The Swiss engineering master's degree

Switzerland is a world leader for the machinery industry. With a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, you will be highly sought after in one of the most important branches of development and production.

Outline of profession

Mechanical Engineering encompasses all activities related to the development, production, use and optimisation of machinery, materials, equipment and products in industrial, research and regulatory environments.
With the MSE in Mechanical Engineering, you will be in demand for senior positions with management responsibility in the areas of research and development or production. 
You will be able to work in production and engineering offices or in the public sector.
Your role is essential to ensure the success of projects and companies while taking ecological, economic and social considerations into account.

Profile contents

The course profile in Mechanical Engineering covers the following subject areas:

• Conceptual development, design, construction, modelling, testing, measurement, validation, and optimisation of components, modules, or entire systems
• Development methods and production technologies
• Energy efficiency, and ecological and social sustainability
• Product life cycle knowledge
• Material knowledge

Professional Skills

In the MSE in Mechanical Engineering, you will develop the specialist skills necessary for designing, developing and producing components and systems. You will also gain the knowledge of the necessary materials and means of production. The focus is on mechanical and mechatronic systems, including control and automation. In addition, you will acquire in-depth skills in simulation, analysis, optimisation and verification. You will be able to tackle complex problems with your strong methodological skills.

Entry skills and enrolment process

Specific qualifications are required to enrol in this profile. Students holding one of the following bachelor’s degrees with above-average marks generally fulfil these entry requirements.

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering 
• BSc in Microtechnology 
• BSc in Automotive Engineering 
• BSc in Industrial Design Engineering 
• BSc in Materials and Process Engineering 
• BSc in Systems Engineering 

Assessment of prerequisites is part of the enrolment process of each school. Students who do not hold one of the above-mentioned bachelor’s degrees will be individually assessed for their suitability by the relevant University of Applied Sciences.

Recommended theory modules

The theory modules comprise 30 out of 90 ECTS. The modules are taught by professors from all over Switzerland at various locations. You will take these modules together with other MSE students. You can find the recommended theory modules for the MSE in Mechanical Engineering (ME) here. 

Additional skills relative to Bachelor of Science

Compared to graduates of a bachelor’s degree course, an MSE in Mechanical Engineering enables you not only to develop components, parts and properties of a product or process, but also to design whole products and systems while taking into account design and functional requirements. You will be able to carry out complex projects in an industrial and research environment, to apply a broader range of engineering knowledge and skills, and to assume leadership roles based on your in-depth analysis and abstraction skills.

Discover more

Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) offering the Mechanical Engineering (ME) profile are shown below. Find out more about the courses of study at the individual UASs.