Profile of the Programme

The general objectives of the BSc in Mechanical Engineering program are to:

• Prepare students to become successful professional engineers in the demanding field of mechanical engineering;
• Provide students the necessary knowledge and technical skills to excel in the mechanical engineering industry either as operational leaders in the field, technical experts, consultants, or researchers;
• Provide students with the fundamental principles of science and engineering in order to cope successfully with the technological challenges of the mechanical engineering industry;
• Cultivate analytical skills, problem solving tactics, and critical thinking;
• Promote engineering ethics, job responsibility, and moral practices;
• Create awareness of social, environmental, and global concerns;
• Promote life-long learning and continuous education through technical training and advanced degrees;
• Develop skills for effective communication with co-workers, managers, and the public on topics related to technical concepts, risks, and recommendations.

The specific objectives of the program are to:

• Equip students with fundamental knowledge, analytical skills, engineering tools, and laboratory experience in order to cope successfully in the technologically challenging field of mechanical engineering;
• Facilitate learning and training in the field of mechanical engineering which are directly linked to industry and current state-of-the-art technology;
• Provide the theoretical and computational skills necessary for the solution of both theoretical and practical problems related to mechanical engineering;
• Provide practical and experimental hands-on experience that allows the students to link directly to fundamental knowledge and theory;
• Prepare students to work alone or in groups in order to provide engineering solutions;
• Prepare students to design/implement systems and processes towards the solution of problems in mechanical engineering;
• Develop communications skills including the abilities to write technical reports and present their work before an audience;
• Provide students the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and technical competence in their field of expertise in order to become successful professional engineers;
• Prepare students for post-graduate studies and research in the field of mechanical engineering.

Career Prospects

After completion of the program requirements, Mechanical Engineering students can pursue one of the following:

• Attend a graduate school for a Masters or PhD degree (either in Cyprus or abroad)
• Can register as professional engineers (e.g. ETEK) and pursue a job career in Cyprus in building services, maintenance, heavy industry, hotel industry, engineering planning and design, etc.
• Can teach in technical schools or high schools (private or public)
• Apply for a Mechanical Engineering job position in Cyprus or Europe (e.g. Germany, Finland, etc.)
• Work as a consultant for local or multinational companies specialized in mechanical engineering services and design
• Work as research engineers or scientists on locally or European funded projects based on novel engineering ideas and applications
• Work for the public or government sector as engineer.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master’s Degree)