Mechanical Engineering
Winter intake start date
2027-02-01
Winter intake deadline
2026-10-15
How can we design smarter, more sustainable technologies for the future? How do mechanical engineers combine classical design with digital tools to solve real-world challenges? If you want to apply engineering principles to shape the high-tech, digital society, the Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Groningen is the right choice for you.
What to expect from the Master's programme Mechanical Engineering
✔ Work with AI, data science, and digital technologies as integral parts of modern mechanical engineering
✔ Work on real-world projects with leading high-tech companies in the Northern Netherlands
✔ Prepare for an international career in industry, research, or innovation
In this Master's programme, you will learn to design, model, and optimise complex mechanical systems with a strong focus on digital tools and smart technologies. Mechanical Engineering plays a key role in tackling global challenges, from renewable energy to robotics and advanced instrumentation. This Master's programme in Groningen combines academic depth with real-world applications, offering close collaboration with industry and unique opportunities to contribute to high-tech innovation.
Choose from the following tracks:
- Advanced Instrumentation
- Smart Factories
- Smart and Green Energy Systems
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
The Admissions Board will decide whether you can be admitted to the Master's degree programme, based on your credentials.
Students with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related might be accepted. In addition, the student needs to have sufficient experience with a complete mechanical systems design process.
- Checklist to complete
Job prospects
After your studies you can perform a wide range of jobs. Jobs can be found in Research and Development departments of high-tech companies, at design and construction companies, in engineering consultancy, or at research institutes. The type of job ranges from technical leadership positions to management positions. Other possibilities include performing a PhD project at a university or starting your own company. Roughly 10% of our graduates continue their studies as PhD students. Moreover, our graduates are also eligible to continue their study in our new Engineering Doctorate Programme in Autonomous Systems .
