Mechanical and Automotive Engineering

The Master’s degree programme in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at Poznan University of Technology is a second-cycle programme designed for students who want to specialize in modern automotive solutions, mechanical engineering, vehicle technologies, drive systems, production processes and engineering design. The programme is offered by the Faculty of Civil and Transport Engineering. It is a full-time programme taught in English and lasts 3 semesters. Graduates receive a Master of Science degree.

The Mechanical and Automotive Engineering programme is suitable for students who are interested in the practical implementation of modern automotive solutions and who want to gain advanced knowledge of vehicle construction, operation and use. The programme develops practical skills related to the use and operation of vehicles.

During the programme, students gain knowledge in the construction of modern drive systems, machines and vehicles, as well as design and computer simulations related to the operation of their components. They develop technical competences in vehicle technology, improvement of production processes and implementation of engineering solutions.

The study process is not limited to technical knowledge. Students also acquire skills in organizing their own work, managing teams in a selected area of the market economy, participating in project work and conducting scientific research using modern research equipment. In this way, the programme combines engineering expertise with organizational and managerial competences.

Candidates are expected to meet the detailed requirements for second-cycle studies regarding learning outcomes from first-cycle studies and the relevant professional title. These requirements are published on the university’s official website. The programme is suitable for graduates of mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, transport engineering, production engineering or related technical fields.

The programme includes a 4-week pre-diploma internship. Students may also complete internships and traineeships abroad through the Erasmus+, EUNICE and IAESTE programmes. These opportunities help students gain international experience and strengthen their career prospects during their studies.

Graduates of the Mechanical and Automotive Engineering master’s programme at Poznan University of Technology may work in construction studies, design offices, research centres, production plants, trading enterprises and companies operating machinery and equipment in various industries. They may pursue careers as mechanical engineers, automotive engineers, product engineers, production engineers, vehicle systems specialists, design engineers or research and development engineers.

The programme stands out with its experienced academic staff and modern laboratories, including a Vehicle Control Station, refrigerated body testing laboratory, exhaust emission measurement equipment and an industrial furnace. The programme also offers a Product Engineering specialization. Studying Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at Poznan University of Technology gives students the opportunity to gain English-taught engineering education in Europe and prepare for an international career in automotive and mechanical technologies.