In the first year, you build a solid foundation in core science and engineering subjects, including mechanics, electronics, process engineering (thermodynamics), and materials science & nanoscience. You will also strengthen your mathematical skills and develop essential academic abilities. This year prepares you to think and work like an engineer and a scientist.
In the second year, your knowledge broadens and deepens with modules such as analogue and digital signals and systems – a crucial topic in engineering programmes. You will also take vector calculus and apply it in electromagnetism, while exploring areas of personal interest. At the same time, you will be introduced to popular master’s programmes, setting the stage for your future specialisation.
In the third year, you focus on elective modules tailored to your interests, further preparing you for your chosen master’s programme or career aspirations. This final year also includes a graduation project, the culmination of your undergraduate journey. With this final step, you will be well prepared for advanced study or professional pursuits, earning your Bachelor of Science degree.
bachelor’s structure
Below, you can find the general structure of this Bachelor’s programme.
Year 1
Semester 1
30 EC
Mechatronics
Semester 2
30 EC
Sustainability: Materials and Energy
Year 2
Semester 3
11 EC 19 EC
Signals and Systems Mandatory courses Elective courses
Semester 4
30 EC
System Design and Validation
Year 3
Semester 5
30 EC
Master preparation Elective courses
Semester 6
18 EC 12 EC
Professional Finalisation Mandatory courses Elective courses
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First time at university
When you are a first-year student, you experience many new things. Here we start explaining at least a few of them.
Student workload at Dutch universities is expressed in EC, also named ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), which is widely used throughout the European Union. In the Netherlands, each credit represents 28 hours of work. You need to acquire 60 credits each year.
Your programme assigns fixed numbers of hours to each assignment, project report or exam. In the first year, you need to get at least 45 out of 60 points to be able to continue to the second year.
Student workload at Dutch universities is expressed in EC, also named ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), which is widely used throughout the European Union. In the Netherlands, each credit represents 28 hours of work. You need to acquire 60 credits each year.
Your programme assigns fixed numbers of hours to each assignment, project report or exam. In the first year, you need to get at least 45 out of 60 points to be able to continue to the second year.
Our aim is to get you in the right place as soon as possible, which is why we use the principle of a binding recommendation. You will receive a positive recommendation if you have obtained 45 or more of the 60 EC in the first year. A negative recommendation is binding and means you have to leave the programme. Under certain circumstances, we may give you a positive recommendation despite a low score. Such cases will be dealt with on an individual bases.
Do personal circumstances such as illness or problems interfere with your study performance? Your study advisors, as well as Student Affairs Coaching & Counselling (SACC), are there to support you.
