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
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.
- Higher Mathematics 3 (3 ECTS)
- Directed Research Seminar (3 ECTS)
Specialisation Modules
Students can select 3 of 4 specialisation modules.
- Sensor Systems (6 ECTS)
- Embedded Systems 3 (6 ECTS)
- Applied Robotics (6 ECTS)
- Digitization of Production (6 ECTS)
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.
- Introduction to Financial Markets - Market Strategy (3 ECTS)
- Data Visualisation and Analytics (3 ECTS)
- Design Thinking Bootcamp (3 ECTS)
- Intercultural Communication and Diversity Training (3 ECTS)
- Models of Change and Personality Development (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. It is only possible to select one of those courses. During autumn/winter semester 2025 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)
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.
- Introduction to Financial Markets – Overview (3 ECTS)
- The Digital World: Technology, Society and Ethics (3 ECTS)
- Human Rights in the Professional Context (3 ECTS)
- Disruptive Technologies: Fundamentals, Applications and Opportunities (3 ECTS)
- Writing Lab: Creative Writing (3 ECTS)
- Creating Innovations and Solving Problems with Design Thinking (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to the Solidarity Economy (3 ECTS)
German Language and Austrian Culture Courses
These courses are scheduled weekly and run over the full semester. It is only possible to select one German course.
During spring/summer semester 2025 the German courses are available for all exchange students. Because of scheduling conflicts students attending the Computer Sciences - Digital Innovation Bachelor (IDI) programme cannot chose the German courses. However, alternatively the course Exploring Austrian Culture and Values is open to IDI students. Students from other programmes can only register for Exploring Ausrian Culture and Values based on availability and if there are no timetable conflicts.
- German for International Students I (3 ECTS)
- German for International Students II (3 ECTS)
- Exploring Austrian Culture and Values (3 ECTS)
