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BSc in Mechanical Engineering
The mechanical engineer is the professional who designs, develops, and innovates machines, components, plants, and mechanical systems, contributing significantly to technological and industrial progress. Today, this professional plays a leading role in the major transformation processes that are reshaping the manufacturing and production sectors: the energy transition, the digitalization of industrial systems, the introduction of advanced materials, the integration of artificial intelligence tools, and the development of sustainable technologies.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering provides a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and industrial engineering disciplines, integrated with specific competencies in mechanical design, applied mechanics, materials engineering, thermodynamics, and energy systems. Graduates are able to model and analyze complex systems, evaluate their performance, optimize their operation, and contribute to the development of innovative, reliable, and efficient technological solutions.
In cutting-edge sectors, the mechanical engineer contributes, for example, to the development of innovative propulsion systems, the design of collaborative robots and intelligent automation systems, the implementation of innovative solutions in the energy field, the development of new materials, the design of flexible, sustainable, and digitalized manufacturing processes and systems, and the creation of intelligent mechanical systems capable of autonomously monitoring and adapting their performance.
Thanks to the interdisciplinary nature of the skills acquired and the solid educational background received, the mechanical engineer can also effectively operate in broader and more strategic application contexts, such as the naval and offshore sector, aerospace, security and defense, micro- and nano-mechanical technologies, and, more generally, in all fields where capabilities in modeling, design, and management of complex systems with a high level of technological integration are required. In these areas, they contribute to product and process innovation and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams.
The Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering aims to provide a solid and progressively structured scientific and technical-engineering education, focused on the understanding, design, and innovation of mechanical and industrial systems. The program integrates foundational disciplines — mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science — with core subjects in industrial engineering, including solid and structural mechanics, applied mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials science and technology, machinery, and energy systems.
During the first years, the focus is on building rigorous scientific foundations, essential for modeling and analyzing the physical phenomena underlying the operation of machines and plants. As the program progresses, students deepen their knowledge in the key areas of mechanical engineering, developing competencies in the design of components and systems, performance analysis, optimization of production processes, and energy management, while acquiring the ability to use analytical and numerical methods as well as advanced digital tools. Laboratory activities play a central role, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts and to develop design and operational skills.
The program offers both a pathway that naturally prepares students to continue their studies in a Master’s Degree, and different, more professionally oriented opportunities for those who wish to enter the job market directly after graduation. In both cases, the objective is to train engineers capable of integrating diverse competencies, tackling complex technical problems with scientific rigor and independent judgment, and contributing consciously to innovation and the competitiveness of the industrial system.
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The Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering provides a solid foundation for entering the technical-industrial job market and represents the first level of an academic path that can continue with a Master’s Degree, the natural completion of studies for those who wish to deepen their specialized expertise in areas such as advanced mechanical design, propulsion, energy machines and systems, mechatronics and automation, materials, and manufacturing technologies. The educational path can further develop through university Master’s programs, advanced specialization courses, and PhD programs, both in Italy and abroad.
From a professional perspective, graduates in Mechanical Engineering find employment across a wide range of high-technology industrial sectors, including automotive and sustainable mobility, manufacturing and mechanical industries, energy and plant engineering, automation and robotics, as well as the production and management of complex systems. The competencies acquired enable graduates to work in the design and development of components and systems, in the analysis and optimization of production processes, in the technical management of plants, and in the performance evaluation of machines and energy systems.
The multidisciplinary education and rigorous methodology developed throughout the program allow graduates to integrate quickly into diverse professional environments, contributing to product and process innovation and collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
The degree also qualifies graduates, upon passing the State Examination, to register with the Professional Order of Engineers with the title of Junior Engineer.
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For information about the Mechanical Engineering Programme:
Program Coordinator: Prof. Francesco Braghin (francesco.braghin@polimi.it)
Deputy Program Coordinator: Prof. Egidio Di Gialleonardo (egidio.digialleonardo@polimi.it)
Academic Office: didattica-dmec@polimi.it
Student Representatives: rappresentantistudenti-ccsmeccanica@polimi.it
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