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Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering
Work towards Incorporated Engineer status with our project-based curriculum, getting hands on engineering experience.
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in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
Source: GOS 2025
Get involved in hands-on projects with other engineering students, developing your teamwork and leadership skills while learning how to analyse and solve problems creatively. This course gives you real world experience, preparing you for employment.
We offer a unique project-based curriculum with industry-led Live Briefs, where you’ll apply science and engineering principles to propose solutions to problems from companies.
This innovative approach allows you to spend 50% of your time in the classroom and 50% in the engineering workshops and specialist laboratories.
Accreditation
Our BEng Mechanical Engineering course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Students who successfully graduate with this degree may, with the appropriate further learning, meet the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Applications for relevant international accreditation are in progress for ARU Cairo
Why ARU?
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to resolve practical, real-world challenges, and practice the ‘art of precision guesswork’ and problem solving.
Explore modules in areas including materials, design and modelling, manufacturing, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, as well as project-based learning.
Study in our state-of-the-art facilities including 3D printing, CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing) laboratories, and CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machining.
A diverse breadth of expert staff with a wide range of industrial and academic backgrounds make learning more real, hands-on and relevant.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Build your CV by learning manufacturing and testing methods, using industry-standard equipment, solving problems and carrying out research.
From the very start of your degree, you’ll meet established engineers and learn what it’s like to work in the industry. We’ll encourage you to join professional bodies too. Qualified mechanical engineers are in high demand nationally and internationally,
What can you do with a Mechanical Engineering degree?
Careers that you may go into are:
- Aerospace engineer
- Automotive engineer
- CAD technician
- Contracting civil engineer
- Control and instrumentation engineer
- Maintenance engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Nuclear engineer
Your high-level numerical and problem-solving skills will also appeal to employers outside of the engineering sector, for example in IT, finance, business and education.
How can ARU Cairo help with my employability and career development?
As students step into the world of higher education, many seek guidance on how to transition from the classroom to the workplace. Our Career Development Center serve as pivotal resources, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional ambitions. By offering specialized tools, resources, and personalized advising, we help students prepare for internships, jobs, and long-term career success.
Services
- One-to-one Career Coaching
- Internships
- Co-op
- Training Sessions
- Workshops
Our goal is to provide ARU students with the right tools for career planning and successful employment through; an array of career advising services and employability skills programs to support students’ personal and career development to meet employers’ hiring needs. In addition, we build corporate partnerships and liaise with companies to avail experiential and career opportunities and help employers reach and attract the right talent.
The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Office.
Teaching and Modules
Explore how engineering works and how to achieve results within financial constraints.
With this hands-on course, classroom-based knowledge is gradually replaced with practical skills as you work on real-life challenges and with clients. You’ll become an analytical and creative problem-solver.
You can expect to use testing and measurement equipment, specify and design electronics subsystems, and model and analyse mechanical engineering problems using computer-based and mathematical methods.
What will I study?
Foundation year
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
Year 1
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Information and Communication Technology
- Critical Thinking
- Maths for Scientists
- Maths for Engineers
- Physics for Engineers
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Engineering Design
Year 2
- Manufacturing and Materials Project (30 credits)
- Applied Engineering Mathematics (15 credits)
- Introduction to Engineering (15 credits)
- Structural Mechanics (15 credits)
- Engineering Dynamics (15 credits)
- Mechatronic Design Project (30 credits)
- Into ARU
Year 3
- Solid Mechanics and Machine Elements Design Project (30 credits)
- Mechanical Vibrations (15 credits)
- Project Management, Ethics and Quality Engineering (15 credits)
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (15 credits)
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics (15 credits)
- Engineering Thermodynamics (15 credits)
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Year 4
- Computational Fluid Dynamics and System Engineering Project (30 credits)
- Computer Aided Engineering and Manufacturing Project (30 credits)
- Automation and Control (15 credits)
- Research Methods and Individual Project (30 credits)
- Advanced Structural Analysis and Design (15 credits)
What happens on a foundation year?
A foundation year prepares you for the rest of your course, and focuses on general skills such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. We’ll also start to look at some more subject-specific topics.
How is Mechanical Engineering assessed?
We’ll use a range of assessment methods to check your progress throughout the course. These include exams, essays and reports, work relating to practical classes and demonstrations, log books, presentations and posters.
Facilities
You’ll have use of facilities including:
Our campus is designed to provide students with everything they need to learn, grow, and thrive in an inspiring environment. From advanced learning resources to wellness and recreation spaces, every facility supports both academic excellence and personal development, creating a well-rounded university experience.
- Library: A modern and well-equipped space offering a wide range of academic resources, digital databases, and quiet study areas to support research and learning.
- Study Pods: Private and collaborative pods designed for group discussions, project work, and focused study sessions.
- Wellness Unit: A unit promoting students’ physical and mental wellbeing through counseling services, health awareness programs, and relaxation activities.
- Entrepreneurial Hub: Powered by DMZ Cairo, a creative environment that encourages innovation, networking, and startup development through mentorship and hands-on initiatives.
- Workshops & Labs: Dynamic, hands-on spaces where students can apply their knowledge, experiment, and develop practical skills across various disciplines.
- Gym & Sports Facilities: Fully equipped fitness and recreation areas that support a healthy, active lifestyle and team spirit on campus.
- Student Residences: Comfortable, secure, and modern housing options that provide a supportive community and a home away from home.
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements
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IGCSE / A-Level |
5 O-levels (≥ C/4) including Math and English |
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American Diploma |
GPA 2.0-2.6g |
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IB Diploma |
24 points overall |
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French Baccalaureate |
11+/20 |
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Thanaweya Amma |
70%+ (Mathematics Track) |
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English language requirements
- Academic IELTS 5.5 Overall.
- TOEFL iBT 72 Overall.
- Pearson PTE Academic 59 Overall.
- Duolingo 105 Overall.
- GCSE/IGCSE/Cambridge English min (C/4).
ARU Cairo, English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) (TBD).
Fees and funding
Egyptian students
| Tuition fees per Semester in EGP | |||
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Faculty of Science & Engineering |
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Category (A) |
EGP 157,000 |
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Category (B) |
EGP 160,000 |
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Category (C) |
EGP 168,000 |
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International students
| Tuition fees per Semester in GBP | |||
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Faculty of Science & Engineering |
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Category (A) |
GBP 4,750 |
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Category (B) |
GBP 5,000 |
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Category (C) |
GBP 5,250 |
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