Computational Engineering

Operated by the Ruhr-University Bochum, GERMANY

An international program, open for students from all countries.

Why this program?

The Computational Engineering Master program prepares students in the theory and application of computer-based simulation techniques.

Biomechanical simulation of a stent (shape memory alloy)

Probabilistic lifetime prediction for a concrete bridge

Finite element model of a wind turbine under operation conditions

Air infiltration to the soil during mechanized tunneling

Stress distribution in a joint of a steel bridge

Simulation comes first - Computer-based simulation is an essential part in today's product development processes. Before building the actual product, engineers run extensive simulations in order to test their designs in a virtual environment. Let it be bridges spanning over wide rivers, medical devices saving lives or power plants providing the energy for all of us. None of these high-tech products of human ingenuity would exist without the predictions delivered by computer-based simulations.

Become a simulation expert - The job market has a growing need for professionals who are able to run and understand such computer-based simulations. Especially a country, which is rapidly developing its own high-tech industry, such as Vietnam, needs these people. Computational Engineering equips students with the key competences to become experts in this field and thus opens up excellent job opportunities in research and development.

Here’s what you get after the program

  • A prestigious Master's degree from Germany at VGU
  • Start a promising academic career. The German and VGU Master's degree opens the door to a wide variety of PhD positions in Bochum and at Universities all over the world.
  • Be amongst the most sought-after experts in engineering. Your German and VGU Master's Degree is recognized all over the world and allows easy access to job markets.
  • Meet international language needs. A program taught entirely in English, providing the language skills and presentation techniques to communicate worldwide.

The lecturers of the Computational Engineering Program are connected to research centers and industrial companies all over the world. This global network assists students during the application for positions.

Here’s what you get during the program

  • Study at a premium university with a world-class standard, right in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • The highest teaching standards with an outstanding curriculum, dedicated and experienced professors from Germany, modern facilities and state-of-the-art engineering software.
  • Excellent programs taught in English, packed with real-world industry cases and soft skills such as team work, presentation, language and problem solving.
  • Very affordable tuition fees substantially subsidised by the Vietnamese and German governments.

Partners in Education

Computational Engineering (see website) has been established at Ruhr-University Bochum as international master program in 2001. Since then, more than 300 students from all over the world have graduated and now have excellent positions in science and industry. Since 2009, Vietnamese students can study the same program in Ho Chi Minh City.