Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jul 15, 2027, and the tuition fee is 20,000 USD per year.

The Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering at University College Dublin is a 4-year degree for students who want to improve our world. This program provides students with the education, skills, and knowledge to understand challenges and develop new solutions in areas such as energy, aerospace, or biomedicine.

The curriculum includes modules such as Mechanical Engineering Design, Mechanics of Fluids, and Materials Science & Engineering. Students also learn about Heat Transfer, Electrical & Electronic Circuits, and Manufacturing Engineering. The program helps students develop skills in areas such as engineering thermodynamics and control theory.

Graduates can pursue careers as Mechanical Engineers, Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Aerospace Engineers, or Biomedical Engineers. They can work in industries such as energy, transportation, or healthcare, and be employed by companies that develop and implement new technologies and solutions.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.