Outline
Mechanical engineering is one of the world’s broadest and most versatile disciplines, giving you the skills to design, analyse, and develop systems that power modern life – from micromechanical devices and turbines to transport and biomedical technologies.
At Curtin University Colombo, you’ll gain a globally recognised degree accredited by Engineers Australia, combining strong theoretical foundations with hands-on industry experience.
Mechanical engineering covers a wide spectrum of applications, from system conception, design, manufacturing, maintenance, and management, through to micromechanical devices, power‑generating turbines, thermal power generation, and air and transport systems. The discipline also extends into emerging areas such as renewable energy and biomedical engineering, making it one of the most versatile and globally relevant fields of study.
In your final year, you’ll complete an individual research project, preparing you for professional practice and global career opportunities in industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, and biomedical engineering.
Career information
Our Curtin Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited in Australia by Engineers Australia and recognized internationally. Graduates meet the stage one competencies mandated by Engineers Australia to become professional engineers. So, what jobs can the Mechanical Engineering course lead to?
Professional Recognition
This degree is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. This course is also accredited in Malaysia by the Board of Engineers Malaysia. Graduates meet stage 1 competencies mandated by Engineers Australia to enter professional engineering practice.
Careers
- Mechanical engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Aeronautical engineer
- Mechatronic engineer
Industries
- System Design
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Power generation
- Marine engineering
- Aerospace
- Transportation
- Mineral and material processing
- Water supply
Course Outline
Year 1
- Linear Algebra and Statistics for Engineers
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Foundations, Principles, Design and Communication
- Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis
- Sustainability and Renewable Energy
- Calculus for Engineers
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Electrical Systems
- Resources, Processing and Materials Engineering
Year 2
- Computer Aided Drawing and Engineering Modelling
- Fluid Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Strength of Materials
- Machine Dynamics
- Ethics and Sustainability in Engineering
- Fundamentals of Mechanical Design
- Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
- Manufacturing Processes
Year 3
- Advanced Strength of Materials
- Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
- Linear Systems and Vibrations
- Applied Fluid Mechanics
- Exposure to Professional Engineering Practice
- Machine Design
- Specilization options
Year 4
- Electromechanical Energy Systems
- Mechanical Engineering Research Project 1
- Systems Engineering Design
- Automatic Control Systems
- Mechanical Engineering Research Project 2
- Professional Engineering Management and Practice
- Specilization options
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
CRICOS Code
072467B
Application Intake
Semester 1 – 2026
Orientation week: Monday 09 to Friday 13 February
Semester Start: Monday 16 February
Semester End: Friday 12 June
Duration
4 Years full-time
Location
Curtin University Colombo
Semester 2 – 2026
Orientation week: Monday 13 to Friday 17 July
Semester start: Monday 20 July
Semester end: Friday 13 November
*Application closes two weeks before orientation.
*Above dates are subject to change.
Academic entry requirements
Sri Lankan A/L
Successful completion of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level with an aggregate calculated as specified in below table from the best 3 subjects (excluding General English) completed in one sitting.
London A/L
Completion of GCE A-Levels from a UK examination authority (Cambridge, Edexcel or equivalent) and achieve the required aggregate as specified in table
1. Evidence of English competency must be provided.
OR
Successful completion of the Curtin University foundation program (Information Technology, Engineering, Business streams)
OR
Any other alternative qualification recognised by Curtin University.
Minimum requirements for degree programs
Points are assigned on the basis that: A*/A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, S/E=1
| Study area | Specialisation | Minimum points | Course prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Civil and Constructions | 8 |
E/S grade in Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Combined Mathematics. In the absence of either Physics or Chemistry in Advanced Level, the relevant module is to be followed in the first year of the degree program. |
| Electrical and Computer | 8 | ||
| Mechanical | 8 | ||
| Mechatronics | 8 |
English entry requirements
A minimum of a C grade in GCE O-Level English; or a GCE A-Level General English is required. Sri Lankan O-Level and A-Level English results must have been issued within five years of the application date to Curtin University Colombo.
OR
A minimum of any one of the accepted English proficiency tests as specified in the table below. The test must have been undertaken within two years of application to study at Curtin.
| IELTS (International English Language Test System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing and Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading and Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IBT (Internet Based Test) | |
|---|---|
| Reading and Listening | 13 |
| Speaking | 18 |
| Writing | 21 |
| Overall | 79 |
| PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) | |
|---|---|
| Listeining and Reading | 59 |
| Speaking and Writing | 59 |
| Overall | 69 |
Course fee structure
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,465 | $5,465 |
| Year 2 | $5,656 | $5,656 |
| Year 3 | $5,854 | $5,854 |
| Year 4 | $6,059 | $6,059 |
| Total | $46,068 | |
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $5,547 | $5,547 |
| Year 2 | $5,667 | $5,667 |
| Year 3 | $5,988 | $5,988 |
| Year 4 | $6,112 | $6,112 |
| Total | $46,628 | |
** The course fees are applicable for degrees completed in Sri Lanka and subject to review.
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