Overview

On the Master’s programme in Design of Mechanical Systems offered by Aalborg University (Aalborg Campus) you are introduced to a wide range of design tools essential for a mechanical engineer. The classical engineering disciplines such as mechanics of materials, continuum mechanics, and variational methods are combined with courses on the latest computer based simulation tools like finite element methods, optimisation methods and multi body system analysis methods.

Career opportunities

This Master’s programme entitles you to the designation Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Design of Mechanical Systems).

As a graduate you will typically be employed in a company where you can take part in the technological development and research, and where you provide technical management of development projects. Possible places of employment:

Consultancies

Industrial companies

A company’s research and development department

Universities as a PhD student.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Solid mechanics with microstructure

Finite element methods

Fracture mechanics and fatigue

Load carrying structural elements

Engineering design

Composite materials

Test and validation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aalborg, Denmark

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Design

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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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85

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following Bachelor’s degrees are deemed qualified for admission to this Master’s programme:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Aalborg University

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Aalborg University (Aalborg)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Aalborg University (Esbjerg)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (General Engineering with specialisation in Mechanical Engineering), Aalborg University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark

Please note that this cand.polyt programme requires the applicant to hold a bachelor degree in technical science, bachelor of engineering or a bachelor degree in natural science

IELTS (including IELTS Online) (academic test): 6.5 overall band score with a minimum score of 6.0 in each section.

TOEFL iBT (internet-based + Home Edition): 85 with a minimum score of 20 in each section.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

15340 EUR / year

≈ 15340 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Aalborg

Denmark

1075 - 1344 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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Aalborg

Funding

Scholarships Information

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