Mechanical Engineering — study plan
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)
- Credit hours
- 36
- Levels
- 2
- Courses
- 16
- Degree
- master
The Mechanical Engineering study plan at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is an accredited master programme spanning about 1 years (2 academic levels), requiring 36 credit hours across 16 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Courses (complete 4 / 12 credits) 36 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME 200A | Incompressible Flows | 3 |
| ME 200B | Viscous and Unsteady Flows | 3 |
| ME 211A | Mechanics of Structures and Solids | 3 |
| ME 211B | Homogenization and Upscaling Techniques in Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 212 | Continuum Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 221A/ECE 271A | Linear Control Systems | 3 |
| ME 221B/ECE 271B | Non Linear Control Systems | 3 |
| ME 222A/ECE 272A | Mechatronics and Microsystems | 3 |
| ME 222B/ECE 272B | Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems | 3 |
| ME 241 | Classical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ME 242 | Theoretical and Numerical Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME 243 | Statistical Thermodynamics | 3 |
Mathematics, Lab, Electives & Research 27 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMCS/STAT | Mathematics requirement (6 credits, AMCS or STAT 200-level+) | 6 |
| ME 205 | Laboratory requirement | 3 |
| ME Electives | Elective Courses (6 credits, advisor-approved ME or other KAUST courses) | 6 |
| ME 297/299 | Thesis Research / Capstone (9-12 credits) | 12 |
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Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Engineering
How many credit hours is Mechanical Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
Mechanical Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology requires completing 36 credit hours to graduate, spread across 16 courses.
How many years is Mechanical Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
The study plan for Mechanical Engineering spans about 1 years (2 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Mechanical Engineering award?
Mechanical Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology awards a Master's degree after completing 36 credit hours.
Is Mechanical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Mechanical Engineering is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.