Mechatronics and Information Technology

Mechatronics combines mechanical engineering with electrical engineering and information technology. A mechatronic system usually contains mechanical engineering components, electronic elements in the form of control hardware including sensors and actuators, control technology components including information processing and the corresponding software. Modern products, for example from the automotive industry, production technology or medical technology, contain more and more functions that require mechatronic components. Automation, robotics and the "Internet of Things" also require extensive IT skills. Accordingly, the bachelor's degree program in Mechatronics and Information Technology teaches the basics of all these disciplines and provides opportunities to put what you have learned into practice in workshops and practical projects. During your studies, you have various subjects, which consist of one or more modules. A module deals with a specific topic and consists of one or more courses. In the module handbook for your degree program, you will find a description of the modules and their subject assignment as well as a study plan. This gives you an orientation as to which courses you should attend in which semester in order to complete your studies within the standard period of study. It takes into account a balanced distribution of courses over the individual semesters. It also ensures that you are first taught the important basics before moving on to more advanced topics. Your individual course of study may differ from this. In the first semesters, you will mainly acquire the important fundamentals of engineering. From the fourth semester onwards, in addition to the compulsory subjects, you can deepen your knowledge in the field of mechatronics in a free elective area. You will also complete an internship and write a bachelor's thesis. KIT offers a wide range of options for stays abroad, from individual courses at the partner university in Strasbourg to a year abroad overseas. Especially if you are interested in a longer stay abroad, it is advisable to contact the International Students Office early on. Mechatronics students can take part in a double degree program with BME Budapest. ISIM and the KIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology provide information on this.