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 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aalborg, Denmark

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Design View 8 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in Denmark

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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

IELTS

6.5

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85

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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.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

7455 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7455 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

International tuition fees - 55,575 DKK.

Living costs for Aalborg

1075 - 1344 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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