Become an engineer
The best of both worlds: Study interdisciplinary electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.

Mechatronics - this is where the fields of mechanical engineering, electronics and information technology merge. The term has come to stand for an interdisciplinary approach to the development, production and marketing of modern products and systems.
On the Mechatronics study programme, you will therefore acquire skills in the design, development and operation of innovative devices that simultaneously contain mechanical, electronic and information technology components. The department also focuses on teaching methodological knowledge in order to fulfil current requirements from industry and business.
There are four versions of the Mechatronics study programme at Fulda University of Applied Sciences. If you study mechatronics in the dual study programme, extensive practical placements are integrated into your university studies.
They should be curious enough to want to get to the bottom of things. And you should also have the determination to solve tricky questions. We take an interest in electronic, mechanical and mathematics issues for granted. What is also important is to be able to think outside the box and consider the bigger picture. After all, mechatronics engineers have to solve complex tasks. And that requires one thing above all: teamwork. If you are interested in technology but don't want to miss out on working with other people, this is the right place for you.
The standard duration of studies for the Bachelor's degree programme in Mechatronics is seven semesters. The study programme is divided into four semesters comprising basic university studies and the three-semester specialisation course that builds on this. In line with the career orientation of the study programme, the content passes modules in information technology, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.
While only compulsory modules are offered in the first four semesters, you set your own individual specialisation in the fifth and sixth semesters by choosing compulsory elective modules and individual project work. In the final 7th semester, you will acquire additional practical skills in the professional appointment process during the 15-week practical placements and provide evidence of your ability to solve problems independently with your Bachelor's thesis.
If you study mechatronics in the dual study programme, extensive practical placements are integrated into your studies (note: no training as a mechatronics technician). At the end of your university studies, you will therefore not only have the theoretical knowledge from the lectures and seminars at the university, but will also already be familiar with working life in a profession or in a specific industry. The dual study programme offers many advantages: The knowledge from the seminars and practice classes can be used directly in practice and after your university studies you can start your professional career with good career opportunities. A dual study programme is also financially worthwhile, as you will usually receive a monthly remuneration from your practical placement partner.
University entrance qualification,
Applicants who have not applied for their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking facility must provide evidence of German skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DSH-2 or equivalent)
Learning agreement with an enterprise with which the university has concluded a cooperation agreement
With German educational certificates: 15 April to 30 September
With foreign educational certificates: 1 March to 30 September
There are four versions of the Mechatronics study programme at Fulda University of Applied Sciences: As full-time studies on site on campus, as a dual study programme in cooperation with an enterprise and extended practical placements, as an extended full-time study programme on site with additional supervision in the basic subjects and as a study programme with adapted language requirements, in which international students start with fewer German skills and can extend their knowledge in the extended programme structure.

After completing your Bachelor's degree, you can go on to qualify for a Master's programme or start your career straight away. Hardly any other university studies programme offers such a wide range of applications for graduates as mechatronics. Possible professional fields include mechanical and plant engineering, the industrial and consumer goods sector, the automotive industry, aerospace technology, information and communications technology, robotics and medical technology.
There is a trend towards the digitisation of products and services in almost all industries, which often require products developed and operated by mechatronics engineers. Mechatronics engineers therefore work in enterprises of very different sizes and are in demand in a wide variety of areas: for example in development, sales, project planning, product management, commissioning or consulting.

The study programme is an offer of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Find out more about your new environment, teaching, laboratories and your future professors on the department's website.
We offer various preliminary courses so that you can start your university studies optimally prepared.
Preparatory semester for international students
In the study option with a standard duration of studies of nine semesters, you will receive individual support in the foundation modules. START SMART offers you the opportunity to start your university studies with solid basics. Modules from the first semesters in particular are crucial for successful engineering studies, but are often the biggest challenge in university studies. In addition to individual regular modules, you are therefore offered courses with individual supervision (mentoring)
START SMART! - university studies at an adapted pace (SaG)
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (Bachelor)
Engineering and Management Electrical Engineering (Bachelor)


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