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Mechatronics and Robotics

Master of Engineering

Shape tomorrow's technology: specialize in robotics, automotive & Industry 4.0 with hands-on projects in smart sensors, 3D printing and advanced mechatronic systems.

Application Info

Key Information

Deadline:
January 15 & July 15 & March 10 & September 22
Deadline:
Admission to this programme is restricted. Please note the application deadline!
Start:
Summer semester & Winter semester
Start:
Lectures begin in mid-March for the summer semester / at the end of September for the winter semester.
Location:
Heilbronn TechCampus
Location:
Our Heilbronn campus in the south of the city
Study form:
Full-time
Study form:
Traditional full-time study on campus.
Degree:
Master of Engineering
Degree:
Advanced degree for professional specialisation.
3 Semester:
90 ECTS
3 Semester:
1.5 years standard period of study
Tuition fee:
1500 €
Tuition fee:
Concerns students from non-EU/EEA countries only
Language:
German / English
Language:
The language of instruction is English for the Research programme profile. The other profiles do have lectures in German.

Programme Overview

With the Master of Mechatronics und Robotics  you will be able to solve the problems of today and develop the products of tomorrow: Applications range from robotics to automotive engineering, from industrial digitalisation, flexible production engineering and smart sensors to medical technology.

Topics you will deal with in your studies include: networked robots, laser processing equipment and sensors in an Industry 4.0 environment and lightweight high-strength bionic structures manufactured using 3D printing. You will deal with innovative mechatronic systems, such as assembly processes in automation engineering and control systems in the automotive sector. The wide range of courses in various technical fields offers the opportunity to specialise in one's own interests.

Programme Profiles

The degree programme can be completed with one of four different course profiles:

As part of the 'International' and 'Research' programme profiles, it is possible to obtain a double degree in collaboration with UTHM in Malaysia. Upon successful completion of your studies, you will then hold both a German and a Malaysian master's degree. For further information on the double degree, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Gleiter (uwe.gleiter@hs-heilbronn.de).

Career  Perspectives

Graduation – and what next?

Automation, intelligent robotic systems and networked machines are shaping industrial development worldwide. Alongside traditional applications in manufacturing, autonomous systems, collaborative robotics and intelligent assistance systems are becoming increasingly important. These challenging tasks require engineers who can understand complex mechatronic systems holistically and develop innovative solutions.

The Master’s programme in Mechatronics and Robotics deepens your expertise at the interfaces between mechanics, electronics, computer science and automation technology. You will acquire the ability to design, develop and optimise complex subsystems, as well as to take responsibility for the overall development of sophisticated mechatronic and robotic systems. Furthermore, the programme equips you to lead interdisciplinary and intercultural teams in an international working environment.

With a Master’s degree, you will have excellent career prospects in automation technology, robotics, automotive engineering, medical technology, aerospace, and mechanical and plant engineering. Graduates are in particularly high demand wherever intelligent, networked and autonomous systems are developed, integrated and operated.

Furthermore, the Master’s degree qualifies you for academic roles in research and development, right up to a PhD. The degree therefore provides you with the ideal foundation to drive technological innovation and play an active role in shaping the future of mechatronics and robotics.

Programme Structure

  • 1st Semester
  • 2nd Semester
  • 3rd Semester
  • Study Abroad
  • Documents
  • Statistical Methods
  • Selected Topics of Mathematics
  • Engineering Project 
  • Elective subjects

You will be able to practically apply this knowledge in your engineering project. Small teams of students tackle work on specific tasks from the industry. The tasks can be of a constructive, experimental or theoretical nature. 

The wide range of elective subjects (see module handbook) and the option to take elective subjects of other faculties or universities (including from abroad) will provide you with a well-rounded professional profile.

Requirements and Application

Before applying to Heilbronn University, non-German Bachelor degrees need to be declared equivalent to a German first degree. Therefore, please fill in the below form "Application for Recognition of Certificate" as well as the necessary documents also mentioned below, or an equivalent certificate issued by Studienkolleg Konstanz or UniAssist.

Please note: Requirements of the Bachelor's degree for admission to the master's programme are

  • a grade of 2.5 or better (German grading scale)
  • 210 ECTS credits (see page 10 in the ECTS User's Guide for more information) - at least, however, 180 ECTS (conditions for acceptance do apply)
  • comparable first degree with a predominant engineering component of at least 50%. 
  • for studies in German at least level B2
  • for studies in English (research profile) at least level B2


The entry requirements in German also apply to Incomings (Erasmus+, Global, Freemover). However, we also offer and recommend appr. 30 ECTS lectures in English language that you can attend.

Application for Recognition of Certificate

Please fill in this form

In addition to the filled in form, please submit the following documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Bachelor's certificate and transcript of records in German or English 
  • Proof of your English language skills
  • Proof of your German language skills, if applicable
  • APS certificate, if applicable

Contact

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Nicole Ernst
Questions about the application process / Students office
+49 07131 504 6726

Testimonial

Markus Joos

"We deal with innovative mechatronic systems, such as assembly processes in automation technology and control systems in the automotive sector. The diverse range of options from various technical fields offers the opportunity to specialise in your own areas of interest."

Markus Joos
Student Master Mechatronics und Robotics

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