MECHATRONICS — FIRST-CYCLE STUDIES

Studia Mechatroniki w woj. Śląskim, Katowice

The admission process for studies conducted in English for the winter semester of the 2026/2027 academic year will start on 28 April 2026.

Field of study

Education level

Fees for EU countries per semester

Fees for non-EU countries per semester

Mechatronics in English

Bachelor's degree
length: 3.5 years (7 semesters)

1 150 €/sem.

1 380 €/sem.

EDUCATION LEVEL: first-cycle studies

OBTAINED PROFESSIONAL TITLE: INŻYNIER (BSc in Mechatronics)

EDUCATION PROFILE: practical

FORM OF STUDIES:

full-time studies - classes are held from Monday to Friday.
part-time studies - classes are held on weekends and occasionally on Friday afternoons (with the use of distance learning methods).

For both full-time and part-time programs, classes take place on campus in university teaching facilities, including lecture halls, classrooms, and laboratories. The curriculum also includes selected courses delivered using distance learning methods and techniques. These classes are included in the timetable and are conducted in a synchronous format via the university’s educational platform.

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 program 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

Student internships provide an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during studies in a practical setting. They are compulsory and constitute an integral part of the educational process.

The total duration of internships is 24 weeks, including 12 weeks carried out during the seventh semester.

GRADUATE PROFILE

Graduates of the Mechatronics program 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.