Mechatronics is a combination of mechanics, electronics and information technology. The aim of mechatronics is to make technical systems functional. During your studies, you will learn the necessary skills and expertise to develop, manufacture and commission mechatronic systems methodically and with computer assistance. Of course, current topics such as Smart Factory, Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence are part of the teaching content.
Campus Goeppingen
Period in semester7 Semester
Languages of instructionGerman/English
Application PeriodsWinter semester: 30 April to 15 July
Summer semester: 31 October to 15 January
Continuing Master ProgramsMechatronics/ Systems Engineering
Smart Factory
Mechatronik (berufsbegleitend)
In the foundation courses, you first learn the basics of mechanics, electronics and information technology. In the core courses, you can choose from various mandatory electives (digitalisation of the economy, regenerative energies, medical technology). You will also acquire additional qualifications such as business thinking, the ability to work in a team and project-oriented work.
With your Bachelor's degree, many doors will be open to you because you will be trained as an all-rounder who is urgently needed in many industries. You work in an interdisciplinary manner and bear responsibility for modern technologies and their application. The job profile of mechatronics needs skilled workers who think in a forward-looking way and want to meet the demands of an automated and digitalised society -
virtually made for you!
You will have the best job prospects as a specialist or manager in the following areas:
During your studies, you will have the opportunity to get to know all areas of application and fields of activity.
After registering on the national application portal www.hochschulstart.de, you can apply via the Campusmanagement-System HEonline at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences.
Alternative study models
Would you like to intensify your practical experience in one of our partner companies and study with financial security? Then find out about the study models”Studium Plus - combined vocational training and degree course” and “Degree with practical placement”
Check the requirements
Do you have a university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur/Fachhochschulreife), a school leaving qualification from a country other than Germany or a vocational qualification? If you do, you have already fulfilled the first requirement for a successful application.
Register on hochschulstart.de
Please register on the national application portal hochschulstart.de to receive your Applicant ID.
Register and apply on HEonline
The next step is to register on Esslingen’s HEonline Campus Management System and apply for one or more degree programmes. When you have submitted your application on HEonline, you can also see it on hochschulstart and prioritise your choices.
Upload your documents
We need your documents and certificates so that we can process your application. Please upload them on the HEonline Campus Management System. We must have your documents by the application deadline at the latest.
All done!
You can check the status of your application at any time via HEonline. You should keep your login details in a safe place. Shortly after the application deadline, you will be able to see whether you have received an admission offer on HEonline and hochschulstart.
The video tutorial shows you the most important application steps and the importance of prioritization.
Detailed information about the application procedure
Orientation programme: Getting to know Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Student life (student finance, food & accommodation, leisure activities)
There are usually more applications than places available. This means that not all applications for degree programmes will be successful. The places available will be awarded in accordance with the result of the university’s own selection procedure.
We are unable to give details of any admission restrictions (numerus clausus, NC) in advance. The NC states the selection threshold and the waiting time in semesters (periods of 6 months) for the last student in the ranking who is admitted to the degree programme. This means the NC varies depending on the number of applicants, their selection thresholds/waiting times and the number of places available. Since this is different for each application phase, we are unfortunately unable to provide any information about the admission restrictions (NC).
For some of the Bachelor degree programmes at Esslingen, the admission procedure for applications for the first regular semester is via the national application portal Hochschulstart and the “dialog-oriented service procedure - DoSV”, where you can apply for a maximum of 12 university places.
To process your application, the “Application/Admission” team needs all the documents required for the admission procedure at Esslingen. You can upload these online via Esslingen’s HEonline campus management system.
Yes. You can also apply even though you have not yet received your final certificate.
You can upload your university entrance qualification in Esslingen’s HEonline campus management system until the application deadline at the latest.
I have fond memories of the small working groups with direct contact to the teaching staff. The broad basic knowledge I acquired during my studies in mechatronics helps me in my job. I advise every student to take the opportunity to go abroad, no matter whether it’s a theory semester, a practical semester or a dual degree. It is an experience that will shape you.
Lukas Grad, Alumnus of the Mechatronics degree programme
Together with partner companies, we offer two cooperative study models: MechatronikPLUS and MechatronikCOM
For research projects and project work, we put you in contact with companies all over Germany.
Campus Göppingen - with the StudiTicket (VVS) for public transport you can easily reach all destinations in the greater Stuttgart area.
Tutorials in basic subjects support you during the semester as preparation for exams.
An optional double degree at one of the partner universities in Finland, Mexico or China brings you additional plus points.
In our laboratories you will apply what you have learned in practice. In the project, you will independently develop a mechatronic system in a team.
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