive industry. They are familiar with current manufacturing and engineering technologies and able to expand their professional knowledge. In particular, graduates should be able to work in an international working environment, dealing successfully with intercultural challenges.
- How it is organised
- The standard period of study for the Master's programme amounts to three theoretical semesters, whereby the third semester is used primarily for the completion of the Master's thesis. The programme is offered as a full-time course.
- Internships
- The Master's degree programme offers the opportunity to do an optional internship semester after the two theoretical semesters and before the Master's thesis semester.
- Part-time work
- Whether you can work alongside your studies depends on several factors. At the beginning, it is advisable to focus on your studies and adjust to a new academic and cultural environment.
- Support for international students
- Service point and counselling Online info session for admitted degree-seekers Support with city registration and residence permits Orientation days and networking events Mentoring programme German courses and language…
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Ingolstadt
Bavaria's first university town, now the home of Audi and a technical university that teaches in English.
Ingolstadt sits on the Danube in Upper Bavaria, with about 140,000 residents. Bavaria's first university opened here in 1472, and the town was a fortress for more than 400 years, so the old centre is a ring of gates, towers and brick walls around a castle.
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