Master of Engineering

Mechatronics

Application is a top priority here: Our Master's degree combines the classics of mechanical and electrical engineering with electronics, automation technology and computer science.

Mechatronics

Mechatronics Master's program

Faculty: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Location: Zittau
Degree: Master of Engineering
Standard period of study: 3 semesters
ECTS points: 90
Enrollment as of: probably from winter semester 2025/2026 with new orientation
Admission restriction: None
Accreditation status: accredited
Important information on the realignment of our Master's degree program "Mechatronics"

We have decided to realign our Master's degree course in Mechatronics and are therefore suspending enrolment with immediate effect. Our aim is to allow applications for the modernized course from May 2025 for the winter semester 2025/2026. Thank you for your understanding.

The new course will be called Master's in Electrical Engineering and will start in the winter semester 2025. The Master's has a duration of four semesters and you can choose between the specializations Mechatronics and Intelligent Networks and Systems.

Good to know

The mechatronics program is concerned with the integration of various technologies in the development of new processes and products.

The Master's degree is the admission requirement for doctoral studies in accordance with the respective doctoral regulations. It is thus equivalent to a university degree. The master's program in mechatronics includes two theory semesters and one semester for the master's thesis. The place of study is Zittau.

In the second semester, the modules are taught in English.

Your course content in the Master's degree program in Mechatronics

1st semester
  • Management/Business English
  • Fuzzy Control
  • Machine-oriented programming/circuit design
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Machine dynamics
  • Model-based measurement methods/nonlinear dynamic systems
2nd semester
  • Advanced Control Theory
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Digital Communication Technology
  • Image Processing
  • Artificial Neural Networks
  • Mechatronics Project Work/International Project
3rd semester
  • Final module (Master's thesis and defense)
  • Admission requirements

    Completion of a Bachelor's degree program in the fields of mechatronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related fields of study with a minimum of 210 ECTS credits.

  • Target group

    The Master's degree is the admission requirement for doctoral studies in accordance with the respective doctoral degree regulations. It is therefore equivalent to a university degree.

  • Contents
    • Artificial neural networks
    • Modern methods of control and regulation technology
    • Image processing
    • Numerical analysis and simulation
    • Project work
  • Study program
    • 1st - 2nd semester: Semester of study at the university
    • 3rd semester: Master's thesis at the university or in an industrial company, obtaining the academic degree "Master of Engineering"


  • Study objectives

    The primarily application-oriented Master's degree course takes place in an interdisciplinary technical degree course in "Mechatronics", which is based on the classic specialist disciplines of mechanical engineering and electrical engineering and combines these integratively with the knowledge areas of electronics, automation technology and computer science. As a Master of Engineering, you will be able to take on changing tasks in your professional life by expanding your knowledge in line with the progress of science and technology at
    and to take on interdisciplinary tasks in applied research, development and production in mechanical engineering, automation technology, electrical engineering/electronics and computer engineering and to perform managerial tasks. Special advantages in the quality of the training and the technical equipment of the laboratories result from numerous research projects with leading industrial companies. Mechatronics is an  interdisciplinary degree course run by the two departments of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and Mechanical Engineering. This means that the diverse practical contacts of both departments are directly available to you for your career entry.

    Fields of activity

    • Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.)
    • Research and development
    • Expert
    • Technical manager
    • Chief engineer
    • Engineer in project planning and development
  • Career prospects
    • Electrical engineering/electronics and mechanical engineering companies that develop innovative products, machines,
    • devices and systems with a high proportion of automation technology
    • Smaller businesses and companies, especially in the fields of equipment development and special machine construction
    • Commissioning, service/distribution, maintenance and reconstruction of machine systems and industrial plants
    • Experts in private and state institutions
Further information
Photo: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Worlitz
Fachstudienberater
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Frank Worlitz
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.23
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3500
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
02826 Görlitz
Brückenstraße 1
Building G II, Room A104
First floor
+49 3581 374-4548
Allgemeine Studienberatung
Madeleine Pohl
Department of Studies and International Affairs
02763 Zittau
Th.-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 0.21
First floor
+49 3583 612-3055
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