BSc in Engineering (Mechanical)
As a mechanical engineer, you can make the impossible possible. What will you invent?
Do you dream of constructing a greener future with sustainable products or new digital solutions? Then the Bachelor's programme for Civil Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is something for you.
Make a quantum leap – become a mechanical engineer
Thinking outside the box is part of an engineer’s DNA. As a mechanical engineer, you can push the limits of what is technically possible. The complex requirements for modern products cannot be met without ingenuity, collaboration and a solid theoretical professional education. As a mechanical engineer you can make a true difference.
What will you learn?
As a student on the Bachelor's programme for Civil Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, you get a solid professional foundation. You learn to promote innovative ideas and turn them into sustainable, safe and smart solutions for our modern high-tech society. Through project work you will gain various skills in the field of product development which, in addition to technical design, also comprises marketing and production.
- You learn about the basic topics within mechanical engineering such as statics, dynamics and the development of mechanical systems using new materials, prototypes and advanced simulation techniques.
- You gain extensive knowledge of product development, technical analysis and mechanical design through problem-based projects.
- You get prepared to work with product development in a company through the education's consistent focus on the combination of sustainability and production.
- You learn to play the role of project manager in a research and development department.
How is the programme structured?
The bachelor education consists of a combination of theoretical courses and practical project work. On the first four semesters, you are continuously taught basic subjects such as mathematics, statics and strength theory. From the very start you will be part of a project group to work on a mechanical project based on industrial problems.
The education in Sønderborg is taught in English and has a special focus on mechatronic systems, solid mechanics and intelligent mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Every semester is based on a main theme:
- The first semester: Discover the mechanical development process.
- The second semester: Design and build mechanical products
- The third semester: Manufacture and operate mechanical systems
- The fourth semester: Cooling-heating and power conversion systems
- The fifth semester: Experts in Team innovation / Innovation / specialisation.
- The sixth semester: You will write your bachelor project – often in cooperation with a company or on a research project.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
UniTest – SDU requires applicants to pass an entrance test in order to successfully complete the application process. The test takes place online in March/April (the university will provide information about registration in advance). The test assesses reading comprehension and logical thinking skills.
Note:
- Engineering programmes require a high level of mathematics knowledge. If the university considers your grades too low, you may be asked to complete a special online course.
- A motivation letter is not a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- English Language Hours – The total number of English language hours completed in Grades 10, 11 and 12 should be at least 210 hours (1 hour = 60 minutes), and the English grade should be at least 5 on a 10-point grading scale.
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification 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.
What does the programme lead to?
Looking for a job as project manager, development manager, production manager or even a job as responsible for purchase or sales of technical equipment? Then the BSc programme in mechanical engineering is a good choice!
You are qualified for employment as, for example:
- Project manager in medium size or large companies that make industrial products or machines for manufacturing companies
- Head of manufacturing department – e.g. responsible for procurement and implementation of new equipment
- Manager of sales department – e.g. responsible for sales of technological products for public and private companies in Denmark and abroad
- Responsible for written and graphic documentation and other sales material
- Responsible for development, production, sales and procurement in smaller companies
- Responsible for customer and supplier contact in smaller companies
- Responsible for human resource and administration in smaller companies
- Entrepreneur where you develop your own ideas and make business plans, prototypes, tests and documentation
- Entrepreneur where you develop the ideas of others and make business plans, prototypes, tests and documentation
