Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Ari'el, Israel
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
14 Aug 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
26 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 5,380 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* attached to CPI - international students; USD 4303 attached to CPI - Israeli citizens
Introduction
The MSc program in Mechanical Engineering at Ariel University offers a unique curriculum that enables specialization in areas of knowledge with a significant potential for growth, with an emphasis on Robotics and Biomechanics.
The program allows to combine the two fields in order to face challenges that require multidisciplinary knowledge in fields such as medicine, nursing, industrial automation, logistics, and autonomous systems.
The specialization in Robotics and Biomechanics and the combination of the two will help our graduates to get key positions in the industry and continue scientific research as part of their PhD studies.
Why study for MSc in Mechanical Engineering?
As technology advances, the breadth of knowledge required to cope with new challenges has expanded significantly, requiring engineers to deepen, specialize and expand their knowledge in the chosen field.
As we are in a period that will shape society and industry for many years, this is the time to equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and skills and specialize in the fields expected to drive industry and science in the coming years.
Why study at Ariel University?
At Ariel University students have access to advanced and innovative research laboratories in the fields such as Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles, Biomechanics, Biological materials, Renewable energy, Thermal energy, and Nano-optics.
The departmental faculty engages in diverse areas of research, such as high-speed autonomous driving, traffic planning in urban environments, aortic flow investigation, medical robotics, worm motion planning, audio signal research, singular optics and more.
Curriculum
The graduate program for an M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering offers advanced courses and research opportunities in Robotics and Biomechanics and in other ME specializations.
Robotics: The increased need for robotic systems in fields such as medical care, assistance to elderly populations, interpersonal communications, autonomous vehicles, automated warehouses and logistics, and round-the-clock production lines is creating a growing demand for advanced robotic solutions.
Biomechanics: Biomechanics focuses on developing engineering solutions in the medical realm and is expected to expand in the coming years to meet the growing demand for devices that can improve the quality of life. Graduates of the program will have the opportunity to play key roles in the industry and pursue scientific research as part of their postgraduate studies.
The program combines mandatory and elective courses with advanced research.
The program schedule is adapted for full-time working people.
Courses
Mandatory math course
- Advanced Mathematics
Elective math course — choose one
- Stochastic Models and statistical methods
- Numerical Methods in mechanical engineering
Fundamental courses — select one
- Analytic dynamics
- Theory of Elasticity
- Advanced fluid dynamics
Elective courses
Robotics
- Mathematical Methods in Robotics
- Optimal control
- Motion Planning in Robotics
- Control Methods in Robotics
Biomechanics
- Biomechanics
- Composite materials
- Fluid Dynamics in biological systems
- Mechanics of biological materials
- Advanced thermodynamics
General Electives
- Stochastic Models and statistical methods
- Introduction to Engineering Design Optimization
- Analytic dynamics
- Elasticity theory
- Advanced fluid dynamics
- Numerical Methods in mechanical engineering
- Test Engineering
Career Opportunities
Graduates specializing in mechanical engineering are highly sought after in the job market and are appointed to senior positions in the industry. The knowledge and experience acquired in the MSc program prepare our graduates to cope with the challenges presented the changing reality of the engineering world. Graduates can also pursue a PhD degree at Ariel University and other universities in Israel and worldwide.