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BSc Mechanical Engineering

HAN University of Applied Sciences (Mechanical Engineering, Arnhem) · Arnhem, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryApplied sciencesMaths requirementPhysics requirement
Duration4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)15 Aug 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

Covers construction engineering (designing machines, from large cranes to micro-mechanical parts) and energy systems engineering (designing systems that reduce energy use), with plenty of project work and an internship. A practical, career-focused degree at a university of applied sciences.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • You need satisfactory grades in English, Physics and Mathematics. The course builds on calculus, differential equations, vectors, statistics, statics, Newton’s laws, kinematics and thermodynamics. No Irish grade or level is given; admissions checks your subjects.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkApply for the September 2027 intake on Studielink by 15 August 2027 (earlier is better if you need housing).
  2. Upload documentsLog in to HAN’s application portal and upload your Leaving Certificate results and other documents.
  3. MatchingComplete the compulsory Matching self-reflection form and choose an activity such as a 1:1 meeting or Student for a Day.
  4. Pay and confirmOnce admitted, arrange tuition fee payment and check that your enrolment is complete on Studielink before the programme starts in September 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: EU/EEA applicants apply on Studielink by 15 August for the September intake (deadline shown for the 2026-27 cycle; confirm for 2027)..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800). You need your own Windows 11 laptop that can run SolidWorks (16 GB RAM, dedicated graphics card, 512 GB SSD); HAN estimates about €450 for first-year study materials.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place. Matching is a compulsory part of the application.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityArnhem
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official HAN University of Applied Sciences website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The fee, cost estimates and the 15 August deadline are from the 2026-27 cycle; please confirm for 2027. Always confirm details with the university before applying.