Mechatronics

This programme focuses on where mechanical, electrical and software engineering meet. This is done from an electrical engineer’s perspective. That means, the main focus will be on the mechanical engineering an electrical engineer needs to design a mechatronic system. Topics like statics, dynamics, materials, components, system interactions, design principles and applications in robotics and industrial automation are studied. 

The programme consists of four courses and a project in two parts:  

In the first four courses you’ll acquire the knowledge you’ll need to be able to design and implement a mechatronic system. In Mechanics for Mechatronics, fundamental topics of mechanics, such as statics an dynamics are treated. In Materials and Mounting techniques, you’ll get an overview of all kinds of materials and construction techniques that are used in mechatronic systems. In Sensors and Actuators you get acquainted with the main components of a mechatronic system: the sensors that gather the inputs for our system and the actuators that are used to achieve the desired output. The one thing we are still missing, is the processing between the inputs and outputs. In Robot Systems, you’ll work on this processing done by software written for PLCs and Robot arms and see applications of mechatronics in industrial automation. 

Then we have two project courses where you integrate and apply your knowledge on all aspects of a mechatronic system. Here you are taught proper design methodology and processes specifically for mechatronic systems. And you’ll be able to fully implement, test and review a mechatronic system. 

With lectures, excursions, theoretical and practical assignments you will gain in depth knowledge of Mechatronics Engineering! 

The programme is new and will be visible in our ECTS course catalogue as of May ‘25. In between, you can contact ([email protected]) about the course descriptions of this programme.

Students are expected to apply for the whole programme of 30 ECTS. The outline for this programme can vary from week to week. The programme is intensive and students who apply for this programme are expected to be available and present for the duration of the programme. 

Before you can start

This programme is accessible for students with a major in Electrical and Electronic engineering, Mechatronics, Energy & Power Electronics and Sensors and Smart Systems. Students need to have completed 105 ECTS credits (3.5 semesters) at undergraduate level.