Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

⁽¹⁾ Ord: ordinary call, Ext: extraordinary call. Cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 academic year
⁽²⁾ Tuition fees for the ECTS credits of the first year. Other fees not included
⁽³⁾ Discount equivalent to 99% of the tuition fees for first-time enrolment, under a decree of the Xunta de Galicia

Description

Traditional training in Mechanical Engineering is geared towards acquiring expertise in solving problems specific to this branch and towards equipping students to adapt to the technological changes they will face during their working lives. This training is thus grounded in essential knowledge of science and engineering such as Physics, Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Statistics and Chemistry. In addition, specific training in Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, Thermal Engineering and Fluid Mechanics lays the foundations for more technological subjects.

The specific technological subjects guide students so that they can take part in the activities of their profession. These subjects also stress the importance of considering process integration and the rational use of energy in the design, calculation, analysis, sizing, verification, use and maintenance of machines, processes, vehicles, structures, buildings and installations. Today, in addition to experimental and metrological skills, Mechanical Engineering graduates must have an across-the-board command of the computing techniques that assist their work in different ways and are essential tools. This degree incorporates computer-aided techniques in the different subjects where they are required.

Specialisations

• Machinery
• Transport
• Construction and installations
• Design and manufacturing

Applicant profile

• Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, technical drawing and computing
• Full capacity for reading, reflection and oral and written communication
• Knowledge of a foreign language (preferably English)
• Inquisitiveness, curiosity and initiative
• Ability to work in a group
• Interest in the degree and in the profession for which it qualifies

Access and admission

• Baccalaureate with the university entrance exam (PAU) passed
• Higher vocational training qualifications
• Entrance exam for people over 25 or over 45
• Previous university degree

Career opportunities

• Design, evaluation, quality control and project management for the construction, assembly, maintenance and repair of structures, industrial buildings and installations
• Renewable energy projects: solar thermal, biomass and waste recovery, geothermal…
• Energy efficiency of thermal equipment and installations: energy rating of buildings, heat recovery in industrial processes
• Projects for the design and manufacture of parts, tooling and machines for end use or mechanical processes (CAD/CAM/CAE technologies)