Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Program

The Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Twente is a unique and challenging course of study.

Program Details

• The program begins every academic year with around 300 first-year students.
• The male/female ratio in the program is approximately ten girls for every hundred students.
• The success rate of the program is about one-third of all first-year students proceeding to the second year without falling behind.
• Admission to the bachelor program does not automatically guarantee progression to the second year; students must obtain at least 75% of the 60EC during the first year.

Program Structure

• The program is taught in English, and all textbooks, readers, and materials are in English.
• Mathematics plays an important role in all subjects, as Mechanical Engineering is a science degree.
• The program requires a significant amount of time and effort, with students needing to put in at least 40 hours a week to be successful.

Unique Features

• The Mechanical Engineering program at Twente is unique due to its project-based education, personal approach, focus on application, and attention to design, production methods, and materials.
• The program differs from similar programs elsewhere due to its emphasis on practical application and design.
• Compared to programs at universities of applied sciences, the University of Twente's program is more abstract and has a higher teaching pace, with a focus on reflection and critical thinking.

International Students

• Approximately 40% of students in the program are international students.
• The program offers opportunities for international exchange and study abroad, with partnerships with foreign universities.

Study Guidance

• The program provides study guidance, with a study adviser and teacher mentor available to support students.
• Students can also participate in international design competitions or follow summer courses at universities abroad.

Additional Costs

• In addition to tuition and textbooks, students may incur other costs, such as the need for a laptop, printing expenses, travel costs, and living expenses.
• A laptop is essential for the program, and students are recommended to purchase a high-end laptop with strong computing power and graphic performance.

Language and Lectures

• All lectures are taught in English.
• The program requires a good knowledge of the English language, as all teaching and materials are in English.

Travel and Exchange

• Students can travel abroad during their studies, with opportunities for international exchange and study abroad.
• The program has partnerships with foreign universities, allowing students to take subjects abroad.

Frequently Asked Questions

• For questions about enrolment, tuition fees, and other administrative matters, students can visit the FAQ section on the Student Services website.
• For specific questions about subjects or courses, students can contact the program staff for support.