MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the Gdansk University of Technology. The degree to be obtained is Engineer, and the duration of the program is 3.5 years. The language of instruction is English, and the program is worth 210 ECTS points. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program at Gdansk University of Technology aims to provide students with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, covering areas such as construction, manufacturing, and operation of machines. The program is delivered over 7 semesters, with the first 4 semesters focused on fundamental subjects such as mechanics, strength of materials, machine design, materials science, manufacturing techniques, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrotechnics and electronics, welding technology, and hydraulics and pneumatics. The final 3 semesters of the program are devoted to professional elective subjects in the specialization of Design and Production Engineering, which are taught in the frame of the CDIO philosophy, emphasizing the Conceive, Design, Implement, and Operate principles.The aim of the program is to educate specialists in mechanical engineering, including the construction, manufacturing, and operation of machines. The curriculum includes lectures, tutorials, and laboratory classes in fundamental subjects such as mechanics, strength of materials, machine design, materials science, manufacturing techniques, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrotechnics, and electronics, as well as welding technology and hydraulics and pneumatics. The entry requirements are a secondary school certificate and state exam/matriculation results, and subjects considered in the formula for calculating the candidate’s points include mathematics, modern foreign language, and physics. Graduates of this program can find employment in various fields such as small and medium-sized enterprises, mechanical engineering companies, the production of machine components, steel constructions, automotive industry, shipyards, refineries, refrigeration systems, air conditioning and ventilation systems, hydrostatic drive systems, or construction offices. Additionally, they can pursue second-level studies in mechanical engineering or related areas.

Career opportunities

The employment opportunities are very wide-ranging from small and medium enterprises to the traditional mechanical engineering companies such as the production of machine components, steel constructions, automotive industry, shipyards, refineries, refrigeration systems, air conditioning and ventilation systems, hydrostatic drive systems or numerous branches of servicing companies. These opportunities do not exploit all possible carrier options. The graduate can find employment in construction offices or pursuit second-level studies in mechanical engineering or related areas.