Mechanical Engineering Program to Start in 2023

by Isaiah Voss

SLU's Madrid Campus to become the first U.S. branch campus in Europe to offer a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in Fall 2023.

SLU-Madrid adds another major to its academic offerings to meet international demand for a U.S. degree in the STEM fields. The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is the 17th degree program and the second major to be announced in 2022 at the Madrid Campus.

Mechanical Engineering Program to Start Next Year

Students in computer lab with professor. Photo by Luana Fischer.

"The program itself is very important since it is accredited by ABET, the agency that accredits science and technology engineering programs. It is based on liberal art concepts and the program itself prepares students very well, besides being excellent professionally speaking," said Program Director Dr. Taieb Gasmi, Ph.D. (Engineering).

The 122-credit undergraduate program consists of required courses such as Design Thinking, Thermal Systems Design and Machine Design. The program's main aim is for students to gain mastery of structural analysis and project management.

"Our graduates will have the right profile making them ready for the global job market," said Dr. Gasmi.

STEM field degrees make up the top 25 college degrees —making the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering an attractive choice, according to the World Economic Forum.

The B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is SLU-Madrid's second new program addition this year after announcing the B.A. in Environmental Studies.

The admissions staff is now admitting Mechanical Engineering students for Fall 2023, apply now.