Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering is one of 3 English-taught Mechanical Engineering programmes at Bachelor's Degree level in the register, offered by 2 institutions. 2 of them list an annual fee for students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland. 3 are recorded as free for EU, EEA and Swiss students.

Mechanical Engineering at VIA University College is a 3.5 year bachelor's degree taught in English, worth 210 ECTS. It runs in Horsens and starts on 30 August 2027; the application deadline is 15 March 2027.

What you study

You learn to develop and design products, machines and technical systems that actually work. The programme covers innovation, product development and design, with attention to sustainable materials, technologies and constructions. You also learn to weigh social, economic and environmental conditions when developing new products.

Teaching is applied. You build an understanding of materials, mechanics and construction behaviour, and you work through the whole development process: from idea and digital modelling to prototype, test and final solution. Exercises in the tech labs, digital simulations and automation tasks teach you to optimise function, sustainability and production. You also gain skills in project management, cross professional collaboration and technical problem solving, so you can turn theory into concrete, usable solutions.

How the programme is organised

The first semester covers mechanics and technical documentation. The second focuses on machine design and materials. In the third semester you study machine elements and electrical engineering. The fourth semester brings automation, energy and business. The fifth semester is an internship. The sixth and seventh semesters are for specialisation and the bachelor's project.

Who it suits

This programme suits you if you like seeing how things are built and want to make them work better. You should be comfortable with mechanics, materials and technical drawing, and willing to work in labs and with digital tools. Group work and project management are part of the setup, so you should be ready to collaborate with people from other technical fields.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English. To apply, use optagelse.dk, the Danish national application portal for undergraduate programmes. The application deadline is 15 March 2027, and the programme starts on 30 August 2027. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge. Other students pay a fee set by the institution. Check the programme page for the exact admission requirements and documents you need to submit.

Undergraduate applications are made through optagelse.dk, with deadlines on 15 March and 5 July (12:00 CET). Which one applies depends on your qualification. The register shows 15 March 2027 as the next deadline for this programme. Intake, as the register states it: Starts 30 August 2027 (apply by 15 March 2027). Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.