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BSc Mechanical Engineering

Eindhoven University of Technology (Department of Mechanical Engineering) · Eindhoven, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOLimited placesOnline testHL Maths and Physics H5Numerus fixus
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

Covers the core of mechanical engineering, built on maths, physics and chemistry: mechanics, dynamics, heat and flow, control theory and material properties. About 30% of the programme is project work on real-world problems.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • TU/e requires a Leaving Certificate in 6 subjects, with at least 2 at Higher Level at grade H5 or better. Any other Higher Level subjects need at least H7 and Ordinary Level subjects at least O6, and you need at least 350 CAO points.
  • Higher Level Mathematics and Higher Level Physics, each at H5 or better (the Dutch requirement is VWO Mathematics B and Physics). TU/e’s Irish rule also mentions Chemistry ‘depending on the program’, so confirm with admissions whether Chemistry is needed.
  • Ranking is based only on the selection test results. Your school grades are not counted.

How to apply

  1. Apply by 15 JanuaryApply in Studielink between 1 October 2026 and 15 January 2027, complete the Osiris application form, pay the €100 application fee and upload your documents. Request any test accommodations by 15 January.
  2. Selection informationTU/e emails selection details after the deadline. In the 2026 cycle there was also a questionnaire in February; check the 2027 details.
  3. Online selection testsTake part in the online selection day on 13 March 2027. Your ranking depends only on these tests.
  4. Ranking numberYou get your ranking number through Studielink by email on 15 April 2027. If you are offered a place, you have 14 days to accept it.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 January 2027, 23:59 CET (complete application in Studielink and Osiris, numerus fixus deadline).

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).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Limited places (numerus fixus). You can apply for at most 2 numerus fixus programmes in the Netherlands in the same year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityEindhoven
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
Places500 places in 2026/27 (2027/28 number not yet published)
EntryLimited places
Selection procedure ↗Admission roadmap for Irish applicants ↗Programme page ↗← Back to all European courses

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Checked against the official TU/e website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The 500-place figure is for 2026/27. TU/e says full details of the 2027/28 selection will be published by 1 October 2026, so confirm them then. Always confirm details with the university before applying.