BSc Mechanical Engineering

Linking people, materials, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

Key data

Degree: Bachelor of Science FHNW in Mechanical Engineering
ECTS points: 180
Teaching language: German
Place: Brugg-Windisch
Semester fee: Swiss residency: 700 CHF / EU/EFTA residency: 1000 CHF

There is a demand for mechanical engineers with a broad and varied educational background as well as a strong practical orientation. Wherever complex systems are developed and produced, our graduates are at the forefront of innovation.

The bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering enables you to begin a career in the fields of construction/development or computation/simulation or become involved in the production or commissioning of innovative products. Mechanical engineers make significant contributions during each phase of the entire product life cycle and serve industry as skilled experts.

After a few years in employment, graduates' career paths usually guide them toward managerial roles in business units. Others establish their own company and turn a pioneering idea into a reality.

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Career prospects Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers are at home at both a development office and a research lab.

Insights into the Mechanical Engineering degree programme

Degree

The broad study programme to become a mechanical engineer comprises the following five training domains: project elements, basic principles, advanced courses, specialist supplement modules and professional-context modules (incl. language training and courses in the humanities/social sciences). The practical orientation of the programme is ensured through project work starting the very first semester.

Specialisations

In the third year, you can choose one of four specialisations and specifically tailor your degree programme to a particular professional field:

Student projects

From the very first semester, you will work in teams and on your own on tasks set by our indus-trial partners.

Flight characteristics of Hornussen

Mechanical Engineering student Matthias Hippen investigated the aerodynamics of the projectiles used in the traditional Swiss sport called "Hornussen".

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Mobile lifting platform for wheelchair users

Over a number of semesters, students developed a collapsible lifting platform for wheelchair users.

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Thermal testing unit for pressure sensors

Mechanical Engineering student Flavio Rosa was awarded the Siemens Excellence Award for his bachelor's thesis involving the development of a pressure chamber.

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