Mechatronic technologies and automation are needed in many industries. Therefore, the demand for skilled personnel is high. With the MSE in Mechatronics and Automation, you are ideally prepared for a career in industry.

A degree enables a top professional position or a job in research and development. The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) is an educational program developed jointly by the Swiss universities of applied sciences. It is aimed at highly motivated Bachelor graduates with a very good degree.

Degree
Master of Science FHGR in Engineering with specialization in Mechatronics and Automation
Study model
Full-time or part-time study
Duration of study programme
Full-time: 3-8 semesters Part-time: 6-8 semesters (see duration of studies)
Place of study
Chur: Specialist specialization (60 ECTS) Zurich: Theory and context modules (30 ECTS)
Begin of study programme
Fall or spring semester
Teaching language
English / German
Director of Studies
Bitzer Andreas More about Bitzer Andreas
Application deadline
Fall semester: May 31 / Spring semester: November 30

Future prospects

In industry, mechatronics and automation refers to the design of autonomous systems using sensors, data processing and actuators. With the MSE, you can both conduct research and work in a wide range of industries. These include the aerospace, automotive, microtechnology, manufacturing and food industries, as well as automation and control engineering.

Course content

With the MSE in Mechatronics and Automation, you will have specialist knowledge and skills in the tools and methods required to automate processes. You will be able to model, analyze, design and implement mechatronic and automated systems. After graduating, you will have in-depth knowledge in the fields of mechatronics and robotics as well as measurement and control technology. You will also have knowledge of signal processing, communication, data processing and data security.

Study focus:

Industrial systems
Mechatronic devices
Robotics
Dynamic systems and control

Study plan

The degree program consists of theory and context modules as well as the specialization with the Master's thesis. The theory and context modules require 30 ECTS credits (around one third), the specialization 60 ECTS credits (around two thirds).

Recommended theory modules
The theory modules comprise 30 of 90 ECTS credits. The modules are taught by professors from all over Switzerland at different locations. You will complete these modules together with other MSE students.

Here you will find the recommended theory modules for the MSE profile Mechatronics and Automation (MA)

Specialist specialization
The specialization comprises 60 of 90 ECTS. It consists of two practice-oriented projects (2 x 15 ECTS) and a Master's thesis (30 ECTS). The work can be carried out as part of research projects at the UAS Grisons or with industry partners. The exact topics are determined individually in consultation with your academic advisor.

Module overview

Registration and advice

Application form

If you would like to register for the program, please send the completed registration form and the required documents to the administration of the UAS Grisons.

Start of studies

Fall semester: September
Spring semester: February

Application deadline

Fall semester: May 31
Spring semester: November 30

Places are allocated according to the date of receipt of the application documents. Applications will also be considered after the application deadline if places are available.