The main purpose of the Department of Applied Mechanics is to enable students to successfully acquire basic knowledge from fundamental subjects of the basic part of their studies, which are necessary for successfully mastering the material within the framework of later focused studies at the faculty. The Department studies areas that provide the knowledge necessary for the analysis and calculation of important parameters of technical systems (forces, laws of motion, dimensioning, mechanical energy balance), which is a prerequisite for mastering the issues related to the study of numerous technical areas in mechanical engineering (construction, engines and vehicles, production processes, etc.)

The main task of the Department of Applied Mechanics is education and research in the field of mechanics of rigid bodies. The teaching process is organized according to the requirements of the ECTS system, and the curricula and programs are constantly analyzed, updated and improved. Numerous textbooks, books, and scripts have been published by the teaching staff, and some new ones are in the final stages of preparation for printing, so publishing activity is ongoing at the department.

The department also includes the Laboratory for Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Structures. The laboratory has a certain number of instruments and equipment, and is in the process of modernizing and purchasing new equipment.

Members of the department are tasked with continuous professional development, which is reflected in the acquisition of academic titles and professional development. Members of the department also participate in numerous scientific conferences. The department has active cooperation with other departments of the University of East Sarajevo, as well as other scientific and research institutions in the country and abroad. Good cooperation is also achieved with business entities.