The Mechanical engineering degree programme aims at training professional operators who possess a fundamental understanding of the field and the necessary critical expertise onto which can be grafted specific skills related to the subjects essential to the profession.

The objective is to allow future engineers to develop their knowledge of the theoretical-scientific aspects of mathematics, physics and engineering, together with the ability to conceive, plan, design and manage complex and/or innovative systems, processes and services.

Applicants with the following requirements are admitted without further examination:

• School leaving examination from a vocational technical high school linked to the chosen Bachelor;
• Federal high school matura or equivalent qualification. Applicants have the possibility to choose between two access modes: 1) “SPI” mode, integrated study and practice; “APA” mode, pre-formative practice year;
• ST technician qualification or technician qualification awarded by a high school specializing in a field related to the chosen study path;
• More than 25 years of age and significant training and working experience in the field of the chosen Bachelor.

Candidates failing to meet the requirements specified above will be evaluated by an internal commission.

The career opportunities available on completion of this course are initially technical in nature, as designer and developer in specific environments (machine industry) or in related industries (electronics, computer science, manufacturing) and generally in production systems requiring mechanical systems.
Once experience has been acquired (perhaps also by means of a Master's degree in a technical or managerial discipline, from SUPSI or from another university), it will be possible to pursue a career in development team and project management, or to specialise in specific application fields.