Mechanical Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)
Duration | 4 years |
Qualification Awarded | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
Level of Qualification | Bachelor Degree (1st Cycle) |
Language of Instruction | English. Some of the first year courses are offered also in Greek. |
Mode of Study | Full-time and Part-time |
Minimum ECTS Credits | 240 |
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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)
Academic Admission
The minimum admission requirement to an undergraduate programme of study is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) or equivalent internationally recognized qualification(s). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies.
English Language Proficiency
The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes.
- TOEFL – 525 and above
- Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
- Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
- IELTS – 6 and above
- Cambridge Exams [First Certificate] – B and above
- Cambridge Exams [Proficiency Certificate] – C and above
- GCSE English Language “O” Level – C and above
- Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
- Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
- KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
- Anglia – Level B2 and above
- IEB Advances Programme English – Pass
- Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan – 650 average score for ALL skills and above
Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation.
Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.
Upon successful completion of this program, the students are expected to:
- Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the processes and technologies involved in the field of mechanical engineering;
- Use mathematics, basic science, and engineering techniques to analyze and solve problems related to mechanical engineering;
- Use engineering knowledge and tools to design a system, a device, or process that meets specific needs within constraints of social, economic, environmental, ethical, sustainability, and safety origin;
- Have in-depth knowledge of engineering concepts and technical requirements and constraints associated with mechanical engineering design;
- Use available measurement data and computer software to reconstruct and simulate three-dimensional models for various mechanical system components under testing and evaluation;
- Have a good understanding of the economics associated with the design and construction of mechanical systems and devices;
- Communicate effectively with others using oral or written skills;
- Acquire sufficient knowledge in sciences and economics in order to understand the impact of engineering solutions on society, environment and economy;
- Know the importance and benefits of life-long learning in the engineering profession.
Upon successful completion of this program, the students are expected to:
- Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the processes and technologies involved in the field of mechanical engineering;
- Use mathematics, basic science, and engineering techniques to analyze and solve problems related to mechanical engineering;
- Use engineering knowledge and tools to design a system, a device, or process that meets specific needs within constraints of social, economic, environmental, ethical, sustainability, and safety origin;
- Have in-depth knowledge of engineering concepts and technical requirements and constraints associated with mechanical engineering design;
- Use available measurement data and computer software to reconstruct and simulate three-dimensional models for various mechanical system components under testing and evaluation;
- Have a good understanding of the economics associated with the design and construction of mechanical systems and devices;
- Communicate effectively with others using oral or written skills;
- Acquire sufficient knowledge in sciences and economics in order to understand the impact of engineering solutions on society, environment and economy;
- Know the importance and benefits of life-long learning in the engineering profession.
Section: A Major Requirements
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
ECE-210 | Electronics I | 6 |
ECE-290 | Numerical Methods Using MATLAB | 6 |
MENG-100 | Electrical Networks and Machines | 6 |
MENG-110 | Computer Aided Design | 6 |
MENG-250 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics | 6 |
MENG-252 | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 6 |
MENG-260 | Thermodynamics I | 6 |
MENG-262 | Thermodynamics II | 6 |
MENG-270 | Strength of Materials | 6 |
MENG-272 | Materials Science and Engineering | 6 |
MENG-280 | Fluid Mechanics | 6 |
MENG-290 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 6 |
MENG-310 | Mechanical Engineering Design | 6 |
MENG-312 | Manufacturing Processes | 6 |
MENG-314 | Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation | 6 |
MENG-340 | System Dynamics and Vibrations | 6 |
MENG-342 | Systems and Control Engineering | 6 |
MENG-350 | Machine Elements | 6 |
MENG-430 | Internal Combustion Engines | 6 |
MENG-482 | Energy Conversion Systems | 6 |
MENG-490 | Capstone Design Project I | 4 |
MENG-492 | Capstone Design Project II | 6 |
OGEE-111 | Programming for Engineers | 8 |
Section: B Major Electives
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
MENG-410 | Welding | 6 |
MENG-412 | Industrial Production Engineering | 6 |
MENG-420 | Biomechanics | 6 |
MENG-422 | Biomaterials | 6 |
MENG-432 | Automotive Engineering | 6 |
MENG-434 | Vehicle Dynamics | 6 |
MENG-440 | Mechatronics and Robotics | 6 |
MENG-450 | Introduction to Finite Elements | 6 |
MENG-452 | Stress Analysis | 6 |
MENG-454 | Fatique and Failure Analysis | 6 |
MENG-460 | Compressible Flow | 6 |
MENG-462 | Fluid Dynamics | 6 |
MENG-464 | Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration | 6 |
MENG-470 | Composite Materials | 6 |
MENG-472 | Corrosion Engineering | 6 |
MENG-480 | Water Engineering and Desalination | 6 |
MENG-484 | Environmental Pollution | 6 |
MENG-486 | Alternative Energy Systems | 6 |
MENG-491 | Internship | 6 |
Section: C Math Requirements
Section: D Science Requirements
Section: E Business Electives
Section: F Language Requirements
Section: G Unallocated Courses
Semester 1
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
MATH-195 | Calculus I | 6 |
OGEE-111 | Programming for Engineers | 8 |
PHYS-150 | General Physics I | 8 |
CHEM-106 | General Chemistry | 8 |
Semester 2
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
MENG-100 | Electrical Networks and Machines | 6 |
MATH-196 | Calculus II | 6 |
MENG-110 | Computer Aided Design | 6 |
PHYS-160 | General Physics II | 8 |
ENGL-101 | English Composition | 6 |
Semester 3
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
ECE-210 | Electronics I | 6 |
MATH-330 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 6 |
MENG-250 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics | 6 |
MENG-260 | Thermodynamics I | 6 |
MENG-272 | Materials Science and Engineering | 6 |
Semester 4
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
BADM-332 | Technical Writing and Research | 6 |
MATH-276 | Calculus III | 6 |
MENG-270 | Strength of Materials | 6 |
MENG-280 | Fluid Mechanics | 6 |
MENG-312 | Manufacturing Processes | 6 |
Semester 5
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
MENG-314 | Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation | 6 |
MATH-280 | Linear Algebra I | 6 |
MENG-252 | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | 6 |
MENG-262 | Thermodynamics II | 6 |
MENG-350 | Machine Elements | 6 |
Semester 6
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
ECE-290 | Numerical Methods Using MATLAB | 6 |
MENG-290 | Heat and Mass Transfer | 6 |
MENG-310 | Mechanical Engineering Design | 6 |
MENG-340 | System Dynamics and Vibrations | 6 |
MENG-420 | Biomechanics | 6 |
Semester 7
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
MENG-422 | Biomaterials | 6 |
MENG-462 | Fluid Dynamics | 6 |
MENG-430 | Internal Combustion Engines | 6 |
MENG-482 | Energy Conversion Systems | 6 |
MENG-490 | Capstone Design Project I | 4 |
Semester 8
Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
---|---|---|
ENTR-150 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 6 |
MENG-464 | Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration | 6 |
MENG-484 | Environmental Pollution | 6 |
MENG-342 | Systems and Control Engineering | 6 |
MENG-492 | Capstone Design Project II | 6 |