Program Overview

Master of Engineering in Engineering and Sustainable Technology Management - Industry 4.0: Automation, Robotics & 3D Manufacturing

Overview

The Master's in Robotics and Automation is designed to foster innovation and new technologies. Students expand their technical and management knowledge, as well as their soft and leadership skills.

Key Facts

• Degree: Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
• Start: 1st April; 1st October
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 120
• Curriculum: accredited
• Duration: 4 semesters/2 years
• Location: Berlin, Heidelberg
• Costs: from €840 per month

Programme Content

The interdisciplinary programme helps students design, implement, and commercialise innovative systems and technologies. Students gain in-depth insight into top technologies of the digital industry, such as Digital Twin, automation, or additive manufacturing.

Career Paths

Upon graduation, students can take up expert and management positions around the world. Career paths include:

• Management positions within Production Planning
• Manufacturing Specialist
• Product Manager
• Consultant

Modules

The programme includes the following modules:

• 1st Semester:
  • Artificial Intelligence II
  • Modelling, Simulation and Digital Twin (incl. SMSCP Level 3)
  • New Industrial Technologies incl. Extended Reality and Autonomous Robotics
  • Sustainable Technology Management IV: Innovation, Change and Competence Management
  • Sustainable Technology Management V: Sustainability & Circular Economy incl. new Business Models
  • Digital Signal Processing & Cloud & Sensor Technologies
• 2nd Semester:
  • Mathematical Methods reviewed (Tutorial)
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • CAD Design and Design Systems (NX by Siemens)
  • Sustainable Technology Management I: Industrial Networking incl. Production Processing Game
  • Sustainable Technology Management II: Innovation Radar & Technological Foresight
  • Data Analysis and Basic Programming Languages
  • Project Lab (incl. SMSCP Level 1) & Measurement Technologies
• 3rd Semester:
  • Artificial Intelligence I
  • Software Development and Applications
  • Project & Risk Management
  • Sustainable Technology Management III: Product Lifecycle Management incl. CRM and SCM
  • Industrial Automation (PLC incl. SMSCP Level 2)
  • Additive Manufacturing Technologies and Material Sciences
• 4th Semester:
  • Cyber Security
  • Company Project/Internship
  • Research and Development Methods incl. Master's Colloquium
  • Master's Thesis

Admission Requirements

To apply for the Master's programme, students need to provide:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (environmental engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering) or natural sciences
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation
• Copy of identity card or passport

Tuition Fees

• Tuition fees Heidelberg:
  • EU/EEA (incl. Western Balkans, Switzerland, and Ukraine): €840/month
  • non-EU/EEA: €5,500/semester
• Tuition fees Berlin:
  • EU/EEA (incl. Western Balkans, Switzerland, and Ukraine): €840/month
  • non-EU/EEA: €6,950/semester

Financing Options

Various financing options, such as educational loans or scholarship programmes, are available for students. The university has summarised all financing options.

Application Process

The application process includes:

1. Submitting an online application via the SRH application portal
2. Invitation to a personal/phone interview if admission requirements are met
3. Receiving an acceptance letter and study contract if the interview is successful
4. Signing the study contract and sending it back
5. Paying the enrolment fee
6. Receiving the letter of admission
7. Participating in the Welcome Week

Contact

For more information, please contact the study counselling team.