School Logo
Mechanical Engineering
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Program Status: OPEN
Bachelors (B.Sc) - Full time
Fees: ₦116,050
  • Description
  • Requirements
  • Review
Program Summary

Mechanical engineering is a broad and versatile field that focuses on the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It combines principles from physics, mathematics, and material science to develop technologies that improve various industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics, and manufacturing. The course covers fundamental topics such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics, and control systems, providing students with a strong foundation in engineering concepts.  

 

Students learn to apply computer-aided design (CAD) software and simulation tools to create and test mechanical components. They also gain hands-on experience through laboratory work, workshops, and industry projects. The course encourages problem-solving, innovation, and critical thinking to develop efficient and sustainable engineering solutions.  

 

Mechanical engineering offers diverse career opportunities in industries such as automotive design, renewable energy, robotics, and industrial automation. Graduates can work as design engineers, maintenance engineers, project managers, or researchers, contributing to technological advancements and improving everyday life. The course also provides a pathway for further studies in specialized areas like mechatronics, aerospace engineering, and computational mechanics.

Requirements

The Department offers a five year programme for the Bachelor of Engineering, B.Eng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering. Candidates who have passed the West African School Certificate or the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) may be admitted into the five-year programme through an entrance examination. In addition to the University entry requirements, candidates wishing to be admitted into the Department must fulfil the requirements listed below. Applicants for admission by entrance must have passed either The West African School Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with at least credits in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English Language obtained in one or two sittings, or At least five papers in the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) passed at not more than two sittings. The subjects must include the four listed in (i) above. Candidates for admission by direct entry must have passed The Higher School Certificate (Principal Level) in Pure Mathematics, (or Pure and Applied Mathematics), Physics and Chemistry, or The General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) in the subjects listed in (i) above. Candidates with recognized Higher Diploma will be considered for direct entry on their individual merits.

5.0

5
59
4
46
3
0
2
0
1
0

Application fee: ₦10,000

Deadline: 2024-08-23


Mechanical Engineering Apply Yard