Overview

INTRODUCTION

Established in 1395H (1975CE), the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a strong core mechanical engineering program with applications to mechanical design, manufacturing processes and technology, refrigeration and air-conditioning, saline water conversion, and energy conversion systems. The department programs provide rigorous training in analytical skills as well as hands-on experimental skills.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering also actively conducts research activities that are relevant to the needs of the country and the region. Cooperation with the local industry aims at streamlining the knowledge transfer between the university and the industry. This is achieved through consultations, seminars, courses, meetings, and visits.

  

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Undergraduate Programs:

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BS in Mechanical Engineering (Production and Mechanical Systems Design)

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BS in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering and Desalination Technology)

Both programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Both programs offer a cooperative option in which the students may choose to spend one semester and one summer session in an industrial internship.

Graduate Programs:

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Master of Science degree (MS) in Production and Mechanical Systems Design

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Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Production and Mechanical Systems Design

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Master of Science degree (MS) in Mechanical Power.

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Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Thermal Engineering and Desalination Technology

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The graduates of the Department of Mechanical Engineering find many opportunities to work in the following fields:

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Analysis and design of machinery, equipment and material handling systems

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Automatic control systems including hydraulic and pneumatic

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Production, manufacturing techniques and automation

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Testing, measurement, inspection and quality control of products

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Chemical and Petroleum Industry

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Automotive Industry

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Power and Electricity Companies

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Land and Sea Transport, and Shipping Companies

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Universities


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1/15/2024 8:02:03 AM