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Course

Mechatronics

Academic Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Standard period of study
7 Semester
Study start
Winter semester
Admission restriction
Admission-free
Form of study
  • Fulltime
  • Dual
Institute
Institute of Measuring and Sensor Technology
Study location
Mülheim an der Ruhr
Accreditation
Accredited
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An engineering science
that moves you!

Whenever something moves in technical devices, mechatronics is involved.

As a mechatronics engineer, you control the technical innovations of tomorrow. This forward-looking engineering degree program combines the exciting fields of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer engineering. Thanks to a wide range of elective modules, you can design your studies exactly the way that suits you best.

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What you can expect

Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary engineering science that incorporates elements of mechanical engineering, electronics and computer science and combines them into a functioning whole.

Mechatronics engineers develop innovative and economical solutions through the intelligent combination of mechanics, electronics and software. As generalists, they have a comprehensive understanding of how to develop resource-saving, efficient and customer-oriented products and processes.

The practical and basic research-oriented course enables students to familiarize themselves with a wide range of technical challenges in industry. Graduates have excellent career opportunities in various professional fields, including technical development, production, sales, technical management and production organization.

 

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Your study content

We give you the overall understanding you need to develop new, technical things and processes sustainably and efficiently.

Mathematics and natural sciences
Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mechanics
Bachelor's examination regulations, module handbook & study plan.

What will you learn?

You will immerse yourself in mechanics, electronics and computer science. You will delve deeper into the topics that interest you the most - for example, automation technology or electromobility.

What you need to bring along

  • Language level C1 is required and the language of instruction is German.
  • General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification
  • Alternatively: entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a qualification recognized as equivalent in the course of professional qualification
  • Admission free!

Application process

The application phase for the approval-free Bachelor’s degree programmes for the coming winter semester begins on 01. May 2026 and ends on 15. September 2026. Applications can only be submitted online via our application portal.

If you have any questions, please contact the german application support team.

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Contact person

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Prof. Dr. Hartmut Paschen

Institut Mess- und Sensortechnik

Lehrgebiet: Mechatronik | Studiengangsleitung: Bachelor Mechatronik

Contact person

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Prof. Dr. Hartmut Paschen

Institut Mess- und Sensortechnik

Lehrgebiet: Mechatronik | Studiengangsleitung: Bachelor Mechatronik