School: School of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English

Course Summary

The Program is designed to provide the students with the scientific and professional provisions of the Mechanical Engineering profession. The Program constitutes a balance between the academic and the practical directions. The program provides practical experience in the use of modern engineering instruments and reinforced understanding through computerized and other experimentation. It prepares its graduates for direct employment as mechanical engineers and lays the foundation for further education.

 

Specialization in Oil & Gas Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering, in addition to the general Mechanical Engineering direction, offers the option to Mechanical Engineering students to specialize in areas of Mechanical Engineering that are of increasing importance in the Cyprus, as well as the international environment. To this end, the Department has established the Oil and Gas Engineering specialization.

The aim of the BSc in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Oil and Gas is to serve both the Upstream and Downstream Oil and Gas Production and therefore prepare professionals to work in hydrocarbon exploration and processing, with knowhow in drilling and reservoir characterization, analysis and design of pipeline systems, industrial process (refineries and petrochemicals) and simulations, as members of multi-disciplinary teams. The specialization is intended to provide students the following competences:

  • Understand the geological and structural processes that control basin development.
  • Interpret and evaluate data for reservoir characterization.
  • Become familiar with drilling, extraction and upstream technology.
  • Become familiar with downstream oil and gas production, including petrochemical processing.
  • Understand the whole processing cycle of hydrocarbons, including LNG production, GTL fuels, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol industrial production.
  • Solve mathematical models for the simulation and control of processes.
  • Evaluate techno-economic issues in the processing industry.
  • Design pipeline systems
  • Integrate and critically assess relevant information in order to make competent engineering arguments.

The language of instruction for both the general direction and the specialization is English.

 


Key Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply a variety of methods, including mathematical analysis, computational modelling, or practical experiments, to solve mechanical engineering related problems.
  2. Use appropriate methods to pursue research or other detailed investigation of technical issues consistent with their level of knowledge and understanding.
  3. Design solutions to unfamiliar problems, possibly involving other disciplines and their creativity to develop new and original ideas and methods.
  4. Design and conduct analytic, modelling and experimental investigations, to critically evaluate data and draw conclusions
  5. Apply their knowledge and understanding for developing practical skills for solving problems, conducting investigations, and designing engineering devices and processes.
  6. Recognise the wider, non-technical implications of engineering practice, ethical, environmental, commercial and industrial.
  7. Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of existing and emerging technologies in the field of mechanical engineering.
  8. Demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge from different branches, and handle complexity, and to understand applicable techniques and methods, their limitations and the non-technical implications of engineering practice.
  9. Apply new and emerging technologies in their branch of engineering.
  10. Use diverse methods, such as technical reports and technical presentations to communicate effectively with the engineering community and with society at large.

Career Prospects

The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required for the design, implementation, and administration of mechanical engineering systems. They fulfil the requirements for employment in the public or private sectors as mechanical engineers. They can also be employed in the industry in areas related to mechanical engineering systems.
The graduates of the Program can also be employed as educators in public or private secondary schools.
The graduates of the program are eligible to register to the Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK).

Modules

Qualification Requirements

The Program is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering upon completion of 240 credits. These credits are allocated to compulsory and elective courses as shown in the table below. The list of compulsory and elective courses is provided in the Program’s course structure.

Module Group ECTS
Required Courses 212
Mechanical Engineering Electives 18
Free Electives 10
TOTAL 240

 

Required Courses Modules

The student must successfully complete 212 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No. Code Name ECTS Hours / week
1 AEEE103 ELECTRICAL SCIENCE 5 3 + 1
2 AENG201 TECHNICAL WRITING AND COMMUNICATION 5 3
3 AMAT111 CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I 5 3
4 AMAT122 CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II 5 3
5 AMAT181 LINEAR ALGEBRA WITH MATLAB 5 3
6 AMAT204 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 5 3
7 AMAT300 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 5 3
8 AMAT314 NUMERICAL METHODS 5 3
9 APHY111 PHYSICS I 5 3
10 APHY112 PHYSICS II 5 3
11 ME107 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS 5 3 + 1
12 ME110 ENGINEERING MATERIALS 5 3 + 1
13 ME112 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH WORKSHOP 5 3 + 1
14 ME113 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING (COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING) 5 1 + 2
15 ME114 RIGID BODY MECHANICS 5 3 + 1
16 ME200 THERMODYNAMICS I 5 3 + 1
17 ME201 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 5 3
18 ME202 FLUID MECHANICS I 5 3 + 1
19 ME203 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN METHODOLOGY 5 1 + 3
20 ME211 INSTRUMENTATION AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 5 3 + 1
21 ME214 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES WITH LAB 5 3 + 2
22 ME219 INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT METHOD IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 5 3
23 ME304 HEAT TRANSFER 6 3 + 1
24 ME305 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS 6 3
25 ME310 HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS 6 3 + 1
26 ME316 MACHINE ELEMENTS I 6 3 + 1
27 ME317 MACHINE ELEMENTS II 6 3 + 1
28 ME323 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS AND MACHINE DYNAMICS 6 3 + 1
29 ME327 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS 6 3 + 1
30 ME400 SENIOR PROJECT 6 2
31 ME403 GAS TURBINES 6 3
32 ME405 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES WITH THE AID OF CAD/CAM SYSTEMS 6 3 + 1
33 ME407 ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY 6 3 + 1
34 ME408 HEATING, COOLING AND AIR CONDITIONING 6 3 + 1
35 ME410 ANALYSIS OF POWER GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES 6 3
36 ME412 DESIGN AND ORGANIZATION OF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS 6 3
37 ME413 MECHATRONICS 6 3
38 ME414 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN & OPTIMIZATION 6 3
39 ME431 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS 6 3 + 1

 

Mechanical Engineering Electives Modules

The student must successfully complete 18 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No. Code Name ECTS Hours / week
1 AU305 TRIBOLOGY FOR AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS 6 3
2 AU310 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS METHODOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS 6 3 + 1
3 AU404 VEHICLE CRASHWORTHINESS 6 3 + 2
4 ME303 ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION 6 3
5 ME306 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & 3D PRINTING 6 3
6 ME307 BUILDING ENERGY CHARACTERISTICS 6 3
7 ME325 PLACEMENT- INTERNSHIP 6 3
8 ME401 AERODYNAMICS 6 3
9 ME402 TURBOMACHINERY 6 3
10 ME411 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 6 3
11 ME415 AIRCRAFT DESIGN 6 3
12 ME416 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE 6 3
13 ME417 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERS 6 3
14 ME422 AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS 6 3
15 ME434 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA 6 3
16 OG300 MASS AND ENERGY BALANCES 6 3
17 OG302 OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION, PROCESSING AND EXPLOITATION 6 3
18 OG400 OIL AND GAS UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES 6 3
19 OG402 FUNDAMENTALS OF PIPELINE DESIGN 6 3
20 OG403 INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES 6 3
21 OG404 INDUSTRIAL MODELLING AND SIMULATION 6 3 + 2

 

Free Electives Modules

Free Elective is subject offered by department of the University for which a student is qualified to register

Oil and Gas Engineering

 

Qualification Requirements

The Program is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering upon completion of 240 credits. These credits are allocated to compulsory and elective courses as shown in the table below. The list of compulsory and elective courses is provided in the Program’s course structure.

Module Group ECTS
Required Courses 224
Mechanical Engineering Electives 6
Free Electives 10
TOTAL 240

 

Required Courses Modules

The student must successfully complete 224 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No. Code Name ECTS Hours / week
1 AEEE103 ELECTRICAL SCIENCE 5 3 + 1
2 AENG201 TECHNICAL WRITING AND COMMUNICATION 5 3
3 AMAT111 CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I 5 3
4 AMAT122 CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II 5 3
5 AMAT181 LINEAR ALGEBRA WITH MATLAB 5 3
6 AMAT204 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 5 3
7 AMAT300 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS 5 3
8 AMAT314 NUMERICAL METHODS 5 3
9 APHY111 PHYSICS I 5 3
10 ME107 INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS 5 3 + 1
11 ME110 ENGINEERING MATERIALS 5 3 + 1
12 ME112 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WITH WORKSHOP 5 3 + 1
13 ME113 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWING (COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING) 5 1 + 2
14 ME114 RIGID BODY MECHANICS 5 3 + 1
15 ME200 THERMODYNAMICS I 5 3 + 1
16 ME201 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 5 3
17 ME202 FLUID MECHANICS I 5 3 + 1
18 ME203 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN METHODOLOGY 5 1 + 3
19 ME211 INSTRUMENTATION AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 5 3 + 1
20 ME214 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES WITH LAB 5 3 + 2
21 ME304 HEAT TRANSFER 6 3 + 1
22 ME305 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS 6 3
23 ME310 HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS 6 3 + 1
24 ME316 MACHINE ELEMENTS I 6 3 + 1
25 ME403 GAS TURBINES 6 3
26 ME405 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES WITH THE AID OF CAD/CAM SYSTEMS 6 3 + 1
27 ME407 ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ENERGY 6 3 + 1
28 ME408 HEATING, COOLING AND AIR CONDITIONING 6 3 + 1
29 ME410 ANALYSIS OF POWER GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES 6 3
30 ME431 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS 6 3 + 1
31 OG100 CHEMISTRY OF HYDROCARBONS 5 3
32 OG200 OIL AND GAS GEOLOGY AND RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION 5 3
33 OG300 MASS AND ENERGY BALANCES 6 3
34 OG301 MACHINE ELEMENTS AND MACHINES IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY 6 3
35 OG302 OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION, PROCESSING AND EXPLOITATION 6 3
36 OG400 OIL AND GAS UPSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES 6 3
37 OG401 LNG PRODUCTION, STORAGE, TRANSPORT AND USE 6 3
38 OG402 FUNDAMENTALS OF PIPELINE DESIGN 6 3
39 OG403 INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES 6 3
40 OG404 INDUSTRIAL MODELLING AND SIMULATION 6 3 + 2
41 OG405 SENIOR PROJECT 6 3

 

Mechanical Engineering Electives Modules

The student must successfully complete 6 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No. Code Name ECTS Hours / week
1 AU305 TRIBOLOGY FOR AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS 6 3
2 AU310 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS METHODOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS 6 3 + 1
3 AU404 VEHICLE CRASHWORTHINESS 6 3 + 2
4 ME303 ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION 6 3
5 ME306 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & 3D PRINTING 6 3
6 ME307 BUILDING ENERGY CHARACTERISTICS 6 3
7 ME325 PLACEMENT- INTERNSHIP 6 3
8 ME401 AERODYNAMICS 6 3
9 ME402 TURBOMACHINERY 6 3
10 ME411 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES 6 3
11 ME415 AIRCRAFT DESIGN 6 3
12 ME416 AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE 6 3
13 ME417 PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERS 6 3
14 ME422 AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS 6 3
15 ME434 TRANSPORT PHENOMENA 6 3

 

Free Electives Modules

Free Elective is subject offered by department of the University for which a student is qualified to register

Assessment Method

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How to apply

Candidates for a bachelor degree program should submit a school leaving certificate from a recognized six-form secondary school (high school) with an average grade of 75% (Greek Cypriot secondary schools) or a grade “C” or its equivalent (other secondary schools), or equivalent qualification. Candidates who submit a six-form secondary school leaving certificate but do not meet the above grade requirements may be admitted on a probationary status, if they show potential for educational advancement. The probationary status will be removed, subject to a satisfactory academic performance. Candidates admitted on probationary status may also be asked to enroll in foundation courses in order to improve their skills and/or to take reduced load.

Application deadline

Frederick University academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Under the immigration regulations, and depending on their nationality, applicants should follow the relevant procedure and submit the required documents as described below:

A. Nationals of EU countries
Candidates who are nationals of EU countries can enter Cyprus as visitors. On arrival at Frederick University they must submit to the Admission Office the following:

  1. A fully completed application form.
  2. An application fee of Euro 25 (non-refundable).
  3. Attested (certified true) copies of their academic qualifications.
  4. Evidence of proficiency in English, (if available).
  5. A photocopy of their passport. The passport should be valid for at least one year from the date of their arrival to Cyprus.
  6. A recent certificate of good conduct issued by the police of the candidate's country of origin or residence, if necessary translated in Greek or English. The good conduct certificate should be original and issued less than 6 months prior to the beginning of the semester for which the student is applying. The names and titles of the persons issuing and certifying the document should be clearly stated therein.

Furthermore, they must pay the registration fee, the semester tuition fees, and register for subjects. Next they must apply to the Migration Department for a temporary residence permit. The application to the Migration Department must be supported by evidence that they have paid their tuition fees for the semester, have enough funds for their initial living expenses and have obtained local health insurance coverage.

B. Applicants from non EU countries
International Students from non EU countries need to have a valid student visa in order to be allowed to enter Cyprus. The issue of an entry visa takes about 6 weeks from the date of the submission of the application. It is therefore recommended that candidates submit their application at least 8 weeks before the beginning of the semester. Cyprus Migration Department requirements in respect of the issue of a student visa, which from time to time may be modified, are available to candidates in a separate document.

Applicants are requested to contact the Office of Admissions to receive information and guidance regarding the proper documentation and formalities to be followed.

Additional entry requirements

Personal interviews are not normally required as part of the admission process; however, Frederick University reserves the right to request an interview before making a final decision on accepting an applicant.

English language requirements

A good knowledge of the English language is required for all programs of Frederick University taught in English.

English Placement Test

Students whose native language is not English will have to take the Frederick University English Placement Test (FUEPT). Students who are qualified for exemption from the English Language Courses should apply to the Center of Languages with the necessary documentation. Further details regarding the policies and requirements for exemption can be obtained from the Admissions Office and the Center of Languages.

Students who are not competent in the English language are required to take special English classes to improve their skills and, when necessary, they will take reduced load for that semester. Students who may need a more vigorous preparation will take an intensive course in English before enrolling in a regular program. Intensive courses commence at the beginning of the fall and the spring semesters.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

TUITION FEES PER YEAR:

DISCOUNTED FEES - €/ECTS FOR FULL TIME STUDY
(60 ECTS)- €
138.00 8280

Additional Fee information

On campus students Euro
Application Fee €35 payable once
Registration Fee €25 per registration
Student Activity Fee €20 per semester
Technology Fee €20 per semester
Late Registration Fee €25
Transcript Fee €5 per additional copy
Incomplete Make-up €25
Graduation Application Fee €55
Exam Waiver Fee €25
Second Examination Fee €80
Transfer Credit Evaluation €40
   

 

Distance Learning students Euro
Application Fee €35 payable once
Semester Registration & Technology Fee €100 per semester

Provider information

Main Contact

7, Y. Frederickou Str.
Pallouriotisa, Nicosia 1036

Contact Person: Ferederick

Phone: +35722394394