Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

The Graduate Certificate (GC) in Mechanical Engineering offers a comprehensive coverage of topics that are of great relevance to the local mechanical engineering industry, which includes control, mechatronics, robotics, manufacturing, energy, mechanics, material engineering, thermal system, aeronautical engineering, and many other areas. These topics span a broad range from manufacturing processes and product design to challenges that are faced by the modern mechanical engineering industry. The courses offered in this GC programme will enhance the knowledge and expertise of the engineers and prepare them for new challenges in the related industrial sectors.

Curriculum

A candidate is expected to pass three courses (12 units) and achieve a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 (out of 5.0) to graduate.

List of GC in Mechanical Engineering courses

• ME5103 Plates and Shells
• ME5106 Engineering Acoustics
• ME5107 Vibration Theory and Applications
• ME5161 Optical Techniques in Experimental Stress Analysis
• ME5204 Air Conditioning and Building Automation
• ME5205 Energy Engineering
• ME5207 Solar Energy Systems
• ME5302 Computational Fluid Mechanics
• ME5304 Experimental Fluid Mechanics
• ME5306 Compressible and High-Speed Flow
• ME5309 Aircraft Engines and Rocket Propulsion
• ME5311 Data-Driven Engineering and Machine Learning
• OT5102 Oil and Gas Technology
• OT5301 Subsea Systems Engineering
• OT5304 Subsea Construction & Operational Support
• ME5402 Advanced Robotics
• ME5405 Machine Vision
• ME5422 Computer Control and Applications
• ME5506 Corrosion of Materials
• ME5513 Fracture and Fatigue of Materials
• ME5516 Emerging Energy Conversion and Storage Technologies
• ME5517 Nature-inspired Materials and Design
• ME5608 Additive and Non-Conventional Manufacturing Processes
• ME5611 Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing
• ME5612 Computer Aided Product Development
• ME5616 Material Processing of Cellular Solids

(Not all courses listed above are necessarily offered in any one year.)

Period of Candidature

Maximum 2 years for part-time students.

Award of Graduate Certificate

Upon completion of 12 Units with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.50 (out of 5).

For students who want to advance to the Master of Science (M.Sc) in Mechanical Engineering programme, the minimum overall GPA must be 3.0 and above, and subject to the approval of the department. A submission of application to the M.Sc. programme is required.

Successfully completed courses with grade point ≥ 3.00 may be transferred, up to a maximum of 12 units, subject to the approval of the department. The validity period of the transfer is within 5 years from the award of the Graduate Certificate.

Class Timetable

Courses are usually taught on weekday evenings from 6-9 pm. Exams may be held during working hours on weekdays.

Admissions

Admission Criteria

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree holders (with honours or equivalent) in relevant areas of Engineering. The above-mentioned is a minimum requirement, which does not guarantee admission; selection is on a competitive basis.

Admission Intake

There are two (2) intakes per Academic Year. Candidates will be admitted at the beginning of each semester of the academic year, in either August or January depending on the application submitted.

• Intake: August 2026 Intake
  • Application Period: May to June 2026
  • Application Outcome: End-June 2026
• Intake: January 2026 Intake
  • Application Period: 4 October to 3 November 2025
  • Application Outcome: End-November 2025

Tuition Fees

The full tuition fee for the programme is SGD 17,400 before GST (SGD 18,966 including 9% GST).