MECHATRONICS - SECOND-CYCLE STUDIES
EDUCATION LEVEL: SECOND-cycle studies
EDUCATION PROFILE: practical
FORM OF STUDIES:
- full-time studies
- part-time studies
NUMBER OF SEMESTERS: 3 semesters
OBTAINED PROFESSIONAL TITLE: MAGISTER INŻYNIER (MSC in Mechatronics)
FIELD DESCRIPTION
The main goal of the second-cycle Mechatronics programme is to educate highly qualified specialists with advanced knowledge in industrial or automotive mechatronics, enriched with the latest trends in automation and robotics of industrial processes and vehicles.
The curriculum has been designed in response to the needs of the labor market and the expectations of employers who seek professionals capable of performing their duties independently and effectively.
Today’s industry requires experts with interdisciplinary technical knowledge, familiar with the latest technologies and development directions, as well as those who can manage production and services, organize the work of subordinate teams, and possess general non-technical knowledge essential for leadership and innovation.
MAJORS OFFERED
- Industrial Mechatronics
- Automotive Mechatronics
SELECTED GENERAL SUBJECTS
The programme is dedicated to graduates of engineering studies who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in modern mechatronic technologies. It is intended for individuals interested in advanced automation, robotics, electronics, control systems, and the integration of mechanical and IT systems.
Graduates of disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, or Technical Computer Science and Telecommunications are eligible to apply. The University reserves the right to assign curriculum differences where necessary.
SELECTED GENERAL EDUCATION SUBJECTS
- Distributed Measurement Systems and the Internet of Things in Mechatronics
- Artificial Intelligence – The Future of Control Engineering
- Fiber Optic Technology and Photonics
- Environmental Diagnostics in Mechatronics
- Modern Engineering Materials
- Embedded Systems
- Finite Element Method in Mechanical Engineering Modelling
- Theory of Mechanisms
- Advanced Methods of Machine Design
SELECTED MAJOR-RELATED SUBJECTS
Specialization: Industrial Mechatronics
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic Mechatronic Systems
- Intelligent Production Systems
- Vision Systems in Industry
- Mobile Applications in Mechatronics
- Modelling and Simulation of Electromechanical Systems
- Welding – Automation and Robotics of Processes
- Controllers with Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
- Programming of Industrial Robots
Specialization: Automotive Mechatronics
- Electrical Engineering and Electronics of Motor Vehicles
- Safety Systems in Motor Vehicles
- Vehicle Type-Approval and Technical Testing, Certification in Transport
- Programming and Control of Autonomous Vehicles
- Data Transmission and Automotive Mechatronics
- Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Drive in Transport
- Alternative Drive Vehicles
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS
Professional internships allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings. They are mandatory and form an important part of the educational process. The total internship duration is 12 weeks (at least 480 hours).
GRADUATE PROFILE
Graduates of the Mechatronics second-cycle programme possess advanced knowledge of current development trends and key research areas in mechatronics.
They acquire in-depth expertise in designing and modelling complex mechanical and electromechanical systems, as well as designing and verifying advanced automation systems, modern control methods, and measurement and control systems.
Graduates are prepared to work in various branches of industry characterized by a high level of automation and robotics.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Automotive industry – design and maintenance of vehicle control systems, production automation
- Robotics and industrial automation – design, programming, and maintenance of robots and production lines
- Energy sector – supervision of control systems in power plants and renewable energy sources
- Medical industry – design and maintenance of medical and rehabilitation equipment
- Food and pharmaceutical industries – automation of production and packaging processes
- Information technology and IoT – integration of intelligent systems, data analysis, and device control
- Machine service and diagnostics – maintenance, repair, and modernization of industrial equipment
- Research and development – development of new technologies in institutes and universities
- Entrepreneurship – technical consulting, process automation, and design services