So here's the story. I want to do Mechanical Engineering in the future and i would like the best universities that i could enter for this faculty. Thanks.
Best universities for Mechanical Engineering
In the middle east area, AUB is recognized as the best after king fahd's university. Not sure about speciality but my brother got accepted to mechanical engineering this year to AUB. So if you can wait till next year, i'll tell you more information about it.
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care to cite your source(s) ?ranibalaa wroteIn the middle east area, AUB is recognized as the best after king fahd's university. Not sure about speciality but my brother got accepted to mechanical engineering this year to AUB. So if you can wait till next year, i'll tell you more information about it.
It was on tv once. Ranking at rank 1000 something while King Fahd at 300 or 400 of all colleges world wide.
LAU Byblos is pretty good too but it is a bit too far if you live in Beirut.
hey :D
I finished a week ago My B.S. in Mechanical engineering :D:D:D
and I am planning to do My masters in the same university: Balamand or UOB
It is a very respectable university and it takes pride for providing the aerospace engineering exclusively in Lebanon which is directly linked to mechanical engineering so you should by now conclude that Mechanical engineering in UOB is a very good choice that you should consider
however it is in Koura (NOrth Lebanon)
If you're intersterd or curious about anything related to the major or UOB I'll be happy to answer any of your questions:)
I finished a week ago My B.S. in Mechanical engineering :D:D:D
and I am planning to do My masters in the same university: Balamand or UOB
It is a very respectable university and it takes pride for providing the aerospace engineering exclusively in Lebanon which is directly linked to mechanical engineering so you should by now conclude that Mechanical engineering in UOB is a very good choice that you should consider
however it is in Koura (NOrth Lebanon)
If you're intersterd or curious about anything related to the major or UOB I'll be happy to answer any of your questions:)
Yes i know UOB is very good in engineering however is mechanical engineering hard or not ? Do you spend overnights too much?Metalloy wrotehey :D
I finished a week ago My B.S. in Mechanical engineering :D:D:D
and I am planning to do My masters in the same university: Balamand or UOB
It is a very respectable university and it takes pride for providing the aerospace engineering exclusively in Lebanon which is directly linked to mechanical engineering so you should by now conclude that Mechanical engineering in UOB is a very good choice that you should consider
however it is in Koura (NOrth Lebanon)
If you're intersterd or curious about anything related to the major or UOB I'll be happy to answer any of your questions:)
Try something in Germany. Nurenberg?
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I am going to explain reffering to my experience:
if you're smart enough and like we say in Leb "btle2eta 3al tayer" and you have no problem with either math or physics, than you can pass most of the courses with no overnights, however with very low grades and it will make it much harder for the courses to follow... And there are alot of guys I know drop all the courses and even switched to business or something:P
however If you study on a weekly basis than you should be alright, except for some courses which is to be expected;)
where are you from anyway
if you're smart enough and like we say in Leb "btle2eta 3al tayer" and you have no problem with either math or physics, than you can pass most of the courses with no overnights, however with very low grades and it will make it much harder for the courses to follow... And there are alot of guys I know drop all the courses and even switched to business or something:P
however If you study on a weekly basis than you should be alright, except for some courses which is to be expected;)
where are you from anyway
RWTH Aachen University, Germany
Technical University of Munich, Germany
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Massachussets Institute of Technology, USA
University of Michigan, USA
Technical University of Munich, Germany
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Massachussets Institute of Technology, USA
University of Michigan, USA
Dude, every engineering major needs hard work. After all, you're becoming an Engineer. Also, if you study regularly and daily, you will, easily, maintain a 3+ GPA, and for sure you will spend some overnights, not too much, but you'd need some (according to your understanding and paying attention in the lectures).
Also, try to study at a university which offers a five-year engineering program, and not a three-year. That's because, simply, you can't become an engineer in three years :). For example, I'm studying civil engineering at BAU, and to graduate, I have to study three Structural Analysis courses, but in UOB (no offense intended), there's only one Structural Analysis course offered in the three-year program. And the other Structural Analysis course is offered in the Masters degree schedule!
However, Order of Engineers and Architects in Lebanon needs 5 years of study to accept the engineer, and this confirms that it's hard to become an engineer in less than five years.
So, if you study at UOB, HCU, or even LIU, the tuition fees of the last two years (Masters years) will be more than the Bachelor years, though you're studying the bachelor courses! And note that you'll get M.S. degree which is Master of Science, and not Masters of Engineering.
Also, try to study at a university which offers a five-year engineering program, and not a three-year. That's because, simply, you can't become an engineer in three years :). For example, I'm studying civil engineering at BAU, and to graduate, I have to study three Structural Analysis courses, but in UOB (no offense intended), there's only one Structural Analysis course offered in the three-year program. And the other Structural Analysis course is offered in the Masters degree schedule!
However, Order of Engineers and Architects in Lebanon needs 5 years of study to accept the engineer, and this confirms that it's hard to become an engineer in less than five years.
So, if you study at UOB, HCU, or even LIU, the tuition fees of the last two years (Masters years) will be more than the Bachelor years, though you're studying the bachelor courses! And note that you'll get M.S. degree which is Master of Science, and not Masters of Engineering.
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Mahmoud Brk: If you continue your masters Degree in UOB or similar univirsaties you will become an engineer recognize by the "na2abe" so jst like any other 5 years program, and the course not found in the first 3 years in B.S. will surely Be offered In Masters so no problem in here
About the tuition Fees, Balamand will still be more affordable than AUB or LAU, and there is the financial aid option if the student is eligible to have, plus studen work noticably reduces the amount paied if needed.
As a conclusion, no one should be intimidated for having the three years B.S. program followed by the M.S., it is recognized officially anywhere in the world, It is an American system like any other system!
About the tuition Fees, Balamand will still be more affordable than AUB or LAU, and there is the financial aid option if the student is eligible to have, plus studen work noticably reduces the amount paied if needed.
As a conclusion, no one should be intimidated for having the three years B.S. program followed by the M.S., it is recognized officially anywhere in the world, It is an American system like any other system!
I'm proud to be an HCU/UOB alumni (BS/MS respectively), and yes the Order of Engineers recognizes an engineer who has pursued s a 5-year study, but as long as the universities you have studied at are accredited, you won't have a problem joining. The only university to present an ME degree is AUB (BAU presents MS not ME), and that's because their BE requires 5 years of study and the ME another two more. What's the difference? Frankly it should be the salary but here in Lebanon it's worth squat.
The upside of pursuing your MS degree at UOB is the broader major options in the Masters program. Yes, the best (and most probably only) aviation program in Lebanon is at UOB, and whoever took at least one course with Dr. Osama Jadayel knows why (didn't have that pleasure, but he's a great guy). All universities have their fair share of professors who make you wanna scream, but on the other hand there are other professors who make the suffering so worth it.
How you should choose should be based on the courses offered and the overall curriculum (and of course your financial capacity). Frankly, HCU's MS program is way too expensive while UOB's is reasonable and more affordable than AUB's or LAU's.
Even though I encourage studying at local universities, I have to give it to you: if you have the chance of pursuing your engineering studies in Germany go for it. Despite the fact that you'll be forced to take German level A1 (which isn't really that hard by the way, German's easier to learn than French anyway), studying and living in Germany is an unforgettable experience. rolf has suggested two of the greatest universities there: RWTH Aachen University and Technical University of Munich (for mechanical, go for Technical University of Munich; better yet, pursue a mechatronics engineering degree instead).
The upside of pursuing your MS degree at UOB is the broader major options in the Masters program. Yes, the best (and most probably only) aviation program in Lebanon is at UOB, and whoever took at least one course with Dr. Osama Jadayel knows why (didn't have that pleasure, but he's a great guy). All universities have their fair share of professors who make you wanna scream, but on the other hand there are other professors who make the suffering so worth it.
How you should choose should be based on the courses offered and the overall curriculum (and of course your financial capacity). Frankly, HCU's MS program is way too expensive while UOB's is reasonable and more affordable than AUB's or LAU's.
Even though I encourage studying at local universities, I have to give it to you: if you have the chance of pursuing your engineering studies in Germany go for it. Despite the fact that you'll be forced to take German level A1 (which isn't really that hard by the way, German's easier to learn than French anyway), studying and living in Germany is an unforgettable experience. rolf has suggested two of the greatest universities there: RWTH Aachen University and Technical University of Munich (for mechanical, go for Technical University of Munich; better yet, pursue a mechatronics engineering degree instead).
Dr. Jadayel is one of the greates! I had the pleasure to take two courses with him:D
By the way he is the Mechanical and Aerospace engnineering Advisors, and even founder, in UOB, So I greatly respect this guy:)
By the way he is the Mechanical and Aerospace engnineering Advisors, and even founder, in UOB, So I greatly respect this guy:)
I know that the Order of Engineers recognizes the ones who complete their M.S, and they are pure Engineers.
But what I just wanted to say is that M.S = B.E, and not like how it's introduced by some of the universities "we're presenting Engineering degrees in three years" !!!
@mesa177: AFAIK, BAU presents B.E, and I'll make sure of it tomorrow.
But what I just wanted to say is that M.S = B.E, and not like how it's introduced by some of the universities "we're presenting Engineering degrees in three years" !!!
@mesa177: AFAIK, BAU presents B.E, and I'll make sure of it tomorrow.
Lets keep it real..What are the chances of him getting accepted into one of these ? NO OFFENSE AT ALL towards OP.rolf wroteGeorgia Institute of Technology, USA
Massachussets Institute of Technology, USA
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Well between NDU and USEK , which is better for Mechanical Engineering?
Between those two, NDU is far better considering that USEK is not particularly known for its Engineering Faculty!
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I have three of my friends who did it at B.A.U ( beirut arab university ) and earning between 6000-7500$ with 5 years experience in Qatar. They didn't wait that much to find a job.
I think the univeristy degree is important but just in the beginning, this is from personal experience and my opinion. I have also friends who graduated from AUB, they really struggled to find a job with GPA 3+ and others who studied at the same university with lower GPA and have managerial positions now.
A friend of mine got his degree from the U.L and he's making more than 10k$ a month in ghana ( 6 years experience )
AUB,LAU,UL,BAU,BALAMAND,USJ (ESIB) are all good. IF you like what you're studying, I'll guarantee that you'll find a job once graduated.
I think the univeristy degree is important but just in the beginning, this is from personal experience and my opinion. I have also friends who graduated from AUB, they really struggled to find a job with GPA 3+ and others who studied at the same university with lower GPA and have managerial positions now.
A friend of mine got his degree from the U.L and he's making more than 10k$ a month in ghana ( 6 years experience )
AUB,LAU,UL,BAU,BALAMAND,USJ (ESIB) are all good. IF you like what you're studying, I'll guarantee that you'll find a job once graduated.
I graduated from mechanical engineering from McGill in Canada, then masters in Stanford in the US. (I had started 1 yr in AUB before). Plus in my career I hired a big nbr of engineers. This is what I can tell you from my experience.
The coursework is not the most important thing. What is important is the students around you. In university you dont only learn engineering, you also learn how to think, how to reason, how to be an adult. You want to surround yourself with the best influence possible, and believe me you will be influenced by your fellow students. If you can go to Germany or Canada or the US or any western industrialized nation, you will have a good opportunity to have positive influences, that will be a big plus for your career and for you as a person. If you are to stay in Lebanon, nothing beats AUB for practical experience. LAU is good, but people around you are too superficial and too appearances oriented. UL is very good technically, but its students lack initiative. USJ is good but its students lack practicality.
Plus when you graduate, look for a job that gives experience, not that gives a good starting salary.
Hope that helps and good luck
The coursework is not the most important thing. What is important is the students around you. In university you dont only learn engineering, you also learn how to think, how to reason, how to be an adult. You want to surround yourself with the best influence possible, and believe me you will be influenced by your fellow students. If you can go to Germany or Canada or the US or any western industrialized nation, you will have a good opportunity to have positive influences, that will be a big plus for your career and for you as a person. If you are to stay in Lebanon, nothing beats AUB for practical experience. LAU is good, but people around you are too superficial and too appearances oriented. UL is very good technically, but its students lack initiative. USJ is good but its students lack practicality.
Plus when you graduate, look for a job that gives experience, not that gives a good starting salary.
Hope that helps and good luck