Mechanical Engineering BEng

About This Programme

The BEng Mechanical Engineering at the University of Birmingham Dubai is a three-year degree that prepares students for global careers developing new technologies, with roles that range from designing, manufacturing, installing and testing everything from nanoscale robots to spacecraft. Students learn to tackle engineering problems across many industries. The course starts with core mechanical engineering and builds the expertise to solve real problems with theory, practical knowledge and specialist engineering software, from mechanics and computer programming to sustainable energy. It is taught on the technology-enhanced Dubai campus by staff from both the Dubai and UK campuses, with the option to spend the second year in Birmingham, and is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Course Highlights

• The University of Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, in the global top 100 and the top 10 UK universities.
• A double-accredited degree: UAE Ministry and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
• Graduates receive the same University of Birmingham degree as students in the UK.
• Teaching from staff on both the Dubai and UK campuses, with the option to spend the second year in Birmingham.
• Research-led teaching on the latest developments in mechanical engineering.

What You'll Study

The course runs full-time over three years through lectures, tutorials, assignments, lab work, quizzes and project work supervised jointly by research-led academics and industry engineers. Teaching is shared between staff in Dubai and the UK: each module is usually prepared by a team spanning both campuses, with at least the module leader based in Dubai, and students receive the same teaching resources and assessments as students on the UK campus. Learning includes lectures, classes, case studies, online assignments and quizzes, presentations and self-directed study. Work is assessed by exams, coursework, presentations and a dissertation. Projects can be supervised by staff on either campus, jointly with other Schools of the University, or with industry-based engineers, and students can propose their own final-year project topics and some coursework topics. Teaching staff listed on the course page are Dr Archibong Eso Archibong, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering; Dr Adel Abdel-Wahab, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Dr Imran Qureshi, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering; Dr Majid Malboubi, Head of Quality Assurance; Dr Hassan Ali, Associate Professor; and Dr Seyed Ghaffar, Head of Engineering (Dubai).

Entry Requirements

Careers

The degree gives specialised training for a wide range of careers, with professional skills to complement technical ability. Graduates are sought after in engineering, finance, consultancy and commerce, including at companies such as Aston Martin, BP, Rolls-Royce, Jaguar Land Rover, Exxon Mobil and Mercedes High Performance Engines. The Careers Network Dubai offers information, advice and guidance to identify options, build skills and reach opportunities.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and listed as Active on the Commission for Academic Accreditation register as the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. The programme is also accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE): the accredited BEng (Hons) partly meets the academic benchmark for registration as a Chartered Engineer, and graduates need an approved form of further learning under UK-SPEC to complete it.

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