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American University of Sharjah/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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About This Programme

An ABET-accredited degree covering mechanics, thermofluids, materials, design and manufacturing, supported by workshops and laboratories. Prepares graduates for the energy, aerospace, automotive, HVAC and manufacturing sectors.

Course Highlights

  • ABET (EAC)-accredited, reaffirmed through 2030
  • Broad coverage of mechanics, materials, thermodynamics, heat transfer, manufacturing, design and control
  • Multiple hands-on labs (solid modelling, materials & manufacturing, thermofluids, measurements, dynamics & control)
  • Two-semester capstone design project and mandatory industry internship

What You'll Study

Lecture and design courses supported by materials/manufacturing, thermofluids, engineering-measurements and dynamics-and-control laboratories, a required 8-week summer internship (NGN 397), and a two-semester senior design project (MCE 490/491).

Year 1

  • CHM 101 General Chemistry I3 credits
  • CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I1 credits
  • MTH 103 Calculus I3 credits
  • NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing2 credits
  • PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
  • PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credits
  • WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
  • MTH 104 Calculus II3 credits
  • NGN 112 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science3 credits
  • PHY 102 General Physics II3 credits
  • PHY 102L General Physics Laboratory II1 credits
  • WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
  • General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits

Year 2

  • ENG 204 Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
  • MCE 216L Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Workshop1 credits
  • MCE 220 Statics3 credits
  • MCE 230 Materials Science3 credits
  • MCE 241 Thermodynamics I3 credits
  • NGN 211 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics3 credits
  • IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
  • MCE 222 Dynamics3 credits
  • MCE 223 Mechanics of Materials3 credits
  • MCE 226L Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering I1 credits
  • MCE 236L Solid Modeling1 credits
  • MCE 240 Fluid Mechanics3 credits
  • MTH 225 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra3 credits

Year 3

  • MCE 310 Fundamentals of Electromechanical Systems3 credits
  • MCE 323 Mechanical Design3 credits
  • MCE 326L Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering II1 credits
  • MCE 331 Manufacturing Processes3 credits
  • MCE 332L Materials and Manufacturing Processes Laboratory1 credits
  • MTH 203 Calculus III3 credits
  • Free Elective3 credits
  • MCE 313 Engineering Measurements3 credits
  • MCE 325 Numerical Methods in Engineering3 credits
  • MCE 341 Thermodynamics II3 credits
  • MCE 344 Heat Transfer3 credits
  • MCE 345L Thermofluids Laboratory1 credits
  • General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
  • NGN 397 Professional Training (summer internship)0 credits

Year 4

  • MCE 313L Engineering Measurements Laboratory1 credits
  • MCE 410 Control Systems3 credits
  • MCE 490 Design Project I1 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
  • General Education Core (elective)3 credits
  • MCE 415L Dynamics and Control Systems Laboratory1 credits
  • MCE 491 Design Project II2 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • Major Elective3 credits
  • General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
  • Free Elective3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A secondary-school average of about 85% (or in the best two of the last three years), with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency where required, and a minimum grade B in the mathematics and science subjects required for the major. American-curriculum applicants take the SAT or EmSAT mathematics test.
English: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic 6.5, or EmSAT Achieve English 1550.

A mathematics placement test determines direct entry to Calculus I.

Careers

Mechanical engineers model, analyse, test and manufacture engines and machines, design power and energy-management systems, build robots and intelligent machines, and develop products and materials across the automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing and HVAC industries.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC), reaffirmed through 2030.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)

Typical Offer

~85% secondary average + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; strong maths & physics; SAT/EmSAT Math for American-curriculum applicants

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Sharjah

Course Type

Mechanical engineering

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 110,876/yr

Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.

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