Study location	Denmark, Sønderborg
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3,5 years
Study language	English
Awards	BEng
Course code	19114

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) English on intermediate level (Danish level B – 210 hours) passed with a grade equivalent to a minimum of 3.0 in the Danish 7 point grading scale (2 is passed, 12 is max). Mathematics on high level (Danish level A – 375 hours) And one of the following combinations: Physics – Danish B-level (200 hours) AND Chemistry – Danish C-level (75 hours) Physics – Danish B-level (200 hours) AND Biotechnology – Danish A-level (325 hours) Geoscience – Danish A-level (325 hours) AND Chemistry – Danish C-level (75 hours) Geoscience – Danish A-level (325 hours) AND Biotechnology – Danish A-level (325 hours) The courses have to be passed and English must be passed with a minimum grade of 3.0 in the Danish 7 point grading scale. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements

English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL 90+ or Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) grade C (or higher) Applicants from a country within the European Union or the EEA are not required to pass an IELTS test if they demonstrate knowledge of English corresponding with English on intermediate level (Danish level B – 210 hours) passed with a grade equivalent to a minimum of 3.0 in the Danish 7 point grading scale (2 is passed, 12 is max)

Other requirements	Statement of hours

More information	sdu.dk/..uddannelse/ingenioer/maskinteknik

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

The first part of the study programme
In the first part of your studies you learn about product development. Among other things, you learn to analyse user wishes and needs, to develop user-friendly design, to select the optimal production methods, to calculate strengths, durability, costs, etc., to make models, and to test prototypes.

The second part of the study programme
In the second part of your studies you learn about, for example, finances and corporate management, design of mechanical and thermal systems, automation of processes, and advanced calculations of strengths.

Project work and solving problems for companies
You become part of a project based and problem based study environment where you work in project groups together with your fellow students.

Internship and final project
In the sixth semester you must complete the engineering internship in a company in Denmark or abroad. Through the internship you acquire relevant work experience of great benefit to you in your following career. In the final semester you carry out the final project – usually also in cooperation with a company.

Career opportunities

With a BEng degree in Mechatronics you gain a broad knowledge of mechanics, electronics and software. Furthermore, in your studies, you have the opportunity to specialise in Mechanic Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Embedded Engineering.

The focus of the programme is product development. This opens up job opportunities in companies in development and sales of mechatronic systems. With you broad basic knowledge and your core competences as a mechatronics engineer, you are able to perform a range of tasks in the company.

Typical jobs for mechatronics engineers:

- Development engineer
- Project manager
- Customer service / consultancy
- Project sales
- Teaching

A development engineer job is the typical career starting point for the mechatronics engineer graduates. But after a few years many get the opportunity to work in a managerial capacity combined with the technical task. As an engineer you often take part in development processes across organisations, and you are involved in external cooperation with companies in Denmark and abroad.