MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Aarhus University
Key Information
Campus location
Aarhus, Denmark
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 15,300 / per year **
Application deadline
15 Oct 2024*
Earliest start date
Jan 2025
* for non-EU citizens; EU citizens: 15 September 2024
** for non-EU/EEA students
Introduction
How do you design the blades of a wind turbine? How do you calculate the lifetime of a computer chip or a fuel cell? How do you analyse the dynamics of a racing car? These are just some of the questions the MSc in Mechanical Engineering programme explores.
The programme provides students with the opportunity to apply theory to practical issues, with scope for interdisciplinary collaboration. You will gain a sound understanding of advanced calculation methodologies, such as the finite element method (FEM) and multidisciplinary simulation tools. You will study topics such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), structural dynamics and modal analysis, and fracture mechanics and fatigue. The basis for these competencies includes continuum mechanics, elasticity theory and plasticity theory.
Choice in Electives and Specialisation
The first and second semesters include a number of compulsory courses and elective course packages within the specialisations of Structural Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Dynamics, Fracture and Composites and Termo Machinery.
The third semester includes elective courses and the possibility of doing a project, which can be completed in collaboration with a company and/or a research group.
As a student in the degree programme, you will be offered half-yearly student development interviews. This is an opportunity to discuss topics such as requests and plans regarding choice of courses, as well as choosing subjects from other departments at Aarhus University.
Research at the Department
At the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Aarhus University, we create sustainable, technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges faced by businesses and society through research and development.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to the Master’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering at Aarhus University, you must have a Bachelor’s degree from a university or a school of engineering in Denmark or abroad that contains at least 20 ECTS in the following subject areas: calculus, ordinary differential equations, systems of ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, vector differential equations and vector integral equations.
If your Bachelor’s degree is not from a university in Denmark, Aarhus University must also assess whether the level, scope and content of this degree qualifies you for the Master’s programme.
The following Bachelor’s degrees from universities or schools of engineering qualify students for admission to the Master’s degree programme in Mechanical Engineering, provided they fulfil the 20 ECTS criteria described above:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanics from a Danish university
- A Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from a Danish university or a Danish school of engineering
- A Bachelor’s degree with at least 60 ECTS in the field of mechanical engineering (from Denmark or abroad)
If admitted to the Master’s programme in Mechanical Engineering at Aarhus University, you may be required to take certain compulsory courses or to choose specific specialisations, depending on the composition of your Bachelor’s degree.
Download the appendix for your application
If you apply for admission with an international Bachelor's degree, you must fill in this appendix and upload it to the application portal. The appendix serves to help the Admission Board assess your Bachelor’s degree in regard to the admission requirements.
Language requirements
To qualify for admission to English language programmes you must document English language qualifications comparable to an "English B level" in the Danish upper secondary school (Danish upper secondary school level). See the general English language requirements.
Limited intake from Summer Admission 2025
From the summer admission 2025, the following will take effect. The Master’s degree programme only admits a limited number of students each year, meeting the admission requirements does not in itself guarantee admission to the programme.
Allocation of student places is based on an overall assessment. Allocation of student places is based on an overall assessment. In evaluating qualified applicants, the admissions committee assess applicants on the basis of the following criteria:
Academic background
- Relevant courses* (measured in credit units) included in your Bachelor’s degree
- Grades achieved on relevant courses*
- Overall grade level – Bachelor’s degree
* Relevant courses include core courses within the subject areas of Mathematics, Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Theory of Elasticity and Engineering Design.
Please note that grades obtained after the time of application cannot be included in the assessment of grade level.
The admissions committee assess each applicant on the basis of the information provided in diplomas, transcripts, and course descriptions.
Programme Structure
The study structure in Mechanical Engineering consists of a joint basic package of subjects taken during the first year of studies. In addition, you must choose two of the following study lines plus an optional package that can be more freely chosen as single-subject courses. The programme thus includes a field of specialisation that is composed individually under supervision and amounts to 60 ECTS credits. In the final term, you conclude your studies with a thesis amounting to 30 ECTS credits.
Study lines
- Renewable Energy
- Thermo/ Fluid Dynamics
- Robot Technology
- Dynamics
- Solid Mechanics
- Materials
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Fall
1 Semester
- Data Science (5 ECTS)
- Study Lines (25 ECTS)
2 Semester
- Seminar Series (5 ECTS)
- Study Lines (25 ECTS)
3 Semester
Elective Courses (30 ECTS)
4 Semester
Master's Thesis in Mechanical Engineering (30 ECTS)
PhD programme
If you have the necessary skills and interests, you have the option of applying for admission to the PhD programme. In the PhD programme, you start working on a research project and are gradually trained through courses and personal guidance to become a researcher.
Career
Graduates find work in a wide range of fields, from basic engineering or science research in joint projects involving research institutes and the industrial sector, to research and development projects in the industry. Many graduates of MSc Mechanical Engineering have gone on to work within research and development departments at industrial enterprises, whilst others choose to do a PhD in Denmark or abroad.
We want to help our students find successful careers. Students can always contact our Career Services for advice and assistance with getting into the Danish labour market. Check out our careers page to see the range of services we offer.
Meet the Students
Meet Sagar from India - Denmark has a very flat hierarchy, and that’s rare. I've never experienced this flat hierarchy before, so actually it was something of a culture shock. And it permeates everything – even on the program, says 23-year-old Sagar Rao from India, who’s studying mechanical engineering at Aarhus University.
Meet Luis from Argentina - One of the things I like most about Aarhus is that even though it's a rather small city, it has everything you could expect of a big city. Everything’s close, and nothing’s missing. You can find everything you need," says 27-year-old Luis Octavio de Cunto from Argentina.
Admissions
Curriculum
The first and second semester include a number of compulsory courses and elective course packages within the specializations of structural mechanics, dynamics, materials engineering, thermo-fluid engineering, and robot systems. The third semester includes elective courses and a project that can be undertaken in collaboration with a company and/or a research group.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the Mechanical Engineering Program are currently working in a wide range of fields from basic engineering or science research in joint projects with research institutes and the industrial sector, to R&D projects in industry. Many have moved into careers within R&D departments in industrial enterprises, while some have undertaken PhDs in Denmark or abroad.