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Why study Mechanical Engineering?
In TU/e’s two-year Master Mechanical Engineering, you choose one of three mandatory research divisions: Dynamical Systems Design, Computational & Experimental Mechanics, or Thermo Fluids Engineering. You can further specialize with an optional track, such as Advanced Manufacturing, Computational Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Energy Conversion and Storage, Materials for High Tech Systems Design, Mechatronic Systems Design, Robotics, or High-Tech Systems —equipping you to engineer smart, scalable solutions across diverse application domains, such as the semicon industry.
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Three unique strengths
The Mechanical Engineering Master's at TU/e offers distinct advantages:
- Research-Driven Specialisation: You must choose one of three mandatory research divisions—Dynamical Systems Design, Computational & Experimental Mechanics, or Thermo Fluids Engineering—ensuring you are embedded in cutting-edge research from day one.
- Flexible Customisation: Beyond the mandatory divisions, you can further specialise with an optional track, such as Mechatronic Systems Design or High-Tech Systems, allowing you to tailor your degree to specific career ambitions.
- Industry Relevance: The programme explicitly trains you to work in high-demand fields like the semicon industry, providing the expertise to design the precision machinery and systems essential for advanced manufacturing.
Connection with semiconductors industry
The connection between Mechanical Engineering and the semiconductor industry is paramount, especially in the Brainport region. The optional track High-Tech Systems is specifically geared towards this sector, equipping you with the skills to design the ultra-precise, complex machinery (e.g., lithography systems) needed for chip production. Specialisations like Mechatronic Systems Design and Advanced Manufacturing are also crucial for developing and optimising the mechanical systems that enable the fabrication of every modern chip.
Programme structure
The programme is a two-year Master's structured around a mandatory choice of one of three core research divisions:
- Dynamical Systems Design
- Computational & Experimental Mechanics
- Thermo Fluids Engineering
Following this division, you have the opportunity to further specialise through an optional track. The available tracks include:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Computational Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Solid Mechanics
- Energy Conversion and Storage
- Materials for High-Tech Systems Design
- Mechatronic Systems Design
- Robotics
- High-Tech Systems
This structure ensures a deep, research-grounded foundation combined with the flexibility to specialise in an application domain of your choice.
Career perspectives
Graduates of the Master’s in Mechanical Engineering are equipped to engineer smart, scalable solutions across diverse application domains. You will be prepared for innovative careers as a Mechanical Designer, R&D Engineer, System Architect, or Project Manager in high-tech environments. The strong specialisation options, particularly those focused on High-Tech Systems and Mechatronic Systems Design, provide excellent pathways into the automotive, aerospace, energy, and, critically, the semiconductor industry. You will drive advancements in technology and manufacturing globally.
