Mechanical Engineering Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Established in 1395H (1975CE), the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a strong core mechanical engineering program with applications to mechanical design, manufacturing processes and technology, refrigeration and air-conditioning, saline water conversion, and energy conversion systems. The department programs provide rigorous training in analytical skills as well as hands-on experimental skills. The Department of Mechanical Engineering also actively conducts research activities that are relevant to the needs of the country and the region. Cooperation with the local industry aims at streamlining the knowledge transfer between the university and the industry. This is achieved through consultations, seminars, courses, meetings, and visits.