BACHELOR 2020-2021

MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING

WOULD YOU LIKE TO DESIGN

AND CONSTRUCT THE
MACHINES OF THE FUTURE?
AND IMPROVE THEM SO THEY
ARE MORE ENERGY
EFFICIENT? SIGN UP FOR
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
AT HAN AND KICK-START
YOUR CAREER.
WWW.HAN.NL/ME
PROFESSION_ PROGRAM IN BRIEF
THEORY AND PRACTICE
Applying theory in practice is crucial for two reasons. First, it helps
This program focuses on two main fields of you understand complex ideas. Second, it gives you valuable
application. Mechanical engineering and energy practical experience. That’s why already in the 1st year you start
systems engineering. An example of the first is working on projects in small groups. Take the principles of
construction. First you learn the theory. Then you put it into
machine design. Here you use technology to practice. How? By creating a windmill, a wind-driven vehicle or a
increase machine performance parameters. In healthcare application. Later in the program you work on more
anything from huge cranes to the smallest complex, real-life projects. Projects with an international
dimension. That could be a heat pump and thermal energy
micromechanical applications in healthcare. system design. An industrial transport application. Or a machine
Energy systems engineering is about designing redesign.
energy systems to run on the smallest amount of
energy possible. Or to run on renewable energy. COURSE OVERVIEW
Apart from these main fields? There’s also steering 1st year
and control, cost efficient design and • Mathematics
• Mechanics of Materials
human-machine interfaces. In short, you’re choosing • Statics and Dynamics
a broad, multidisciplinary field. • 3D-CAD
• Production Techniques
• Materials
JOBS • Designing Methods

With this degree, you can get a job as: • Introduction to PLC-programming
• Basics of Thermodynamics
• Construction Engineer
• Sustainable Energy
• Designer
• Electrical Engineering
• Team Leader
• Project
• Product and Service Engineer
• Professional Skills
• Work Planner
• Technical Sales Engineer
2nd year
• Mechanics & Dynamics
A GOOD MATCH? • Machine Components
• Do you like taking things apart to discover how they • Drive Technology
work? • Additive Manufacturing
• Do you enjoy repairing things? • Fine Elements Method & Motion
• Are you able to solve problems in mathematics and • Thermodynamics
physics? • Fluid Dynamics
• Are you eager to learn about new technologies? • CFD
• Are you interested in mechanics and sustainable energy • Energy Systems
applications? • PLC and PC Programming
• Do you like making sketches of designs? • Measurements& Instrumentation
YES? Then the program is a good match for you! • Modelling
• PID-controller Design
• Project
• Professional Skills

3rd year
• Internship
• Systems Engineering
• Modular Design
• Business Economics
• Statistics
• Maintenance, Quality Control
• Research
• Professional Skills

4th year
• Minor
• Graduation Project (mostly within an international company)
BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Professional experience is key to your success on the job market. , Diploma of secondary education with sufficient scores in
That’s why you go on an internship in your 3rd year. You also get to Mathematics and Physics
tackle a real issue for a company in your 4th year: your graduation , Fluency in English:
project. Where you’ll go? HAN works closely with a range of • IELTS 6.0 or higher
international companies. They regularly offer internships and • TOEFL 80 (internet-based)
graduation projects. Companies like Marel, Mars, Festo, DAF, • Cambridge Certificate (CAE or CPE)
Scania, NXP, ASML, Besi, Nuon, Heinz-Kraft and Bosch. Or get a
position at one of our research groups. han.nl/admission

WHY STUDY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AT CREDITS AND STUDY LOAD

HAN? HAN uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). It’s the
standard for higher education across Europe. When you pass your
Extensive project work exams or assignments, you receive credits. Credits are based on
Put theory into practice in loads of exciting mechanical study load:
engineering projects. Work in teams with other disciplines. Get , 1 ECTS = 28 hours of study
intensive coaching.
How many credits do you get in 1 academic year?
Master option , 60 ECTS credits = 1,680 hours of study
Want to continue studying after your bachelor degree? HAN offers
the Master in Engineering Systems. What if you don’t gain all 60 credits in the 1st year? Because you
failed some subjects or fell behind? That’s OK. You can miss some
Leading companies credits and catch up later. Each program sets its own minimum
Graduates get jobs at leading international companies, like Bosch, number of required credits for the 1st year. For Mechanical
Philips and Heinz-Kraft. Engineering that’s 45. What if you fall below that number? You
cannot continue the program.
Professional learning community
Sharing knowledge. Learning from each other. And from the
professionals.

MASTERS DEGREE?
Do you like studying? Keen to get a job with more responsibility?
Why not earn your master degree at HAN as well? Choose one of
the 5 tracks of the Master in Engineering Systems:
• Automotive Systems
• Control Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Lean Engineering
• Sustainable Energy

LAB FACILITIES
At HAN you have access to a fully-equipped workshop.
Practice essential techniques, like bending, cutting and welding.
Or more advanced techniques, like CNC-machining and
3D-printing. Want to conduct a stress-strain test? Measure
roughness? Do a structure analysis? Use the materials lab. Need
access to pneumatics and software for industrial automation
applications? Use the control systems lab. Want to take
measurements on cooling or heating systems? Go to the energy
systems lab.
 OPEN DAYS IN SHORT
ARNHEM CAMPUS

• Saturday, 16 November 2019 Location

• Saturday, 18 January 2020 Arnhem
• Saturday, 28 March 2020
Language
English

Course duration
4 years

NEXT STEPS IN ORIENTATION Course start

Interested in studying at HAN University of Applied Sciences? September
Want to find out more first? Come and meet us! Either online or in
person. Here’s how you can meet our lecturers, students and Study load per week
alumni: Contact hours 20 uur
• Open Days Study hours 20 uur
• Education Fairs
• Information Sessions Division
• Online Meeting Theory 50%
• Student for a Day Practice 40%
Study coaching 10%
www.han.nl/meetus
Degree
APPLICATION PROCEDURE Bachelor of Science
Step 1
Apply on Studielink.nl, the central online application tool for higher
education in the Netherlands.

Step 2
Send the necessary documents. HAN Admissions Office emails you
about which documents to send.

Step 3
You're invited for a Skype interview to check whether the program
is a good match for you.

Step 4
Find out whether you’ve been accepted. HAN Admission Office
emails you the outcome of your application.

Step 5
Received the acceptance letter? Paid the tuition fees?
You’re officially a HAN student!

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