Overview

At Mechanical Engineering from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam during the Mechanical Engineering programme at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will be looking for inventive technical solutions to the problems of today.

Learning Goals

You will spend most of the time at VU Amsterdam and, eventually, you will receive a degree from the University of Twente. This joint programme scores highest in terms of student satisfaction in the 'Choice Guide Universities' within the field of Mechanical Engineering in the Netherlands.

Upcoming events

Open Day

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics: Calculus
Renewable Engineering Technology
Engineering Thermodynamics
Design Engineering
Life Cycle Analyses
Manufacturing Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 9 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university VWO-diploma.
Proof of sufficient proficiency in Mathematics.
Transcript of records; a transcript in English of the grades obtained over the final two years of your high school and any further education up to the moment of your application. IB and A-level applicants are asked to upload their predicted grades.
A scan of your diploma (if you have already graduated).
Curriculum Vitae; the curriculum vitae should include your personal details and list your previous education and relevant work experience (± 1-2 pages).
English language test results (if already obtained).
Copy of valid passport or ID (ID for EEA students only).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13510 EUR / year

≈ 13510 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5400 EUR / year

≈ 5400 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Learning Goals

Upcoming events

Open Day

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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