Program Overview
The Mechanical Design at Aalborg University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mechanical Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Esbjerg, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mechanical Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Analysis and Design of Load-Bearing Structures (15 ECTS)
- Structural Mechanics and Dynamics (5 ECTS)
- Material Modelling in Mechanical Design (5 ECTS)
- Fluid and Wave Dynamics (5 ECTS)
- Offshore Structures (15 ECTS)
- Coastal, Offshore and Port Engineering (5 ECTS)
- Advanced Structural Engineering (5 ECTS)
- Risk and Reliability in Engineering (5 ECTS)
- Analysis and solution of an advanced civil and/or structural engineering problem (15 ECTS)
- Choose 3 of the 4 following courses: Renewable Energy Structures: wind turbines and wave energy devices (5 ECTS), Wind Loads on Structures (5 ECTS), Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (5 ECTS), Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue (5 ECTS)
- Master\x92s thesis (30 ECTS)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to the Master\xc2\x92s programme in Mechanical Design requires a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Mechanical Design or the like.
Students with another Bachelor\'s degree, upon application to the Board of Studies, will be admitted after a specific academic assessment if the applicant is deemed to have comparable educational prerequisites. The University can stipulate requirements concerning conducting additional exams prior to the start of study.
Basic knowledge at BSc level must be documented within the following fields:
- structural behavior under static loading
- construction materials, including concrete, steel and timber
- continuum mechanics related to solids and fluids
- soil mechanics, consolidation and groundwater flow
- foundations and earth-retaining structures
- hydraulics, including flow in pipes and open channels
Further, applicants must be familiar with:
- communication (oral and written) in English
- physics, including energy, momentum and basic thermo dynamics
- linear algebra, including determination of eigenvalues
- analytical and numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations,
Please make sure you send your application form and further documentation via post to the International Office by the required deadline.
Furthermore please note the official language requirements for international students applying to Aalborg University are:
- IELTS (academic test): 6.5
- TOEFL (paper-based): 560
- TOEFL (internet-based): 88
- Cambridge First Certificate with the grade B
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,402 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalborg University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Aalborg University
Aalborg University
Aalborg, Denmark
Aalborg University (AAU) is a major public research university in Denmark known for its innovative teaching approach, strong engineering education, and international environment. Offers a wide...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months