Mechatronik (B.Eng.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Präsenzstudium Mechatronik (B.Eng.) at DIPLOMA Hochschule is a full-time on-campus bachelor program that prepares you for engineering requirements driven by Industry 4.0, increasing digitisation of industrial processes, and modern drive technologies.
You study in six semesters at the DIPLOMA Campus Nordhessen (Bad Sooden-Allendorf), building broad engineering fundamentals in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and informatics, then deepening your profile through practice-oriented labs and a specialisation focus such as robotics, e-mobility, or automotive systems.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Methodische Grundlagen and Grundlagen des Projektmanagements
- Technik wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens and Einführung in die Mechatronik
- Technische Mechanik (including Grundlagen und Statik, Festigkeitslehre, Kinematik und Kinetik)
- Mathematik I and Mathematik II
- Grundlagen der Programmierung and Grundlagen der BWL – Institutionenlehre
- Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen, including Physik, Werkstoffkunde
- Elektrotechnik basics plus Technische Informatik and Elektronik
- Konstruktionsmethodik and Fertigungstechnik, including Maschinenelemente
- Automation and mechatronics modules such as Automatisierungstechnik I–III, Regelungstechnik and Steuerungstechnik
- Mechatronik-Labor, Mechatronische Systeme, and Simulation mechatronischer Systeme
- Specialisation choice (Wahlbereich): Automotive Systeme, Elektromobilität-Schwerpunkt (Nachhaltige Elektromobilität), or Robotik in cyberphysischen Produktionssystemen
- Praxisphase plus Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
Curriculum
The official full-time study plan comprises 180 ECTS over six semesters. Several modules are delivered across more than one semester; each module is listed once under the semester in which its scheduled teaching begins. Students select one 10 ECTS specialisation from Robotik in cyberphysischen Produktionssystemen, Automotive Systeme, or Nachhaltige Elektromobilität.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 modules | Methodische Grundlagen | 6 | 45 ECTS across modules beginning in Semester 1; parts of Methodische Grundlagen, Technische Mechanik, Mathematik, and Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen continue in Semester 2 |
| Technische Mechanik | 9 | |||
| Mathematik | 12 | |||
| Grundlagen der Programmierung | 6 | |||
| Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 12 | |||
| Semester 2 | 2 modules | Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Grundlagen | 10 | 20 ECTS across modules beginning in Semester 2; Maschinenelemente continues in Semester 3 |
| Konstruktionsgrundlagen und Maschinenelemente | 10 | |||
| Semester 3 | 3 modules | Elektrotechnik | 10 | 29 ECTS across modules beginning in Semester 3; Technische Informatik continues in Semester 4 |
| Technische Informatik | 10 | |||
| Konstruktionsmethodik und Fertigungstechnik | 9 | |||
| Semester 4 | 3 modules | Technisches Englisch | 6 | 26 ECTS |
| Automatisierungstechnik I | 10 | |||
| Automatisierungstechnik II | 10 | |||
| Semester 5 | 3 modules including one selected specialisation | Automatisierungstechnik III | 10 | 30 ECTS; the Mechatronik-Labor and parts of the selected specialisation may extend into Semester 6 according to the study schedule |
| Mechatronik | 10 | |||
| Wahlbereich: Robotik in cyberphysischen Produktionssystemen, Automotive Systeme, or Nachhaltige Elektromobilität | 10 | |||
| Semester 6 | 2 final modules | Praxisphase | 18 | 30 ECTS |
| Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | |||
| Total | 16 compulsory modules, one selected specialisation, practical phase, and bachelor thesis with colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering focused on mechatronics and Industry 4.0 topics, giving you practical engineering readiness for roles in automation and mechatronic systems.
- You build job-relevant skills across mechanical engineering fundamentals, electronics, programming, sensors and actuators, and control engineering—capabilities that employers look for in technical engineering teams.
- Your robotics and automation training supports career paths in production technology, intelligent factories, and system development where digitised industrial processes are expanding.
- Electromobility/automotive specialisation options help you target growing engineering areas such as vehicle electronics, sustainable e-mobility concepts, and related production and development roles.
- The program includes a Praxisphase and a Bachelor-Thesis, helping you gain real-world project experience that supports a smoother entry into industry positions.
- With a recognised engineering bachelor, you can progress into specialised roles and further studies in Germany or internationally if you want to deepen your engineering profile.
Employability rate
Mechatronics and related engineering bachelor graduates in Germany typically face an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting ongoing demand for technical engineering skills in automation and production-related sectors.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook when you build hands-on competence and align your focus with in-demand industrial areas such as automation, robotics, and electrification.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher school entrance qualification (foreign equivalency) | International applicants with foreign qualifications must demonstrate equivalence to the programme’s listed higher-education entrance options for admission. Admission is granted when the applicant holds one of the recognised qualifications listed by DIPLOMA, and foreign qualifications require proof of equivalence. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| State-certified Mechanical Engineering Technician | Direct match | For the Mechatronik B.Eng., DIPLOMA publishes a standard recognition pathway that can reduce the remaining study period to four semesters. The recognition application and supporting qualification documents must be submitted before the programme begins; foreign qualifications require proof of equivalence. |
| State-certified Mechatronics Technician | Direct match | For the Mechatronik B.Eng., DIPLOMA publishes a standard recognition pathway that can reduce the remaining study period to four semesters. The recognition application and supporting qualification documents must be submitted before the programme begins; foreign qualifications require proof of equivalence. |
| State-certified Electrical Engineering Technician specialising in Industrial Engineering | Partial match | DIPLOMA publishes a recognition pathway for this specialisation that can reduce the Mechatronik B.Eng. study period to five semesters. The precise recognition is assessed through the university's recognition process before study begins; foreign qualifications require proof of equivalence. |
| State-certified Electrical Engineering Technician specialising in Information Technology | Partial match | DIPLOMA publishes a recognition pathway for this specialisation that can reduce the Mechatronik B.Eng. study period to five semesters. The precise recognition is assessed through the university's recognition process before study begins; foreign qualifications require proof of equivalence. |
| Relevant previous university studies or professional qualifications | Individual assessment | DIPLOMA may recognise equivalent prior academic, vocational, or professional learning after an individual review. Applicants must submit a recognition request with supporting evidence, and foreign qualifications must be demonstrated as equivalent for admission and recognition purposes. |
Language requirements
The DIPLOMA Hochschule requires English language skills for admission to this bachelor programme. Language requirements are checked as part of your application, based on the documents you upload.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 11052 / total program | Ratenmodell I: 36 monthly instalments of EUR 307. The separate one-time examination fee is not included. |
| Tuition | EUR 11634 / total program | Ratenmodell II: 42 monthly instalments of EUR 277. The separate one-time examination fee is not included. |
| Tuition | EUR 12420 / total program | Ratenmodell III: 60 monthly instalments of EUR 207. This is the lowest published monthly instalment. The separate one-time examination fee is not included. |
| Examination fee | EUR 695 / one time | One-time examination fee charged in addition to the selected tuition instalment model. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to finance their studies in Germany. You may be asked to provide evidence of sufficient funds as part of your residence permit process after admission.
- Proof of sufficient funds for studying in Germany as required for international residence permit procedures
- Any additional finance documents requested by the admission process for international applicants
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Apply online and upload your documents
Submit your application using the DIPLOMA online application form during the period when the registration is open. Upload the required documents that prove your educational qualification and equivalence for foreign credentials. Make sure your uploaded documents are complete so the study service can review them without delay.
Study service checks eligibility for international applicants
After you submit, DIPLOMA’s study service reviews your submitted qualifications for admission eligibility. If your qualification is from outside Germany, you must provide evidence of equivalence. Keep an eye on any follow-up requests to avoid missing internal review timelines.
Complete admission and enrolment steps
Once you meet the admission requirements, follow the official next steps provided by the study service to complete enrolment for the campus-based start. If additional documents or clarifications are needed, respond within the requested timeframe. Ensure you are ready for the stated study start date.