University of Southern Denmark
MSc in Engineering - Mechatronics
Sønderborg, Denmark
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Mar 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 17,300 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for EU/EEA and Swiss citizens and applicants holding a Danish residence permit I for non-EU/EEA citizens without a current residence permit deadline is 01.02.2026
** Free for full degree students with Nordic, EU/EEA and Swiss citizenship.
Key Summary
The combination of mechanics, electronics and software is used in everything from robots to refrigerators. With a master degree in Mechatronics you could, for example, make smaller and faster information technology products or create energy saving products. Your thorough knowledge and understanding of Mechatronics enables you to create innovative technological solutions to everyday challenges.
As a master student you learn to develop advanced control systems that will meet future demands.
Project based and research based study environment
You become part of a project based and problem based study environment where you work in project groups. You and your fellow students are responsible for planning and carrying out the project – and for meeting the deadlines. Usually we receive the project outlines from companies and we emphasise that the problems you solve are ‘real-world’ problems. The last semester is devoted to the master thesis, which will typically be carried out at or in cooperation with an industrial company.
Versatile career paths
With a master degree in Mechatronics you will have a range of job opportunities – in Denmark and abroad. The degree qualifies you for work in the development of user-friendly products of the future – products that combine technologies such as mechatronics, electronics and software; in industrial companies, among others.
It is also possible to continue on a three-year research programme which will lead to a PhD degree. Another option is to study an industrial research programme which is carried out in close cooperation with a company where you are employed.
Graduates who have completed this master programme are entitled to use the title of Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering (Mechatronics).
The Masters programme covers two years of studies on top of a bachelor of science in engineering - or bachelor of engineering degree in Mechatronics, or another relevant bachelor degree.
With increasing demand for improvement of industrial product development and advances in machine intelligence, mathematical modelling support is becoming an important tool to avoid product development based on traditional trial-and-error methods and to implement advanced control strategies into products.
The Masters programme will provide students with strong applied mathematical skills in relation to mechatronics and dynamical systems as well as related control strategies, including artificial neural networks. Graduates will be qualified to undertake advanced analytical mathematical and physics challenges in the mechatronics industry.
Learning outcomes
General competencies
The main focus of all engineering programs at the University of Southern Denmark is the professional ability and the programs are all rooted in research and development environments of a high international standard.
You acquire the ability to:
- think and work in a problem-based, project-oriented and interdisciplinary way
- work independently as well as in teams
- manage and be in charge of a project
- to employ your strong analytical and problem-solving skills solve tasks in an international and social context
- exploit your knowledge about the needs of the business world and experience in working with high-tech companies.
Specific competencies
You become a development engineer with special competencies in mechanics, electronics, and software – and knowledge of the interplay between these disciplines. The study programs qualify you to carry out, participate in, or lead the development of mechatronic products. Furthermore, you will be qualified to do research within the field of mechatronics.
With a master of science in engineering degree in Mechatronics you will have the following competencies:
- Ability to design and calculate mechanical designs
- Ability to design and calculate electronic circuits
- Ability to develop software for intelligent products
- Ability to work in a company’s development department independently and in teams
- Ability to model and build mechatronic systems and implement these systems
- Ability to apply technological knowledge and theories for the development of new products
- Qualified for project management of product development assignments
- Ability to carry out development projects independently and in teams
- Specialized knowledge within either of the profiles: Nanotechnology, Embedded Systems or Dynamic Mechatronic Systems
- Knowledge of the most recent research within your academic profile
- Ability to identify scientific problems of research within your academic profile.
A master's degree in Mechatronics qualifies you to apply for and study a Ph.D. program.
Career opportunities
With a master degree in Mechatronics you are qualified for jobs as, for example:
- Development engineer, e.g. with managerial responsibility
- Project manager
- Specialist in specific technologies
- Consultant or customer adviser
- Project salesperson
- Teacher
- Researcher at universities in Denmark or abroad
- Entrepreneur with your own company.
With this program, you are qualified for a job in Denmark or abroad and for studies at the Ph.D. level.