Master in Mechanical Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year MEng (Dubai)

During the first three years you will attend lectures, tackle case studies, complete online assignments and work on integrated design projects both individually and in teams. Laboratory sessions and practical workshops develop skills in mechanics, materials, fluid dynamics and control systems, while the Formula Student team offers hands-on experience with a racing car. In the final two years at the Birmingham campus you will deepen your specialism, undertake a substantial research-based project and benefit from research-led teaching.

Graduates move into roles designing, manufacturing, installing and testing products ranging from nanoscale devices to aerospace systems. Employers include automotive, energy and aerospace firms, and the degree meets part of the benchmark for Chartered Engineer registration, enabling further professional advancement or postgraduate study.

• Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
• Integrated foundation year guarantees progression to the BEng programme.
• Study three years in Dubai followed by two years in Birmingham.
• Access to the university’s Formula Student team for real-world engineering projects.
• Research-led teaching links students with cutting-edge developments.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.