Mechatronics (M.Eng.)
What makes this degree programme special?
- Opportunity to specialise in space electronics, quantum technologies or robotics – right in the high-tech hub of Jena
- Opportunity to conduct your own research and pursue a doctorate, including research stays abroad
- Also as an option with in-depth practice in cooperating companies
What is the structure of the programme?
The Master's programme in Mechatronics at the University of Applied Sciences Jena runs over a standard period of study of three semesters. In the first two semesters, you will deepen your knowledge in various compulsory and elective modules. You will work in a team on a mechatronics project across all semesters.
In the first two semesters, you have the opportunity to choose the compulsory technical elective modules that are of most interest to you from an extensive range of subjects.
In addition to technical modules, you can also choose from several non-technical compulsory elective modules. Not to be neglected are, for example, knowledge of business administration and the command of modern foreign languages. You can find the module plan and the module handbook with the contents of the courses in the download area on the department page.
Other modules in the Master's programme are, for example: Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Data Science, Experimental Modal Analysis, Intelligent Systems, Optical and optoelectronic sensor technology, Servo Drive Technology and Reliability Theory.
The third semester is reserved for the Master's thesis and an associated colloquium. The Master's thesis is usually written in an external company and should therefore also deal with a topic from practice from a scientific point of view.
Module overview
What are the entry requirements?
The admission requirement for the Master's programme "Mechatronics" is a degree in the Bachelor's programme "Mechatronics" at the University of Applied Sciences Jena or an academic degree recognised as equivalent in the same or a related field of study from another educational institution. Either the overall grade of the degree must be at least "Good" or proof of several years of successful professional activity in the subject area must be provided. For foreign applicants, proof of a successful language proficiency test (DSH level 2 or 3, TestDaF level 4 or 5 or other equivalent language certificates) is required.
What career prospects do I have after completing my studies?
In addition to strengthening your mathematical and scientific knowledge, the aim of this degree programme is to teach the principles of developing mechatronic systems. The compulsory subjects cover a wide range of mechanical, information technology and control engineering applications. Within the compulsory elective and specialisation modules, the development project and the Master's thesis, you have the opportunity to design your own technical specialisations.
In this way, you acquire the ability to work independently, with the help of scientific procedures. You will also develop and master new systems.
You have the opportunity to work in the following professional fields, for example: Research and development, Planning and project development, Marketing and sales and Management.
In addition, the degree qualifies you for work in research institutions, as well as for doctoral studies at a college or university.
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