Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
About This Programme
Design, thermofluids, materials and manufacturing across mechanical systems.
Course Highlights
- ABET-accredited engineering degree
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education Requirements
21 credit hours across UAEU general education themes
- Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- Artificial Intelligence for Engineering3 credits
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- Sustainable Engineering Principles3 credits
Plus 6 credit hours of general education theme electives across Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Health and Wellness
College of Engineering Requirements
35 credit hours of shared engineering, mathematics and science foundation
- Calculus I3 credits
- Calculus II3 credits
- Calculus III3 credits
- Linear Algebra I3 credits
- Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
- General Chemistry I3 credits
- Chemistry Lab I for Engineering1 credit
- Probability and Statistics3 credits
- General Physics I3 credits
- General Physics II3 credits
- General Physics Lab I1 credit
- General Physics Lab II1 credit
- Engineering Ethics2 credits
- Engineering Economics3 credits
Mechanical Engineering Requirements
68 credit hours of core mechanical engineering coursework
- Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Workshop1 credit
- Statics3 credits
- Measurement and Instrumentation Lab1 credit
- Introduction to Computing Lab in ME1 credit
- Mechanics of Materials3 credits
- Manufacturing Processes3 credits
- Materials and Manufacturing Lab1 credit
- Dynamics3 credits
- Applied Thermodynamics3 credits
- Geometric Modeling2 credits
- Fluid Mechanics3 credits
- Fluid Mechanics Lab1 credit
- Introduction to Mechatronics3 credits
- Engineering Materials3 credits
- Machine Design I3 credits
- Dynamic Systems and Control3 credits
- Heat Transfer for Mechanical Engineering3 credits
- Machine Design II3 credits
- Kinematics Design of Machinery3 credits
- Thermofluid System Design and Analysis3 credits
- Thermal Engineering Lab1 credit
- Introduction to Computer Aided Manufacturing3 credits
- Dynamic Systems and Control Lab1 credit
- Electro-Mechanical Devices2 credits
- Engineering Thermodynamics3 credits
- Computer Programming3 credits
- Design and Critical Thinking in Mechanical Engineering3 credits
- Capstone Engineering Design Project3 credits
Internship
2 credit hours of supervised professional practice
- Internship I1 credit
- Internship II1 credit
Mechanical Engineering Specialization Electives
6 credit hours selected from four concentration areas
Concentration baskets: Design and Manufacturing, Thermo-Fluids, Mechatronics and Control, Combustion and Propulsion. Minimum 132 credit hours to graduate
- Selected Topics in Bioengineering3 credits
- Non-conventional Manufacturing3 credits
- Intermediate Mechanics of Material3 credits
- Selected Topics in Design and Manufacturing3 credits
- Maintenance Engineering3 credits
- Selected Topics in Thermal Sciences3 credits
- Air Conditioning Systems3 credits
- Heat Engines3 credits
- Energy Management3 credits
- Turbomachinery3 credits
- Optimization Methods in Engineering Systems3 credits
- Selected Topics in Mechatronics3 credits
- Introduction to Robotics3 credits
- Design of Mechatronics Systems3 credits
- Mechanical Vibration3 credits
- Rocket Propulsion3 credits
- Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Gases3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue engineering careers across construction, energy, manufacturing, technology and government, or continue to postgraduate study and professional licensure.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission) and licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 87,813/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.