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Mechanical Engineering Academic Programs

Explore undergraduate and graduate offerings in the Mechanical Engineering department, including curriculum and degree requirements.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Engineering precision. Powering innovation. Building tomorrow.

HITEC University's Department of Mechanical Engineering builds globally competitive engineers through a PEC- and HEC-aligned curriculum, hands-on laboratory training, and a culture of continuous technological advancement.

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Degree programs, from BS to PhD
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Graduate degree levels — MS & PhD
11
Core learning areas in the BS program
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MS research specialization areas
Department Overview

An environment built for hands-on engineers

01 — Learning & Development

Broad, multidisciplinary curricula

A "learn by doing" philosophy across statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and manufacturing — reinforced by dedicated coursework in Mathematics, Electrical & Electronics, and Computer Engineering.

02 — State-of-the-Art Laboratories

Training on modern equipment

Hands-on lab work using CAD/CAM/CAE/CNC, ANSYS, MATLAB, and computational fluid dynamics software, with equipment and instrumentation continuously upgraded to match industry standards.

03 — Our Commitment

Ahead of comparable departments

Continuous investment in labs, instrumentation, and faculty expertise keeps the department ahead of comparable mechanical engineering departments nationally.

Choose Your Path

A program built for hands-on engineers

Undergraduate Program
PROGRAM · BS ME

BS Mechanical Engineering

Where physics meets precision manufacturing.
4 Yrs
Duration, 8 semesters
11
Core learning areas
9
Supporting Math/EE/CE courses

Program Overview

A broad-based, four-year, eight-semester undergraduate degree aligned with PEC and HEC guidelines, culminating in a final year project that gives students the essential background for a professional engineering career.

Salient Features

  • Core coursework in statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics & more
  • Supported by six Mathematics, two Electrical & Electronics, and one Computer Engineering course
  • Hands-on labs built around CAD/CAM/CAE/CNC, ANSYS, MATLAB & CFD software
  • Continuously upgraded equipment and instrumentation

Why Choose BS ME

A genuinely multidisciplinary foundation — mechanical, electrical and computing coursework combined with a "learn by doing" lab culture that keeps pace with industry technology.

Career Pathways

Design Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Energy & HVAC Engineer R&D Engineer
Graduate Programs
PROGRAM · MS ME

MS Mechanical Engineering

Thesis-centered research for tomorrow's technical challenges.
30
Credit hrs (24 course + 6 thesis)
7
Research specialization areas
3
Eligible BS backgrounds

Program Overview

A 30-credit-hour graduate degree — including 6 credit hours of research thesis considered the centerpiece of the graduate experience — preparing engineers to face 21st-century technical challenges.

Salient Features

  • Flexible course selection aligned to your research interest
  • Research project assigned after coursework completion
  • Specializations spanning composites, thermo-fluids, robotics & renewable energy
  • Open to BS graduates in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering

Why Choose MS ME

Freedom to shape your coursework around a genuine research question, with a thesis that becomes the centerpiece of your graduate profile.

Career Pathways

Research Engineer Product Development Academia (PhD Track) Industry R&D
PROGRAM · PhD ME

PhD Mechanical Engineering

For future leaders in academia and R&D.
48
Credit hrs (18 course + 30 thesis)
2 Yrs
Minimum residency
3
Experts review the thesis

Program Overview

The department's highest degree, recommended for students pursuing leadership careers in academia or research & development in the public or private sector.

Salient Features

  • Minimum 18 credit hours coursework + 30 credit hours research thesis
  • Two years of mandatory residency at HITEC University
  • Course requirements set with your Graduate Evaluation Committee (GEC)
  • Comprehensive exam grants PhD candidacy; one local + two foreign expert review

Why Choose PhD ME

Rigorous, mentor-guided research training — validated by one local and two foreign experts before an open defense, with a publication requirement that builds your academic record from day one.

Career Pathways

Academia & Research Leadership Senior R&D Roles Public/Private Research Institutes
How to Apply

Four steps from prospectus to enrolment

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Submit your application

Complete the online form via the HITEC Admissions Portal with your academic documents.

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Sit the entry assessment

Undergraduate and graduate applicants complete the university's entrance test or an equivalent NTS score.

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Departmental review

The Department of Mechanical Engineering evaluates your file against program eligibility and merit.

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Receive your offer

Successful candidates are issued an admission letter and complete fee and registration formalities.

Ready to Apply?

Your future in engineering starts with one application.

Talk to the Department of Mechanical Engineering admissions team about the program that fits where you want to go next.

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Programs and Curriculum

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire” William Butler Yeats

BS Mechanical Engineering is an undergraduate academic degree conferred upon successful completion of four year of studies at HITEC University. The curriculum is in line with the guidelines and requirements set by PEC as well as HEC.

The four-year studies are split into eight semesters. It is a broad-based scheme and the curriculum, which culminates with a final year project, gives students a background that is essential to an engineering career. Mechanical engineering students take courses in statics, dynamics, theory of machines, vibrations, mechanics of materials, manufacturing processes, control systems, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, IC engines, heat transfer and many more.

Students are taught the latest in Mechanical Engineering that is well supported by six courses in Mathematics, two courses in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and one in Computer Engineering. All engineering subjects are fully complemented by requisite lab work to train the students on modern equipment and machinery. In Mechanical Engineering Department, the focus is on ‘learn by doing’. Our labs are at the core of this philosophy where students receive hands-on training in various fields along with application of software such as CAD/CAM/CAE/CNC ANSYS, MATLAB and computational fluid dynamics.

In pursuance of its policy to keep the students abreast of the latest technological developments, the Department continuously upgrades its labs by adding new equipment and instruments. In many respects, we excel and stand higher than many mechanical engineering departments of other engineering institutes in the country.

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself” John Dewey

Today, more than ever before, the knowledge and skills of talented persons with advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering are vitally needed to face technical challenges of 21st century. To achieve this goal, the Department offers MS in Mechanical Engineering.

The MS degree is awarded on completion of 30 credits of graduate courses including 6 credit hours of research thesis which is considered to be the centerpiece of a student’s graduate experience.

Typically, the MS students take courses of their choice from the list of courses offered in any semester. Although research project is assigned to a student on successful completion of coursework, yet the students are encouraged to take courses in the fields which they anticipate or are interested in for their MS research project.

Research topics for MS students typically, but not essentially, pertain to Composite Materials, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, Thermo-Fluids, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Manufacturing Systems, Robotics and Renewable Energy.

Students with BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Aerospace Engineering can be admitted into the MS program.

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow” Anthony J. D’ Angelo

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering is the highest degree awarded by the Mechanical Engineering Department and is recommended for students who are interested in leadership careers in academia or research and development pursuits in public or private sector organizations.

The doctoral candidate is expected to attain a level of expertise in some area of Mechanical Engineering, and must therefore choose a field and study the most advanced courses offered in that field.

PhD program is designed to give students the depth in mathematics and engineering sciences, developing analytical skills, together with intensive study and research experience in a specialized area of Mechanical Engineering.

The degree is awarded in recognition of high level of scholarship, the ability to carry out independent research, and the publication of such research in national and international journals of repute. The program comprises minimum 18 credit hours of graduate level coursework and 30 credit hours of research thesis.

The program necessitates two years of residency in HITEC University. The students eligible for admittance in PhD program should possess MS/ M.Phil. Degree with a minimum CGPA 3 out of 4 and should have passed GAT subject examination as per requirement of HEC, in vogue.

The specific course requirements for a doctoral student are set in consultation with his/her (GEC) Graduate Evaluation Committee to support the student’s area of research. The completion of coursework is followed by a comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as a PhD researcher. A positive evaluation of the research by one local and two foreign experts, as per requirements of the HEC, leads to an open defense of the thesis. Publication of at least one research paper in an impact-factor carrying journal of repute is also an essential requirement for the award of the PhD.