MECHATRONICS — FIRST-CYCLE STUDIES
EDUCATION LEVEL: first-cycle studies
EDUCATION PROFILE: practical
FORM OF STUDIES:
- full-time studies
- part-time studies
NUMBER OF SEMESTERS: 8 semesters
OBTAINED PROFESSIONAL TITLE: INŻYNIER (BSc in Mechatronics)
FIELD DESCRIPTION
Mechatronics is a modern, interdisciplinary field that combines mechanics, electronics, computer science, and automation. It is one of the fastest-growing branches of industry, offering excellent career prospects due to the increasing market demand for specialists in this area.
The studies provide comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the design, manufacturing, and operation of modern devices and systems. Students learn the principles of machine construction and operation, mechanics, automation, electronics, and robotics.
During the course, they gain the ability to design and maintain intelligent machines, vehicles, devices, and specialized medical, diagnostic, and measurement equipment used in modern industry.
MAJORS OFFERED
- Industrial Mechatronics
- Automation and Control
- Vehicle Mechatronics and Electric Cars
RECOMMENDED PREDISPOSITIONS TO COMMENCE STUDIES
The Mechatronics programme is intended for candidates interested in technical sciences such as mechanics, electronics, computer science, and automation. Applicants should have technical aptitude, analytical and logical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve engineering problems. A willingness to work with modern technologies and mechatronic systems is also important.
SELECTED GENERAL EDUCATION SUBJECTS
- Engineering Graphics and Technical Drawing
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Engineering Mechanics
- Electrical Engineering
- Introduction to Mechatronics
- Strength of Materials
- Electronics
- Fundamentals of Machine Design and Operation
- Elements of Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Fundamentals of Control Theory
- Computer-Aided Design in Mechatronics
- Electromechanical Transducers
- Optoelectronics and Sensors
SELECTED MAJOR-RELATED SUBJECTS
Major: Industrial Mechatronics
- Technologies of Mechatronic Systems
- Controller Programming
- Dynamics and Control of Robots
- Field Methods in Mechatronics
- Vision and Navigation Systems in Mechatronic Systems
- Industrial Process Automation
Major: Automation and Control
- System Modelling in SYSML
- Measurement Systems in Automation
- Frequency Converter Technology
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drives and Control
- Programming in Graphical Languages
- PLC Controllers in Smart Building Automation
- Control System Design
Major: Vehicle Mechatronics and Electric Cars
- Vehicle Construction
- Diagnostics of Electric and Hybrid Cars
- Automotive Electronics
- Operation of Mechatronic and Mechanical Vehicle Systems
- Drive Systems of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
- Data Transmission Networks in Vehicles
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS
Professional internships provide students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. They are a mandatory part of the educational process and last a total of 24 weeks, including 12 weeks completed during the seventh semester.
GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates of the Mechatronics programme possess interdisciplinary knowledge that enables them to integrate modern precision mechanics with the latest achievements in electronics, robotics, computer science, and automation. They are prepared to design, implement, and optimize advanced mechatronic systems used across various industrial sectors.
Graduates can work in interdisciplinary teams, focusing on the design, manufacturing, implementation, automation, diagnostics, and maintenance of mechatronic systems.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Electromechanical industry plants
- Automotive and aerospace industries
- Implementation and maintenance companies
- Operation of modern, automated, and robotic industrial processes
- Companies in the medical technology sector