Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Program Overview

The Mechanical Engineering program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a joint program with the technical University of Twente. This program focuses on finding inventive technical solutions to current issues using innovative technology.

Program Details

• The program is a bachelor's degree that takes 3 years to complete.
• It is a full-time program.
• The program is taught in English.
• Students will spend 80% of their time studying at the VU Campus in Amsterdam and 20% working in the labs of the technical University of Twente in Enschede.
• Upon completion, students will receive a degree from the technical University of Twente.

Program Highlights

• The program offers very good job opportunities and career prospects.
• It has scored the highest in student satisfaction within the field of Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands for 2 years in a row, according to the Choice Guide Universities 2023 and 2024.

Program Content

The Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering program provides a project-based education on topics such as sustainable energy, healthcare technology, and smart manufacturing. Students apply what they learn immediately in practice, seeking technical solutions to contemporary social challenges.

Program Structure

• The program is designed to help students develop inventive solutions, such as clean energy, medical technology, and earthquake-proof bridges.
• Students will work on high-tech solutions for the future, learning to design and develop environmentally friendly technologies like hydrogen cars or wind turbines.

Additional Information

• A Taster Day is available for prospective students to experience what studying Mechanical Engineering is like.
• The program also offers the opportunity to watch a video of ME graduates and read student stories.
• International students can participate in a Bachelor’s webinar to learn more about the program.