Mechanical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 165
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 57
- Degree
- bachelor
The Mechanical Engineering study plan at King Saud University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 165 credit hours across 57 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 (Common First Year) 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGS 100 | English Language | 6 |
| MATH 101 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| ENT 101 | Entrepreneurship | 1 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| ARAB 100 | Writing Skills | 2 |
Level 2 (Common First Year) 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGS 110 | English | 6 |
| CUR 101 | University Skills | 3 |
| CT 101 | IT Skills | 3 |
| STAT 101 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| EPH 101 | Health and Fitness | 1 |
Level 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 1xx | Optional IC course (Islamic Studies) | 2 |
| PHYS 103 | General Physics (1) | 4 |
| MATH 106 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 107 | Vectors and Matrices | 3 |
| ENGL 109 | Language and Communication | 2 |
| GE 104 | Basics of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 104 | General Physics (2) | 4 |
| ENGL 110 | Technical Writing | 2 |
| MATH 203 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 3 |
| GE 106 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 3 |
| GE 201 | Statics | 3 |
| GE 203 | Engineering and Environment | 2 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 204 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| GE 202 | Dynamics | 3 |
| GE 211 | Computer Programming using C++ | 3 |
| ME 371 | Thermodynamics (1) | 3 |
| ME 254 | Materials Engineering | 4 |
| ME 201 | Geometric Modeling in Engineering | 2 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 254 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| ME 352 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ME 384 | Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| IC 107 | Ethics of the Profession | 2 |
| ME 377 | Thermodynamics (2) | 3 |
| ME 363 | Mechanics of Machinery | 3 |
Level 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME 312 | Manufacturing Processes (1) | 3 |
| ME 304 | Mechanical Engineering Design (1) | 3 |
| ME 378 | Heat Transfer | 4 |
| EE 308 | Electrical Circuits and Machines | 3 |
| ME 321 | Mechanical Measurements | 2 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME 313 | Manufacturing Processes (2) | 3 |
| ME 305 | Mechanical Engineering Design (2) | 4 |
| ME 322 | Mechanical Engineering Lab (1) | 2 |
| ME 365 | Dynamics of Mechanical Systems | 3 |
| ME 379 | Thermal-Fluid Systems | 3 |
| IC 1xx | Optional IC course (Islamic Studies) | 2 |
Level 9 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ME 323 | Mechanical Engineering Lab (2) | 2 |
| GE 403 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| ME 366 | Automatic Control | 3 |
| ME 4xx | Mechanical Engineering Elective (1) | 3 |
| ME 4xx | Mechanical Engineering Elective (2) | 3 |
| ME 496 | Graduation Project (1) | 2 |
Level 10 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC 1xx | Optional IC course (Islamic Studies) | 2 |
| GE 402 | Engineering Projects Management | 3 |
| ME 4xx | Mechanical Engineering Elective (3) | 3 |
| ME 4xx | Mechanical Engineering Elective (4) | 3 |
| ME 497 | Graduation Project (2) | 2 |
| ME 999 | Practical Training (no-grade, pass/fail) | 1 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Engineering
How many credit hours is Mechanical Engineering at King Saud University?
Mechanical Engineering at King Saud University requires completing 165 credit hours to graduate, spread across 57 courses.
How many years is Mechanical Engineering at King Saud University?
The study plan for Mechanical Engineering spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Mechanical Engineering award?
Mechanical Engineering at King Saud University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 165 credit hours.
Is Mechanical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Mechanical Engineering is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.