Mechatronics Engineering
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 | October | find out | €2379 per year |
Our tuition fees will not exceed 3000 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
About Mechatronics Engineering, MSc - at University of Padua
Overview
The Master’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering prepares engineers with solid technical and design-oriented knowledge in the areas of electrical, information, and mechanical engineering. Graduates are able to design, implement, and manage devices and systems with high integration between mechanical and electronic parts. The programme’s core objective is to provide an interdisciplinary preparation, enabling mechatronic engineers to integrate cutting-edge technologies – such as modern sensor, electronic actuators, and electric drives – into an electromechanical project, that is controlled in real-time by embedded computers. These systems address the increasing needs of industry sectors including automation, manufacturing, energy, robotics and automotive.
Programme structure
The Master’s Degree programme focuses on key areas essential for modern mechatronics engineering, including:
- embedded systems programming;
- industrial plants;
- control systems theory;
- advanced electric drives;
- power electronics;
- robotics;
- control of mechanical systems;
- dynamics and vibrations in mechanical systems.
Students can tailor their education through different paths and elective courses, giving them the opportunity to deepen their expertise in specific areas, such as:
- motion of automatic machines,
- electronics for energy,
- control systems design,
- machine learning,
- advanced mechanical design.
Career opportunities
Key career opportunities are in the electromechanical, mechanical, and electronics industries with advanced automation departments focused on designing and manufacturing machines for automation, robotic systems or solutions for electric mobility. Graduates can be employed in industries specializing in complex and highly automated equipment, such as automated warehouses, sheet metal processing, automatic food packaging, textile machines, energy conversion systems, and rehabilitation devices like exoskeletons. Additionally, graduates can be involved in research activities linked to mechatronics or related fields, by pursuing PhD studies or contributing to high-level industrial research centers.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Padua to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Padua
1) A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a cutting-edge portfolio of study programmes.
2) High-quality education – top-250 Times Higher Education university, top-160 QS Employability Ranking 2020, first in Italy for the quality of its teaching. A qualification from the University of Padua means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.
3) World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.
4) Quality support services – 90% students satisfied with their academic career and their student life (AlmaLaurea).
5) One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe – established in 1222, the University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia, the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.
6) An international community – 2.100 international students welcomed in 2021 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.
7) Competitive tuition fees and scholarships – the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.
8) A univer- city! – a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. University students represent 30% of the city population.
9) A city, unlike any other – Padua blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.
10) Strategic location – easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.