BSc Mechanical Engineering Technology

Program Description

The department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology (PAF-IAST) is offering BSc Mechanical Engineering Technology program in collaboration with the Chengdu University of China from Fall 2023.

The BSc Mechanical Engineering Technology program at PAF-IAST accredited by National Technology Council (NTC) is a hands-on program aligned with Industrial skills requirements and trending fields of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences along with the traditional computational mechanics. This comprehensive program aims to provide students with a strong foundation in various technology subjects. The curriculum covers a wide range of industries, including automotive, process plants, and the power sector.

The program entails the initial three years, during which students engage in fundamental and core courses across six semesters. In the fourth year, students have the opportunity for On-Job Industrial Training, enabling them to familiarize themselves with the operational dynamics of diverse mechanical engineering sectors. This hands-on experience offers valuable insights into real-world working environments within the realm of mechanical engineering industries.

Associated Careers

Career Paths: Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Technology Supervisor, Quality Assurance Technologist, Field Service Supervisor, Distribution and Technical Sales Supervisor, Production Testing and Evaluation Technologist, Manufacturing and Production Technologist, Maintenance Engineering Technologist, Engineering Operations Technologist, Mechanical Supervisor, Automotive Technologist and Power Plant Technologist

Salient Features of the program:

Split-degree program in collaboration with Chengdu University, China

Program approved by National Technology Council (NTC), Pakistan

Multidisciplinary, industry-oriented curriculum adopted from Chengdu University, China

Foreign-qualified PhD faculty Members

Hands-on practical training through laboratory work/projects

Opportunity to work on research projects funded by national & international organizations

Industrial collaboration

Objectives of the Program:

The graduates of BSc Mechanical Engineering Technology program will:
  1. Apply their technological knowledge, skills, and modern tools usage capabilities for the advancement of society and industries. 
  2. be able to investigate and provide industries with sustainable solutions to their respective problems. 
  3. demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling them to work professionally and ethically alongside their team members. 

Entry Requirements:

  • At least 50% marks in DAE/FSc (Pre-engineering) or other equivalent qualifications such as A-level/ICS/B.Sc. (sports and Hafiz-e-Quran marks are not counted), and
  • Entrance Test conducted by PAF-IAST
  • Weighted average score for admission is calculated by:
    • 70% for academics (DAE/FSc etc.)

    • 30% for Entrance Test

Relevant Labs at PAF-IAST

  1. Applied Physics Lab
  2. Applied Chemistry Lab
  3. Engineering Workshop Lab
  4. Computer (CAD) Lab
  5. Electronic Circuits Lab
  6. Thermodynamics Lab
  7. Engineering Mechanics Lab
  8. Mechanics of Materials Lab
  9. Instrumentation & Control Lab
  10. Robotics & Automation Lab
  11. Advanced Manufacturing Lab
  12. IC Engines & Power Plants Lab
  13. Mechanics of Machines/Vibrations Lab
  14. Heat Transfer and HVAC Lab
  15. Fluid Mechanics Lab

Admissions

PAF-IAST promotes equal opportunities and welcomes students from all backgrounds, irrespective of their creed, color, gender, ethnicity, and their social and financial status. Female students are encouraged to join any program of their choice and realize their dreams.