Facts about the study program
| Designation | Mechatronics | |
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| Level of qualification according to the national and European Qualifications Framework |
Master (2nd cycle) | |
| Qualification awarded | Master of Science in Engineering, MSc | |
| Field of study according to ISCED-F code | 0714 - Electronics and automation | |
| Mode of study | Full-time study, complementary professional activity (minor) possible | |
| Length of programme (standard period of study) |
4 semesters |
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| Semester dates | 20 hours per week per semester; Tuesday to Friday full day (exceptions reserved), additional attendance days in block weeks. Depending on the choice of specialisation modules from other master's degree programmes also on other weekdays | |
| Specialisations |
You can specialize in three of six topics:
Alternatively, a specialisation can be chosen from the Master's degree courses Informatics or Sustainable Energy Systems. |
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| number of credits | 120 ECTS | |
| Languages of instruction | German, individual courses in English | |
| Mobility window |
Optional: Double Degree Programs |
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| Academic calendar | To the academic calendar | |
| Examination regulations and grading scale | To the examination regulations and grading scale | |
| Study-specific equipment | Automation Lab, Design Lab, Electronic Lab, Mechanical Lab Clean room in the research centre for microtechnology |
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| final examination | Final master's examination | |
| Cost |
No tuition fees, obligatory ÖH fee |
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| Study start | September | |
| Specific admission requirements | Degree of a bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or a comparable degree (the programme director decides on comparability) See admission requirements |
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| Application | Apply now Application deadline for each winter semester: May 15 |
Admission to the final examination
Courses
In order to register for the final master's oral examination, all courses in the curriculum must have been positively completed.
Master's thesis
The topic for your master's thesis will be developed during the seminar on the master's thesis in the 3rd semester. The 4th semester is exclusively available to you for the preparation. You have to present the success of the professional training on a scientific basis through the independent development of a topic.
Final master's examination
Commission oral final master's examination in front of a subject relevant examination senate. This examination consists of the presentation and defense of your master's thesis, an examination discussion that addresses the cross-connections of the topic of the master's thesis to the relevant subjects of the programme structure, as well as an examination discussion on other curriculum-relevant contents.