Which universities offer mechanical engineering in Saudi Arabia?
| University | City | Type | Programme name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Mechanical Engineering1 |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Mechanical Engineering (Production and Mechanical Systems Design), Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering and Water Desalination)2 |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Mechanical Engineering3 |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Mechanical Engineering4 |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Mechanical Engineering5 |
The table lists universities whose official page names mechanical engineering outright. For the courses and the job market, read the mechanical engineering major guide.
How does Alfaisal University teach mechanical engineering?
At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 20026, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering & Advanced Computing1, alongside Architecture (B.Arch) and Architectural Engineering. There is no separate mechanical engineering price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,0007. If mechanical engineering does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Abdulaziz University teach mechanical engineering?
At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH8, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering (Production and Mechanical Systems Design)" and "Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering and Water Desalination)" inside the Faculty of Engineering2, alongside Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering. If mechanical engineering does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals teach mechanical engineering?
At KFUPM, a public university in Dhahran since 1383 AH8, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering & Physics3, alongside Aerospace Engineering and Control and Instrumentation Engineering. If mechanical engineering does not suit you after year one, KFUPM has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Majmaah University teach mechanical engineering?
At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH8, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering4, alongside Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering. If mechanical engineering does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Taibah University teach mechanical engineering?
At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH8, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering5, alongside Architecture and Communications Engineering. If mechanical engineering does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.
What mistakes should you avoid before applying for mechanical engineering?
- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Mechanical Engineering" and "Mechanical Engineering (Production and Mechanical Systems Design)", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public mechanical engineering seats at KAU, KFUPM, Majmaah University and Taibah University go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- A mechanical engineering hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
- If mechanical engineering is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.