Master Mechatronics
Course offer in English
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* |
* only available for Double Degree students, individual tutoring of Master thesis, no regular lectures
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 2026
Regular Courses
- Functional Analysis and Partial Differential Equations (3 ECTS)
- In-depth Project - Implementation (6 ECTS)
- Directed Research Seminar (3 ECTS)
Specialisation Modules
Chose up to 4 specialisation modules
- Rotor Dynamics and Condition Monitoring (3 ECTS)
- Embedded Systems - Radio Technologies (3 ECTS)
- Industrial Image Processing (3 ECTS)
- Electric Drives (3 ECTS)
- Control Engineering (3 ECTS)
as this is an additional elective, timetable overlaps with other modules may occur
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 2026. The below mentioned courses will only take place with a minimum number of 9 participants. In case the course is cancelled or booked out, incoming students are given the opportunity to change their course selection after arrival.
- Intercultural Communication and Diversity Training (3 ECTS)
- Ethical Concepts and Guiding Principles (3 ECTS)
- Lean Startup Bootcamp (3 ECTS)
- Global Changes and Geopolitical Dynamics (3 ECTS)
- Introduction to Financial Markets - Market Strategy (3 ECTS)
- Analysing and Visualising Data (3 ECTS)
- Models of Change and Personality Development (3 ECTS)
- Knowing in Everyday Practice (3 ECTS)
- Climate Change Essentials (3 ECTS)
What are Contextual Studies?
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 2026 the German courses are available for all exchange students.
- German for International Students I (3 ECTS)
- German for International Students II (3 ECTS)
- Exploring Austrian Culture and Values (3 ECTS)
Semester 4
Spring/summer semester 2026
Students who want to follow Semester 4 must be enrolled in a Double Degree Programme and have completed the 3rd semester at FHV.
- Master's Thesis (28 ECTS)
- Master's Examination (2 ECTS)
Contextual Studies
Incoming master’s students may choose up to 6 ECTS from our Contextual Studies programme – a selection of interdisciplinary electives designed to broaden academic horizons and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration. As most courses involve group work and interactive formats, active participation and regular attendance are expected.
Please note: Contextual Studies courses will only run if a minimum of 9 students enrol. Final confirmation of course availability will be provided in December 2025. Should a course be cancelled or oversubscribed, students will have the opportunity to choose an alternative elective.
The following contextual studies courses are avaialbe in English language during spring/summer semester 2026.
- Human Rights in the Professional Context (3 ECTS)
- Introduction to the Solidarity Economy (3 ECTS)
- Disruptive Technologies: Fundamentals, Applications and Opportunities (3 ECTS)
- AI in Action - Shaping Society and the Economy (3 ECTS)
- Introduction to Financial Markets – Overview (3 ECTS)
- Creating Innovations and Solving Problems with Design Thinking (6 ECTS)
- Unleashing Ideas in Research (3 ECTS)
- Knowing in Everyday Practice (3 ECTS)
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)
Exchange students may choose one of the above German courses. Please note that due to scheduling constraints, these courses are not available to students enrolled in the Computer Sciences – Digital Innovation (IDI) bachelor’s programme. - Exploring Austrian Culture and Values (3 ECTS)
This course is open to all exchange students, subject to timetable availability. Students from the Computer Sciences – Digital Innovation and Social Work bachelor’s programmes are guaranteed to have no scheduling conflicts and can freely enrol in this course.
