Research, Design & Engineering

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Research, Design & Engineering

Level
Language: English
Credits: 30 ECTS
Startmonths: Start: February
Locations: Groningen

Science and Engineering

Do you want to tackle real-world engineering challenges and develop innovative solutions? Are you eager to sharpen your technical skills while working on a hands-on project with real impact. This semester addresses a relevant and real-world mechanical engineering problem through a 15 ECTS project, complemented by various workshops and modules. The project may focus on product or system development. Initially, a thorough problem analysis, including a literature review, will be conducted. Following this, an optimal solution will be designed, engineered, and dimensioned to meet the specified requirements. The project is carried out in close collaboration with a client. Specific technical skills will be taught through supporting modules and workshops, enabling students to successfully design and engineer a solution.

Information on exchange

As part of the project, students will work in groups to analyse the given technical problem. During this phase, students will receive relevant, timely information on topics such as:

Literature research
Framing the research
Research methods
Plan of approach
Project organisation

During the subsequent design and engineering phases, students will develop solutions to the problem and advise the client on the given assignment. To support this process, the following modules are scheduled: Automation & Control, Machine Engineering, and Installation Engineering. Additionally, students will receive just-in-time learning opportunities, such as:

Design for maintenance lectures
Design for sustainability lectures
Guest lectures on relevant topics
Feedback sessions with tutors and clients
Report writing guidance

The programme is currently divided into four modules:

Project: Research, Design & Engineering	15 ECTS
Machine Learning	5 ECTS
Installation Engineering	5 ECTS
Automation & Control	5 ECTS
Optional Elective	5 ECTS

Take a look at the ECTS course catalogue for more information.

Please note that the schedule for this programme may vary from week to week. The programme is intensive and students who apply for this programme are expected to be available and present for the whole duration of the programme. Students are also expected to do the whole programme of 30 ECTS credits.

Before you can start

This programme is offered in the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree. Students must have completed 120 ECTS credits (four semesters) at the undergraduate level in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Admission & application

Please check with your home university whether there is an agreement set up with the Hanze School that is offering the exchange programme of your choice. To apply for and be admitted for our exchange programme you should take the following steps

1. Be nominated by your home university

Once you have been nominated, your nomination will be checked by us and confirmed to your home university by email. You will receive your application link during our application period.
2. Submit your online application

Once you have been nominated by your home university you will receive a personal application link and the application instructions during our application period. The application is fully digital and documents do not have to be send by email or postal mail. Make sure you do not miss our application deadline!
3. Letter of Acceptance

Once you have submitted your application we will check your documents. If you have to re-submit any documents, we will let you know. We will be sending out Acceptance Letters from the beginning of May when you start in September and from the middle of October when you start in February.