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Computational Mechanics – (M.Sc.)
Technical University of Munich
Civil Engineering and Surveying
| Application Deadline: | Non-European applicants: March 15th; European applicants: May 15th | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,000 - | ||
| Location: | Munich / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Technical University of Munich
Computational Mechanics is a combination of mechanics, mathematics and computer science. The respective methods are applied to all areas of engineering and sciences which follow the rules of mechanics.The English term "Computational Mechanics" is internationally used and reflects the global cooperation in this field. Mechanics - concerned with the behaviour of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effect of the bodies on their environment- is a very old science. Newton´s Laws still form the basis for all methods in this field. For centuries the limited calculating capacity was decisive for the development. After the invention of the computer all the barriers dropped down. Nowadays highly sophisticated methods permit complex simulations of complicated structures and constructional elements. In this context the Finite Element Method has proved to be a universal technique.
Typical applications are for example, in
- Civil Engineering: new materials, nonlinear and dynamical structural behaviour, interaction between building and environment, structural optimization and form finding, estimation of fatigue strength, transient behaviour, flow-simulations, coupling of CAD and computing, information and internet technology.
- Mechanical and Automotive Engineering: 3-D-structural analysis, nonlinear dynamics, optimization, multibody dynamics, crash, acoustics, airbags.
- Aerospace Engineering: fluid-structure-interaction, structural optimization, supersonic flight, high temperature exposure in the aerospace, active dampers, stratosphere balloons
- Biomechanics and Medical Engineering: material models (e.g. bones, tissues), prostheses, implants, artificial blood vessels.
Contents
The come.tum program has in total 120 credits, the three semesters and the master´s thesis each worth 30. The 90 credits achieved through course work are divided into 69 credits of compulsory courses and 21 credits of elective courses, to be chosen from numerous course offers. Note that the range of elective courses might change from year to year dependent on the availability of guest lecturers.
Compulsory courses:
Finite Element Methods
Computational Visualization
Theory of Plates and Shells
Modeling and Simulation 1-3
Continuum Mechanics and Tensor Analysis
Structural Dynamics
Computational Inelasticity
Hydromechanics
Functional Analysis
Advanced Computational Methods
Parallel Computing
Software Lab
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Elective courses:
Advanced Finite Element Methods
Advanced Computational Methods 2
Algorithms and Data Structures
Biofluid Mechanics
Boundary Element Methods
Computational Linear Algebra
Computational Mechanics for the Automotive Industry
Extended Finite Element and Meshfree Methods
Integral Transform Methods
Introduction to Technical Acoustics
High Oder Finite Element Methods
Industrial Application of Structural Mechanics
Industrial Application of Structural Dynamics and Multiphysics
Material Mechanics
Measurements on Structures
Risk Analysis 1
Risk Analysis 2
Structural Optimization / Form Finding of Membranes 1
Structural Optimization / Form Finding of Membranes 2
Structurial Reliability Methods
Transient Methods
Turbulence Modeling
The program's curriculum can be found here.
Further information about the course contents are given here.
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Requirements
For admission to come.tum, several technical/scientific requirements have to be fulfilled.
Please note that the COME master's program requires a strong background in engineering, structural and/or applied mechanics!
Eligibility for the Master’s Program in Computational Mechanics is demonstrated by:
1. The following degrees
a) an above-average Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or comparable programs obtained from a German university; or
b) an internationally acknowledged above-average Bachelor’s Degree in the programs
specified in lit. a) obtained from a foreign university; or
c) an above-average Diplom, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in the programs specified
in lit. a) obtained from a German Fachhochschule [University of Applied Sciences]; or
d) a Diplom, Magister or Master’s Degree in the programs specified in lit. a) obtained
from a German university; or
e) a degree obtained from a foreign institution of higher education which is equivalent
to those specified in lit. c) and d);
Further information are given here.
2. Proficiency in the English language
An adequate knowledge of the English language. Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through an acknowledged language test such as “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) , “International English Language Testing System” (IELTS) , or “Cambridge Main Suite of English Examinations".
Follow this link for further information about the minimum scores.
Adequate language skills may be proven through a good grade in English (corresponding to at least 10 out of 15 points) awarded by a German higher education entrance qualification (Abitur).
3. Further requirements
a) Applicants with a degree from a Chinese, Vietnamese or Mongolian university have to present a valid APS certificate.
b) Applicants with a degree from an Indian university have to present a valid GATE
certificate. (FAQ 1, FAQ 2)
c) Applicants with a degree from an Iranian or Georgian university additionally have to submit a valid ZAST certificate from the “Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle für den Freistaat Bayern”.
Detailed information about all required documents and the application procedure are given here.
Further downloads: Application guidelines
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 220 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
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