undergraduate
Mechanical Engineering
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about the
Program
As a branch of knowledge that promotes the socio-economic development of communities, mechanical engineering aims to dignify human work through the design and construction of equipment, systems, and machines that contribute to the reduction of their physical effort while improving their quality of life.
In this sense, the undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) strives for the integral training of professionals who analyze the needs of their environment and propose optimal solutions through the efficient use of the resources at their disposal.
The mechanical engineers graduated from UIS stand out for their commitment to ethics, peace, progress, participation, solidarity, consensus, and the proper management of natural resources.
Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 701 | Qualified Registration: MEN N.° 21317 of November 11, 2020, validity 6 years.

DEGREE:
Mechanical Engineer

DuraTiOn:
10 Semesters

Education LEVEL:
Undergraduate

ModaliTY:
In-person

CAMPUS:
Principal Campus Bucaramanga
- Applicant Profile
- Graduate Profile
- Labor Field
- Our Accreditations
- Continuous Improvement
APPLICANT
Profile
Among the competencies that we want the student of Mechanical Engineering to possess, it is highlighted:
Aptitude for logical-mathematical, spatial, linguistic and synthesis analysis.
Ability to observe and analyze natural phenomena.
Creative and innovative aptitudes.
Organizational skills that allow them to exercise leadership to carry out the assigned activities.
Ability to evaluate situations and management in decision-making.
GRADUATE
Profile
The Mechanical Engineer from UIS is capable of:
Designing, managing and evaluate equipment and installations of mechanical operation in general and manufacturing, production processes, in which the following intervene: mechanical, fluid and thermal systems.
Researching and acquiring new knowledge related to the different fields of Mechanical Engineering.
Leading and managing public and private sector organizations and manages projects for the application of industrial technologies.
Assuming an ethical commitment with the social environment and the environment, as well as respect for others and for the necessary legislation in the exercise of the engineering profession.
LABOR
Field
The mechanical engineering professional of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) may work in industrial production companies, petrochemical, metal-mechanical, mining, agricultural, or independently, such as plant engineer, supervisor, project or design engineer, superintendent or plant manager, director or service manager, advisor, consultant.
OUR
Accreditations
High quality accreditation: Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) Resolution no. 21317 of November 11, 2020 (valid for 6 years).
International Accreditation: Internationally accredited by the non-profit non-governmental organization ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
For more information: Click here
CONTINOUS
Improvement
The Mechanical Engineering program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational foundation with the capacity to manage innovative processes, emerging technologies, and anticipate the welfare and safety needs of the community. With this, students, employers, and society in general will be confident that the program meets quality standards and prepares graduates to enter a global workforce.
Program Educational ObjectivesIn concordance with the university mission, the Educational Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program at the Universidad Industrial de Santander are focused on educate professionals with an ethical sense, successful, and sensitive towards the social environment. After a few years of graduation, the Mechanical Engineering program expects its graduates to be involved in:
- Applying knowledge, skills and critical thinking in the development and solving of real-life problems in the exercise of engineering, in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Continuing your professional training through self-learning, certifications and/or postgraduate studies.
- Applying their leadership skills and participating in activities that lead to improve the life quality of the community.
Student Outcomes
The program of Mechanical Engineering aims to develop the following Engineering competencies in its students an ability to
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | ||||||
Academic period | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I |
Admitted | 138 | 148 | 137 | 146 | 128 | 141 | 127 | 141 | 124 | 143 | 142 |
Enrolled | 1215 | 1282 | 1302 | 1297 | 1259 | 1326 | 1329 | 1402 | 1415 | 1446 | 1414 |
Graduates (Term) | 31 | 78 | 88 | 88 | 59 | 71 | 76 | 80 | 53 | 86 | 61 |
APPLICANT
Profile
Among the competencies that we want the student of Mechanical Engineering to possess, we highlight:
Aptitude for logical-mathematical, spatial, linguistic and synthesis analysis.
Ability to observe and analyze natural phenomena.
Creative and innovative aptitudes.
Organizational skills that allow them to exercise leadership in order to carry out the assigned activities
Ability to evaluate situations and management in decision making.
GRADUATE
Profile
The Mechanical Engineer of the UIS:
Designs, manages and evaluates equipment and installations of mechanical operation in general and manufacturing, production processes, in which the following intervene: mechanical, fluid and thermal systems.
Researches and acquires new knowledge related to the different fields of Mechanical Engineering.
Leads and manages public and private sector organizations and manages projects for the application of industrial technologies.
It assumes an ethical commitment with the social environment and the environment, as well as respect for others and for the necessary legislation in the exercise of the engineering profession.
Labor
Field
The mechanical engineering professional of the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) may work in industrial production companies, petrochemical, metal-mechanical, mining, agricultural, or independently, such as: plant engineer, supervisor, project or design engineer, superintendent or plant manager, director or service manager, advisor, consultant.
OUR
Accreditations
High quality accreditation: Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) Resolution no. 21317 of November 11, 2020 (valid for 6 years).
International Accreditation: Internationally accredited by the non-profit non-governmental organization ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
For more information: Click here
CONTINOUS
Improvement
The Mechanical Engineering program has implemented a process of continuous improvement that will allow future professionals to have a solid educational foundation with the capacity to manage innovative processes, emerging technologies, and anticipate the welfare and safety needs of the community. With this, students, employers, and society in general will be confident that the program meets quality standards and prepares graduates to enter a global workforce.
Program Educational Objectives
In concordance with the university mission, the Educational Objectives of the Mechanical Engineering Program at the Universidad Industrial de Santander are focused on educate professionals with an ethical sense, successful, and sensitive towards the social environment. After a few years of graduation, the Mechanical Engineering program expects its graduates to be involved in:
- Applying knowledge, skills and critical thinking in the development and solving of real-life problems in the exercise of engineering, in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Continuing your professional training through self-learning, certifications and/or postgraduate studies.
- Applying their leadership skills and participating in activities that lead to improve the life quality of the community.
Student Outcomes
The program of Mechanical Engineering aims to develop the following Engineering competencies in its students an ability to
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Historical Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |||||||
Academic period | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | II | I | |
Mechanical Engineering | Admitted | 138 | 148 | 137 | 146 | 128 | 141 | 127 | 141 | 124 | 143 | 142 |
Enrolled | 1215 | 1282 | 1302 | 1297 | 1259 | 1326 | 1329 | 1402 | 1415 | 1446 | 1414 | |
Graduates (Term) | 31 | 78 | 88 | 88 | 59 | 71 | 76 | 80 | 53 | 86 | 61 |
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Academic
Curriculum
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- Elective subjects
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Code: 20252 Credits: 4 - Calculus I
Code: 22949 Credits: 4 - Basic Chemistry
Code: 22979 Credits: 4 - Linear Algebra I
Code: 23015 Credits: 4 - Descriptive Geometry
Code: 23423 Credits: 1 - Physical Culture and Sport
Code: 23427 Credits: 3 - Language Workshop
Code: 24948 Credits: 0 - University Life and Culture
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Code: 20253 Credits: 4 - Calculus II
Code: 22950 Credits: 4 - Physics I
Code: 22952 Credits: 2 - Biology for Engineers
Code: 23016 Credits: 4 - Computational Structures
Code: 23017 Credits: 3 - Machine Drawing
Code: 23424 Credits: 4 - English I
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Code: 20254 Credits: 4 - Calculus III
Code: 22953 Credits: 4 - Physics II
Code: 23018 Credits: 4 - Static
Code: 23019 Credits: 3 - Graphic Design
Code: 23020 Credits: 3 - Materials I
Code: 23425 Credits: 4 - English II
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Code: 20255 Credits: 4 - Differential Equations
Code: 22109 Credits: 3 - Citizen Ethics
Code: 22956 Credits: 4 - Physics III
Code: 23021 Credits: 3 - Dynamics
Code: 23022 Credits: 4 - Material Resistance
Code: 23023 Credits: 3 - Materials II
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Code: 21802 Credits: 4 - Thermodynamics I
Code: 23024 Credits: 4 - Fluid Mechanics
Code: 23025 Credits: 4 - Machine Mechanics
Code: 23026 Credits: 4 - Basic Design
Code: 23027 Credits: 1 - Materials Laboratory
Code: 23028 Credits: 3 - Manufacturing Processes
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Code: 23029 Credits: 4 - Heat Transfer
Code: 23030 Credits: 4 - Electricity and Basic Electronics
Code: 23031 Credits: 5 - Machine Design I
Code: 23032 Credits: 3 - Manufacturing Engineering
Code: 23033 Credits: 1 - Manufacturing Workshop
Code: 23059 Credits: 3 - Thermodynamics II
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Code: 22976 Credits: 3 - Economic Engineering
Code: 23034 Credits: 4 - Thermal Systems I
Code: 23035 Credits: 4 - Systems for the Use and Transport of Fluids
Code: 23036 Credits: 4 - Mechatronic Systems I
Code: 23037 Credits: 5 - Machine Design II
Code: 23038 Credits: 1 - Laboratory. Systems for Transport and Use of Fluids
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Code: 22964 Credits: 3 - Business Management I
Code: 23039 Credits: 4 - Fluid Power
Code: 23040 Credits: 3 - Engineer de Control
Code: 23041 Credits: 4 - Maintenance Engineering
Code: 23054 Credits: 3 - Research Methodology
Code: 00002 Credits: 3 - Context Course
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Code: 22975 Credits: 3 - Grade I work
Code: 00002 Credits: 3 - Context Course
Code: 00003 Credits: 6 - Professional Technical Electives
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Code: 22977 Credits: 7 - Grade II work
Code: 00003 Credits: 6 - Professional Technical Electives
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Code: 21799 Credits: 3 - Tooling Design
Code: 21806 Credits: 4 - Alternative Thermal Engines (Internal Combustion Engines)
Code: 21809 Credits: 5 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Code: 21811 Credits: 3 - Computerized Numerical Control
Code: 21813 Credits: 3 - Finite Element Method
Code: 21815 Credits: 4 - Mechanical Vibrations
Code: 21823 Credits: 3 - Dynamic Systems
Code: 23529 Credits: 3 - Business Management II
Code: 23537 Credits: 3 - Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Code: 25533 Credits: 3 - Fluid Power Servo Systems
Code: 25537 Credits: 4 - Mechatronics Systems II
Code: 26582 Credits: 3 - Lifting and Conveying Machines
Code: 26734 Credits: 3 - High Performance and Scientific Computing
Code: 21808 Credits: 3 - Industrial Combustion
Code: 21812 Credits: 3 - Programmable Logic Controllers
Code: 21814 Credits: 3 - Gas Technology
Code: 21817 Credits: 3 - Automatic Control
Code: 21822 Credits: 3 - Industrial Automation
Code: 21810 Credits: 3 - Thermal Plants
Code: 25532 Credits: 3 - Concurrent Design
Code: 25534 Credits: 4 - Thermal Systems II
Code: 25535 Credits: 3 - Reliability Centered Maintenance
Code: 25536 Credits: 3 - Total Productive Maintenance
Code: 25538 Credits: 3 - Special Topics
Code: 23529 Credits: 3 - Business Management II
Code: 27984 Credits: 3 - Biomechanics
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
- Registration
- Requirements
- Costs
This undergraduate program is offered at different university locations, please select the location for which you wish to obtain enrollment information.
- Bucaramanga
- Barbosa
- Barrancabermeja
- Málaga
- Socorro
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
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Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
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Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
|
Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
|
Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
|
Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
1st semester 2023 ![]() * Subject to demand |
|
Collection opening 2022 Oct 14 Collection closing 2022 Dec 2 |
|
Registration opening 2022 Oct 18 Registration closing 2022 Dec 6 Admission results 2022 Dec 15 |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Anyone who meets the following requirements may register:
- Having passed the tenth grade or being in the process of doing so.
- Having taken the Saber 11 State Examination as of 2017.
- A minimum score of 31 points in each of the tests that make up the State Test: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, Natural Sciences and English.
NOTICE 1:For applicants exempted from the English test, according to Article 1 of Decree 34 of 1980 of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, only the scores in Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, and Natural Sciences will be taken into account.
NOTICE 2: Applicants are warned that the use of fraudulent means of any kind in the enrollment and/or admission process disqualifies them for a period of 5 years to be enrolled and/or admitted in any academic program of the University, without prejudice to any penal sanctions that may apply according to Acuerdo N° 017/95 del Consejo Superior.
A person may not register, even if he/she complies with the above requirements and if he/she does so, his/her registration will be cancelled:
- He/she is enrolled in any academic program of studies at the UIS.
- He/she has a disciplinary sanction in force at the UIS.
- He/she has lost student status for poor academic performance on more than one occasion.
- He/she is applying to the same program of study from which he/she was excluded due to poor academic performance or has not renewed enrollment in said program.
- He/she has initiated without concluding studies, more than one Academic Program at the UIS. No person may attend more than two undergraduate programs at the UIS. Article 5, Agreement 16 of 2008 of the Superior Council.
NOTICE 3:In case of being admitted, the student who obtained his bachelor’s degree abroad or its equivalent, must submit the validation of the degree to the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, if you have not done the procedure enter this link
Inscription
$100.000
FOR 1 PROGRAM
Inscription
$150.000
FOR 2 PROGRAMS

Each semester is settled according to the economic capacity of the family unit. It ranges between 1 and 8 minimum legal wage(s) in force.
Maximum 2 programs per enrollment.
For more information, please contact the Admissions and Academic Registration Office
KEEP IN MIND
Additional Information
- Registration
- Requirements
- Costs
- Bucaramanga
- Barbosa
- Barrancabermeja
- Málaga
- Socorro
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
1st semester
2023
* Subject to demand

Collection opening
2022 Oct 14
Collection closing2022 Dec 2
Registration opening2022 Oct 18
Registration closing2022 Dec 6
Admission results2022 Dec 15
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Anyone who meets the following requirements may register:
- Having passed the tenth grade or being in the process of doing so.
- Having taken the Saber 11 State Examination as of 2017.
- A minimum score of 31 points in each of the tests that make up the State Test: Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, Natural Sciences and English.
NOTICE 1:For applicants exempted from the English test, according to Article 1 of Decree 34 of 1980 of the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, only the scores in Mathematics, Critical Reading, Social and Citizenship, and Natural Sciences will be taken into account.
NOTICE 2: Applicants are warned that the use of fraudulent means of any kind in the enrollment and/or admission process disqualifies them for a period of 5 years to be enrolled and/or admitted in any academic program of the University, without prejudice to any penal sanctions that may apply according to Acuerdo N° 017/95 del Consejo Superior.
A person may not register, even if he/she complies with the above requirements and if he/she does so, his/her registration will be cancelled:
- He/she is enrolled in any academic program of studies at the UIS.
- He/she has a disciplinary sanction in force at the UIS.
- He/she has lost student status for poor academic performance on more than one occasion.
- He/she is applying to the same program of study from which he/she was excluded due to poor academic performance or has not renewed enrollment in said program.
- He/she has initiated without concluding studies, more than one Academic Program at the UIS. No person may attend more than two undergraduate programs at the UIS. Article 5, Agreement 16 of 2008 of the Superior Council.
NOTICE 3:In case of being admitted, the student who obtained his bachelor’s degree abroad or its equivalent, must submit the validation of the degree to the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, if you have not done the procedure enter this link
Inscription
$100.000
FOR 1 PROGRAM
Inscription
$150.000
FOR 2 PROGRAMS
Each semester is settled according to the economic capacity of the family unit. It ranges between 1 and 8 minimum legal wage(s) in force.
Maximum 2 programs per enrollment.
For more information, please contact the Admissions and Academic Registration Office
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School of Mechanical Engineering
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Extension: 2483 – 2475
E-mail: escime@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Mechanical Engineering Building
Industrial University of Santander

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Mechanical Engineering
PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000
Phone extension: 2483 – 2475
Email: escime@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Edificio de Ingeniería Mecánica

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Do yo want more information?
Contact Us

Mechanical Engineering
PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000
Phone extension: 2483 – 2475
Email: escime@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus
Bucaramanga, Santander
Edificio de Ingeniería Mecánica

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.