Mechatronik (B.Sc.)

Course Outline

The world of mechatronics encompasses many areas, such as 3D printing, driver assistance systems, Industry 4.0 and autonomous robots. The common thread is the development of intelligent networked systems with mechanical and electronic components.

The bachelor‘s programme in Mechatronics lies at the interface of mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as computer science. It enables students to understand, design and implement complex systems according to requirements. Over seven semesters, students acquire comprehensive basic engineering knowledge, which they put to practical use in project work and laboratory phases from the first semester onwards. Specialisation is offered in the fields of drive technology, automation and robotics. Furthermore, language skills and team qualifications are taught.

Optional preliminary courses and the Study Programme+ facilitate entry. The first year of study is closely interlinked with the Mechanical Engineering and Polymer Engineering study programmes, so that a change is possible. The EUT+ university alliance and established non-European partnerships offer a wide variety of study abroad opportunities.

Study programme in brief

Semester	7 Semester
Study location	➔ Darmstadt
Start of studies	➔ Winter semester
Language	➔ German and English
Form of admission	➔ Without admission restriction.
Dual/Cooperative	➔ yes
Study Programme+	➔ yes

Study Facts

Optimise your academic success: A mix of small groups, individual support and a wide range of learning formats offers ideal study conditions and prepares you optimally for your career entry.

Professional experience as part of the degree programme: A practical semester and projects with real clients help you to establish contacts in professional experience at an early stage.

Benefit from the practical experience of our lecturers: They come from the professional world, provide you with up-to-date knowledge and prepare you for the demands of the industry.

State university: Our study programmes are accredited and therefore quality-tested. As a state university, we do not charge tuition fees.

Outstanding place of learning: According to UNESCO, h_da is an "outstanding place of learning for sustainable development".

“We have already taken on h_da students twice for their practical phase – they were well-prepared for HiL testing and test automation. Both wrote their theses with us and are now part of our team. The close cooperation with h_da ensures that we attract highly-trained young talent.”

Markus Steitz
Test & Validation, tracetronic GmbH, Dresden

Entry Requirements

For this degree programme there's no restricted admission. It starts in the winter semester. The entry requirements include qualifications, such as:

general higher education entrance qualification (allgemeine Hochschulreife)
subject-specific higher education entrance qualification valid in Hesse (fachgebundene Hochschulreife)
technical college entrance qualification valid in Hesse (Fachhochschulreife)
vocational qualifications: h-da.de/studium-ohne-abi

Applications with a foreign certificate need to be made via uni assist.de/en.

The 8-week pre-study internship may be completed either before or while studying. Further information for the pre-study internship you can find here.

A detailed description of the admission requirements can be found in the Special Provisions of the Examination Regulations.

Course structure

In the first year of your degree, you will join the closely interlinked introductory phase with Bachelor’s degree programmes in General Mechanical Engineering and Polymer Engineering. This allows to switch between these programmes without any difficulty.

Base on the closely interlinked introductory phase follows foundation and specialisation studies programme. From the 4th semester onwards, there are three specialisation options to choose:

Drive technology: includes a wide range of laboratory activities (internal combustion engines, hybrid drive systems, electric drive technology, etc.). There are also ongoing projects, such as the GAUSS electric motorbike or the FaSTDa student racing car project
Automation: besides many other laboratory facilities, a fully automated assembly line is available here for teaching purposes
Robotics: the h_da’s ‘Centre for Robotics’ offers practical applications for teaching and various research activities

The following videos provide an insight into the specialisations:

Mechatronik (Vertiefung: Antriebstechnik) an der Hochschule Darmstadt

Mechatronik (Vertiefung: Automation) an der Hochschule Darmstadt

Mechatronik (Vertiefung: Robotik) an der Hochschule Darmstadt

The practical phase and Bachelor’s thesis in the 7th semester provides you with the best possible preparation for starting your career.

A detailed description of the admission requirements can be found in the module handbook and Special Provisions of the Examination Regulations (BBPO).
An overview of the individual modules in the course structure can be found in the module diagramme:

This standard degree programme can also be undertaken as a dual study programme in partnership with a collaborating company, or as a study programme+ with additional practical component and modules.

To prepare students for their degree programme, h_da offers preparatory courses.

Career Prospects

Mechatronics engineers work primarily in development, design, manufacturing and sales, either at a technical level, in management positions or as a freelancer.

In global companies or regional SMEs, they work in the following sectors:

automation and robotics
mechanical and plant engineering
vehicle construction and drive technology
aerospace technology
information and entertainment technology
chemical, process and process engineering
management consulting

More about the career path of a mechatronics engineer you can find in the following video:

Vom Studium zur Ingenieurin – Mechatronik

Contact us

The first place of contact for most questions about studying is our student advisors, the Student Service Centre (SSC) or direct contacts from the faculty.

Head of degree programme