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Mechatronics
Industrial Engineering is aimed at working professionals who wish to expand their technical expertise and qualify for roles as engineers. Much of the course content can be applied directly in day-to-day working life, for example in plant operations, maintenance or technical project work. This means that the extra occupational degree programme serves as a direct extension of professional practice.
The advantage of the Mechatronics specialisation lies in its combination of traditional engineering thinking and modern automation. You will learn how mechanical components, electrical systems and digital control systems interact. In this way, you will develop a skill set that is in demand wherever machines need to operate more intelligently.
An overview of the course content
In terms of content, the Mechatronics specialisation combines the fundamentals of electrical engineering with mechanics, automation and digital control technology. You will study electrical machines, microcontroller technology, control engineering and industrial control systems, as well as CAD techniques, machine dynamics, sensor and actuator technology, and robotics. The programme is complemented by project modules in which technical systems are designed, analysed and implemented in practice.
This combination makes the specialisation particularly versatile. You will develop the ability to understand technical systems as an integrated whole ā from mechanical design right through to intelligent control. This way of thinking is becoming increasingly important with the rise of automation and networked production.
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I
Introductory Course in Computer Science
Physics
Mathematics I
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering II
Fundamentals of Design
Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
Mathematics II
Engineering Mechanics I
Signal and System Theory
Physics of Electronic Components
Fundamentals of Business Administration
Analogue technology
Digital technology
Fundamentals of Microprocessor Technology
C/C++ Programming
Electrical Machines
CAD electrical design
Control Engineering
Microcontroller Applications
Engineering Project I: Project Management
Industrial control systems
Electric drives
Engineering Project II: Project Management and Presentation
Interdisciplinary Key Competencies
Specialisation module:
- CAD Techniques
Industrial Communication
Sales Techniques
Specialist Project
2 specialisation modules:
- Machine Dynamics
- Robotics
Management processes
Specialisation module:
- Sensors and Actuators
Bachelorās thesis (final, independent academic project)
Industrial Engineering in Mittweida
In summary ā Mechatronics in Mittweida
Specialisation in the extra occupational Bachelorās degree programme in Industrial Engineering
(180 Credits)
Semester fee 107ā¬
Once you have completed your degree, you could work, for example, as a mechatronics engineer, a project engineer for automated systems, or a specialist in robotics and industrial plant. Roles in design, technical development, maintenance or production automation are also typical career paths.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a general university entrance qualification, a university of applied sciences entrance qualification, a subject-specific university entrance qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification. Applicants who have completed vocational training and have at least three yearsā professional experience may also be admitted following a consultation and a successful entrance examination.
Language skills:
Anyone who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must demonstrate German language proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the āGerman as a Foreign Languageā (TestDaF) test at the Mittweida University Preparatory College with an average score of TDN 3 in all four sections, or by presenting an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register online via the HSMW application portal. Once you have submitted all your documents, you can enrol. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured. For international applicants, the application deadline is 15 May, to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Weāve got you covered! Excellent study conditions, modern facilities and affordable rent allow you to focus fully on your studies. Tutorials are on hand to help with academic queries, the SAXEED start-up network supports you on your journey to developing your own business idea, and the Social Support Service offers assistance with specific life situations, such as childcare or caring for relatives. The campus also has plenty to offer: two music festivals a year, an active esports team and a vibrant student community. Discover just how diverse life in Mittweida is ā at the Open Day or the Night of Science.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An extra occupational degree programme without concurrent employment, or at least an extended work placement alongside your studies, makes little sense, as the modules are designed to be applied to your own professional practice.
Yes, you can tailor your profile through a range of elective modules. This specialisation is often based on your personal interests or a field of work in which youād like to develop your skills.
It means that the course is specifically designed for people who are working at the same time. The course content is delivered via e-learning and self-study, supplemented by very few, predictable face-to-face sessions (e.g. at weekends), so you donāt have to give up your job.
Youāll need good time management skills, a high level of self-discipline for studying in the evenings or at weekends, and the motivation to tackle complex engineering and economics topics after work.
As you are working at the same time, your weekly study load is reduced. However, to ensure that you still have exactly the same workload and achieve the same standard of study as on a full-time programme, the standard duration of study is extended to eight semesters (four years).
