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      BSc Mechanical Engineering

      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

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      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.

      Insights into the Mechanical Engineering degree programme

      Degree

      Structure

      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.

      Modules

      The degree is organised into modules and enables students to shape their course in accordance with their interests and requirements. A detailed description of the modules that can be taken as part of the Mechanical Engineering degree programme can be found in the module table (German).

      Studying part-time

      We enable you to combine a degree with a job or family. When studying part-time in employment, it is possible to work in a qualified role for up to 60% of the time over three working days per week.

      Find out more about studying part-time while working

      Specialisations

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

      • Polymer Technologies

        Plastics feature predominantly in the items we use in everyday life and have become indispensable. Polymer materials play an important role in achieving technical progress in a range of fields.

      • Product Development and Production Engineering

        Design, simulation and optimisation of products using innovative technologies, materials and manufacturing processes. Development of production and manufacturing systems including new manufacturing processes and application of innovative technologies such as robotics, additive manufacturing, laser processing.

      • Thermal and Fluid Engineering

        Design and simulation of innovative solutions in the fields of energy, heat, power and flow. Relevant problems in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer are analysed using experimental methods in the laboratory.

      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

      • Mobile lifting platform for wheelchair users

      • Thermal testing unit for pressure sensors

      Learn more about this career

      • Career prospects Mechanical Engineering

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

      Planning to study Mechanical Engineering at FHNW?

      • Requirements, Fees and How To Apply

        Discover all you need to know before starting your studies at FHNW, including fees, admission criteria, and more. Please note that this information is provided in German.

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      Study Administration and Advisory
      Telephone

      +41 56 202 99 33

      E-mail

      start.technik@fhnw.ch

      Address

      Klosterzelgstrasse 2 5210 Windisch

      Room

      1.031

      Availability

      Monday to Thursday: 8.00 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Friday: 8.00 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

      Arne Wahlen

      Prof. Dr. Arne Wahlen

      Programm Head of Mechanical Engineering

      Telephone

      +41 56 202 75 79

      E-mail

      arne.wahlen@fhnw.ch

      Address

      Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt Klosterzelgstrasse 2 5210 Windisch

      Room

      1.118

      Müller Müller

      Müller Müller

      Assistant for degree programmes in Electrical and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering

      Telephone

      +41 56 202 78 73

      E-mail

      corinne.mueller@fhnw.ch

      Address

      Klosterzelgstrasse 2 CH-5210 Windisch

      Room

      1.118

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      FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
      School of Engineering and Environment

      Klosterzelgstrasse 2

      CH - 5210 Windisch

      Phone+41 56 202 99 00

      E-Mailinfo.technik@fhnw.ch

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