The great variety of tasks and duties expected from a mechanical engineer calls for, as the main academic objective of the programme, a solid background with a strong scientific knowledge along with a significant technical and application content, favouring the immediate entrance into the job market. In particular, the main purpose is to teach and develop the ability to design, build, install and optimise the use of machineries and plants, as well as the means to activate them and the respective services. To avoid an over-specialisation, the technical preparation becomes crucial in all the areas of mechanics, allowing a rapid adaptation to the various professional needs.