The BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering program is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills essential for a professional career in mechanical engineering.
Students focus on core areas including Engineering Dynamics & Thermofluids, Mechanical Design & Material Selection, Manufacturing Systems Design, and Professional Engineering Management Techniques, while also undertaking a Design Project that integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world engineering applications. The curriculum emphasizes problem-solving, innovation, and the application of engineering principles to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems, preparing graduates to meet the challenges of modern engineering industries effectively.
Students focus on core areas including Engineering Dynamics & Thermofluids, Mechanical Design & Material Selection, Manufacturing Systems Design, and Professional Engineering Management Techniques, while also undertaking a Design Project that integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world engineering applications. The curriculum emphasizes problem-solving, innovation, and the application of engineering principles to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems, preparing graduates to meet the challenges of modern engineering industries effectively.
- Higher Diploma (HD) / National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering
- C&G Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Higher National Diploma in a field relevant to Mechanical, or an equivalent qualification
- Other recognized local or international qualifications acceptable to the university
- Engineering Dynamics & Thermofluids
- Professional Engineering Management Techniques
- Mechanical Design & Material Selection
- Manufacturing Systems Design
- Design Project
Graduates of Mechanical Engineering in Sri Lanka have diverse career opportunities. They can work in manufacturing as design, production, or maintenance engineers; in construction as MEP or project engineers; and in the automotive and aerospace industries as automobile or aircraft engineers. Opportunities also exist in energy and environmental engineering, focusing on sustainable systems, as well as in robotics and automation, designing intelligent and automated processes.
Quick Info
Duration
12 Months
Full-time: 12 Months
Part-time: N/A
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering & Construction
Program Type
Undergraduate
Intake Months
January
June
Campus Locations
Colombo Campus
Kandy Campus
Final Certificate Awarded
University Of Sunderland
Last Updated
January 2, 2026 at 12:29 am