Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest disciplines of engineering, although it gained separate identity in the nineteenth century. Scope of Mechanical Engineering is quite wide. It finds applications in many fields. Mechanical Engineering offers a wide range of specializations to choose from, with diverse opportunities to contribute to the next stage in the development of modern technology. It is in line with this that the university came up with the Mechanical Engineering programme in the 2020/2021 academic year to help address the needs of the region and the country as a whole.

The Department focuses on Competency-Based Training (CBT) and innovation.  This falls in line with the aim of the Department to train students who require little or no supervision to work in the industry, after completion of their programme.  With regard to this, the Department is equipped with the state-of-the-art laboratory and equipment with competent staff that have experience in the industry, for teaching and learning. 

The Programme will produce graduates with the requisite knowledge and practical skills that can effectively and efficiently perform a variety of tasks starting from design to management of machines and equipment and additionally perform supportive role in other engineering disciplines. In addition to employment in industry, graduates of Mechanical Engineering also work in government, management, consulting, and academic organizations.

The Department runs Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering that has been organized into three sections namely;

1. Automotive Engineering
2. Plant Engineering
3. Production Engineering

The department also offers the Motor Vehicle Technician Programmes (MVT Part I, II & III) and the Mechanical Engineering Technician Programmes (MET Part I, II & III)

It is in the plans of the department to run new HND and BTech programmes to the need of future economy. The programmes are:

1. HND Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
2. HND Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology
3. BTech Automobile Engineering
4. BTech Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
5. BTech Mechanical Engineering
6. BTech Welding & Fabrication Engineering Technology