Program Overview

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Mechanical Engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the conception, design, manufacturing, maintenance, and management of systems, ranging from micromechanical devices to massive power-generating turbines.

Program Overview

This course is fundamentally oriented to provide learning and skills development opportunities with hands-on experience. Students will learn how to apply their knowledge and skills to invent or develop solutions to a wide range of exciting and challenging problems in industry. In their final year, students will undertake an individual design/research project and complete at least 480 hours of engineering work experience to graduate.

Program Details

• Location: Dubai
• Study method: On-campus
• Study mode: Full-time
• Intake: February and September
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Annual fees:
  • February 2026 intake: AED 60,900
  • September 2026 intake: AED 65,100

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Mechanical Engineering program at Curtin Dubai is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Application Requirements

• Indicative cut-off scores:
  • GCE A-Levels: 8 points (minimum 2 subjects)
  • IB: 29 points
  • India: CBSE/ICSE – 70%, HSC – 71%
• English language requirements:
  • 12th CBSE – 60%
  • IGCSE English Language and Literature – C
  • IBDP – 4
  • IELTS 6.0, with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent

Course Structure

The course structure and unit availability may change as part of ongoing curriculum review. Detailed information on courses and their components can be found in the Curtin Handbook. Some of the units included in the program are:

• Calculus for Engineers
• Linear Systems and Vibrations
• Engineering Mechanics
• Materials Engineering
• Electrical Systems
• Applied Fluid Mechanics
• Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM
• Exposure to Professional Engineering Practice
• Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers
• Machine Design
• Engineering Foundations: Principles, Design and Communication
• Design For Manufacturing
• Fundamentals of Programming
• Automatic Control Systems
• Resources, Processes and Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Research Project 1
• Fluid Mechanics
• Professional Engineering Management and Practice
• Fundamentals of Strength of Materials
• Machine Dynamics
• Electromechanical Energy Systems
• Computer Aided Drawing and Engineering Modelling
• Mechanical Engineering Research Project 2
• Ethics and Sustainability in Engineering
• Systems Engineering Design
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
• Mechanical Design for Materials Handling
• Fundamentals of Mechanical Design
• Advanced Strength of Materials
• Manufacturing Processes
• Fundamentals of Heat Transfer

Credit for Previous Study

Students who have previously worked or studied in this field are encouraged to contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering to discuss eligibility for recognition of prior learning.

Course Duration

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Mechanical Engineering is a 4-year program when taken in a standard semester model as a full-time student and 8 years when taken part-time on the semester model.

Fees

• February 2026 intake tuition fees: AED 60,900 (full-time)
• September 2026 intake tuition fees: AED 65,100 (full-time)
• All tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.
• Tuition fees are subject to revision each year.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Students may qualify for a range of scholarships or bursaries designed to recognize their achievements and support their study journey at Curtin Dubai.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by Engineers Australia (EA) and recognized internationally.

Career Opportunities

This course can help students become:

• Mechatronic (Robotic) Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Aviation/Aerospace Engineer
• Automotive Engineer This study may lead to opportunities in design and specification of components or entire systems, design and planning of manufacturing processes, plant operation and maintenance, consulting, research and development, and management.