About Mechanical Engineering, BSc - at University of Nicosia
The general objectives of the BSc in Mechanical Engineering program are to:
- Prepare students to become successful professional engineers in the demanding field of mechanical engineering;
- Provide students the necessary knowledge and technical skills to excel in the mechanical engineering industry either as operational leaders in the field, technical experts, consultants, or researchers;
- Provide students with the fundamental principles of science and engineering in order to cope successfully with the technological challenges of the mechanical engineering industry;
- Cultivate analytical skills, problem solving tactics, and critical thinking;
- Promote engineering ethics, job responsibility, and moral practices;
- Create awareness of social, environmental, and global concerns;
- Promote life-long learning and continuous education through technical training and advanced degrees;
- Develop skills for effective communication with co-workers, managers, and the public on topics related to technical concepts, risks, and recommendations.
The specific objectives of the program are to:
- Equip students with fundamental knowledge, analytical skills, engineering tools, and laboratory experience in order to cope successfully in the technologically challenging field of mechanical engineering;
- Facilitate learning and training in the field of mechanical engineering which are directly linked to industry and current state-of-the-art technology;
- Provide the theoretical and computational skills necessary for the solution of both theoretical and practical problems related to mechanical engineering;
- Provide practical and experimental hands-on experience that allows the students to link directly to fundamental knowledge and theory;
- Prepare students to work alone or in groups in order 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 abilities to write technical reports and present their work before an audience;
- Provide students the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and technical competence in their field of expertise in order to become successful professional engineers;
- Prepare students for post-graduate studies and research in the field of mechanical engineering.
Career Prospects
After completion of the program requirements, Mechanical Engineering students can pursue one of the following:
- Attend a graduate school for a Masters or PhD degree (either in Cyprus or abroad)
- Can register as professional engineers (e.g. ETEK) and pursue a job career in Cyprus in building services, maintenance, heavy industry, hotel industry, engineering planning and design, etc.
- Can teach in technical schools or high schools (private or public)
- Apply for a Mechanical Engineering job position in Cyprus or Europe (e.g. Germany, Finland, etc.)
- Work as a consultant for local or multinational companies specialized in mechanical engineering services and design
- Work as research engineers or scientists on locally or European funded projects based on novel engineering ideas and applications
- Work for the public or government sector as engineer.
Access to Further Studies
Graduates of the programme can be accepted into Second Cycle degrees (Master's Degree)
