After graduation

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Bachelor's degree program Mechanical Engineering

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After completing your bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, most students continue on to pursue a master’s program before entering the workforce. The bachelor’s program at TU/e provides direct access to a variety of master’s programs within the department of Mechanical Engineering:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Systems and Control
• Automotive Technology
• Sustainable Energy Technology

Additionally, the program offers direct access to the master’s program in Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion at the Department of Applied Physics. For information on eligibility for other master’s programs within TU/e or at other Dutch universities, please visit doorstroommatrix.nl.

Career Opportunities

The demand for skilled, academically trained engineers continues to be high — and job prospects for mechanical engineers are consistently strong. Many of our graduates quickly secure rewarding positions across a wide range of industries and roles. Career paths include:

• Technical designer
• Production or process engineer
• Project or systems engineer
• Researcher or PhD candidate
• Entrepreneur or startup founder

Graduates often find positions at engineering firms, high-tech companies, and research institutions such as TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research). With experience, many mechanical engineers move into managerial, strategic, or commercial roles, where their technical background remains a strong asset.

Curious where TU/e alumni have ended up? Explore our alumni network on LinkedIn.

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