Bachelors in Mechanics and machine design

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Silesian University of Technology

Program Overview

The Bachelor's in Mechanics and Machine Design at Silesian University of Technology equips you with essential skills in designing, building, and maintaining machines, blending strong fundamentals in math, physics, and engineering with hands-on IT tools like CAD/CAM/CAE systems. It's perfect for motivated students who love problem-solving, innovation, and turning ideas into real-world machines—whether you're into automation, materials, or robotics—and sets you up for exciting careers or Master's studies right here.

Curriculum Structure
Year 1
You'll kick off with a solid foundation in core sciences, diving into Maths, Physics, and Statistics to build your analytical skills for tackling complex engineering challenges. Hands-on IT module courses introduce programming and information technology, giving you early confidence in using digital tools that power modern design. By year's end, you'll see how these basics connect to real mechanics problems.

Year 2
Things ramp up with technical courses like algorithms, data structures, numerical methods, and computer simulations, sharpening your ability to model and predict machine behavior. The Automation and robotics module gets you programming robots and understanding control systems, while Metallurgy, Welding, and Materials engineering teaches you how to select and process materials for durable designs. It's here you'll start blending theory with practical projects that feel like industry work.

Year 3
Your final year culminates in the Engineering mid-project, where you apply everything—from design methods and strength of materials to CAx tools—in a capstone that mirrors professional workflows. Advanced topics in manufacturing, quality management, and pro-ecological technologies prepare you to innovate sustainably, with electives letting you specialize in areas like robotics or materials processing. Graduates leave ready to lead in design offices or production lines.

Focus Areas
Strength of materials, machine design methods, CAD/CAM/CAE systems, automation, robotics, metallurgy, welding technologies, materials engineering, numerical methods, and engineering computations—all tailored to create versatile machine builders.

Learning Outcomes
You'll master design and engineering computations, materials selection and processing, IT-assisted manufacturing, mechanics fundamentals, and management of design processes, plus eco-friendly tech integration—making you a pro at using computational tools for real machines.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This program aligns with Polish engineering standards, preparing you for roles in machinery design, production, and automation; it's also a direct path to Master's programs at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, with B2 English required for entry.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
Silesian University of Technology ranks among Poland's top 10 research universities, with over 18,000 students and strong industry ties—grads land jobs in design offices, manufacturing, and automation, often in leadership roles, backed by the university's excellence in engineering fields.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Bachelor's programme in Mechanics and Machine Design at Silesian University of Technology goes far beyond lectures—it's built on hands-on learning where you'll work with real industrial tools and software that companies actually use. From your first year, you'll get direct experience with CAD/CAM/CAE systems, computer simulations, and modern computational tools that engineering professionals rely on every day. The programme is specifically designed to give you practical competency alongside theoretical knowledge, so when you graduate, you're not just ready for a job—you're ready to *do* the job.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering provides comprehensive hands-on experience through multiple learning channels:

- Technical modules covering algorithms, data structures, numerical methods, and computer-aided design and manufacturing systems
- IT and programming coursework that equips you with contemporary computational tools for design, manufacturing, and maintenance
- Specialized laboratory facilities in metallurgy, welding, and materials engineering where you can test real-world applications
- Capstone engineering project in your final semester—a real design challenge that brings everything together
- Integrated environment across the Institute of Engineering Processes Automation and Integrated Manufacturing Systems, which offers access to modern laboratories and highly specialized academic staff with both theoretical and practical industry experience
- Modules in automation and robotics providing exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
- Materials processing and investigation methods taught through both classroom instruction and practical application

Upon graduation, you'll have the foundational knowledge to pursue careers in design offices, manufacturing plants, production planning, and process automation—with employers seeking exactly the skill set this programme develops. You'll also be well-positioned to continue into Master's degree programmes that the faculty offers in English.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the Silesian University of Technology's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, our Bachelor's in Mechanics and Machine Design dives right into hands-on learning from day one, so you'll build real-world skills in designing, manufacturing, and maintaining machines using cutting-edge tools and methods. You'll work with modern CAD/CAM/CAE systems, run computer simulations, and tackle engineering computations in dedicated labs, all while gaining expertise in materials processing, automation, and IT techniques that mirror industry practices. This practical focus prepares you to jump into jobs at design offices or production firms, confident and ready.

Here's what sets our experiential learning apart for this program: you'll get direct access to specialized facilities and projects that turn theory into skills employers demand:

- State-of-the-art CAD/CAM/CAE software and IT modules for design, simulations, numerical methods, and programming, plus algorithms and data structures to model real machine processes.
- Modern laboratories equipped with PLCs from Siemens and B&R, plus industrial robots from FANUC for automation, robot programming, and flexible manufacturing systems.
- Engineering mid-project in your final semester, where you apply everything from mechanics and materials to full design workflows.
- Group projects and team-based work, like those integrating CAx methods (CAD, CAE, CAM) for production planning, control systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing.
- Specialized modules in metallurgy, welding, and materials engineering, with hands-on tech like laser processing, surface engineering, and quality control in dedicated facilities.