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
  • 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 credit
  • 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 credit
  • 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 credit
  • 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 credit
  • 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 credit
  • MCE 236L Solid Modeling1 credit
  • 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 credit
  • MCE 331 Manufacturing Processes3 credits
  • MCE 332L Materials and Manufacturing Processes Laboratory1 credit
  • 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 credit
  • General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
  • NGN 397 Professional Training (summer internship)0 credits

Year 4

  • MCE 313L Engineering Measurements Laboratory1 credit
  • MCE 410 Control Systems3 credits
  • MCE 490 Design Project I1 credit
  • 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 credit
  • 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: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (equivalent to 80 on the previous scale) or AUS Institutional TOEFL ITP 550. AUS accepts only TOEFL and IELTS, and scores are valid for two calendar years; transfer applicants may also present 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).

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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