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Mechatronics - Bachelor's study program

Information for prospective students

Course content, study program structure, and the application process – guidance and information on the Bachelor's study program in Mechatronics at the University of Stuttgart.

Is Mechatronics right for you? Come and find out!

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s degree program in Mechatronics entails? With our expectations check, you can quickly and easily check whether your expectations of the study program are realistic.

Do the expectation check now and discover whether the course meets your expectations!

Expectation Check

Do you have a sense of what the Bachelor’s study program in Mechatronics entails?

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Mechatronics is usually just a vocational training program! That's not something you need to study at university.

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Mechatronics also exists as a vocational training program. However, the University of Stuttgart offers an interdisciplinary, research-oriented engineering study program in Mechatronics. Here, you will learn the core elements of modern automation, control, and regulation technology.

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Mechatronics covers a little of everything, yet in the end, I won't have any specific expertise.

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The core area of Mechatronics is the automation of technical systems. In your studies, you learn to take a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to these systems, based on a solid foundation in mathematics, mechanics, electrical engineering, and information technology. This knowledge can then be applied in many different areas.

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I can still apply for the Mechatronics study program even if I haven’t learned programming at school or in my free time.

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Any existing programming skills are always welcome. However, all lectures start from scratch, and the content of computer science classes (e.g., programming languages) is taught from the ground up. Additionally, the university also offers supplementary programming courses alongside the main study programs.

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The Mechatronics program is a small and close-knit course of study.

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The Mechatronics program, with around 50 students, is small and close-knit, allowing students to offer each other support.

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In lectures, there is ample opportunity for intensive discussion and questions.

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Although the study program is small, audience questions can only be addressed to a limited extent during lectures. This is because all lectures are attended together with students from other engineering programs. Individual support is available during the accompanying exercises, tutorials, or office hours.

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The Mechatronics program involves a lot of calculations and work on theoretical tasks.

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In the Mechatronics program, students learn how to describe and develop complex systems involving mechanics, electronics, and software. Mathematics and theoretical models serve as essential tools for this. However, theoretical content is also complemented by practical and applied components.

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In the Mechatronics program, I can decide for myself which lectures I want to attend. Until the end-of-semester exam, I am responsible for deciding whether to attend the courses.

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Generally, most lectures do not have a mandatory attendance requirement, so you are responsible for deciding which sessions to attend. However, there are also exercises and tests that require attendance. If these are missed, it is not possible to take the exam.

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During the lecture-free period, I will have time for an internship or a holiday job.

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Exams are usually held during the lecture-free period. You do have time to prepare intensively between exams. However, you can manage the extensive material only by studying consistently throughout the semester. Nevertheless, you can also make time for an internship if you organize your studies accordingly. The academic advisory service will help me with this.

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I organize my "timetable" in the Mechatronics program with the help of the study plan. I independently research when and where the courses take place.

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You are responsible for independently organizing your studies. The university supports you with various contact points and assistance, such as the MentorING program, academic advising, and an orientation week organized by the department at the start of your studies.

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0 out of 9 of your expectations turned out to be fairly accurate.

The goal here wasn’t to answer everything correctly, but to gain a better understanding of the study program. You now need to determine whether your understanding of the study program is accurate or where you need more information.

My skills and interests

Enthusiasm for complex technical systems that you want to understand comprehensively and across disciplines.
A good understanding of mathematics and an affinity for software engineering, as modern technical systems are permeated by software, algorithms, and computer technology.
Enjoyment in tackling complex, tricky problems and identifying the core of the issue.
Teamwork and communication aid you in solving interdisciplinary challenges.

Mechatronics - Bachelor's study program

Is Mechatronics right for you? Come and find out!

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