Mechanical Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

How do you design a robot that can prepare chemotherapy? How do you develop a hydrogen car or a wind turbine? Is there a safe way to remove oil pipelines from the seabed? How do you build a device that, once discarded, is not harmful to the environment?

During the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will be looking for inventive technical solutions to the problems of today.

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Mechanical Engineering: Studieninhalte

How do you ensure that a bridge can withstand an earthquake? How do you make a safe but spectacular rollercoaster? Can you use 3D printing to create a cargo ship? What improvements can you envisage for mobile devices and e-bikes?

Mechanical engineers devise, design, create and improve all kinds of machines, constructions, processes and techniques. For any social question that requires a high-tech answer, a mechanical engineer will be part of the solution.

The programme has an innovative structure, delivered by lecturers from both VU Amsterdam and the University of Twente.

About 75% of the time you attend lectures in Amsterdam and 25% in Enschede. That means that you are regularly in Enschede for two consecutive days.

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Mechanical Engineering: Karriere

So you’ve graduated from Mechanical Engineering—now what?

Most Bachelor’s graduates choose to continue their studies, but you can also dive straight into the industry.

On completing this programme, you have all the tools you need as a mechanical engineer of the future. You learn analytical skills and technical knowledge, but also the creativity required to make an impact on society. You can conduct a comprehensive analysis, compile and calculate a package of requirements, and produce a final product—everything you need to get to the bottom of a technological problem and come up with an inventive solution.

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Mechanical Engineering: Zulassung

International diploma

Students from outside the Netherlands should have a pre-university secondary education comparable to the Dutch vwo-diploma, with high passing grades in Mathematics and Physics as required subjects. As the programme is taught entirely in English, a high level of English proficiency (CEFR, B2/C1 level; minimum IELTS score of 6.0, or equivalent) is required as well.

Dutch vwo-diploma

You will be directly admitted to the Bachelor’s programme in Mechanical Engineering if you possess a Dutch vwo-diploma with a profile in 'Natuur & Techniek'. You may also be eligible to start the programme with a profile in 'Natuur & Gezondheid', but only with the subjects 'Wiskunde B' and 'Natuurkunde'. Furthermore, you may be eligible to start the programme with another profile, but only with the subjects 'Wiskunde B' and 'Natuurkunde'.

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