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2025-2026 / Master

MSc. in Mechanical Engineering, professional focus in sustainable automotive engineering

120 crédits

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  • Organization
  • Theory
  • Practical
  • Others
  • Credits
Depending on your educational background or depending on the focus, it is possible that the prerequisites / corequisites for the 1st year of the programme are presented in the block 2. You are therefore invited to read through the list of courses in block 2 even if you are registering for the first time in this master.
As part of the Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, each student must take or validate the 70 credits of the common core (including internship and Master's thesis), 10 credits of optional courses, 10 credits from the Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics 2, Computational Mechanics 2 and Vehicles and Transport lists or from the block 1 programme, and 30 credits of the research focus.

Ideally, students starting the Master's programme will have acquired the skills and knowledge corresponding to the 40 credits of technical courses specific to the "Mechanical" field, organised within the Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

Core curriculum compulsory courses

B1
40Cr
B2
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
MECA0029-1Theory of vibration (english language) - [30h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
B1Q12626[+]5
MECA0462-2
Materials selection (english language) - [30h Projet, 1d Field work] B1Q12626[+]5
GEST3162-1Principles of management (english language) - [25h Projet] B1Q130-[+]5
MECA0018-2
Manufacturing processes (english language) - [15h Laboratory work, 11h Projet, 0,5d Field work] B1Q230-[+]5
SYST0022-1Linear Systems Design (english language) - [15h Projet] B1Q22626[+]5
[...] Choose one course from PROJ0022-1 and PROJ0023-1.15
PROJ0022-1
Integrated mechanical engineering projectB1TA   15
Advanced mechanical design   3015- 
Integrated mechanical engineering project - [250h Projet, 5d Field work]
Prerequisite
MECA0444-1
Conception mécanique
Corequisite
MECA0018-2
Manufacturing processes
MECA0462-2
Materials selection
  10-[+] 
PROJ0023-1
Integrated project in mechanical engineering (Service Learning)B1TA   15
Advanced mechanical design   3015- 
Integrated project in mechanical engineering - [250h Projet, 5d Field work]   10-[+] 
ATFE0013-1Master thesis and internshipB2TA   30
Master thesis - [750h Projet]   --[+] 
Professional integration internship
Prerequisite
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
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Common core courses

B1
10Cr
B2
10Cr

Choose 10 credits of optional courses from the following:

B1
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Students who have not followed the courses MECA0155-2 and MECA0036-2 from the "Mechanics" option of the bachelor in civil engineering programme or acquired the equivalent knowledge and skills have to choose in priority these two courses in their study programme ; theses courses are corequisites of compulsory courses of the master.
MECA0155-2Dynamics of mechanical systems - [20h Projet] B1Q12626[+]5
MECA0036-2Finite Element Method (english language) - [40h Projet] B1Q22626[+]5
MECA0027-1Structural and multidisciplinary optimization (english language) - [18h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
B1Q13012[+]5
MECA0031-2Kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms (english language) - [40h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
B1Q23020[+]5
MECA0023-1Advanced solid mechanics (english language) - [30h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
B1Q12626[+]5
MECA0010-1Uncertainty quantification and stochastic modelling (english language) - [28h Projet]
Corequisite
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
MECA0036-2
Finite Element Method
B1Q11616[+]5

Choose courses for a total of 10 credits from the Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics 2, Computational Mechanics 2 and Vehicles and Transport lists, or from the block 1 programme.

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Students who have not followed the MECA0444-1 course in the ¿Mechanics¿ option of the Civil Engineering programme or acquired the corresponding knowledge and skills must first incorporate this course into their programme; this course is a co-requisite for the compulsory courses for ¿Mechanical Engineering¿ and ¿Sustainable Automotive Engineering¿ focuses.

MECA0444-1Mechanical design - [15h Laboratory work, 11h Projet, 0,5d Field work] B2Q230-[+]5

Language module

[...] Maximum 5 credits from the language courses programme organised by ISLV in other faculties or from the restricted list below-
LANG1957-1Dutch for Engineers, part 1 (dutch language) B2Q136--3
LANG1958-1German for Engineers, Part 1 (german language) B2Q136--3
LANG2978-1Dutch for Engineers, part 2 (dutch language)
Corequisite
LANG1957-1
Néerlandais pour l'ingénieur, partim 1
B2Q224--2
LANG2979-1German for Engineers, part 2 (german language)
Corequisite
LANG1958-1
Allemand pour l'ingénieur, partim 1
B2Q224--2

Mechanical engineering

MECA0473-1Metallic materials engineering B2Q12626-5
MECA0139-1Additive manufacturing and 3D printing (english language) B2Q12626-5
MECA0035-1(pas organisé en 2025-2026) Lubrification and tribology
B2Q12626-5
MECA0006-1Cooling and low-temperature heating systems (english language) - [4h Projet, 1d Field work] B2Q22626[+]5
CHIM0699-2
Life cycle assessment - Ecodesign (english language) B2Q11030-3
MECA0502-1Mechanics of composites (english language) B2Q12626-5
MECA0532-1
Turbomachines B2Q12626-5
MECA0533-1Technology of offshore wind structures (english language)
Prerequisite
MECA0462-2
Materials selection
MECA0155-2
Dynamique des systèmes mécaniques
B2Q12626-5
MECA0534-1Fluid structures interactions of offshore environment (english language) - [12h Laboratory work]
Prerequisite
MECA0025-3
Mécanique des fluides
MECA0029-1
Theory of vibration
B2Q12016[+]5
MECA0535-1Structural health monitoring (english language)
Prerequisite
MECA0029-1
Theory of vibration
B2Q12626-5

Mecatronic 2

ELEC0055-2Element of power Electronics, Part A (english language) B2Q1306-3
MECA0517-1Advanced industrial robotics (english language) - [10h Projet] B2Q13020[+]5
INFO0948-2Introduction to intelligent robotics (english language) - [80h Projet] B2Q2304[+]5
INFO0064-2Embedded systems (english language)
Corequisite
INFO2055-1
Embedded systems project
B2Q12520-3
INFO2055-1Embedded systems project (english language) - [60h Projet]
Corequisite
INFO0064-2
Embedded systems
B2Q2--[+]2
GBIO0012-2Biomechanics (english language) - [1d Field work] B2Q12626[+]5
MECA0516-1Mechanical properties of biological and bioinspired materials (english language) - [4h Laboratory work] B2Q12622[+]5
GBIO0022-1Biomimicry (english language) - [45h Projet] B2TA15-[+]5
MECA0008-1Microfluidics (english language) - [16h Laboratory work, 14h Projet] B2Q2228[+]5
PROT0430-3Biomedical robotics and active prostheses (english language) B2Q11510-3
MECA0127-1Active structures (english language)
Prerequisite
SYST0022-1
Linear Systems Design
B2Q12626-5

Computational mechanics 2

MECA0464-1Large deformation of solids (english language) - [60h Projet] B2Q12626[+]5
MECA0058-1Fracture mechanics, damage and fatigue (english language) - [75h Projet] B2Q13010[+]5
MECA0062-1Vibration testing and experimental modal analysis (english language) - [30h Projet]
Prerequisite
MECA0029-1
Theory of vibration
B2Q12626[+]5
MECA0524-1CAD & Geometric Algorithms - [60h Projet] B2Q12020[+]5
AERO0015-1Mechanical design of turbomachinery (english language) - [30h Projet] B2Q12626[+]5

Vehicles and transport

MECA0501-1Thermal Energy Management in vehicles (english language) - [1d Field work] B2Q12626[+]5
MECA0063-1Vehicle architecture and components (english language) - [30h Projet] B2Q23030[+]5
GCIV2066-1Fundamentals of transportation : transport planning (english language) B2Q11515-2
MECA0527-1
Electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles (english language) - [5h Laboratory work, 15h Projet] B2Q13010[+]5
[...] Courses from B1-
[...] Maximum 5 credits in the list of courses from other master's degrees in the faculty of Applied Sciences or du catalogue UNIC.-

Focus courses

B1
10Cr
B2
20Cr

Choose 30 credits from:

B1
10Cr
B2
20Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
MECA0525-1Performance and dynamics of vehicles (english language) - [4h Laboratory work, 8h Projet, 1d Field work] B1Q23015[+]5
MECA0041-1Internal combustion engine (english language) B1Q2   5
Part 1 Fundamental aspects - [1d Field work, 15h Projet]   1515[+] 
Part 2 Application to propulsion - [10h Projet, 0,5d Field work]   1010[+] 
MECA0063-1Vehicle architecture and components (english language) - [30h Projet] B1Q23030[+]5
MECA0501-1Thermal Energy Management in vehicles (english language) - [1d Field work] B2Q12626[+]5
AERO0001-1Aerodynamics (english language) - [2h Laboratory work, 25h Projet] B2Q12725[+]5
MECA0527-1
Electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles (english language) - [5h Laboratory work, 15h Projet] B2Q13010[+]5
ELEC0431-2
Electromagnetic energy conversion (english language) - [15h Laboratory work] B2Q23015[+]5
MECA0062-1Vibration testing and experimental modal analysis (english language) - [30h Projet] B2Q12626[+]5

Bridging courses Master in mechanical engineering

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : Each student's programme will be determined by the board based on their prior academic background. If an applicant does not meet certain prerequisites, their programme may include up to 30 additional credits, mainly selected from the list below.

Optional courses

B0
30Cr
[...] Choose up to 30 credits from the following list:-
MECA0036-2Finite Element Method (english language) - [40h Projet] B0Q22626[+]5
MECA0155-2Dynamics of mechanical systems - [20h Projet] B0Q12626[+]5
MECA0012-6Solid mechanics - [15h Projet] B0Q22626[+]5
MECA0444-1Mechanical design - [15h Laboratory work, 11h Projet, 0,5d Field work] B0Q230-[+]5
MECA0002-1
Applied Thermodynamics and Introduction to Heat Engines B0Q12626-5
MECA0445-2Heat transfer (english language) - [9h Projet] B0Q22824[+]5
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) B0Q12020-4
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
LANG0039-2English 2, English for Engineering (english language) - [20h Projet] B0TA-30[+]3
LANG0840-1French, S1 - 1er quadrimestre B0Q1---5
SYST0002-2Introduction to signals and systems - [15h Projet] B0Q22626[+]5
PHYS0904-4Physics of materials - [1d Field work] B0Q22626[+]5
MECA0025-3Fluid Mechanics - [30h Projet] B0Q22626[+]5

Bridging courses Master in mechanical engineering

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : Each student's programme will be determined by the jury depending on their prior training. If an applicant does not meet certain prerequisites, his or her programme may include up to 60 credits of bridging courses, essentially taken from the list below :

Optional courses

B0
60Cr
[...] Choose 31 to 60 credits from:-
MECA0036-2Finite Element Method (english language) - [40h Projet] B0Q22626[+]5
MECA0155-2Dynamics of mechanical systems - [20h Projet] B0Q12626[+]5
MECA0012-6Solid mechanics - [15h Projet] B0Q22626[+]5
MECA0444-1Mechanical design - [15h Laboratory work, 11h Projet, 0,5d Field work] B0Q230-[+]5
MECA0002-1
Applied Thermodynamics and Introduction to Heat Engines B0Q12626-5
MECA0445-2Heat transfer (english language) - [9h Projet] B0Q22824[+]5
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) B0Q12020-4
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
LANG0039-2English 2, English for Engineering (english language) - [20h Projet] B0TA-30[+]3
LANG0840-1French, S1 - 1er quadrimestre B0Q1---5
SYST0002-2Introduction to signals and systems - [15h Projet] B0Q22626[+]5
PHYS0904-4Physics of materials - [1d Field work] B0Q22626[+]5
MECA0025-3Fluid Mechanics - [30h Projet] B0Q22626[+]5