Introduction

Do you dream of building machinery, appliances, vehicles or other mechanical structures? Then look no further: a major within the industry of Mechanical Engineering is something for you. You will learn all about the construction of mechanical systems that impact daily life. Moreover, you will learn about innovations in the field and create more efficient mechanisms yourself. Mathematics, physics and chemistry are all applied in this industry in order to create the best working systems. 

Majors

Would you like to combine technology, organization skills and business? Then take a look at Industrial Engineering. This major combines business with engineering principles to improve the profitability of a business. You will learn to determine the most effective ways an organization can use its resources (such as its people, machines, materials, information, and energy) to make a product or provide a service.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Would you like to learn how to create the most efficient mechanical devices and systems? Then a major in Mechanical Engineering might be something for you. As a Mechanical Engineering student you will learn to combine technical knowledge with creativity to research, develop, design, manufacture, and test all sorts of mechanical devices and production processes.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

If you want to use your technical talent to stimulate development in rural areas, a major in Rural Engineering might be the right fit for you. You will learn how to design and develop systems for rural areas to increase development. For example, you could design solutions to improve irrigation or that prevent major destruction caused by natural disasters.

The following universities offer this major:

Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.

Graduates are now working as:

  • Mechanical engineers
  • Automotive engineers
  • Rural infrastructure engineers
  • Quality control inspectors
  • Project managers

Interview with a professional

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