Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
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
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.