The aim of this degree is to prepare technicians to be able to take on the full range of tasks to be found in most industrial companies and in some service companies, in response to the growing need to modernise and increase their competitiveness, especially companies in the region where the institution is located.

In the “area of influence” of the Polytechnic University of Viana do Castelo there are numerous small, medium-sized and large companies whose main activity is in this area of engineering or where it is relevant to their business. This incidence of companies leads to a high demand for mechanical engineers. The Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering aims to respond to these demands and contribute to the development of this business sector. It provides graduates with the appropriate training to help companies face current challenges, including increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes, modernising procedures, improving product quality and environmental issues.