Overview

About the program

The Mechatronic Systems Design program at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) emphasizes systems design, and the EngD trainees focus on strengthening both their technical and professional competencies related to the effective and efficient design of technologies for high end mechatronic systems.

In particular the program considers the multidisciplinary design aspects of project-based research and development of high end mechatronic systems, and the challenges that are faced by the high tech industry: a systems approach to problems around automation, precision & control, smart components, materials, maintenance, and more.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Systems Engineering
Robotics
Software Embedded Systems
Mechatronic Systems
Project for industry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechatronics

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The EngD program track Mechatronic Systems Design (as TU/e employee) is open to recent university graduates, and in particular to MSc graduates (or similar level) in the field of mechatronics, robotics, systems & control, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, embedded systems, applied physics, aerospace engineering, or similar.

Candidates are expected to have:

affinity with technology, keen interest in and good awareness of the current technological developments
knowledge of and affinity with mechatronics
experience with Matlab/Simulink or similar
preferably knowledge of classical feedback control theory, state space systems, and signal theory (or extended knowledge of other fields that are in high demand in the high tech sector, such as sensors, vision, machine learning, material science, tribology, cryogenics, and energy)

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

No tuition for EngD traineeship as a TU/e employee.
The costs for a company-EngD traineeship will be requested from your employer, and amounts 35 kEur.

Living costs for Eindhoven

850 - 1350 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

About the program

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Eindhoven

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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