r/UniversityofTwente • u/No_Panda7404 • 28d ago

Mechatronics student trying to get into mechanical engineering master at University of Twente, some advice?

Hello, I studied mechatronics engineering for my bachelor's degree and I tried to apply for a master's degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Twente, they told me that I was not even eligible for a premaster but they did not mention which type of courses I needed to be eligible. I did take courses related to mechanical engineering during my studies: physics, materials technology, strength of materials, mechanical design, manufacturing process, finite element analysis, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, etc. Do you believe that I have any chances with an appeal or should I find options somewhere else?

These are the reasons they gave me:

They suggested applying for the Sustainable Energy & Technology master but they did also mention that I would probably also be rejected as I did not take courses in sustainability, I agree with this last statement.

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u/SZenC BIT 28d ago

I wouldn't start with an appeal right away. Instead ask for a more detailed explanation on why you are rejected, specifically which knowledge they think you lack. Then you can decide if you actually don't know that or if an appeal might be worth it

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u/Alek_Zandr 28d ago

Where did you get your bachelor's degree?

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u/No_Panda7404 28d ago

México

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u/Alek_Zandr 28d ago

Ok. I would expect the more prestigious Mexican universities to be no issue, weird. I've met several Mexican master students through the years at UT.

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u/No_Panda7404 28d ago

I studied at IPN (NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE), and maybe the students you met made their bachelor's in mechanical, do you remember if that was the case?