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MS Mechanical Engineering

About MSME

The MS in Mechanical Engineering at NUTECH is engineered to cultivate leaders capable of driving Pakistan's next wave of industrial and sustainable transformation. This program delves into cutting-edge domains such as smart manufacturing, renewable energy systems, and advanced material recycling, preparing graduates to pioneer circular economies and enhance resource efficiency. With a strong emphasis on applied research, students can engage in interdisciplinary research domains involving advanced fluid mechanics for applications ranging from optimized HVAC systems to renewable energy technologies. Leveraging NUTECH’s state-of-the-art labs, industry partnerships, and expert faculty, the program bridges theoretical knowledge with real-world challenges—equipping innovators to develop intelligent, sustainable solutions that align with national strategic goals and global technological and research trends.

Objectives

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The educational objectives of MS ME program are stated as below:

  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems in mechanical engineering and related fields through innovative solutions.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills individually and within teams, showcasing adept oral and written communication.
  • Pursue continual professional development, committing to lifelong learning, and actively contribute to the sustainable growth of both the engineering profession and society.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The MS ME program prepares students to attain the educational objectives by ensuring that the student should be able to:

  • Comprehend theoretical and practical knowledge in mechanical engineering and its associated domains.
  • Conduct research and devise innovative solutions for intricate engineering problems utilizing state-of-the-art methodologies.
  • Exhibit proficient interpersonal skills through effective oral and written communication in various professional settings.

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum requirements for admission in MS CE degree program are:

  1. A degree earned after sixteen years of education from an HEC/PEC recognized university (B.Sc/BS/BE) in Mechanical Engineering is eligible for admission to Master course.
  2. NTS GAT, ETC HAT & GRE General (with a minimum 50% cumulative score for admission in MS) as an eligibility condition for admission.
  3. At least CGPA of 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0) NUTECH (as applicable) is required.
     

Duration of Program

The minimum duration for completion of MS ME degree is 1.5 years. The HEC allows a maximum period of four years to complete MS CE degree requirements. Total Credit hours are 30.
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering is offered with two options:
Option 1: Completion of 24 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours for Thesis
Option 2: Completion of 30 credit hours of coursework
 

Degree Completion Requirements

To become eligible for award of MS degree, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

  1. Must have studied and passed the prescribed courses, totaling at least 30 credit hours, including four core courses.
  2. Must have earned CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
     

Curriculum

Semester- I

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

ME-xxxx

Core Course - I

3(3-0)

ME-xxxx

Core Course - II

3(3-0)

ME-xxxx

Elective Course - I

3(3-0)

RM-6000

Research Methodology

-

 

Total

9

Semester-II

ME-xxxx

Core Course – III

3(3-0)

ME-xxxx

Elective Course – II

3(3-0)

ME-xxxx

Elective Course - III

3(3-0)

ME-xxxx

Elective Course - IV

3(3-0)

 

Total

12

Semester-III

ME-xxxx

Elective course-V

3(3-0)

ME-9999

Research Thesis

6

 

Total

9

 

Total Credit Hours

30

List of courses

Core Courses

Course Title

Credit Hours

Applied Engineering Mathematics

3

Advance Manufacturing Processes

3

Modelling and Simulation

3

Elective courses

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering

3

Advance Composite Materials

3

Product Design, Development and Management

3

Design and Modelling of Thermal Systems

3

Advance Vibration and Controls

3

Robotics and Automation

3

Renewable Energy Systems

3

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

3

Total Quality Management

3

Computational Fluid Dynamics

3

Rapid Prototyping, Digital and Communication Manufacturing

3

Advance Instrumentation and Measurements

3

Supply Chain Management

3

Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacturing

3

Operations Research

3

Computer Vision and Machine Learning

3

Tribology

3

Design and Analysis of HVAC Systems

3

Applied Stress Analysis

3

Special Topic I

3

Special Topic II

3

Research Areas

  1. Thermal Sciences
  2. Design, materials and manufacturing
  3. Control, automation, IOT and AI