Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (BSc)

Mechanical engineering is about bringing ideas to life, and at Széchenyi István University, you'll learn by *doing*, not just by listening to lectures. From day one, you're embedded in an environment where theory meets real-world application. The university has invested significantly in state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with industry leaders to ensure you graduate with hands-on expertise that employers actually want.

At Széchenyi István University, the Mechanical Engineering program integrates practical experience throughout your studies through dedicated workshops, laboratories, and collaborative projects. Here's what you'll have access to:

- Modern Laboratory Facilities – Well-equipped engineering labs where you'll conduct experiments, prototype designs, and test mechanical systems across thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and structural analysis
- CAD/CAM Software Access – Proficiency in industry-standard design tools including AutoCAD, CATIA, and ANSYS for simulation and modeling
- Project-Based Learning – Capstone projects and team-based design challenges that mirror real engineering problems you'll solve professionally
- Industry Partnerships & Internships – Cooperative education opportunities with Hungarian and international manufacturing companies, allowing you to gain paid work experience during your studies
- Robotics and Automation Lab – Hands-on experience with CNC machines, 3D printing, and industrial automation equipment
- Research Institutes – Access to the university's engineering research centers where you can contribute to cutting-edge projects
- Field Trips & Site Visits – Visits to manufacturing facilities, power plants, and construction sites to see engineering in action
- Collaborative Studio Spaces – Dedicated areas for group projects where multidisciplinary teams solve complex engineering challenges
- Technical Library Resources – Comprehensive access to engineering databases, journals, and design references

At Szechenyi Istvan University, our BSc in Mechanical Engineering program puts hands-on learning front and center, so you're not just studying theory—you're building real skills with cutting-edge tools right from year one. Students dive into practical projects using industry-standard labs and workshops equipped for everything from CAD design to advanced manufacturing simulations. You'll work with specific software like SolidWorks, ANSYS, and MATLAB, gaining the exact tools employers demand, all while collaborating in team settings that mimic real engineering teams.

Here's what sets our experiential learning apart:
- State-of-the-art laboratories: Access to the Institute of Engineering and Information Technology's specialized labs, including the Mechanical Engineering Workshop, CNC machining lab, and materials testing lab for hands-on prototyping and experimentation.
- Dedicated research facilities: The Research and Development Laboratory for Mechanical Engineering, where undergrads join faculty-led projects on topics like robotics and sustainable manufacturing.
- Software and digital tools: Training in professional packages such as SolidWorks for 3D modeling, ANSYS for finite element analysis, MATLAB for simulations, and Siemens NX for advanced CAD/CAM.
- Group projects: Semester-long team-based design challenges, like building and testing mechanical systems, often in partnership with local industries.
- Internships and industry placements: Mandatory 4-6 week internships in year 3, with partnerships at companies like Audi, Bosch, and local manufacturing firms, plus optional co-op programs for extended experience.
- Field trips and excursions: Regular visits to industrial sites, such as the Győr Automotive Innovation Park and additive manufacturing facilities, to see theory in action.
- University library and resources: The modern SIU Library with engineering-specific collections, plus digital access to journals, e-books, and simulation software via the Engineering Information Center.