Before studying Mechatronics – Smart Technologies

Mechatronics graduates hold leading positions in international companies in the automotive industry, in special machine construction, in semiconductor engineering, and many more. The master's program in Mechatronics – Smart Technologies provides the necessary methodical skills in electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, and smart technologies. Thereby, the future-oriented topics such as:

  • Control systems engineering
  • Drive systems
  • Power electronics
  • Multibody simulation
  • Electrodynamic simulation

are the focus of the program. In the electives of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, the latest innovations in these fields are further explored, for instance, through a transdisciplinary project.

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The study program Mechatronics – Smart Technologies

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Overview

To ensure a high level of practical relevance, the program includes lectures, laboratory activities, projects, and case studies that allow you to put theoretically acquired knowledge into practice. The program is consistently supervised by MCI lecturers and experienced international experts who form part of the extensive MCI network.

Our Double Degree programs offer you the opportunity to study at renowned universities in France, Spain, or the US to specialize further and obtain a second degree (double degree).

The methodological competence taught gives you a strong basis in various business areas. Graduates of the master's program in Mechatronics – Smart Technologies are in great demand on the job market. In addition to the latest technical know-how, you also learn essential skills in management and leadership, entrepreneurship, and start-up foundation.

Phillip Kronthaler
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Phillip Kronthaler Head of Department & Studies
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Admission

Applications for admission are accepted on an ongoing basis. The required documents are to be submitted online. Applicants are welcome to apply for multiple programs of study, as long as a plausible rationale is given. The final decision may be taken by the end of the application procedures.

Dates & Deadlines
 

Application
deadline

 Interview
Date 1 Nov 17, 2024 Nov 25, 2024
Date 2 Feb 2, 2025 Feb 10, 2025
Date 3 Apr 6, 2025 Apr 14, 2025
Date 4 May 18, 2025 May 26, 2025

Prerequisites

The Master program in Mechatronics & Smart Technologies is open to graduates of Bachelor and Diploma programs in the fields of engineering/engineering science or natural sciences whose curricula involve at least 75 relevant ECTS points. The decision on the acceptability of prior qualifications is taken by the Program Director.

This Master program is an ideal follow-on such Bachelor programs as Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering & Management, as well as Environmental Engineering, Process & Energy Engineering. Admission will also be considered for graduates of study programs whose curricula correspond to the prerequesites mentioned above in the field of Production Engineering, Automation Technology, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

Recognition of previous qualifications in the master program:
Applications for recognition of examinations or credits obtained through other study programs or previous scientific experience must be submitted to the Program Director. A decision will only be taken in cases where the application for admission has met with a positive decision. Recognition of credits or previous experience is only granted for individual classes in the program.

Procedures

In just two steps to your desired study program at MCI:

Step 1 – Online application: CV & motivation

A complete online application consists of a CV, a letter of motivation, information on educational background, qualifications, professional career, social achievements and academic as well as professional goals. We would like to know why you are applying to study at MCI.

You may apply for more than one degree program at the same time, provided you can conclusively explain your respective motivations in your letter of motivation.

Step 2 – Online admission interview

In the second step, all applicants will be invited to an online admission interview.

In this interview, we want to get to know you. We are particularly interested in your motivation to study at MCI as well as your professional and personal goals you want to achieve with the help of your studies.

Within three weeks after the admission interview, we will inform you about the admission decision.

As one of the leading high-tech companies in Austria, Infineon Technologies Austria is, according to its growth strategy, always searching for high potentials. Due to the excellent problem solving skills of its alumni, especially in regard of interdisciplinarity, internationality and feasibilty, the MCI Mechatronics Master program is one of the most promising programs in Austria.

Dr. Sabine Herlitschka
Dr. Sabine Herlitschka
CEO Infineon Technologies, Villach

While studying Mechatronics – Smart Technologies

MCI study programs stand out due to the quality of their content, relevance to the business world, and international orientation. The close cooperation with partners from industry and integrative internships enable you to gain practical experience as early as in your bachelor’s studies. In addition to providing expert knowledge, MCI places great importance on encouraging personal development and the development of social and intercultural competencies.

Module Overview
Subject%
Core area Mechatronics 28%
Projects and technical case studies 13%
Electives 23%
Management & key competencies 6%
Master thesis & master seminar 30%
Time Model
Full-time

The Master’s program Mechatronics – Smart Technologies is an English full-time degree program.

In full-time studies, lectures and seminars are held on weekdays, with blocked units allowing for an intensive immersion into individual topics.

The classes usually are from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and/or from 1:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. In exceptional cases, the times may vary and the lessons and/or examinations may be outside the specified times.

Academic Degree

Graduates of the program are conferred the academic title of Master of Science in Engineering, in short, MSc or M.Sc. This is attested by a leaving certificate, the Master diploma, the international diploma supplement, and further documents where relevant. MCI Alumni are entitled to combine their academic degree with the brand “MCI” to provide trust and orientation in an increasingly untransparent international education market. Example: BSc (MCI).
Source: GZ BMWF-52.330/0195-I/6/2013

Double Degree

Interdisciplinary solutions are essential for mechatronics in the 21st century, and international Master's degrees are very popular in industry. MCI currently offers three double degree options in the Master's program Mechatronics - Smart Technologies at partner universities in Paris, Seville, and Boone.

Our double degree programs allow you to deepen your Master's studies with additional specializations and gain exciting experience abroad. As part of a double degree program, your Master's program is extended to five semesters. You will spend two semesters at MCI and two at the respective partner university. In the fifth semester, you will write a joint Master's thesis and be awarded the academic title of both universities upon completing your studies.

Elective Electrical Engineering

The course content focuses on mechatronics and control engineering core competencies, electro-mechanical simulation, robotics, and image processing. Complementary courses teach relevant skills in management, leadership, and process management. You may choose from various specializations to become an expert in electrodynamics, non-linear electronics, embedded computing, and electromagnetic simulation.

Curriculum and Courses
A. Core Area Mechatronics

 

1

2

3

4

Higher Mathematics

3 | 4

3 | 4

 

 

Control Engineering

3 | 4

2 | 3

 

 

Sensors & Actuators

4 | 5

 

 

 

Simulation & Optimization

2 | 3

 

 

 

Robotics

 

4 | 6

 

 

Computational Fluid Dynamics

 

 

2 | 3

 

Process Management & Logistics

 

 

2 | 2

 

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

B. Projects & Technical Case Studies

 

1

2

3

4

Project 1

 

2 | 5

 

 

Project 2

 

 

 4 | 10

 

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

C. Major Electrical Engineering

 

1

2

3

4

Electrodynamics

4 | 6

 

 

 

Measuring Methods

3 | 4

 

 

 

Drive Systems

 

3 | 4

 

 

Embedded Computing

 

3 | 4

 

 

Simulation

 

 

5 | 7

 

Industrial Electronics

 

 

2 | 3

 

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

D. Management & Key Competencies

 

1

2

3

4

Strategic Management & Marketing

1 | 1

1 | 1

 

 

Communication & Sales Techniques

1 | 1

 

 

 

Innovation & Technology Management

 

1 | 1

 

 

Business Planning

 

 

1 | 1

 

Leadership Development

 

 

1 | 1

 

Career Coaching

 

 

 

1 | 1

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

E. Master Thesis / Academic Writing / R&D

 

1

2

3

4

Current Research Areas

1 | 2

1 | 2

1 | 2

 

Academic Writing

 

 

1 | 1

 

Master Thesis & Seminar

 

 

 

2 | 29

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

 

 

Elective Mechanical Engineering

The course content focuses on mechatronics and control engineering core competencies, electro-mechanical simulation, robotics, and image processing. Complementary courses teach relevant skills in management, leadership, and process management. You may choose from a range of specializations to become an expert in machine dynamics, hydraulics, finite elements, and the strengths of materials.

Curriculum and Courses
A. Core Area Mechatronics

 

1

2

3

4

Higher Mathematics

3 | 4

3 | 4

 

 

Control Engineering

3 | 4

2 | 3

 

 

Sensors & Actuators

4 | 5

 

 

 

Simulation & Optimization

2 | 3

 

 

 

Robotics

 

4 | 6

 

 

Computational Fluid Dynamics

 

 

2 | 3

 

Process Management & Logistics

 

 

2 | 2

 

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

B. Projects & Technical Case Studies

 

1

2

3

4

Project 1

 

2 | 5

 

 

Project 2

 

 

 4 | 10

 

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

C. Major Mechanical Engineering
 1234
Higher Mechanics 3 | 4      
Material Sciences 4 | 6      
Hydraulics & Pneumatics   3 | 4    
Machine Dynamics   3 | 4    
Simulation     5 | 7  
Handling Technology     2 | 3  

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

D. Management & Key Competencies

 

1

2

3

4

Strategic Management & Marketing

1 | 1

1 | 1

 

 

Communication & Sales Techniques

1 | 1

 

 

 

Innovation & Technology Management

 

1 | 1

 

 

Business Planning

 

 

1 | 1

 

Leadership Development

 

 

1 | 1

 

Career Coaching

 

 

 

1 | 1

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

E. Master Thesis / Academic Writing / R&D

 

1

2

3

4

Current Research Areas

1 | 2

1 | 2

1 | 2

 

Academic Writing

 

 

1 | 1

 

Master Thesis & Seminar

 

 

 

2 | 29

Semester Credit Units | ECTS Credits

 

 

International Outreach

One of the most essential components of MCI study programs is their international orientation. This is reflected not only in the curriculum and assigned projects but also in the backgrounds of our faculty and students. As part of this Master's degree program, you can spend a semester abroad at one of our partner universities. Alternatively to the semester abroad, our double degree programs with France, Spain, and the USA offer you the chance to obtain two degrees. You will be awarded not only the title of Master of Science in Engineering (MCI) but also the degree from the respective partner university. The duration of the Master's degree is extended by one semester to a total of five semesters when participating in the Double Degree program.

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at our partner universities around the world.

Frankreich
De Vinci Higher Education
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USA
Appalachian State University
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Taiwan (China)
National Taipei University of Technology
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Practice

At the Entrepreneurial SchoolÂŽ, providing a consistent link between science and practice is a top priority. Therefore, you will be given the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have acquired in practice during your studies. Cooperation with companies and organizations of different sizes and sectors is a key pillar of this. Not only do you benefit from this cooperation, but also our practice partners.

Electronics & Data Analytics

Alongside traditional mechanical engineering, computer science and electrical engineering are the fundamental pillars of mechatronics. The research focus ‘Electronics & Data Analytics’ combines the fields of electronic development and data analysis. This cluster focuses on the development of hardware components - from idea generation to the creation of a functional prototype. At the same time, the area of data analytics is dedicated to the comprehensive processing and analysis of data. This area covers a broad spectrum, from data acquisition and pre-processing to detailed analyses and the visual presentation of results. The aim is to extract meaningful information from large volumes of data and use it to optimize processes, make decisions or develop new business models.

The strength of this focus lies in the synergistic connection of physical electronics and digital data processing. This combination enables innovative solutions that can be applied in industry and other sectors such as healthcare, environmental technology, and smart cities. Therefore, the approach is interdisciplinary and orientated towards real use cases in order to develop practical solutions that are both technologically advanced and socially relevant.

  • Hardware Development

  • Data Acquisition

  • Data Evaluation

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Fluids & Mechanics

The expertise developed in recent years in the fields of multiphase systems, structure dynamics and engine technology, have been pooled together in the research area “Fluids & Mechanics”. The unique strengths of MCI are the interdisciplinary approaches and varied comprehensive methods, such as the experimental verification of simulations or the application of control engineering concepts in mechanical systems. Nonetheless, it is of prevailing importance to find the most appropriate solution for the respective challenge with regard to the general requirements.

  • Particle & Separation Technology

  • Equipment & Process Optimization of

  • Dispersed Systems

  • Computational Engineering

  • Structure Dynamics

  • Engines & Emissions

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Health Tech

Technology has become an intrinsic part of our lives and increasingly allows holistic, preventive and integrative solutions. The focus is on people themselves - not only in their role as patients or athletes. At the same time, the available technological and information technology options have developed rapidly and the acceptance of their use in medicine, health and sports is increasing.

The research focus Health Tech is dedicated to the challenge of combining innovative technologies with trends in medicine, health care, sports and related fields and to develop products and services from them in cooperation with partners from industry and research or to support their further development. The overriding goal is to maintain and/or restore people's health on the one hand, and to promote sport in society through the use of technology and help athletes in top-level sport to achieve first-class performance on the other.

  • Sports Technology

  • Robotics in Health

  • Medical Devices

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Smart Production & Organization

Changing demands on companies as well as their engineering and production processes pose ever-increasing challenges. The evaluation of existing production processes and the modernization of existing plants is the basis for future competitiveness. Targeted automation, the optimization of value-added processes, the continuous integration of existing employees and the use of data-based methods lead to a holistic view of engineering, production and organization.

  • Automation & Robotics

  • Production Planning, Optimization &

  • Simulation

  • Employee-Centric Production &

  • Organizational Transformation

  • Data-Based Methods in Engineering &

  • Production

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Partner

  • Linde

  • Infineon

After studying Mechatronics – Smart Technologies

Studying at MCI is an investment in a successful future. Through close cooperation with industry and the practical orientation of all courses, MCI graduates are in particularly high demand on the job market and have several job offers even before graduation.

Professional opportunities

The interdisciplinary program opens up a wide range of career opportunities for graduates, including:

Elective Electrical Engineering

  • Project and design engineering

  • Plant / Production planning, control & monitoring

  • Quality assurance, maintenance and servicing

  • Sales & applications consulting

  • Middle Management, Leading Positions

Elective Mechanical Engineering

  • Project and design engineering

  • Plant / Production planning, control & monitoring

  • Quality assurance, maintenance and servicing

  • Sales & applications consulting

  • Middle Management, Leading Positions

Success Stories

Matthias Seehauser
MA Mechatronics – Smart Technologies
Matthias Seehauser

CEO, Zeugwerk GmbH

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Johannes Raitmair
MA Mechatronics – Smart Technologies
Johannes Raitmair

Technical Managing Director, CADFEM (Austria) GmbH

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Graduates of the "Mechatronics – Smart Technologies" master's degree program are entitled to admission to doctoral studies in technical sciences in accordance with Federal Law Gazette II No. 241/2009.

Phillip Kronthaler
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn. Phillip Kronthaler Head of Department & Studies
Do you have questions about studying? We look forward to hearing from you.
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Questions & Answers

I have not yet received my bachelor’s degree certificate. Can I still apply?

Yes, it is possible, and it is even recommended that you apply before obtaining your Bachelor’s Degree certificate in order to secure one of the limited places in your desired course of study. Please include the most recent transcript of records in your application. Should your application be successful, the bachelor’s certificate is to be submitted by the start of your studies.

Is it possible to apply for two or more study programs?

Multiple applications are welcome, as long as a plausible reason is provided in your cover letter. If you are admitted to two or more study programs, you are required to inform us of your final decision by the conclusion of the application procedures.

Can I complete the admission procedure abroad?

Since the admission interview takes place online, participation is also possible from abroad.

What is the tuition fee?

For citizens of the following countries, the tuition fee is EUR 363,36 per semester plus a fee for compulsory membership to the Austrian National Union of Students:

  • EU citizens,

  • EEA and Swiss citizens, and

  • non-EU citizens who, according to § 2 of the University of Applied Sciences Studies Act, are subject to § 1 of the Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (see Federal Law Gazette II No. 340/2013, in its current version).

For students of non-EU countries not considered eligible according to above regulations, the tuition fee is as follows:

  • Bachelor’s programs: 7,000 euros / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee

  • Master’s programs: 7,000 euros / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee

Your application documents regarding nationality will be assessed in detail as part of your admission procedure. Scholarships are available for applicants from non-EU countries and can be applied for as part of your online application.

Are there any areas of specialization in my studies?

You can choose within the curriculum and extracurricular activities between modules, specializations, additional courses, electives, etc. Additionally, the semester abroad at one of our numerous partner universities, as well as projects and final papers, enable you to make your study program a truly unique experience.

When do lectures take place?

Lectures and seminars in full-time courses are held on weekdays. To facilitate a more intense discussion of individual topics, some lessons may also be organized in blocks. Lectures and seminars in part-time are held in blocks on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning.

Is attendance mandatory?

Attendance is mandatory in all classes. If you miss 25% of a course or more, this will have an effect on your final grade.

Exemption from mandatory attendance may be granted if a valid reason is given (e.g. sickness, visit to authorities or other personal reasons). Please submit your written request including relevant proof to the department for approval.

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