Interdisciplinary, practice oriented and state of the art

Mechatronics and robotics are two important key technologies for the upcoming digital revolution in economy and society. They are the basic components of Industry 4.0 and thus play a decisive role in determining the manufacturing and production processes of the digital future.

The Mechatronics & Robotics Master's programme is a modern, modularised, English-taught full time programme with a high proportion of practical engineering training. The courses offered are being offered jointly by the two Faculties of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences. This cooperation makes it possible to offer students outstanding interdisciplinary learning and study conditions in excellently and modernly equipped laboratories with latest technologies. Students study together in the first two semesters, but are assigned to one of the two specialization subjects electrical or mechanical engineering. The subject assignment takes place at the beginning of the course and should be oriented towards the respective Bachelor's degree and the individual interest of the applicant.

Type Full time
Duration 3 semester
Graduation Master of Engineering
ECTS 90
Enrollment Winter term
Registration Deadline April 15th
Language of Instruction English

Course of Studies and Contents

The Master's programme Mechatronics & Robotics lasts three semesters of full time studies on site. Matriculation takes place annually in the winter semester. In the first two semesters, students must attend six classroom courses with a workload of 5 ECTS credits each (a total of 30 per semester). All modules are concluded with an examination at the end of the semester. The modules are assigned to three thematic groups: Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and practical engineering work. Particularly noteworthy are the two practical workshops in both semesters. The third semester is reserved for the Master's thesis.

The Master's thesis can be processed in a free enterprise with a practical task. In that case each student is responsible for the topic and the contact to the company. A second possibility is to get a thesis topic from the faculties.

The work is, however, supervised according to the specialization by a professor of the responsible faculties. The study ends with a colloquium (oral defense).

Admission Requirements

We are seeking students with a background in engineering and a strong interest in a specialization in mechatronics and robotics. Our admission requirements are defined in § 5 of the approved study regulation document and contain:

• Applicants need to have a university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar granted for a seven-semester (Bachelor) programme at a recognised university in full time (with an overall workload equivalent to at least 210 ECTS).
   
• Your (Bachelor) degree needs to be granted with a final grade equal to or better than 2.0 on the German grading scale (grade will be converted by SUAS).
   
• Your (Bachelor) degree needs to contain a certain minimum workload in the following selected fields, depending on the specialisation to be selected by the applicant:
  
  - All applicants: Higher Mathematics (at least 2 semester modules)
  - Applicants seeking to specialise in Mechanical Engineering: Machine Construction and CAD (at least 3  semester modules)
  - Applicants seeking to specialise in Electrical Engineering: Circuit Design and Programming (at least 3 semester modules)
   
• Proof of English language ability: TOEFL IBT 80 or better, or IELTS 6.5 or better. Medium of instruction during undergraduate studies is not sufficient for admission. English native speakers are exempt from this.
  
   

Application for Admission

Please apply through the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. To apply you'll need the following documents:

• An officially notarized Copy of your University Degree(s) including Transcript and certified Translation into English or German
• A Proof of Level of English Language
• A Curriculum Vitae
• A Copy of the University Entrance Qualification (highest School Leaving Certificate)
• A Copy of your Birth Certificate or of your Passport

Please note that applicants with degrees from India, Vietnam and China must also enclose a valid APS certificate with their application. Be sure to apply for your APS certificate in your home country in good time.

As an international student, you need a visa and proof of sufficient funds. The visa process can take several months, so we recommend applying for a visa in good time. You can usually make an appointment to apply for a visa before you receive your admission letter. But you will definitely need your admission letter at the appointment. Learn about the specific documents required for your visa application, the required level of financial proof, and the available funding options for your studies in Germany.

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Master of Engineering (ID 277461)

1. Semester

• elective modules winter semester (25 CP)
  • Automation Control (5 CP, W)
  • Development of Mechatronic Systems (5 CP, W)
  • Digital Signal Processing for Engineering Applications (5 CP, W)
  • Drives for Automation Systems (5 CP, W)
  • Optics and LASERs (5 CP, W)
  • Vibration Engineering (5 CP, W)
• Project Work (10 CP)

2. Semester

• elective modules summer semester (15 CP)
  • Communication Systems (5 CP, W)
  • Microelectronics Assembly and Packaging (5 CP, W)
  • Simulation Methods for Mechanical Systems (5 CP, W)
  • Systemtheory (5 CP, W)
• Project Work (10 CP)
• Workshop Mechatronics 1 (5 CP)
• Workshop Mechatronics 2 (5 CP)

3. Semester

• Colloquium Master Thesis (3 CP)
• Master Thesis (30 CP)