Program Overview

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

The Master's in Mechanical Engineering is a 2-year education that focuses on designing, developing, and implementing products, technologies, and production systems. Students will learn how to approach a problem and solve it in collaboration with other people, which is often how things are done in the real world.

Programme Structure

The programme is conducted in English and focuses on problem-based learning (PBL) and project work in groups. Students will have the opportunity to conduct experiments, build prototypes, and simulate manufacturing technology, which they can translate into technical solutions in their future job.

Specialisations

Students can choose between specialisations such as:

• Design of Mechanical Systems
• Electro-Mechanical System Design
• Manufacturing Technology
• Biomechanical Engineering

Skills and Job Opportunities

With a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, students will have the skills to plan and complete complex engineering projects from requirements specification and design to construction and prototype testing. They will gain experience in experimental methods, simulation techniques, and team-based problem-solving, and they can work with quality management, process optimisation, and advanced computational tools.

Job Opportunities

Typical job positions in the industry include development engineer, process manager, automation specialist, or research and development engineer and project engineer at companies that develop advanced mechanical solutions for industry and consumer products, or that use and develop digital tools related to products and manufacturing.

Admission and Requirements

The following Bachelor's degrees have a legal claim for admission:

• Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing, Aalborg University
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Aalborg University
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Aalborg University (Aalborg)
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Aalborg University (Esbjerg)
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (General Engineering with specialisation in Mechanical Engineering), Aalborg University
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark

Admission Requirements

If the Bachelor's degree is not listed as a direct qualifying programme, the study board of the specific Master's programme will make an individual academic assessment of the Bachelor's degree according to the admission requirements in ECTS.

English Requirements

All applicants applying for a Master's programme offered in English must prove that their English level is equivalent to level B (Danish level) in English.

Programme Curriculum

See the curriculum for more information about the programme structure and content.

Restricted Admission

Please note that this programme will have restricted admission from the September 2026 intake. Selection criteria are expected to be announced before 1 March 2026.

Student Life

Group and project work at AAU take place in a collaborative environment where students work together to solve real-world problems. This approach to learning helps students develop essential skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Contact and Guidance

For questions concerning application, admission requirements, or admission in general, please visit the university's website about admission. You can also find contact information for the Master's admission office if needed.

Meet AAU

Try student life for a day, participate in Master's Day, or visit Open Days to gain better insight into your Master's choice. Learn why AAU is the university for you and see the list of all English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programs at AAU.