The fast track to a career in mechanical engineering
- Bachelor
- Full-time
- 3 years
The fast track to a career in mechanical engineering
Are you an ambitious, driven student looking to build a career in Mechanical Engineering? Hanze University of Applied Science offers you an unique three-year bachelor’s course, meaning you can get a Master of Science degree in just four and a half years. An opportunity you’ll find nowhere else in the Netherlands! This is what we offer:
✔ Extensive career opportunities ✔ Energy as a focal point ✔ International learning community
What makes studying at Hanze UAS unique is that you will work on projects for real clients and contribute to concrete solutions for current issues impacting society. Below, you can find some examples of projects our students engage in.
Do you want to understand, design and build the technology of the future? Come study Mechanical Engineering at Hanze University of Applied Sciences. You will be working on real life solutions for real life problems – such as the energy transition – from day one. Since we consider engineering to be a team sport, you will collaborate with other students from all around the globe. You will be part of a close-knit ambitious and inspirational learning community and personally mentored by our dedicated teachers.
You will get to know the exciting and multi-faceted world of mechanical engineering by following courses such as Product Analysis, Applied Mechanics, Energy Technology, Materials Engineering and Manufacturing Technology. You will follow courses like Professionals Skills to develop you so called 'soft skills'. Besides the theory, you will be involved in practical lessons in the lab and work on projects. You will design your own product and focus on system analysis. You will also get an introduction to the operation of small systems, such as combustion engines. Lastly, you will learn about drives and installations.
Projects will become more extensive and challenging and we expect you to show more initiative and ingenuity. Your tutors and coaches will, of course, supervise and coach you to finish your projects. Besides that, you will do an internship at a company of your own choosing.
You can personalise your programme to fit your interests and ambitions by choosing a minor at Hanze UAS, another University of Applied Science in the Netherlands or abroad. The second semester you will round off your programme by engaging in a self-chosen graduation project at a(n) (inter)national company. During your graduation you can prove that you are the starting mechanical engineering professional the work field is waiting for!
After successful completion of the Mechanical Engineering programme, you can pursue a Master in Science degree. At Hanze UAS you can choose to follow the European Master in Renewable Energy or Smart Systems Engineering programme, which offers you the unique possibility of earning your Master’s degree in just 4,5 years!
As a Mechanical Engineering master you could choose the following programmes:
Our alumni are located around the world and work at top global companies, such as Philips. In addition, many alumni work at exciting start-ups or have set up their own company. The most popular jobs include:
Many graduates are offered jobs with their placement company or the company for which they did their final graduation project.