Mechanical engineering is a diverse engineering discipline, as it is the knowledge that is necessary to take a product from idea to the marketplace. The skills necessary to accomplish this include the ability to design for functionality, aesthetics and the environment the product will be used in.

The country of Cuba places a great deal of importance on education which is seen in its 99.8% literacy rate and its educational outreach programs. Students in this country have access to at least three universities. Some international students have obtained state-subsidized schooling at the country’s School of Medicine.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.