The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is a 4-year, full-time professional degree accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education and Engineers Australia via the Washington Accord. It integrates core principles of physics, mathematics, and material science to train students in designing, building, and maintaining automated and sustainable mechanical systems.
Graduates from the UOWD Mechanical Engineering program are equipped to meet global professional standards. Upon completion, students are able to:
1. Core Technical Knowledge
Apply engineering principles underpinning fluid dynamics, machines, structures, processing, and multi-disciplinary conceptual design.
Simulate real-world challenges utilizing sophisticated engineering software, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and system modeling tools.
2. Practical Design & Problem Solving
Design and optimize complex mechanical systems, including automotive powertrains, renewable energy technologies, and HVAC building services.
Measure and analyze performance in laboratory setups using data acquisition tools, physical sensors, and transducers.
Formulate creative solutions to complex, open-ended problems by synthesizing information from relevant disciplinary literature.
3. Professional & Communication Skills
Communicate coherently via written technical reports and verbal industry presentations targeted at diverse audiences.
Work effectively in teams as a collaborative team player and a capable leader while respecting individual accountability.
Practice ethical responsibility by complying with occupational health, safety, environmental, and global sustainability standards.
*Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold a certified secondary school certificate matching one of these curriculum-specific minimums:
First Year – First Semester
ENGG100 – Engineering Computing and Analysis – 6 Credit Points
ENGG102 – Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics – 6 Credit Points
ENGG103 – Materials in Design – 6 Credit Points
ENGG104 – Electrical Systems – 6 Credit Points
First Year – Second Semester
ENGG105 – Engineering Design for Sustainability – 6 Credit Points
MATH141 / MATH187 – Essentials of Engineering Mathematics – 6 Credit Points
MATH142 / MATH188 – Advanced Engineering Mathematics – 6 Credit Points
PHYS141 – Fundamentals of Physics – 6 Credit Points
Second Year – First Semester
MECH201 – Engineering Fluid Mechanics – 6 Credit Points
MECH211 – Mechanical Engineering Design 1 – 6 Credit Points
MECH226 – Machine Dynamics – 6 Credit Points
MECH252 – Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer – 6 Credit Points
Second Year – Second Semester
ENGG251 – Mechanics of Solids – 6 Credit Points
CSCI291 – Programming for Engineers – 6 Credit Points
MATH291 – Differential Equations – 3 Credit Points
STAT291 – Engineering Statistics – 3 Credit Points
General Education Elective – 6 Credit Points
Third Year – First Semester
MECH321 – Mechanical Engineering Design 2 – 6 Credit Points
MECH341 – Thermodynamics of Engineering Systems – 6 Credit Points
MECH311 – Mechanical Engineering Laboratory – 6 Credit Points
MECH365 – Control of Mechanical Systems – 6 Credit Points
Third Year – Second Semester
MECH372 – Solids Modelling and Advanced Manufacturing – 6 Credit Points
MECH382 – Manufacturing Process Analysis – 6 Credit Points
ENGG361 – Managing Engineering Projects – 6 Credit Points
General Education Elective – 6 Credit Points
General Education Elective – 6 Credit Points
Fourth Year – First Semester
ENGG461 – Joint Engineering Thesis / Project – 12 Credit Points
Mechanical Engineering Elective 1 – 6 Credit Points
Mechanical Engineering Elective 2 – 6 Credit Points
Fourth Year – Second Semester
Mechanical Engineering Elective 3 – 6 Credit Points
Mechanical Engineering Elective 4 – 6 Credit Points
Mechanical Engineering Elective 5 – 6 Credit Points
ENGG454 – Mechanical Engineering Workshop – 6 Credit Points
ENGG452 – Professional Mechanical Experience – 0 Credit Points
Mechanical Engineering Elective Options
Robotics and Flexible Automation – 6 Credit Points
Sustainable Energy Technologies – 6 Credit Points
Automotive Propulsion Technology and Aerodynamics – 6 Credit Points
Advanced Materials Handling and Fluid Flow Systems – 6 Credit Points
Program Total: 198 Credit Points
