Course offer in English

Master Mechatronics

Acquire cutting-edge skills and focus on modelling, calculation, simulation, and realisation of mechatronic systems while benefitting from top equipped labs, small group sizes and future orientet specialisations.

Key data of the semesters taught in English

English course offer in semester 3 semester 4
Mode of study full-time full-time
Term autumn/winter spring/summer
Duration August - February individual*
 * individual tutoring of Master thesis, no regular lectures
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Prerequisites for incoming students

 

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution
     
  • Enrollment in a Master's programme in the home country at the time of the exchange semester
     
  • English at least Level B2

Courses offered in English

Semester 3

Autumn/winter semester 2025

 

Regular Courses

Students can choose both regular courses below. It is possible to combine them with courses from the specialisation modules and the Contextual Studies.

 

Specialisation Modules

Students can select 3 of 4 specialisation modules.

 

Contextual Studies

Students can choose up to 6 ECTS from the contextual studies programme, a module offer for master students and alumni of FHV which provides customized courses as part of the master’s degree programmes.

Students who wish to enrol in contextual studies should be aware that these involve interdisciplinary teamwork with fellow students. Therefore, compulsory attendance for most classes is required.

The following contextual studies courses are avaialbe in English language during autumn/winter semester 2025. 

German Language and Austrian Culture Courses

These courses are scheduled weekly and run over the full semester. It is only possible to select one of those courses. During autumn/winter semester 2025 the German courses are available for all exchange students.  

 

Semester 4

Spring/summer semester 2025

 

Contextual Studies

Students can choose up to 6 ECTS from the contextual studies programme, a module offer for master students and alumni of FHV which provides customized courses as part of the master’s degree programmes.

Students who wish to enrol in contextual studies should be aware that these involve interdisciplinary teamwork with fellow students. Therefore, compulsory attendance for most classes is required.

The following contextual studies courses are avaialbe in English language during spring/summer semester 2025. 

German Language and Austrian Culture Courses

These courses are scheduled weekly and run over the full semester.

  • German for International Students I (3 ECTS)
  • German for International Students II (3 ECTS)

    It is only possible to select one German course. These courses are available for all exchange students except for students in Computer Sciences - Digital Innovation Bachelor (IDI) due to timetable conflicts.


  • Exploring Austrian Culture and Values (3 ECTS)

    This course is available for all exchange students if there are no timetable conflicts. Students from Computer Sciences - Digital Innovation Bachelor and Social Work Bachelor are guaranteed not to have any timetable conflicts.

 

What are Contextual Studies?