Bachelor Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Program at HAN University of Applied Sciences
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The program starts 1 September 2024 and 1 September 2025

Mechanical engineering is more than designing and constructing machines. It’s also about producing these machines using less material. Making them smart and energy efficient. And designing them to run on renewable energy. Take up the challenge with a bachelor of mechanical engineering at HAN.

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Why study Mechanical Engineering at HAN?

Extensive project work

Put theory into practice in loads of exciting mechanical engineering projects. Work in teams with other disciplines. Get intensive coaching.

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Master option

Want to continue studying after your bachelor degree? Transfer directly into HAN’s Master in Engineering Systems.

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Leading companies

Graduates get jobs at leading international companies, like Bosch, Philips and Heinz-Kraft.

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High employment rate

100% of graduates find a job within 1 year.

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Professional learning community

Sharing knowledge. Learning from each other. And from the professionals.

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Program
 

What do you learn?

This mechanical engineering degree covers 2 main fields. The 1st is construction engineering. Here you learn to design machines. Anything from huge cranes to the smallest micro-mechanical healthcare applications. The 2nd is energy systems engineering. This is about designing energy systems to reduce energy. You also learn about steering and control, cost efficient design and human-machine interfaces. 

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What can you do with Mechanical Engineering?

With this bachelor degree, you are a qualified mechanical engineer. Your skills will be in high demand in both the commercial and public sectors. Which industry you’ll work for? That depends on your interests. You could work in the process industry, food and agriculture, automation or sustainable energy, for example. 

What can you do with Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Degree in the Netherlands?
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Online Open Day

Our Online Open Day was on 23 March 2024. Did you miss it? No worries! We’ve recorded sessions of our talk shows about visa, housing, admission, scholarships, student life and more. So you can watch our videos wherever and whenever you like.

The next Online Open Day is on 16 November 2024. Want to be notified when registrations for the next Online Open Day open? Pre-register for November so you’ll get a mail from us when you can secure your spot for the Online Open Day. Don't miss this chance to connect with HAN students, lecturers and ask all of your questions.

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What do students think?

Students as partners
 

Dutch way of learning

The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at Dutch universities like HAN, you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.

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Mechanical Engineering in numbers

    €2,813Average starting salary
    Source: Keuzegids HBO 2022
    gross amount per month
    100%Employedwithin 1 year
    20Contact hoursaverage per week
    20Study hoursaverage per week

Why study in the Netherlands?

Planning to study in the Netherlands? The Netherlands has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students at Dutch universities is an international student. Why do so many international students pursue their education at universities in Holland? Because the Netherlands has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (17th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.

Bachelor Mechanical Engineering for international students in the Netherlands

Discover the city of Arnhem

Arnhem is the green and bustling capital of the province of Gelderland. With a population of around 160,000, the city has plenty to offer. Whether you’re into fashion or history, museums or pubs, concerts or nightclubs. And with its lovely green surroundings, you can also enjoy nature at its best. Safe and friendly student cities are just one of the 7 reasons to study at HAN.

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The location

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  • HAN Arnhem campus

    Ruitenberglaan 29
    6826 CC Arnhem
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