MScEngineering Technology, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Type | Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (121.5 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc (Master Degree of Engineering Sciences in Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering) |
| Course code | AMMMW |
| Accreditation | 16.11.2022 - 17.11.2028; Accreditation certificate No 2022/30-A |
| Tuition fee | €5,310 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time |
| Deposit | €250 one-time Refundable |
| Registration fee | To be confirmed You need to choose an individual service package. Please contact the center curator or your agent and consult. You become a part of student union and ambassador program automatically after you will get Base or Standard or VIP status. *Do not forget to ask discount |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Degree required: Bachelor of Engineering Sciences in Mechanical Engineering Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 6+, TOEFL IBT 79+ or TOEFL paper based test 550+ |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Every student should pass recorded video interview before receiving the final admission. More details will be provided during the application. |
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Overview
FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, TRANSPORT AND AERONAUTICS
Mechanical Engineers enhance the quality of our life as almost every aspect of modern life involves directly or indirectly mechanical engineering.
The Master study is designed to provide knowledge and skills for applying a scientific foundation to solve engineering problems in various engineering industries.
Studies focus on specialised courses in Applied Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering and Processing Techniques with a particular interest in the development of new composite materials, analysis of large dynamic systems, design of medical equipment and robotic devices.
FEATURES
Top level research in such areas as non-linear mechanics, mechanics of composite materials, optimization of structures, robotics,
Lectures focus on practical activities and include both academic and professional subjects,
Studies are very hands-on and lectures are given by practicing professionals.
Programme structure
A Compulsory study courses 42.0 CP/ 63.0 ECTS
Subject
Technical System Vibration and Stability
Thermodynamics and Gas Dynamics
Vibrotechnology and Vibromachines
Mechanics of Composite Materials
Rotary Machines
Theory of Boundary Layer
Optimization Methods
Computer-aided Analysis of Mechanical Systems of Machines
Machines for Lifting and Transport
Analysis and Optimization of Machines, Structures and Technological Processes
Non-Standard Sources of Energy
Basics of Technical Design
Basics of Occupational Safety
B Iimited choice 15.0 CP/ 22.5 ECTS
B1 Specialized courses 11.0 CP/ 16.56 ECTS
Subject
Numerical Methods
Statistical Mechanics
Theory of Elasticity, Visko-Elasticity and Plasticity
Shock Theory
Finite Elements Methods
Vehicle Mechanics
Introduction to Biochemistry and Biophysics I
Numerical Analysis in Dynamic of Machines (for masters)
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
Nonlinear Mechanic of Materials
Fracture Theory
Automatization of Calculation of Construction Durability
Dynamics and Control of Machines (for masters)
Fatigue and Damages of Materials of Mechanical Constructions
Mechanical Construction
B2 Humanities and social sciences 4.0 CP/ 6.0 ECTS
Subject
Organization Psychology
The History of Latvian Culture
Pedagogy
C Free Choice Courses 4.0 CP/ 6.0 ECTS
E Final Examination 20.0 CP / 30.0 ECTS
Subject
Master Thesis
Career opportunities
CAREER OPTIONS
Graduates can pursue a mechanical engineer career in both local and international projects as well as in various companies – automobile, shipyards, railway transport, etc., where there is a requirement for expertise in combustion, noise and vibration process control, robotics, quality management, biological engineering, space research, liquid mechanics, water supply, planning machine and mechanism maintenance, consumer goods design, pollution control and mechanical synthesis of new materials.
In addition, designers and mechanical engineers can work in companies involved in packaging industry, automation of industrial processes.
There are graduates who pursue their career as experts in insurance companies and municipal enterprises.