Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechanical
About This Programme
A four-year Honours degree covering mechanics, thermofluids, materials, and design. Recognised by Engineers Australia.
Course Highlights
- Four-year accredited Honours degree, recognised by Engineers Australia.
- Mechanics, thermofluids, design, dynamics and manufacturing.
- Thesis and a common engineering first year.
- Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.
What You'll Study
Delivered on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus (192 credit points, 6 cp per subject) with a common engineering first year, then the mechanical specialisation and a Thesis.
Common Engineering Subjects
- Engineering Computing and Analysis6 credits
- Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics6 credits
- Materials in Design6 credits
- Electrical Systems6 credits
- Engineering Design for Sustainability6 credits
- Foundations of Engineering Mathematics6 credits
- Essentials of Engineering Mathematics6 credits
- Physics for Engineers6 credits
Core Subjects
- Introductory Chemistry for Engineers6 credits
- Mechanics of Solids6 credits
- Engineering Fluid Mechanics6 credits
- Differential Equations3 credits
- Engineering Analysis6 credits
- Mechanical Workshop Practice0 credits
- Mechanical Engineering Design 16 credits
- Machine Dynamics6 credits
- Thermodynamics, Experimental Methods and Analysis6 credits
- Engineering Statistics3 credits
Core Subjects
- Sustainable Energy Technologies6 credits
- Mechanical Engineering Design 26 credits
- Dynamics of Engineering Systems6 credits
- Dynamics of Mechanisms6 credits
- Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems6 credits
- Heat Transfer and Aerodynamics6 credits
- Control of Machines and Processes6 credits
- Manufacturing Engineering Principles6 credits
Core Subjects
- Managing Engineering Projects6 credits
- Finite Element Methods in Engineering6 credits
Capstone
- Thesis A12 credits
Technical Elective Subjects
- Robotics and Flexible Automation6 credits
- Computational Fluid Dynamics6 credits
- Reliability Engineering6 credits
- ASpecial Topics in Mechanical Engineering 26 credits
- Engineering Asset Management6 credits
Choose One Emirati Studies*
- Urban Sociology6 credits
- Public Health6 credits
- UAE and International Relations6 credits
- Muslim Societies Across the Ages: Tradition, Secularism & Modernity6 credits
- Society and Environment – Resources, Challenges, Futures6 credits
Entry Requirements
UOWD publishes a 15-row matrix for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) covering a further school systems (Bangladesh, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Nepal). Note the UAE threshold is 75%, higher than the 70% for other undergraduate degrees.
Careers
Graduates become mechanical engineers, automotive engineers, control and systems engineers, aerospace engineers and product design engineers.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia). Recognised by Engineers Australia (Graduate Membership).
Professional exemptions
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Mechanical
Start Date
September 2026 (also January & April intakes)
Typical Offer
High-school completion + Maths & Physics diagnostic (60% each); IELTS 6.0
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Mechanical Engineering major
Tuition Fee
AED 68,909/yr
Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.
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