Program Overview

Mechatronics Program Details

The Mechatronics program is a 7.5-credit course offered at Umeå University. It is a second-cycle course with a half-speed study pace, conducted on campus in Umeå.

About the Course

The course covers mechatronics and its fields of engineering, including electrical engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering. Prototype building and programming of embedded systems are fundamental parts of the course. Practical laboratory work includes control, sensor technology, and programming of embedded systems, as well as 3D printing of mechanical parts. The course concludes with a larger project where two or more project teams collaborate to design and realize a practical system that highlights the importance of having a complete picture of mechatronics.

The course consists of four parts:

• Theory, 1.0 ECTS
• Laboratory, 2.0 ECTS
• Project, 4.0 ECTS
• Seminar and Evaluation, 0.5 ECTS

Eligibility and Selection

For admission, two years of full-time university studies are required, including at least 15 ECTS in Mathematics, 15 ECTS in Electronics, 7.5 ECTS in Programming, and 7.5 ECTS in Automatic Control, or equivalent. Proficiency in English is also required, equivalent to Swedish upper Secondary course English A/6.

Selection is based on academic credits.

Application and Tuition Fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland, students are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University. The application fee is SEK 900, and the tuition fee for the first installment is SEK 19,038.

Study Details

• Starts: 3 November 2025
• Ends: 18 January 2026
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Type of studies: On site
• Study pace: 50%
• Teaching hours: Daytime
• Study location: Umeå
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-54219

Program Provider

The Mechatronics program is given by the Department of Applied Physics and Electronics.