Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
About This Programme
An ABET-accredited 130-credit degree covering statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and design, with a senior design project. Prepares graduates for the energy, oil and gas, aerospace, manufacturing, robotics and defence sectors.
Course Highlights
- Accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission)
- Core spans mechanics, thermofluids, design, manufacturing and mechatronics
- Minors available in nuclear engineering and in renewable and sustainable energy
- Internship plus a two-semester capstone senior design
What You'll Study
Four years with design, thermofluids, materials, manufacturing and mechatronics laboratories, a summer internship, and a two-semester senior design project.
Year 1
- Academic English I3 credits
- Calculus I4 credits
- General Chemistry I4 credits
- Grand Challenges4 credits
- Academic Development & Success1 credit
- Academic English II3 credits
- Calculus II4 credits
- University Physics I4 credits
- Introduction to Computing - Python4 credits
- Business-Humanities Elective3 credits
Year 2
- Computer Aided Design3 credits
- University Physics II4 credits
- Calculus III3 credits
- Statics3 credits
- Differential Equations and Linear Algebra4 credits
- Engineering Dynamics3 credits
- Engineering Materials4 credits
- Thermodynamics3 credits
- Probability and Statistical Inference3 credits
- Career Preparation1 credit
- Emirates Society / Emirates Studies3 credits
Year 3
- Mechanics of Solids4 credits
- Fluid Mechanics4 credits
- Dynamic Systems and Vibration3 credits
- Computational Methods for Mechanical Engineers3 credits
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- Introduction to Manufacturing Processes4 credits
- Heat Transfer4 credits
- Computer-Controlled Systems4 credits
- Machine Element Design3 credits
- Mechanical Engineering Internship1 credit
Year 4
- Finite Element Analysis3 credits
- Mechatronics3 credits
- Applied Thermodynamics3 credits
- Senior Design Project I3 credits
- Business-Humanities Elective3 credits
- Senior Design Project II3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Technical Elective3 credits
- Enhancing Employability and Job Readiness1 credit
- Mechanical Engineering Internship1 credit
Entry Requirements
Shortlisted applicants sit the Khalifa University Admission Test (KUAT) in Mathematics and Physics. Preferable tests that strengthen an application: Math SAT 700, or a score of 3 in AP Calculus AB or BC, AP Physics C Mechanics or Electricity and Magnetism, AP Chemistry or AP Biology; no other AP subject is considered.
Careers
Graduates work in energy, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, HVAC and oil and gas as design, thermal and mechanical-systems engineers.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall)
Typical Offer
~80-90% in Maths and Physics; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 79; pass the Khalifa University Admission Test (KUAT) and a video interview
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 81,250/yr
Apply online at ugapply.ku.ac.ae for the Fall intake (deadline 2 March 2026); the application fee is AED 200. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission - UAE nationals admitted directly study on a full tuition scholarship with accommodation, transport and textbooks, and international undergraduates compete for five merit tiers.