Mechanical Engineering

This Bachelor's equips you to invent, design, improve and maintain all kinds of devices, machines, constructions and processes - think of a roller coaster, an aeroplane wing, a sustainable energy installation, or the hinges of a robotic hand. You will learn about fundamental disciplines such as mathematics and modelling, mechanics and materials, design and manufacturing, and energy and heat transfer, and apply the theory in projects where you create various designs. There is a personal and informal atmosphere, with a focus on interdisciplinary and international teamwork. Most graduates continue with a master's, after which they find work in the machine or equipment industry, at a research institute or engineering firm, in healthcare or in the automotive, aerospace, chemical or electro-technical industry. You can also follow a variation of this programme at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. In that case, you will occasionally have practicals at the University of Twente in Enschede.

Founded in 1961, the University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands, offering an American-style campus experience. Known as the "entrepreneurial university" with over 1,000 spinoff companies, it specializes in technology and engineering with a strong focus on innovation and societal impact.