Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year MEng

About This Programme

The MEng Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year is a five-year programme at the University of Birmingham Dubai: a foundation year, then the mechanical engineering degree, combining study in Dubai and the UK, for careers designing, manufacturing, installing and testing everything from nanoscale robots to spacecraft. Students spend the first three years in Dubai, the foundation year followed by the first two years of the BEng Mechanical Engineering, and can then transfer to the MEng at the Birmingham campus for the final two years, provided they meet an academic threshold at the end of the third year in Dubai. In Birmingham they hear from industry guests, take an in-depth research project and can join UBRacing, the Formula Student team. The MEng 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.
• An accredited degree (UAE Ministry and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers), studied in both Dubai and Birmingham.
• Work alongside engineering students from all disciplines, and receive the same University of Birmingham degree as UK-based students.
• Research-led teaching on the latest developments in mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience through UBRacing, the University's Formula Student team, which competes internationally.

What You'll Study

The course runs full-time over five years, including the foundation year, through lectures, case studies, online assignments and project work supervised jointly by research-led academics and industry engineers. The first three years are spent in Dubai and the final two at the Birmingham campus. In Dubai 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 in the UK. 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, or with industry-based engineers. 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 Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. The MEng is also accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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