Mechanical Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)

Program Overview

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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

Mode of Study

Full-time or Part-time

Minimum ECTS Credits

240

Profile of the Programme

The Mechanical Engineering (MENG) programme covers the subject of Mechanical Engineering, a scientific area represented in the largest universities abroad with respective programs/departments, been active in education and research for over 100 years.

The purpose of the current MENG programme is to offer high-quality education and research, which enable students to acquire knowledge and to cultivate such skills that will help them succeed in their careers, enrich their experience, successfully face any difficulties, but also to take advantage of the opportunities they will meet.

Through the educational process, an effort is made so all the students acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities, to act as responsible Engineers for scientific decision making and the preparation/implementation of studies for the research, the design, the theoretical simulation, the growth, the production, the treatment, the control of manufacturing processes, the quality control/authentication of raw materials and final product used for conventional and modern technological applications. At the same time, MENG program aims to develop the students’ analytical and synthetic skills, as well as their ethos/professional culture so that they can cope successfully in the professional arena after their graduation.

The MENG programme responds to the needs and requirements of modern society, ensures the quality of the studies provided to the students by following specific procedures, which are harmonized with the Quality Policy of the University of Nicosia.

The specific objectives of the programme are to:

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

The program is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education. It has also been approved by the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) and our graduates are in a position to register as licensed Engineers with ETEK. The program conforms to the undisputable academic guidelines set by international accreditation bodies such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States. It includes a considerable number of major and elective courses of theoretical and applied nature which add to program diversity and contribute to a foundation of a broad range of skills for career positions in academia and industry.

Also, like all programs of study the University of Nicosia, it is certified by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA).

The University of Nicosia is recognized by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (D.O.A.T.A.P.) as equivalent to Greek H.E.I., while the degrees of its graduates have been recognized by D.O.A.T.A.P.

Career Prospects

Graduates of Mechanical Engineering are able to use the acquired technical knowledge and analytical skills to effectively tackle engineering problems and provide efficient solutions. Mechanical Engineers may work in both the government and private sectors. Potential employment opportunities include occupation in:

• Automotive, Aerospace and Maritime Industries: Designing, manufacturing, and testing of land, sea, air, space vehicles, and offshore platforms.
• Manufacturing Industry: for components and machinery systems; nanotechnology; conventional and composite materials; robotic systems.
• Energy Industry: Renewable energy technologies, Power generation systems and plants.
• Construction Industry: Designing HVAC systems, piping, plumbing, and other mechanical systems for buildings.
• Oil and Gas Industry: for machinery systems and transportation.
• Biomedical Industry: for medical devices and prosthetics.
• Consulting Firms: for the provision of consulting services.
• Research and Development: in academic and research institutions, and corporate R&D departments.
• Defense Industry: for military applications.
• Education and Training.

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.

• In addition to the academic record, the student’s extracurricular involvement is taken into account, along with leadership skills and other relevant background information.

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

Assessment

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.

Graduation

The student must complete 240 ECTS and all programme requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-‘ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

1. Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the processes and technologies involved in the field of mechanical engineering.
2. Use mathematics, basic science, and engineering techniques and principles to analyse and solve problems related to mechanical engineering.
3. 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.
4. Have in-depth knowledge of engineering concepts and technical requirements, and constraints associated with mechanical engineering design.
5. Use available measurement data and computer software to reconstruct and simulate three-dimensional models for various mechanical system components under testing and evaluation.
6. Have a good understanding of the economics associated with the design and construction of mechanical systems and devices.
7. Communicate effectively with others using oral or written skills.
8. Know the importance and benefits of life-long learning in the mechanical engineering profession.

Academic Path

Section: A Major Requirements

Min. ECTS Credits: 146 Max. ECTS Credits: 146

• ECE-210: Electronics I (6)
• ENGR-111: Programming for Engineers (8)
• ENGR-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-494: Capstone Design Project I (6)
• MENG-496: Capstone Design Project II (12)

Section: B Major Electives

Min. ECTS Credits: 36 Max. ECTS Credits: 36

• MENG-324: Introduction to Space Environment and Spacecraft Engineering (6)
• MENG-410: Welding (6)
• MENG-412: Industrial Production Engineering (6)
• MENG-420: Biomechanics (6)
• MENG-422: Biomaterials (6)
• MENG-424: Spacecraft Platform Subsystems Engineering (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)
• MENG-493: Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (6)

Section: C Math Requirements

Min. ECTS Credits: 30 Max. ECTS Credits: 30

• MATH-195: Calculus I (6)
• MATH-196: Calculus II (6)
• MATH-276: Calculus III (6)
• MATH-280: Linear Algebra I (6)
• MATH-330: Ordinary Differential Equations (6)

Section: D Science Requirements

Min. ECTS Credits: 16 Max. ECTS Credits: 16

• CHEM-106: General Chemistry (8)
• PHYS-150: General Physics I (8)
• PHYS-160: General Physics II (8)

Section: E Business Electives

Min. ECTS Credits: 6 Max. ECTS Credits: 6

• ENGR-300: Engineering Economy (6)
• ENTR-150: Introduction to Entrepreneurship (6)
• MGT-281: Introduction to Management (6)

Section: F Language Requirements

Min. ECTS Credits: 6 Max. ECTS Credits: 6

• BADM-332: Technical Writing and Research (6)

Section: G Unallocated Courses

Min. ECTS Credits: 0 Max. ECTS Credits: 0

Semester Breakdown

Semester 1

• MATH-195: Calculus I (6)
• ENGR-111: Programming for Engineers (8)
• MENG-110: Computer Aided Design (6)
• CHEM-106: General Chemistry (8)
• PHYS-150: General Physics I (8)

Semester 2

• MENG-100: Electrical Networks and Machines (6)
• MATH-196: Calculus II (6)
• MENG-250: Engineering Mechanics: Statics (6)
• PHYS-160: General Physics II (8)
• BADM-332: Technical Writing and Research (6)

Semester 3

• ECE-210: Electronics I (6)
• MATH-330: Ordinary Differential Equations (6)
• MENG-314: Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation (6)
• MENG-260: Thermodynamics I (6)
• MENG-272: Materials Science and Engineering (6)

Semester 4

• MENG-310: Mechanical Engineering Design (6)
• MATH-276: Calculus III (6)
• MENG-270: Strength of Materials (6)
• MENG-280: Fluid Mechanics (6)
• MENG-312: Manufacturing Processes (6)

Semester 5

• MENG-412: Industrial Production Engineering (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

• ENGR-290: Numerical Methods using MATLAB (6)
• MENG-290: Heat and Mass Transfer (6)
• MENG-482: Energy Conversion Systems (6)
• MENG-340: System Dynamics and Vibrations (6)
• MENG-422: Biomaterials (6)

Semester 7

• MENG-342: Systems and Control Engineering (6)
• MENG-430: Internal Combustion Engines (6)
• MENG-494: Capstone Design Project I (6)
• MENG-440: Mechatronics and Robotics (6)
• MENG-470: Composite Materials (6)

Semester 8

• ENGR-300: Engineering Economy (6)
• MENG-496: Capstone Design Project II (12)
• MENG-484: Environmental Pollution (6)
• MENG-486: Alternative Energy Systems (6)

The above semester breakdown is an indicative one. A few of the courses are electives and can be substituted by others. Students may contact their academic advisor and consult their academic pathway found on this website under “Schools & Programmes”.

Program Outline

Mechanical Engineering (BSc, 4 Years) - University of Nicosia

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Degree Overview:

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Objectives:

• Prepare students to become successful professional engineers.
• Provide students with the technical skills and knowledge to excel in the mechanical engineering industry.
• Equip students with the fundamental principles of science and engineering.
• Develop analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Promote engineering ethics and professional responsibility.
• Foster awareness of social, environmental, and global concerns.
• Encourage lifelong learning and continued professional development.

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Program Description:

The BSc in Mechanical Engineering program aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become successful professional engineers in the demanding field of mechanical engineering. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical laboratory experience, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to the advancement of the field.

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Outline:

• Duration: 4 years
• Qualification Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Level of Qualification: Bachelor Degree (1st Cycle)
• Language of Instruction: English.
Some first-year courses are also offered in Greek.
• Mode of Study: Full-time and Part-time
• Minimum ECTS Credits: 240

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Major Requirements (138 ECTS Credits):

• Electrical Networks and Machines (6 ECTS)
• Computer Aided Design (6 ECTS)
• Engineering Mechanics: Statics (6 ECTS)
• Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (6 ECTS)
• Thermodynamics I & II (12 ECTS)
• Strength of Materials & Materials Science and Engineering (12 ECTS)
• Fluid Mechanics & Heat and Mass Transfer (12 ECTS)
• Mechanical Engineering Design & Manufacturing Processes (12 ECTS)
• Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation (6 ECTS)
• System Dynamics and Vibrations & Systems and Control Engineering (12 ECTS)
• Machine Elements (6 ECTS)
• Internal Combustion Engines & Energy Conversion Systems (12 ECTS)
• Capstone Design Project I & II (10 ECTS)
• Programming for Engineers (8 ECTS)
• Electives (30-130 ECTS) from a variety of areas within mechanical engineering.

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Mathematics Requirements (30 ECTS Credits):

• Calculus I, II, III (18 ECTS)
• Linear Algebra I (6 ECTS)
• Ordinary Differential Equations (6 ECTS)

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Science Requirements (24 ECTS Credits):

• General Chemistry (8 ECTS)
• General Physics I & II (16 ECTS)

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Business Electives (6 ECTS Credits):

• Engineering Economy (6 ECTS) or Introduction to Entrepreneurship (6 ECTS) or Introduction to Management (6 ECTS)

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Language Requirements (12 ECTS Credits):

• Technical Writing and Research (6 ECTS) and English Composition (6 ECTS)

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Unallocated Courses (0 ECTS Credits):

• Students can choose additional courses from any of the above categories to fulfill their degree requirements.

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Semester Breakdown:

• Semester 1:
• Calculus I (6 ECTS)
• Programming for Engineers (8 ECTS)
• General Physics I (8 ECTS)
• General Chemistry (8 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
• Electrical Networks and Machines (6 ECTS)
• Calculus II (6 ECTS)
• Computer Aided Design (6 ECTS)
• General Physics II (8 ECTS)
• English Composition (6 ECTS)
• Semester 3:
• Electronics I (6 ECTS)
• Ordinary Differential Equations (6 ECTS)
• Engineering Mechanics: Statics (6 ECTS)
• Thermodynamics I (6 ECTS)
• Materials Science and Engineering (6 ECTS)
• Semester 4:
• Technical Writing and Research (6 ECTS)
• Calculus III (6 ECTS)
• Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (6 ECTS)
• Thermodynamics II (6 ECTS)
• Machine Elements (6 ECTS)
• Semester 5:
• Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation (6 ECTS)
• Linear Algebra I (6 ECTS)
• Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (6 ECTS)
• Thermodynamics II (6 ECTS)
• Machine Elements (6 ECTS)
• Semester 6:
• Numerical Methods Using MATLAB (6 ECTS)
• Heat and Mass Transfer (6 ECTS)
• Mechanical Engineering Design (6 ECTS)
• System Dynamics and Vibrations (6 ECTS)
• Biomechanics (6 ECTS)
• Semester 7:
• Biomaterials (6 ECTS)
• Fluid Dynamics (6 ECTS)
• Internal Combustion Engines (6 ECTS)
• Energy Conversion Systems (6 ECTS)
• Capstone Design Project I (4 ECTS)
• Semester 8:
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship (6 ECTS)
• Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (6 ECTS)
• Environmental Pollution (6 ECTS)
• Systems and Control Engineering (6 ECTS)
• Capstone Design Project II (6 ECTS)

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Assessment:

• Course assessment:
• Comprehensive final exam
• Continuous assessment (mid-terms, projects, class participation)
• Letter grades based on weighted average of final exam and continuous assessment
• Semester GPA and Cumulative GPA:
• Calculated based on course grades
• Graduation:
• Requires successful completion of all program requirements

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Teaching:

• Faculty:
• Experienced and qualified professors with expertise in various areas of mechanical engineering.
• View brief CVs of faculty members on the program website.
• Teaching methods:
• Lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and project work.
• Unique approaches:
• Emphasis on hands-on learning and practical application of theoretical concepts.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
• Opportunities for internships and research projects.

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Careers:

• Potential career paths:
• Operational leaders in the field of mechanical engineering
• Technical experts
• Consultants
• Researchers
• Teachers in technical schools or high schools
• Engineers in various industries (e.g., building services, maintenance, heavy industry, hotel industry)
• Government or public sector engineers
• Opportunities:
• Graduate studies in mechanical engineering
• Professional engineering registration (e.g., ETEK)
• Employment in Cyprus or Europe
• Opportunities for research and development
• Outcomes:
• Graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce and contribute to the advancement of the mechanical engineering profession.

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Other:

• The program is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA).
• The University of Nicosia is an internationally recognized institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence.
• The program offers a comprehensive and well-rounded education that prepares students for success in a variety of careers.
• The program is designed to meet the needs of the current job market and to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in the future.