Mechatronic Systems Design

Within the Master's program, you can tailor your education by choosing one or more dedicated specializations. Each specialization is fully integrated within the 120 ECTS Mechanical Engineering master's program and will be recognized on your diploma supplement upon completion. You may also choose to graduate without a specialization.

Mechatronic Systems Design (MSD) prepares you to design and optimize the complex, high-performance systems that power today's and tomorrow's high-tech industries. This specialization combines mechanical engineering, control systems, robotics, software integration, and system architecture to develop intelligent and reliable solutions for real-world challenges.

You will gain expertise in mechatronic system design, mechanical dynamics, control theory, robotics, precision engineering, and performance optimization. Through hands-on experience in advanced laboratories and simulation environments, you will learn to integrate hardware, software, and control strategies into innovative systems that operate with accuracy and reliability. Located in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven, MSD offers close collaboration with leading researchers and high-tech companies. The specialization prepares you for impactful careers in sectors such as semiconductors, medical devices, robotics, automotive systems, and advanced manufacturing, where multidisciplinary design is essential for innovation.

 Year 1

Core program

20 ECTS

 

Specialization courses 

20 ECTS

 

Free electives

15 ECTS
 

Professional skills

5 ECTS

Year 2

Internship

15 ECTS

 

Graduation project

45 ECTS

Core Courses

Four core courses must be selected from:

  • Control Engineering 
  • Experimentation for Mechanical Engineering 
  • Multibody and Non-linear Dynamics 
  • Engineering Optimization 
  • Scientific Computing for Mechanical Engineering 
  • Design Principles for Precision Mechatronics
  • Advanced Micromanufacturing

Specialization Courses

For the specialization courses, you choose a total of 20 ECTS from the following list:

  • Optics for Mechanical Engineers 
  • Structural Dynamics 
  • Design of Optical Instrumentation 
  • Advanced Motion Control
  • Integrated System Design
  • Physical and Data-driven Modelling
  • Opto-mechatronics 
  • Vibro Acoustic Design of Mechanical Systems
  • Advanced and Additive Manufacturing