MSc Mechanical Engineering

Digital technology, Artificial Intelligence and data science are integral and essential parts of the 21st century mechanical engineering discipline. 21st century mechanical engineers must be versed in both the classical design and construction of complex mechanical systems, as well as the physical, mathematical and digital representation and analysis of these systems.

At the Faculty of Science and Engineering, we offer students a Masters degree programme in Mechanical Engineering that fits the needs of digital technology and digital society. The university is a unique place where engineering, natural sciences and social sciences meet to tackle urgent societal challenges. It prepares students for an international digital and high-tech career in industry.

The close collaboration with the Innovation Cluster Drachten, a cluster of high-tech companies in the north Netherlands, offers students a unique opportunity to be part of research and development teams where innovative high-tech systems, products and solutions are developed using cutting edge technologies. eering (SPE).

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MSc Mechanical Engineering

In the first year of the programme, you will follow a total of twelve courses. These consist of three core courses (Computational Solid Mechanics, Introduction to Data Science, Experimental Design), three are track-specific compulsory courses and six are track-specific electives.

The three possible tracks are:

• Advanced Instrumentation (https://ocasys.rug.nl/current/catalog/programme/60439-5011)
• Smart Factories (https://ocasys.rug.nl/current/catalog/programme/60439-5012)
• Smart and Green Energy Systems (https://ocasys.rug.nl/current/catalog/programme/60439-5015)

In the second year of the programme, you will perform a Design Project and a Research Project. The Design Project takes place at a company or research institute outside of the University of Groningen (in the Netherlands or abroad) to provide you with work experience closely related to the kind of job you will do after graduation. The Research Project takes place at a research group within the University of Groningen and is meant to equip you with key research experience and skills.

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MSc Mechanical Engineering

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 .

According to the survey of Innovation Cluster Drachten, a cluster of high-tech companies in the north of Netherlands, the graduates of Mechanical Engineering are highly sought of. 

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MSc Mechanical Engineering

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.

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Testimonial Niek Veldboom - Student of the MSc Mechanical Engineering

At the end of my Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, I knew I wanted to further my knowledge through a technical degree programme but also wanted to work on different projects. For this reason, I chose the Master of Mechanical Engineering with the Smart Factories track. During the programme, it became clear to me just how broad it was. I had an opportunity to immerse myself in different subjects like mathematics, robotics, and materials science.

The Master’s programme offers you an opportunity to write two theses, which can be done at a company or the University. My first research project, at NTS Norma, was about the cleanliness characteristics of 3D-printed metal. Besides the research project, I was involved in the design process by printing samples and testing different methods for quality. I really liked the contact between the different companies and the University. For example, I gave a presentation at a consortium for the partnerships. Working together with companies and the University and feeling useful gave me a lot of energy and confidence. My second research project was at ASML on control engineering. Once I graduate, I will start working for that company as a system integrator, where I can apply my technical knowledge from the Master’s programme.

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