BSc Mechanical Engineering

About the course

Covers mechanical design, manufacturing and engineering science, with an emphasis on turning theory into practical solutions through projects. You can also take the programme largely at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam through a joint arrangement and still receive the UT diploma.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Leaving Certificate Established: at least 6 subjects, with at least H5 in Higher Level Mathematics and in one other elective subject (such as Physics, Chemistry or Biology), at least O6 or H7 in the other 4 subjects (English is mandatory), and a minimum of 350 CAO points. Check the university’s English language requirement page for whether your English result covers the language requirement.
• Requires advanced maths (Dutch VWO Mathematics B) and physics. Under UT’s Irish rule, required science subjects must be at least H5 at Higher Level, so you need Higher Level Maths H5 or better and Higher Level Physics H5 or better.

How to apply

1. Apply in StudielinkApplications open from 1 October 2026. Choose the September 2027 start (Enschede, or the VU Amsterdam option).
2. Complete Osiris tasksUpload your transcript, predicted results and ID in the Osiris portal before 1 May 2027.
3. Mandatory matchingFill in the matching questionnaire and attend any meeting or matching event you are asked to; complete matching before 1 May 2027. The outcome is non-binding advice.
4. Send final documentsUpload your final Leaving Cert results and certified copies before 1 September 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).
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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