About the degree program
The digital transformation is fundamentally changing our industrial world. As a Diplom engineer specializing in automation and mechatronics, you’ll be at the heart of this exciting development and will actively help shape the next industrial revolution. With its two specializations—mechatronics and Automation Technology/Industry 4.0 —our modular degree program offers you a future-oriented education that takes your individual interests into account.
Acquire forward-looking skills
In this program, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge in the following core areas:
- Digitization of networked systems and Industry 4.0 applications
- Development and integration of mechatronics components
- Programming and control of automated processes
- Sensors, actuators, and modern control engineering
- Cyber-physical systems and IT security
- Project management and team-oriented collaboration
You’ll learn how networked systems communicate and interact—from autonomous vehicles to industrial robots to smart building technology. The practice-oriented program—featuring lab experiments in small groups, direct guidance from professors, and an integrated internship semester—sets you up for a successful start to your career. Your Diplom in the 8th semester rounds out your studies and serves as a bridge to your professional future.
| faculty: | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science |
| Location: | Zittau |
| Degree: | Diplom in Engineering (FH) |
| Standard duration of study: | 8 semesters |
| ECTS credits: | 240 |
| Language of instruction: | German |
| Enrolment for: | Winter semester |
| Application period: May 1 through September 30 | Start of studies: October |
| Admission restrictions: | No admission restrictions (no NC) Details |
| No prerequisite internship | Student Advising |
| Accreditation status: | Certified |
Course content
Your path to becoming a Diplom engineer is clearly structured and combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. In the first three semesters, you will first acquire the engineering fundamentals in areas such as mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanics and computer science. This foundation is consolidated through accompanying seminars and practical exercises in small groups, which guarantees individual support.
From the fourth semester onwards, you will deepen your knowledge depending on your chosen specialization. You can choose from the following specializations: Mechatronics and Automation Technology/Industry 4.0. The sixth semester is designed as an internship semester and allows you to gain valuable professional experience and establish contacts with industry. Advanced topics such as machine learning and project management await you in the seventh semester, before you successfully complete your studies with your Diplom thesis in the eighth semester.
- Engineering Mathematics I
- Physical fundamentals of mechanics & thermodynamics
- Engineering Mechanics
- Materials engineering
- Fundamentals of computer science
- Fundamentals of electrical engineering - stationary processes
- Communication Networks
- Digital Technology / Microcomputer Technology
- Business Administration
- Physics of Matter & Electromagnetic Waves
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering—Electrical Networks
- Digital Technology / Microcomputer Technology
- Engineering Mathematics II (electrical engineering)
- Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering—Signals and Systems
- Measurement Technology for Engineers
- Numerical Methods/Simulation
- Power Electronics
- Sensors/Actuators
- Control engineering I
- Control engineering I/programmable logic controllers
Specialization or field of study Mechatronics
- FEM in mechanics and electrical engineering
- Compulsory elective modules
- Safe and fault-tolerant systems
- Operating systems
- Introduction to collaborative and autonomous robot systems
- Safe and fault-tolerant systems
- Solar energy technology
- Software engineering 1
Specialization or field of study Automation Technology / Industry 4.0
- Cyber-physical systems
- Safe and fault-tolerant systems
- Compulsory elective module
- Introduction to collaborative and autonomous robot systems
- Electromagnetic compatibility
- Solar energy technology
- Project planning
- Interdisciplinary skills (compulsory elective modules)
Specialization or field of study Mechatronics
- Design engineering
- Modeling and simulation
- Compulsory elective modules
- Fundamentals of process automation / process analysis
- IT security and data protection
- Software engineering 2
- Fundamentals of soft computing
- Industry 4.0 methods and applications
- Control systems/industrial data communication
Specialization or field of study Automation Technology / Industry 4.0
- Control systems/industrial data communication
- Soft computing basics
- Methods and applications Industry 4.0
- Compulsory elective module
- Fundamentals of process automation / process analysis
- Modeling and simulation
- Engineering internship
- Control engineering II
- Control Engineering II
- Pattern recognition and machine learning
- Project management for engineers
Specialization or field of study Mechatronics
- Industrial image processing
- Building automation/energy management
Specialization or field of study Automation Technology / Industry 4.0
- Building automation/energy management
- Model-based measurement and control methods
- Final module (Diplom thesis and defense)
Career opportunities
Professional areas where you can get started
Project Management
You will coordinate complex automation projects from planning through implementation. You will be responsible for ensuring that technical projects are completed on time and within budget, and you will lead interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions.
Development
You design and implement mechatronics - intelligent systems and intelligent control systems. You combine mechanics, electronics and computer science to create future-oriented products and thus make a significant contribution to technological innovation.
Sales
You advise customers on complex automated plants and systems. You analyze specific requirements, develop tailor-made solution concepts and translate technical innovations into concrete customer benefits.
Process optimization
You optimize production processes through intelligent automation solutions. You analyze production processes, identify potential for improvement and implement digital technologies to increase efficiency.
Division Management
You are responsible for strategic and operational decisions in technology development. You lead specialized teams, drive innovation, and actively shape your company’s digital transformation.
Machine learning
You will develop algorithms for data analysis and pattern recognition for intelligent industrial applications. You implement self-learning systems and thus support the development of predictive maintenance concepts and autonomous systems.
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What our students say about the Automation and Mechatronics degree program
- Module Handbook (Curriculum and Course Structure)
- Amendment to the Academic and Examination Regulations
- Program Flyer
- Application Information
- Faculty Website
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Studying in the wild east?
Studying with us is different. Above all, better. Why? We have a family atmosphere. There are small study groups and the lecturers are always there for you. There is a close connection to practice in all degree courses. And finding affordable accommodation is no problem here.
There are many other reasons, such as university sports or the student representatives, clubs and societies. Campus life in Zittau and Görlitz, the wild east, is unique.