Profile of the Programme

The Mechanical Engineering (MENG) programme covers the subject of Mechanical Engineering, a scientific area represented in the largest universities abroad with respective programs/departments, been active in education and research for over 100 years.

The purpose of the current MENG programme is to offer high-quality education and research, which enable students to acquire knowledge and to cultivate such skills that will help them succeed in their careers, enrich their experience, successfully face any difficulties, but also to take advantage of the opportunities they will meet.

Through the educational process, an effort is made so all the students acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities, to act as responsible Engineers for scientific decision making and the preparation/implementation of studies for the research, the design, the theoretical simulation, the growth, the production, the treatment, the control of manufacturing processes, the quality control/authentication of raw materials and final product used for conventional and modern technological applications. At the same time, MENG program aims to develop the students’ analytical and synthetic skills, as well as their ethos/professional culture so that they can cope successfully in the professional arena after their graduation.

The MENG programme responds to the needs and requirements of modern society, ensures the quality of the studies provided to the students by following specific procedures, which are harmonized with the Quality Policy of the University of Nicosia.

The specific objectives of the programme are to:

• Equip students with fundamental knowledge, analytical skills, engineering tools, and laboratory experience to cope successfully in the technologically challenging field of mechanical engineering;
• Facilitate learning and training in mechanical engineering, which are directly linked to industry and current state-of-the-art technology;
• Provide analytical and computational skills necessary for the solution of theoretical and practical problems related to mechanical engineering;
• Provide a practical and experimental hands-on experience that allows students to link directly to fundamental knowledge and theory;
• Prepare students to work alone or in groups to provide engineering solutions;
• Prepare students to design/implement systems and processes towards the solution of problems in mechanical engineering;
• Develop communications skills, including the ability to write technical reports and present their work το audience;
• Provide students with the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and technical competence in their field of expertise to become successful professional engineers;
• Prepare students for post-graduate studies and research in the field of mechanical engineering.

The program is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education. It has also been approved by the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) and our graduates are in a position to register as licensed Engineers with ETEK. The program conforms to the undisputable academic guidelines set by international accreditation bodies such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States. It includes a considerable number of major and elective courses of theoretical and applied nature which add to program diversity and contribute to a foundation of a broad range of skills for career positions in academia and industry.

Also, like all programs of study the University of Nicosia, it is certified by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA).

The University of Nicosia is recognized by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center (D.O.A.T.A.P.) as equivalent to Greek H.E.I., while the degrees of its graduates have been recognized by D.O.A.T.A.P.

Career Prospects

Graduates of Mechanical Engineering are able to use the acquired technical knowledge and analytical skills to effectively tackle engineering problems and provide efficient solutions. Mechanical Engineers may work in both the government and private sectors. Potential employment opportunities include occupation in:

• Automotive, Aerospace and Maritime Industries: Designing, manufacturing, and testing of land, sea, air, space vehicles, and offshore platforms.
• Manufacturing Industry: for components and machinery systems; nanotechnology; conventional and composite materials; robotic systems.
• Energy Industry: Renewable energy technologies, Power generation systems and plants.
• Construction Industry: Designing HVAC systems, piping, plumbing, and other mechanical systems for buildings.
• Oil and Gas Industry: for machinery systems and transportation.
• Biomedical Industry: for medical devices and prosthetics.
• Consulting Firms: for the provision of consulting services.
• Research and Development: in academic and research institutions, and corporate R&D departments.
• Defense Industry: for military applications.
• Education and Training.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master’s Degree).