Program Overview

Master's Track Engineering Solid Mechanics

The Master's track in Engineering Solid Mechanics (ESM) at TU/e is designed for students interested in designing and optimizing products, components, and structures. This track offers a strong foundation in solid mechanics, preparing students for a career across industries and emerging technologies.

Key Facts

• Degree: MSc in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Engineering Solid Mechanics
• Focus Areas: Structural design, material behavior, durability, manufacturing processes, and mechanics-driven innovation
• Core Disciplines: Continuum mechanics, elasticity, plasticity, fracture mechanics, materials science, and numerical methods
• Facilities: Advanced labs for materials characterization, simulation platforms, and access to cutting-edge research environments
• Career Outlook: High demand in automotive, aerospace, robotics, infrastructure, medical devices, high-tech systems, and off-shore industries

Degree Structure

The ESM Master's track is a 2-year program consisting of 120 ECTS points. It is an English-taught program, leading to a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Mechanical Engineering.

What's in it for me?

The ESM Master's track equips students to tackle design challenges, move between application domains, and turn concepts into reality with precision and problem-solving skills. Students are guided by dedicated lecturers who support their development and help them build a career rooted in technical excellence.

Explore Cutting-Edge Technologies

Building on bachelor's knowledge, this master's track deepens expertise in:

• Nonlinear continuum mechanics, including large deformations
• Plasticity, damage, and fracture mechanics
• Materials science and microstructural behavior
• Advanced mathematics and numerical methods for nonlinear problems
• Experimental techniques for materials characterization

Related Master's Programs and Tracks

• Master Mechanical Engineering
• Master's track Advanced Manufacturing across the Scales
• Master's track Computational Engineering
• Master's track Energy Conversion and Storage
• Master's track Engineering Fluid Mechanics
• Master's track Materials for High Tech Systems Design
• Master's track Mechatronic Systems Design
• Master's track Robotics

Admission and Enrollment

For admission and enrollment details, students can select their program type, where they got their degree, and the program they are interested in. The program is NVAO-accredited, ensuring the internal quality assurance of universities and colleges and the quality of their programs in the Netherlands.