HOCHSCHULE REUTLINGEN

Mechatronics – BEng

Degree course for technical generalists

In the degree course, you will learn about systems that can only be realized through the close interaction of mechanics, electronics and computer science.

  • Computer Science
    Fundamentals of computer science, software engineering, object-oriented systems, communication systems

  • Elektronics
    Digital and circuit technology, sensor technology, power electronics, digital signal processing

  • Automation
    Measurement and control technology, drive technology, robot systems, motion control

  • Mechanics
    Basis of design and mechanical calculations

Further advantages

  • Flexible thanks to a joint foundation course in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering and mechatronics.
  • Final decision on the course of study only at the end of the second semester.
  • Team and project work to develop soft skills
  • Practice-oriented teaching and learning
  • Tutoring offered by higher-semester students
  • Experienced professors and lecturers from industry
  • Project and final theses in cooperation with industry
  • Excursions
  • Internationally recognized degrees
  • Numerous partner universities in Germany and abroad

  • Funding opportunities for semesters abroad at partner universities

  • Practical and study semesters abroad possible

  • Excellent career opportunities thanks to practical and interdisciplinary training

  • Possibility to specialize in a Master's degree, e.g. within engineering, natural sciences and mechatronics. including engineering, natural or business sciences

  • Outstanding placements in various university rankings

  • Opportunity to participate in the Reutlinger Model - the combination of skilled worker training and studies.

We look forward to your application! 

Application deadlines: 31 August or 28/29 February

Key facts

All facts and figures for your degree programme at a glance

Admission requirements

Advanced technical college entrance qualification or German high school certificate (Abitur) 

Language of instruction

German

Start of studies

Summer semester: Mid-March
Winter semester: Early October

Duration of study

7 semesters

Degree

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Costs

Student Union fee and contribution to administrative costs, dues to student representative organizations

Future-oriented studies in 7 semesters

The mechatronics degree program prepares interested students for exciting and future-oriented tasks in the field of technical computer applications. Students can choose between specializing in microelectronics or automation.

 

Structure and content

In the first and second semesters, there is a joint foundation course in the Bachelor's degree programs Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering-International Project Engineering. By the end of the second semester, you can decide which course you would like to continue your studies on. All credits earned up to that point will be fully recognized in the new degree course.

The course offers lectures and laboratory practicals with the following content, among others:

Computer science

  • Fundamentals of computer science
  • Software engineering
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Communication systems

Elektronics

  • Digital technology, Circuit technology, Sensor technology
  • Power electronics
  • Digital signal processing

Automation

  • Measurement and control technology Drive technology Robotics systems Control Engineering
  • Drive Technology
  • Robot Systems

Mechanics

  • Fundamentals of Design
  • Fundamentals of Mechanical Calculations

Compulsory elective modules​​​​​​ - may vary from semester to semester

  • Alternative Energies - Thermal Systems Thermal Systems
  • Selected Topics in Engineering Mathematics
  • Industrial Property
  • Power Electronics
  • Power Electronics Practical
  • Laboratory Project
  • Semiconductor Technology
  • Fields and Waves
  • Semiconductor Components
  • Semiconductor Circuit Technology
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal Integrity
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility in Automation Technology
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility Practical
  • Practical Project Microelectronics
  • Software Intensive Systems
  • Semiconductor Technology and Hardware Security
  • Interactive Mobile Robots
  • Automotive Software Architecture
  • Data Science and Statistics
  • Fields and Waves
  • Semiconductor Components
  • Semiconductor Circuit Technology
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal Integrity
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility in Automation Technology
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility Internship
  • Practical Project Microelectronics

Study plan

Your Application

1.

Carefully read the admission requirements

2.

Apply to Reutlingen University online by 28/29 February or by 31 August.

3.

Accept your place at the university.

Admission Requirements

  • General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
  • Subject-related higher education entrance qualification
  • Advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife)
  • Vocational qualification (e.g. master craftsman, business administrator, vocational training and corresponding work experience as well as aptitude test)
  • Foreign educational certificates
  • Other equivalent qualification

 

 

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This is how the online application works

Step 1: Register at hochschulstart.de, retrieve your applicant ID (BID) and applicant authentication number (BAN) there and select your desired degree programme at Reutlingen University.

Step 2: Register on the application portal of Reutlingen University and apply for your desired degree programme.

Apply now

Please switch to the English version on the following (after pressing apply now) page (Campus-PoRTal) if necessary. The button is located on the next page in the lower right corner.

Application deadlines: February 28/29 for the summer semester / August 31 for the winter semester.

Up to twelve applications are possible, three at Reutlingen University. If you activate the e-mail notification, you will be informed about the current status of your application.

Step 3: Decide which of your desired degree programmes you would most like to study and prioritise on hochschulstart.de. After an offer of admission, your applications with lower priority may be eliminated from the process. Therefore, be sure to prioritize your study programme at Reutlingen University if this corresponds to your preference.

 

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This is how the enrolment works

Step 1: If the application was successful, you will be accepted on hochschulstart.de for your place at Reutlingen University.

Step 2: Register for your course of study on the application portal of Reutlingen University and transfer the semester fees

 

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And after graduation?

As a graduate of the course, you will have sound specialist knowledge and a high level of language and social skills. In short: everything you need for challenging tasks in a global working environment.

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