Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers are essential in designing, developing, and maintaining mechanical systems that power modern society. They drive innovation, improve efficiency, transform our lives, and work in various industries. Mechanical engineers play a vital role in developing automated manufacturing processes, aerospace and automotive technologies, renewable energy, and robotic systems.
Program Duration
4 Years
134 Credit Hours
Intake Commences
Tuition Fees*
60,260 AED / 16,406 USD (per year)
Overview
AURAK’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering offers students a comprehensive education in the design, development, and manufacturing of mechanical systems, including machines, engines, and tools. Throughout their studies, students will learn about mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and manufacturing processes. Through various opportunities, including internships and research projects, students can apply their skills and gain real-world experience in the field.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program can look forward to numerous career opportunities in related fields such as aerospace, automotive, robotics, and manufacturing.

Program Mission
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program at the ´ó·¢¿ìÈý¹ÙÍø (AURAK) educates students to become qualified engineers capable of generating effective solutions by using engineering approaches in the field of mechanical engineering. Graduates of the program will be well-versed in technology and social and environmental issues.
To fulfill this mission, the program provides the undergraduate student with a thorough foundation in the basic tenets of mechanical engineering and technologies and a broad introduction to machine design, engineering materials, thermal sciences, energy, environment protection, and mechanical systems. The program provides a strong background for graduate study in diverse areas branching out of the mechanical engineering field. The technical focus is complemented with topics in general education, leading to a well-rounded member of the global society.
Program Goals
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Take leadership positions in energy and industrial sectors in response to regional and global market needs.
- Pursue higher education, research, development, and/or other creative and innovative scientific, engineering, and technology efforts.
- Create start-up companies that provide innovative products and services for industry and society.
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NUMBER OF ENROLLED STUDENTS | |
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TERM | COUNT |
Fall 2022 (Census: September) | 37 |
Spring 2022 (Census: February) | 34 |
Fall 2021 (Census: September) | 41 |
Spring 2021 (Census: February) | 39 |
Fall 2020 (Census: September) | 46 |
NUMBER OF GRADUATES | |||
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Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 | Summer 2022 | Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded (AY 2021-2022) |
1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded (AY 2020-2021) |
6 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
Sample Four Year Study Plan
Our program provides a well-rounded education that combines foundational and specialized courses and a mandatory internship module. Students gain theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and valuable hands-on experience in a real-world setting. This equips them with the tools they need to succeed in their careers and make a positive impact in their communities.
First Semester
This is a calculus-based physics course covering the fundamental principles of mechanics. It concentrates on the conservation of energy, the particle motion, the collisions, the rotation of solid bodies, simple machines and on the fluid mechanics. The focus lies on the resolution of one and twodimensional mechanical problems.
This course is intended to be taken with Physics 110. It primarily includes experiments on classical mechanics. Particular emphasis is placed on laboratory technique, data collection and analysis and on reporting.
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 099 or passing English Placement Test
English 101 provides students with intensive practice in drafting, revising, and editing expository essays for an academic audience. Using logical, rhetorical, and linguistic structures in their writing, students also develop their ability to think creatively, critically, and independently. Throughout the course, students engage in reading texts, evaluating sources, using their reading to form their own opinions, preparing research papers, and employing the MLA documentation style to avoid plagiarism.
Introduces engineering profession fundamentals and problem solving. Topics include description of engineering disciplines, functions of the engineer, professionalism, ethics and registration, problem solving and representation of technical information, estimation and approximations, and analysis and design.
The concept of derivative (instantaneous rate of change) is an essential factor in solving real-world problems. One of the objectives of this course is to understand the conceptual foundation of derivative, and learn different techniques of computing the derivative, as well as learning how to apply it to solve real-world problems. Another objective is to understand the concept of integration and learn basic integration technique.
This course provides laboratory techniques to accompany General Chemistry I
Second Semester
ARAB 101 - Arabic Language and Culture for Non- Native Learners I (3 Credits)
Beginner Level Arabic Language and Culture 1 is the first in a four-course beginner and intermediate Arabic language sequence specifically tailored to the needs of non-native Arabic language students in the English and Mass Communication Programs (though any non-native learner of Arabic may enroll). This course introduces the student to the Arabic alphabet and the basics of reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Instruction in the language is enriched by reference to cultural themes and visits to sites of cultural importance.
ARAB 110 - Arabic Language and Culture for Native Arabic Speakers I (3 Credits)
Arabic literature has developed many traditions though originating from a common source. The course is an introduction to representative texts from contemporary Arab writers, and their connections with the traditions of the past. The method is comparative, with a study of literary, political social and religious aspects, as well as the application of a theoretical framework of analysis.
This course is an introductory course on Python programming. This course equips student with essential programming skills while emphasizing Python as a versatile problem-solving tool. Topics include core operations, data types, input/output techniques, conditional statements, control structures, lists, functions, and string manipulations, GUI programming and Phyton libraries usage.
This course empowers student to handle complex equations and linear and nonlinear systems, engage with real-world engineering applications, and solve and optimize them using computational tools. it provides an introductory exploration of MATLAB and VBA in Excel, with a focus on data visualization, mathematical problem-solving, and tool customization. It's ideal for engineers looking to learn computational methods and apply them to engineering problems.
This course covers techniques and applications of integration, transcendental functions, infinite sequences and series and parametric equations.
Co-requisite: None
This second calculus-based physics course includes a detailed study of the fundamental principles of classical electricity and magnetism, as well as an introduction to electromagnetic waves. The course's focus targets the resolution of dc- and alternating circuits.
This course is intended to accompany Physics 220. It includes experiments on electricity, magnetism and RLC circuits. Particular emphasis is placed on three aspects of experimentation: laboratory technique, data analysis (including the treatment of statistical and systematic errors) and written communication of experimental procedures and results.
The course provides an introduction to the basic sources and historical contexts for the origins of Islam; some of the basic spiritual principles expressed in those sources; the contexts and practices that exemplify the spiritual principles; contributions Islam has made to civilization and to the political, social and cultural identity of the UAE. It will illustrate the concept of Islamic studies through a global, interdisciplinary and comparative approach and examine contemporary global and local issues that impact and are impacted by Islamic culture.
First Semester
Vectors, force systems (2D and 3D), equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies (2D and 3D), structures (trusses, cables, frames and machines), distributed forces (centroids and centers of mass), internal forces (shearing force and bending moment diagrams), friction, and moment of inertia.
This course covers partial differentiation, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, and threedimensional analytic geometry.
This course will consider the fundamental science of classical thermodynamics and its practical applications. Problem solving will be emphasized, including problem formulation, analytic, and computational solutions. Topics include the first law of thermodynamics, work, heat, properties of substances and state equations, the second law of thermodynamics and applications to engineering systems.
Second Semester
Types of loads, axial stress and strain of determinate and indeterminate system, normal and bending moment diagrams, torsion of determinate and indeterminate system, bending of beams, combined stresses, shearing stress and strain, Mohr's circle of stress and strain, thin walled pressure vessels.
Kinematics of a Particle, Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration, Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy, Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum, Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body, Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Bodies.
This course covers first-order ODEs, higher-order ODEs, Laplace transforms, linear systems, nonlinear systems, numerical approximations, and modeling.
This course is a continuation of MENG 211 - Thermodynamics I. It provides more depth in the study of cycles, with applications to gas power and refrigeration cycles, and vapor and combined power cycles; mixtures of gases and vapors, psychrometrics, chemical reactions, and energy analysis.
PHIL 100 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning (3 Credits)
This introduction to basic principles of reasoning and critical thinking enhances the learner's abilities to evaluate various forms of reasoning in everyday life and in academic disciplines. The course explores such topics as inductive and deductive reasoning, the nature and function of definitions, fallacy types, statistic use and misuse, and the rudiments of logic.ENGL 200 - Advanced Composition (3 Credits)
This course builds on the general college-level writing skills and strategies students have acquired in earlier courses, and prepares them to do advanced level analysis and writing specifically within their major field and their possible future workplaces.
Summer Semester
Supervised field experience of professional-level duties for 180 to 240 hours at an approved internship site under the guidance of a designated site supervisor in coordination with a faculty supervisor.
First Semester
Pre-requisites: CHEM 211
Co-requisites: IENG 231
This course covers systems of linear equations, linear independence, linear transformations, inverse of a matrix, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalization.
Co-requisite(s): CIEN 251
This course is composed of a set of selected experiments about general fluid mechanics. The experiments will be either performed in groups by the students or demonstrated by the instructor. Individual class work will be strongly encouraged as well as teamwork. The lab also includes an open-ended design of experiment.
Second Semester
Introduction to heat transfer mechanisms, heat conduction equation, steady heat conduction including the thermal resistance networks, transient heat conduction, lumped systems, fundamental of convection and thermal boundary layers, external and internal forced convection, natural convection, boiling and condensation, thermal radiation, and heat exchangers.
CO-requisite(s): MENG 361
This course is composed of a set of selected experiments which demonstrate and apply the concepts of thermodynamics and heat transfer. The experiments will be either performed in groups by the students or demonstrated by the instructor. Individual class work will be strongly encouraged as well as teamwork. The lab also includes an open-ended design of experiment.
Introduction to Vibration, Oscillatory Motion, Free Vibration, Forced Vibration, Rotating Unbalance, Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Systems, Introduction to control, block diagrams, modeling of systems, state space representation, Laplace transform, solution of linear systems, stability, input/output description, PID controllers, transfer function methods, tracking.
The course introduces principles of statistics and probability for undergraduate students in Engineering. The course covers the basic concepts of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions, expected values, joint probability distributions, and independence. The course also covers statistical methods and topics including data summary and description techniques, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis.
Engine classifications and terminology. Engine operating characteristics and performance parameters. Air standard engine cycles including: Otto, Diesel, Dual and two-stroke cycles. Common fuels used in IC engines, combustion reactions and the associated thermochemical calculations. Engine emissions and their control technologies and strategies. Air and fuel induction methods and technologies, the physics of the combustion phenomena. Friction losses, lubricants and lubrication systems.
Basic circuit concepts and DC analysis, circuit analysis techniques, circuit theories, fundamental operation of operational amplifiers and their applications, transient and steady state analysis of RL, RC, and RLC circuits and basic AC analysis.
Laboratory course to accompany EEEN 280. In this course, students will experimentally verify circuit analysis concepts under DC excitation and transient response. They will use different measurement instruments and build DC electric circuits.
Summer Semester
This is one of two supervised field experience of professional-level duties where each is for 240 to 320 hours (8 weeks) of full-time training at approved internship sites. The internship takes place under the guidance of a designate site supervisor in coordination with a faculty supervisor. In addition to the regular reports during the internship, students must present their activities and learning experiences at the end of the internship.
First Semester
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design, Materials Properties, Load and Stress Analysis, Deflection and Stiffness, Failure Prevention, Fatigue Failure, Design of Mechanical Elements, Screws Fasteners and Nonpermanent Joints, Mechanical Springs.
This course focuses on the kinematic and kinetic analysis of mechanisms. It introduces the fundamental concepts, definitions and terminologies in mechanisms, basic mechanisms and applications, linkages and mobility, dynamic analysis of cams, gears and gear trains, velocity and acceleration analysis in mechanisms, and static and inertia force analysis of machinery.
Application of computers to solve civil engineering problems using various numerical methods, mathematical modeling and error analysis, solution of algebraic and differential equations, numerical differentiation and integration and curve fitting.
The course requires students to work in small design teams to solve a significant engineering problem. Students develop, design, and implement a solution to the engineering problem in conjunction with a faculty advisor. The course reinforces principles of the engineering design process and serves as a capstone for mechanical engineering knowledge obtained in the ME curriculum. The consideration of the ethical and social implications of technology and the basic concepts of business are also aspects of the course.
Second Semester
This course is a continuation to the machine design I course. Students will be introduced to the analysis and design concepts of various types of machine elements that include: bearings (journal and anti-friction); spur, helical and bevel gears; flexible drives and flywheels; clutches and brakes.
This course aims at equipping the next generation of leaders in the UAE with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and its related core skills. The course combines three main points: design thinking, entrepreneurship, and growth and leadership.
Engineering ethics, professionalism, the role of engineers in society, current topics, and employment opportunities.
Program Learning Outcomes
On completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
Program Accreditations
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ABET (EAC)
The following programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission:
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- BS in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- BS in Petroleum Engineering
- BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering
- BS in Electrical Engineering
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CAA
The ´ó·¢¿ìÈý¹ÙÍø, located at the ´ó·¢¿ìÈý¹ÙÍø Road, Ras al Khaimah, UAE, PO Box: 10021, is officially Licensed from 1 August 2009 to 15 September 2026 by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates to operate in the domain of Higher Education.
Program Requirements
To graduate from our university, students must meet various requirements to receive a well-rounded education. This includes completing University General Education Requirements, School Requirements, and other academic requirements. Experiential learning opportunities, such as internships and research projects, are also important components of our programs.
The BS in Mechanical Engineering (MENG) requires the completion of 134 credits in the following areas:
Degree Requirements | Credits |
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University General Education Requirements | 32 |
School of Engineering Requirements | 30 |
Mechanical Engineering Department Requirements | 63 |
Technical Electives | 9 |
Total | 134 |
University General Education Requirements (32 credit hours)
University General Education Requirements are (32) credit hours, as follows:
Orientation Courses (14 Credit Hours)
ARAB 101 - Arabic Language and Culture for Non- Native Learners I (3 Credits)
Beginner Level Arabic Language and Culture 1 is the first in a four-course beginner and intermediate Arabic language sequence specifically tailored to the needs of non-native Arabic language students in the English and Mass Communication Programs (though any non-native learner of Arabic may enroll). This course introduces the student to the Arabic alphabet and the basics of reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Instruction in the language is enriched by reference to cultural themes and visits to sites of cultural importance.
ARAB 110 - Arabic Language and Culture for Native Arabic Speakers I (3 Credits)
Arabic literature has developed many traditions though originating from a common source. The course is an introduction to representative texts from contemporary Arab writers, and their connections with the traditions of the past. The method is comparative, with a study of literary, political social and religious aspects, as well as the application of a theoretical framework of analysis.
This course introduces students to computers and programming languages and more specifically the C++ language. Besides, this course presents an introduction to the fields of artificial intelligence and data analytics. The topics covered include basic operations, data types, input/output, selection statements, control structures, arrays, functions, strings, knowledge representation, neural networks and natural language, and data summarization and visualization.
This course introduces the use of computer programming as a problem-solving tool in laboratory environment. Topics in procedural programming include, simple data types, input/output, selection statements, control loops, testing, debugging, and programming environments.
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 099 or passing English Placement Test
English 101 provides students with intensive practice in drafting, revising, and editing expository essays for an academic audience. Using logical, rhetorical, and linguistic structures in their writing, students also develop their ability to think creatively, critically, and independently. Throughout the course, students engage in reading texts, evaluating sources, using their reading to form their own opinions, preparing research papers, and employing the MLA documentation style to avoid plagiarism.
This course aims at equipping the next generation of leaders in the UAE with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and its related core skills. The course combines three main points: design thinking, entrepreneurship, and growth and leadership.
Knowledge Domains (18 Credit Hours)
The knowledge domains are divided into the following three categories: Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Natural Sciences.
Humanities and Fine Arts (6 credits minimum)
The course provides an introduction to the basic sources and historical contexts for the origins of Islam; some of the basic spiritual principles expressed in those sources; the contexts and practices that exemplify the spiritual principles; contributions Islam has made to civilization and to the political, social and cultural identity of the UAE. It will illustrate the concept of Islamic studies through a global, interdisciplinary and comparative approach and examine contemporary global and local issues that impact and are impacted by Islamic culture.
PHIL 100 - Critical Thinking and Reasoning (3 Credits)
This introduction to basic principles of reasoning and critical thinking enhances the learner's abilities to evaluate various forms of reasoning in everyday life and in academic disciplines. The course explores such topics as inductive and deductive reasoning, the nature and function of definitions, fallacy types, statistic use and misuse, and the rudiments of logic.ENGL 200 - Advanced Composition (3 Credits)
This course builds on the general college-level writing skills and strategies students have acquired in earlier courses, and prepares them to do advanced level analysis and writing specifically within their major field and their possible future workplaces.
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits minimum)
Natural Sciences (6 credits minimum)
The concept of derivative (instantaneous rate of change) is an essential factor in solving real-world problems. One of the objectives of this course is to understand the conceptual foundation of derivative, and learn different techniques of computing the derivative, as well as learning how to apply it to solve real-world problems. Another objective is to understand the concept of integration and learn basic integration technique.
The fifth writing intensive course for the BS in Mechanical Engineering is IENG 313 Manufacturing Processes Laboratory.
School of Engineering Requirements (30 Credit Hours)
Introduces engineering profession fundamentals and problem solving. Topics include description of engineering disciplines, functions of the engineer, professionalism, ethics and registration, problem solving and representation of technical information, estimation and approximations, and analysis and design.
This is a calculus-based physics course covering the fundamental principles of mechanics. It concentrates on the conservation of energy, the particle motion, the collisions, the rotation of solid bodies, simple machines and on the fluid mechanics. The focus lies on the resolution of one and twodimensional mechanical problems.
This course is intended to be taken with Physics 110. It primarily includes experiments on classical mechanics. Particular emphasis is placed on laboratory technique, data collection and analysis and on reporting.
This course covers techniques and applications of integration, transcendental functions, infinite sequences and series and parametric equations.
This course covers systems of linear equations, linear independence, linear transformations, inverse of a matrix, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalization.
This course covers partial differentiation, multiple integrals, line and surface integrals, and threedimensional analytic geometry.
This course covers first-order ODEs, higher-order ODEs, Laplace transforms, linear systems, nonlinear systems, numerical approximations, and modeling.
Co-requisite: None
This second calculus-based physics course includes a detailed study of the fundamental principles of classical electricity and magnetism, as well as an introduction to electromagnetic waves. The course's focus targets the resolution of dc- and alternating circuits.
This course is intended to accompany Physics 220. It includes experiments on electricity, magnetism and RLC circuits. Particular emphasis is placed on three aspects of experimentation: laboratory technique, data analysis (including the treatment of statistical and systematic errors) and written communication of experimental procedures and results.
Engineering ethics, professionalism, the role of engineers in society, current topics, and employment opportunities.
Supervised field experience of professional-level duties for 180 to 240 hours at an approved internship site under the guidance of a designated site supervisor in coordination with a faculty supervisor.
This is one of two supervised field experience of professional-level duties where each is for 240 to 320 hours (8 weeks) of full-time training at approved internship sites. The internship takes place under the guidance of a designate site supervisor in coordination with a faculty supervisor. In addition to the regular reports during the internship, students must present their activities and learning experiences at the end of the internship.
This course provides laboratory techniques to accompany General Chemistry I
MENG Program Requirements (72 credit hours)
Core Courses (63 Credit Hours)
Vectors, force systems (2D and 3D), equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies (2D and 3D), structures (trusses, cables, frames and machines), distributed forces (centroids and centers of mass), internal forces (shearing force and bending moment diagrams), friction, and moment of inertia.
Types of loads, axial stress and strain of determinate and indeterminate system, normal and bending moment diagrams, torsion of determinate and indeterminate system, bending of beams, combined stresses, shearing stress and strain, Mohr's circle of stress and strain, thin walled pressure vessels.
Properties of fluids, flow regimes, pressure and force calculations under hydrostatic conditions, manometers, buoyancy and stability of floating and submerged bodies, elementary fluid dynamics, conservation equations: mass, energy and momentum, continuity and Bernoulli equations, hydraulic gradient line and total energy line, linear and angular momentum equations.
Application of computers to solve civil engineering problems using various numerical methods, mathematical modeling and error analysis, solution of algebraic and differential equations, numerical differentiation and integration and curve fitting.
Basic circuit concepts and DC analysis, circuit analysis techniques, circuit theories, fundamental operation of operational amplifiers and their applications, transient and steady state analysis of RL, RC, and RLC circuits and basic AC analysis.
Laboratory course to accompany ECEN 280. In this course, students will experimentally verify circuit analysis concepts under DC excitation and transient response. They will use different measurement instruments and build DC electric circuits.
This course describes the material science and why should an engineer know about it. It covers: Bonding forces and energies. The structure of crystalline materials, classification of engineering materials, imperfections and defects, diffusions in solids, phase diagrams, heat treatment, mechanical, thermal, corrosive and electrical properties of materials. Moreover, the mechanical failure of engineering materials and the application and processing of metal alloys will be discussed.
This laboratory course provides an introduction to material science that covers the main material experimentations. General introduction and safety procedures are introduced. Physical and mechanical properties will be inspected. This include microstructure, hardness, creep, impact, tensile, compression and torsion test. Further the microstructure/processing properties relationships are also investigated. Steel heat treatments is also included.
Probability concepts, discrete and continuous random variables, joint probability distribution covariance and correlations of random variables, sampling and empirical distributions. Point and interval estimation, test of hypotheses, goodness of fit test, contingency tables, design and analysis of single factor experiments, simple linear regression and factorial design.
Mechanical behavior and forming of metals different types of mechanical behavior and main factors affecting it, yield criteria, representative stress and representative strain, work due to plastic deformation, classification of forming processes with respect to temperature and strain rate, bulk deformation processes (forging, extrusion, rolling), rod and wire drawing sheet forming processes (blanking and piercing, deep drawing and bending, introduction to high energy rate forming processes).
This laboratory course provides an introduction to manufacturing processes experimentation. Experiments include Oxy, Arc, Spot welding as well as mechanical fastening by riveting, screwing and assembling, metal fabrication and sheet metal, machining processes of milling, turning and CNC. Advance manufacturing technologies of LASER and FDM are introduced. (Writing Intensive Course)
This course will consider the fundamental science of classical thermodynamics and its practical applications. Problem solving will be emphasized, including problem formulation, analytic, and computational solutions. Topics include the first law of thermodynamics, work, heat, properties of substances and state equations, the second law of thermodynamics and applications to engineering systems.
This course is a continuation of MENG 211 - Thermodynamics I. It provides more depth in the study of cycles, with applications to gas power and refrigeration cycles, and vapor and combined power cycles; mixtures of gases and vapors, psychrometrics, chemical reactions, and energy analysis.
Kinematics of a Particle, Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration, Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy, Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum, Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body, Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Bodies.
Introduction to Vibration, Oscillatory Motion, Free Vibration, Forced Vibration, Rotating Unbalance, Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Systems, Introduction to control, block diagrams, modeling of systems, state space representation, Laplace transform, solution of linear systems, stability, input/output description, PID controllers, transfer function methods, tracking.
Co-requisite(s): CIEN 251
This course is composed of a set of selected experiments about general fluid mechanics. The experiments will be either performed in groups by the students or demonstrated by the instructor. Individual class work will be strongly encouraged as well as teamwork. The lab also includes an open-ended design of experiment.
Introduction to heat transfer mechanisms, heat conduction equation, steady heat conduction including the thermal resistance networks, transient heat conduction, lumped systems, fundamental of convection and thermal boundary layers, external and internal forced convection, natural convection, boiling and condensation, thermal radiation, and heat exchangers.
CO-requisite(s): MENG 361
This course is composed of a set of selected experiments which demonstrate and apply the concepts of thermodynamics and heat transfer. The experiments will be either performed in groups by the students or demonstrated by the instructor. Individual class work will be strongly encouraged as well as teamwork. The lab also includes an open-ended design of experiment.
This course focuses on the kinematic and kinetic analysis of mechanisms. It introduces the fundamental concepts, definitions and terminologies in mechanisms, basic mechanisms and applications, linkages and mobility, dynamic analysis of cams, gears and gear trains, velocity and acceleration analysis in mechanisms, and static and inertia force analysis of machinery.
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design, Materials Properties, Load and Stress Analysis, Deflection and Stiffness, Failure Prevention, Fatigue Failure, Design of Mechanical Elements, Screws Fasteners and Nonpermanent Joints, Mechanical Springs.
This course is a continuation to the machine design I course. Students will be introduced to the analysis and design concepts of various types of machine elements that include: bearings (journal and anti-friction); spur, helical and bevel gears; flexible drives and flywheels; clutches and brakes.
The course requires students to work in small design teams to solve a significant engineering problem. Students develop, design, and implement a solution to the engineering problem in conjunction with a faculty advisor. The course reinforces principles of the engineering design process and serves as a capstone for mechanical engineering knowledge obtained in the ME curriculum. The consideration of the ethical and social implications of technology and the basic concepts of business are also aspects of the course.
The Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Projects Program coordinates the completion of the second half of the capstone design sequence required of all Mechanical Engineering seniors. Students apply engineering design methodology, using both analysis and synthesis, to solve open-ended problems. The range of design problems considered spans other engineering fields as well as non-engineering disciplines. At the end of the term, each student design team is expected to present information related to their project in both written and oral formats.
Technical Electives (9 Credit Hours)
Engine classifications and terminology. Engine operating characteristics and performance parameters. Air standard engine cycles including: Otto, Diesel, Dual and two-stroke cycles. Common fuels used in IC engines, combustion reactions and the associated thermochemical calculations. Engine emissions and their control technologies and strategies. Air and fuel induction methods and technologies, the physics of the combustion phenomena. Friction losses, lubricants and lubrication systems.
Turbomachinery classifications and terminology. Implementation of dimensional analysis for predicting performance of turbomachines and designing engineering systems. Understand the fundamentals of energy transfer between rotating rotors and fluid flow. Demonstrate the ability to construct velocity diagrams for various turbomachines (axial-flow compressors and turbines, radial-flow compressors and turbines, pumps, fans, blowers, hydraulic turbines) and their relation to design. Perform elementary analysis for determining input/output work of various turbo devices. Design and selection of turbomachines for various engineering applications.
This is an upper-year mechanical engineering course. It introduces students to the analytical basis to CAD software and the three main ways to represent an entity, namely wireframe, surface and solid modeling. The course aims at introducing the concept and importance of CAD as part of the design process. Also it focuses on mathematical representation and manipulation of geometry. The course introduces students to Computer-Aided Mechanical Design (CAMD) tools and their applications to mechanical systems design.
The objective of this course is to learn how to design and analyze structural components of machine system, especially using the finite element method. The course exposes students to analytical and numerical methods for computing stresses and strains in structures, use of finite element software for static structural analysis and the application of design and failure criteria to ensure that mechanical components can carry the design load without failure. Another important area of the course is to make the students recognize the importance of self-education and life learning.
Review of psychrometry. Air conditioning processes. Thermal comfort, inside and outside design conditions. Ventilation and infiltration. Heating and cooling load calculations. Solar radiation. Water heating systems layout and design. Air systems design. Under floor heating. Review of vapor compression and absorption cycles; compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices; refrigerants (including new ones); cooling towers; components of absorption cycles, controls.
Application of principles of fluid mechanics heat transfer and thermodynamics in the component design of thermal systems. Examples are drawn from power generations, environmental control, and industrial processes such as design and sizing of piping systems, piping networks, pumps sizing and selection, and heat exchangers selection and performance evaluation. Students work individually and in group to conduct assignments and projects for integration of these components in the design of thermal systems.
An introduction to the basic technical and economic criteria for the design of efficient energy conversion systems, including traditional as well as alternative power systems. To discuss strategies for increased energy efficiency and more environmentally sound operation. To assess design alternatives and selection criteria based on long-term economic viability and overall energy management strategies.
Special up-to-date topic in one of the mechanical engineering streams of applied mechanics or thermal sciences.
Principles of economic analysis and methods in engineering including: time value of money, discounted cash flow techniques equivalence, economic measures of worth, single and multiple alternatives evaluation and selection, replacement decisions, cost estimation, equipment depreciation, the use of Minimum Attractive Rate of Return MARR and Benefit/cost analysis.
Undergraduate research under the guidance of an engineering faculty member for juniors and seniors. Fixed credit hours; 3 credits are assigned, this is equivalent to a minimum of 9 hours of research time per week; a pass/fail grade is to be used. Student will be engaged in a creative research project at the discretion of the faculty member. The course is open to all engineering students.
Introduction to feedback control systems; Block diagram and signal flow Graph representation; Mathematical modeling of physical systems; Stability of linear control systems; Time-domain and frequency-domain analysis tools and performance assessment; Lead and lag compensator design; Multi input multi output systems; Routh, Nyquist; Bode and root locus diagrams; Introduction to state variable techniques; state transmission matrix and state variable feedback.
Admission Requirements
AURAK is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. To be considered for one of our programs, you'll need to meet specific criteria. Our admissions requirements are designed to ensure that each student has the skills, knowledge, and commitment required to thrive in our challenging and rewarding environment.
High School Requirements
Academic Program | Admission Criteria |
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BS in Chemical Engineering (Concentration in Petroleum Engineering), BS in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, BS in Computer Engineering, BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BS in Mechanical Engineering | UAE Curriculum Elite Track 75%
UAE Curriculum Advanced Track 80%
UAE Curriculum Or Equivalent in Standardized International Systems
Non UAE Curriculum The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade. |
English Proficiency Requirements
Name of Exam | Score |
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Academic IELTS | 5.0 |
TOEFL – Paper based | 500 |
TOEFL – Internet Based | 61 |
Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) completed at AURAK Campus |
Successfully pass the test with the required score |
School | Program | Critieria |
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Engineering |
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Students must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects |
Other Personal Documents
- Passport copy
- Copy of health card
- Copy of valid Emirates ID (UAE residents only)
- Health History Form (Completed and signed by a physician)
- Four (4) recent passport-size photographs
- Exemption letter from the National and Reserve Service Authority (UAE male applicants between the ages of 18 and 30 only)
- Birth Certificate
- Family Book (UAE nationals only)
- Army Exemption/Completion Letter (UAE nationals only)
Meet our experienced Faculty Members
Our faculty members are a core strength of our program, with diverse backgrounds, impressive academic pedigrees, and a solid commitment to enriching your learning experience. All of our faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees from respected universities worldwide and bring a wealth of professional and research experience to the classroom.
Dr. Khaled Hossin
Department Chair / Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Sciences
Prof. Khalid Hussain
Dean – School of Engineering and Computing / Professor of Systems Engineering
Explore your Career Opportunities
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering courses offer excellent career opportunities not only in Dubai and the other UAE emirates but also globally. Gain a competitive edge in the job market with AURAK’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
AURAK’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering leads to exciting career opportunities such as:
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Construction Engineer
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Energy Engineer
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Manufacturing Engineer
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Aerospace Engineer
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Automotive Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer

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