National Aerospace University «Kharkiv Aviation Institute»

131 Applied Mechanics

Specialty 131 «Applied Mechanics» prepares specialists in the design, calculation, manufacture, operation, and automation of machines, mechanisms, detailed structures, and modern engineering equipment.

Main Study Areas:

Computer-Aided Design (CAD/CAM/CAE): 3D machine modeling, strength and dynamic load simulation, automated CNC machine programming.

Mechanical Engineering Technology: development of technological processes for materials processing, machine assembly, and part manufacturing.

Robotics and Automation: design of robotic systems, manipulators, CNC machines, and flexible manufacturing systems.

Engineering Materials and Strength: study of metal, composite, and polymer properties, calculations for wear, fatigue strength, and deformation.

Key Disciplines:

Strength of Materials, Theory of Mechanisms and Machines (TMM)

Machine Elements and Engineering Graphics

CAD/CAM/CAE Systems (SolidWorks, ANSYS, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, etc.)

Equipment and Processing Technology on CNC Machines

Fundamentals of Robotics and Mechatronics

Graduate Career Roles:

Mechanical Design Engineer

Process / Manufacturing Engineer

Structural / Stress Analyst (CAE Engineer)

Service Engineer / CNC Programmer

Robotics and Industrial Automation Engineer

Primary Employment Sectors:

Mechanical engineering, instrument-making, and aerospace enterprises; automotive and defense industry companies; engineering and R&D centers; private companies developing and manufacturing machinery, equipment, metal structures, and robotic systems.

Training is conducted at the departments:

- Department of Aircraft Strength (102)

- Department of Theoretical Mechanics, Machine Science, and Robotic Systems (202)

Training is provided under the following degree programs:

Educational Program Degree Level Mode of Study Duration of Study
Robotic Systems and Logistics Complexes Bachelor based on complete general secondary education Full-time 3 years and 10 months
Computer Modeling of Mechanical Processes
Dynamics and Strength of Machines