University of Bologna

Overview

The MSc in Mechanical Engineering for Sustainability at the University of Bologna aims to equip engineers with the skills to design and optimize mechanical systems that prioritize environmental, economic, and social sustainability. This program integrates advanced modeling and design techniques with a focus on energy systems, industrial logistics, and sustainability-centered engineering practices.

What you'll study

The curriculum is structured to enhance advanced engineering skills in mechanical design, energy systems, modeling, and applications focused on sustainability within the industrial sector.

Core courses include:

• Design Methods for Industrial Engineering
• Machines and Sustainable Energy Systems
• Mathematical Models for Industrial Engineering
• Electric Energy Conversion
• Mechanical Plants and Industrial Logistics
• Mechanics and Dynamics of Machines

Learning approach:

• Modeling and design: Utilization of advanced tools for designing products, components, and mechanical systems.
• Energy and conversion: Exploration of electromechanical energy conversion principles and energy system frameworks.
• Industrial systems: Focus on plant-level strategies, industrial logistics, and the merging of mechanical and automation viewpoints.
• Sustainability integration: Application of sustainability principles—environmental, economic, and social—to engineering choices.

Note: For detailed information regarding the semester-by-semester structure, elective courses, and final thesis or capstone requirements, please refer to the official programme regulations at the University of Bologna.

Entry requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent Italian university diploma) or a recognized foreign degree. Additionally, candidates need to fulfill the curricular requirements and successfully complete an evaluation procedure.

Those who have not yet completed their bachelor’s degree may still be eligible if they have registered for at least 135 credits (approximately 75% of the program).

Career prospects

Graduates of this program will be well-prepared for various career paths in industries focused on sustainable engineering solutions. Potential roles include mechanical engineer, energy systems designer, industrial logistics specialist, and sustainability consultant, among others. The skill set acquired through this MSc program will enable graduates to contribute effectively to the development of innovative and sustainable mechanical systems across diverse sectors.