Educational Philosophy
The educational philosophy of the MAE program is defined by the educational concept of TGGS, described as an “industry-oriented engineering education concept which combines teaching and research based on the successful model of RWTH-Aachen University”. By following this philosophy, both the vision and the first mission statement of TGGS are realized “to educate professional engineers with orientation to industry’s needs and environments”.
This means that all teaching in MAE is done through demonstration on actual research (including all kinds of academic services) while all learning is achieved through application of knowledge and skills on actual engineering problems. Textbooks are used for reference, but not for defining the content and structure of classes.
By following this philosophy, the MAE program is transforming students into mature, responsible professionals. Students realize that knowledge and skills are not gained only to achieve good grades and a degree, but to create value in industrial and research applications, and finally, that the quality of one’s achievement is not negotiable but governed by facts and the laws of science and business.
Mechanical and Automotive Engineering offers 2 specialized subprograms
Mechanical Engineering Simulation and Design (MESD) program serves an industrial need for advanced modelling & simulation skills and the overall methodology to support an efficient and effective product development & design process. MESD graduates can simulate complex multibody & multiphysics problems with maximum accuracy and minimum computing time. Physical experiments & measurements to validate and complement simulations are acquired in MESD’s labs and with industry or research institution partners during internship and thesis stages.
Automotive Safety and Assessment Engineering (AESE) program serves the automotive industry and the vehicle safety community. It focuses on the fundamentals of vehicle systems and modules, design for crashworthiness, and active and passive safety technologies. The program collaborates closely with the following institutions: IKA RWTH Aachen, VSI TU Graz, Université Gustave Eiffel, IFSTTAR France, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, ASEAN NCAP, Korea Automobile Testing Research Institute (KATRI), Autoliv (Thailand), Thailand Automotive Institute, as well as car manufacturers such as Toyota and Mitsubishi
For a master’s degree, MAE offers 3 study plans as follows
- Plan 1.1: Research only. The students who study this plan will conduct research entirely for four semesters.
- Plan 1.2: Coursework, Internship, and Thesis. The students will take 10 advanced courses in the first year. In the second year, the students will do an internship and a master’s thesis.
- Plan 2: Coursework, Internship, and Master Project. The students will take 12 advanced courses. In the second year, the students will do an internship and a master’s project.
I-MAE offers 2 specialized subprograms
- Mechanical Engineering Simulation and Design (MESD)
- Automotive Safety and Assessment Engineering (ASAE)