POLIBA MASTER’S DEGREES | DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Master’s Degree Course in Mechanical Engineering – PoliBa
Overview
The Master’s Degree Course in Mechanical Engineering at PoliBa – Polytechnic University of Bari provides a solid education that enables graduates to demonstrate a high level of technical-organizational professionalism in numerous fields, carrying out complex and diverse assignments with coordination and management responsibilities.
POLIBA MASTER’S DEGREES | DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Educational Objectives
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POLIBA MASTER’S DEGREES | DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Curricula and skills
The Degree Course is structured into the following tracks:
- Aeronautical: explores in depth the topics of aeronautical structures, special materials and technologies, aerodynamics and gas dynamics, and aircraft.
- Automotive: explores in depth the topics of motor vehicle engineering, engines and transmission systems, vehicle dynamic behavior, and structural calculation techniques for engine and chassis components.
- Biomechanics: explores in depth the topics of biomechanical design, biotribology, and biomimetics.
- Construction: explores in depth the topics of mechanical and functional design of components, the numerical and experimental characterization of mechanical systems, and the development of innovative materials.
- Smart Factory: explores in depth the topics related to Industry 4.0 technologies, interconnected production systems, augmented reality, and innovative manufacturing methods.
- Technological: explores in depth the topics of manufacturing through special technologies and the safety of mechanical and industrial plants.
The common subjects explore in depth the fundamental topics of mechanics, such as mechanical design and machine construction, applied mechanics for machines, production technologies, energy systems and machines, and mechanical plants.
The following pathways are available: Double Degree with theENSAM University of Paris and with Cranfield University (UK).
EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
Professional opportunities
There are numerous employment and professional opportunities, involving positions with increasing responsibility at companies, public bodies, research centers. In addition, it is possible to undertake the freelance profession in both design and consultancy activities. Finally, it is possible to continue studies within PhD programs in Italy and abroad.
Some examples of possible career opportunities include all fields of mechanical engineering: mechanical and electromechanical industries, automotive companies, aeronautical and aerospace industries, railway and naval companies, companies and bodies for energy production and distribution, plant engineering firms, automation and robotics industries, manufacturing companies, companies involved in the installation, maintenance, and management of machines, lines, and production departments, testing departments, public and private research centers.
The course allowsadmission to the State Examination for registration with theOrder of Engineers, Industrial Sector.
POLIBA MASTER’S DEGREES | DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Subsequent Training
The Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering provides access to PhD Programs, University Master’s programs and to Second-level Specialization Courses.
CONTACTS

Prof. Eng. Caterina Casavola
Degree Program Coordinator
Orientation Office
Service of the Polytechnic of Bari
POLIBA MASTER'S DEGREES
LINKS AND USEFUL DOCUMENTS
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2026/2027
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2025/2026
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2024/2025
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2023/2024
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2022/2023
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2021/2022
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2020/2021
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2019/2020
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2018/2019
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2017/2018
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2016/2017
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2015/2016
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2014/2015
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2013/2014
- TEACHING REGULATIONS A.Y. 2012/2013
- Internal Annual Review Report 2026
- Cyclical Review Report 2023
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2022 - Bari campus
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2022 - Taranto campus
- Internal Annual Review Report 2021
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2021 - Bari campus
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2021 - Taranto campus
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2020 - Bari campus
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2020 - Taranto campus
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2019 - Bari Campus
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2019 - Taranto Campus
- 2018 Cyclical Review Report
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2018 - Bari campus
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2018 - Taranto campus
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2017 - Bari campus
- Annual Monitoring Report 31.12.2017 - Taranto campus
- Cyclical Review Report 2015
- Annual Review Report 2015