Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering Aalen University

Shape the future of intelligent machines! Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines mechanical engineering, electronics, automation, artificial intelligence, and software development. You will learn how to design, develop, and implement mechatronic systems — from robotics and drive technology to software development and IT applications. Our core curriculum developed in collaboration with industry provides you with a broad, future-oriented foundation and equips you with strong digital competencies that are highly valued across modern industries.

What sets us apart

• Our course is structured to provide a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical training including one practical internship semester, ensuring you are well-prepared for your future career.
• We have close collaboration with leading local and international technology companies.
• The curriculum emphasises interactive learning, with expert guidance from professors with an industrial background who ensure personalised support and guidance.
• You have access to state-of-the-art lab facilities, including equipment, e.g. actuators/sensors, system dynamics, CAD/CAM, production engineering, robotics, medical and optical technologies. This will help you gain deep familiarity with industrial automation and its real-world applications.

From Fundamentals to Intelligent Engineering

Semesters 1–2: Engineering Fundamentals

Build a strong foundation in mathematics, mechanics, electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, automation, and industrial robotics. International students also develop practical German language skills through two German language modules.

Semesters 3–4: Intelligent Systems & Digital Engineering

Apply your engineering knowledge to the design of intelligent mechatronic systems. You will study mechanical design, power electronics, embedded systems, sensors, AI-based machine vision, control systems, digital technologies, algorithms, and networks while working on practical engineering applications.

Semester 5: Internship

Gain valuable industry experience during a full-semester internship, applying your knowledge in a professional engineering environment and building connections with future employers.

Semesters 6–7: Specialisation & Innovation

Deepen your expertise through advanced electives in emerging technologies, work on a Mechatronics & Robotics project, and strengthen your knowledge in control engineering, machine learning, and academic research. You will complete your studies with a Bachelor's thesis, solving a real-world engineering challenge independently.

For more information, please visit our course website.

The fifth semester is a practical semester in a company.

University entrance qualification

For further requirements and details, please check our homepage: https://www.hs-aalen.de/application.

Currently 170 EUR per semester (including a contribution to the student association)

Monthly expenses for a student in Aalen on average (estimation, also depending on your personal expenses):

• Rent: 360 EUR
• Food: 235 EUR
• Transportation: 90 EUR
• Health insurance / medicine, etc.: 120 EUR
• Personal liability insurance: 35 EUR
• Leisure, culture, sports: 70 EUR
• Internet, books, radio tax, clothes, etc.: 90 EUR

Total: 1,000 EUR

It is possible to find part-time employment either at the university or outside of the university. The responsibility to secure such opportunities lies solely with individuals, requiring their own initiative.

Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship): a scholarship programme for excellent students, German and international
Recipients receive 300 EUR per month. More information to be found here: https://www.hs-aalen.de/en/application-studying/scholarships/.

Our Career Service supports students and alumni in planning their careers and sharpening their professional profiles. Our service portfolio includes:

• Consultation services for students
• Career trainings and workshops
• Annual "Career Day" with job fair and workshops
• Support in finding a job or an internship for graduates and students

Furthermore, the International Office offers workshops in English to prepare international students who seek internship opportunities.

Aalen University of Applied Sciences (UAS) — not just at the top of the alphabet

As a regional university, Aalen UAS educates highly-qualified specialists who are crucial to local companies. An important aspect is that the study programmes are tailored to the requirements and trends of the region.

From digital networking, health, and e-mobility to renewable energies, photonics or robotics – we care about future technologies. For many years, Aalen UAS has been one of the most research-extensive universities of applied sciences in Germany. Researcher teams contribute to areas such as IT security and biomedicine for cancer research, study super magnets to extend the service life of lithium-ion batteries in electric cars, work on resource-oriented energy concepts and toward autonomous driving and industry 4.0.

Aalen UAS is constantly strengthening its top position in teaching as well. It ranks in top positions in economics and various engineering fields in Germany. With around 4,500 students, Aalen UAS is one of the larger universities of applied sciences in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. The former engineering school is now a globally- and practice-oriented university boasting five faculties. Over 70 Bachelor's and Master's programmes guarantee scientifically sound and practice-oriented education.

Aalen UAS is located in East Württemberg, a region that is known for its excellent innovative spirit even beyond its borders. For over more than 60 years, the university has been a personal and reliable partner for its students, professors, staff, the city of Aalen, the region, the economy, associations and more than 130 cooperation partners worldwide.

Education and innovation are two highly important elements of the university’s identity. As a modern education institution, Aalen UAS examines the requirements of an ever changing region and adjusts its programme range to current scientific findings and establishes future-oriented focus areas. We offer rare programmes that are seldom offered at other German universities: Optoelectronics/Laser Technology, Plastics Engineering, Surface and Material Sciences, Technical Editing, IT Security, Optometry and Audiology.

We also set high standards in adult education. The Graduate Campus of Aalen UAS is a state pilot project, which has been founded in 2009 and enables master craftsmen and technicians to study at a university.

Aalen UAS stands out due to its casual atmosphere and small-group lectures. International cooperation with more than 130 partner universities and many companies all over the world provide multiple options for study semesters and internships abroad.

Aalen and surroundings

• High living standards and great quality of life
• Big-city feeling in a friendly, safe and green small city
• Affordable!
• Short distances, public transportation, good connections, strategic location in the heart of Europe
• A cultural, sportive and popular vacation region
• Excellent opportunities for starting your international career