Programs/Master/Mathematics, natural sciences and computer science
Master

Mechanical Engineering

★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for students seeking a rigorous, research-oriented mechanical engineering Master with strong industry ties in the Netherlands; trade-off is competitive admission and focus on technical depth over broad management skills.
Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Apr 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
2,030
DUO ↓3% ↗
Intl. %
20%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
5 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,582
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Whether it's a dentist's drill or a tunnel drill, an automobile assembly line or a CD player, somewhere in the course of its development, a mechanical engineer has had a hand in its design. Mechanical engineers design, develop and build an enormous range of technical systems and mechanisms for industry and consumers. They have an important hand as well in stimulating the development of bio-systems, and micro- and nano-scale devices. Innovations in these areas are of vital importance in efforts to reduce energy consumption, to ease pressures on the environment, and to build a more sustainable society. At TU Delft, the goal of the MSc Programme in Mechanical Engineering is to give students a broad, in-depth understanding of all mechanical engineering disciplines. The programme trains engineers to handle the entire process of innovative thinking, design, manufacturing and operation. Students have to choose one of the five tracks/specialisations: BioMechanical Design, Energy & Process Technology, High-Tech Engineering, Opto-Mechatronics, Multi-Machine Engineering.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Delft University of Technology
TU Delft is the largest and oldest Dutch public technical university, founded in 1842. Ranked #47 worldwide and consistently in the top 20 for engineering subjects. Known for cutting-edge research in aerospace, water management, and sustainable energy, with alumni including famous architect Rem Koolhaas.
Living in Delft
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€550/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
104k

Quaint, historic, and academic. Delft feels like a traditional Dutch town but with a strong international student presence. The city is peaceful yet vibrant, perfect for focused study.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
BioMechanical Design deals with the interaction of mechanical technology with biological systems. This means investigating human movement, perception, and control characteristics f
In the Mechanical Engineering Master Track for Energy and Process Technology (EPT), students acquire the theoretical knowledge, numerical and experimental skills, and practical han
The steady technology development of today pushes the performance of all kinds of equipment for electronics, health care, materials technology and many other fields to new extremes
In the track Multi-Machine Engineering you develop those skills necessary to design the integrated multi-machine systems to face tomorrow’s machine design, operation, maintenance,
Vehicle EngineeringSpecialisation
This track offers comprehensive education on automated driving, vehicle mechatronics, human factors and materials science.
Opto-MechatronicsSpecialisation
Opto-Mechatronics covers the fundamentals of optics in theory and practice as well as understanding and design of high-end optical systems and digital mirror devices. This expertis
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Year 1
  • Core mechanical engineering courses
  • Specialisation tracks (e.g. Sustainable Processes, Energy, Transport)
Year 260 ECTS
Year 2
  • Advanced electives
  • Master thesis project (graduation)
120 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: werktuigbouwkunde algemeen
Median starting salary (field)€3,582/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field91%
Permanent contract67%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Werktuigbouwkundig ingenieurs36%
Industrieel ingenieurs en productie-ingenieurs13%
Ingenieurs, niet elders geclassificeerd10%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree59%
Women among first-years13%
International students20%
Say workload is “just right”45%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 222 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4
Career preparation3.5
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-01
Application deadline
2027-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-04-01
Application deadline
2028-04-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
25 Nov 2026
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
OECD
Tuition fee waivers
UNESCO
Unido
Internships
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