Why Are German Mechanical Engineering Programs So Expensive?

In summary, the conversation discusses the high fees for mechanical engineering programs and the balance between technical and management skills in the field.
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Quite fascinated by the field and plan to have a go at it for graduate studies. But what's bothering me is the fees per semester. I have checked German universities (Germany has some of the best mechanical engineering programes right ?) and their fees for this discipline are all 3000+ euros per semester while all other programmes cost 500 euros. Why so expensive ?

Also I want to know how much part of this engineering is technical and management based ? Do we get to study hardcore engineering or just management skills ?

Thanks
 
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in advance. The higher fees for mechanical engineering programs are due to the fact that they typically require more expensive materials and equipment in order to support the research and teaching activities. Mechanical engineering is a technical field, so students will learn both technical and management skills. The exact focus of the program will depend on the particular type of engineering you choose to study, as well as the university you attend.
 

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