2023

Study programme

Upon completion of this Degree, you will have the knowledge you require in order to design, develop, implement and maintain systems, machines and industrial installations that combine electronic, mechanical and automation functions.

To attain this knowledge, you will take subjects relating to mechanics, electronics and automation throughout the 4 years of the degree. In addition, if you have a previous advanced vocational qualification, you will be able to put into practice all of the skills and knowledge you gained and finish your degree in 3 years.

Subjects of the mechatronics engineering degree

Science

 

Mathematics

You will learn about the fundamentals of mathematics in order to solve the mathematical problems that may arise in the field of engineering.

 

Physics

You will know how to apply the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism for solving engineering problems.

 

Computer Science

You will learn how to program operating systems, databases and IT software with applications in engineering.

 

Mechanics

 

Mechanical Design

You will be able to design mechanical elements using computer aided design tools.

 

Manufacturing Technologies

You will acquire the basic knowledge of production systems and advanced manufacturing systems, performing practical work in the laboratory.

 

Resistance of materials

You will learn everything related to resistance, elasticity and material characteristics.

 

 

Thermal and fluid engineering

You will apply the principles of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to problem solving.

 

Electricity and electronics

 

Electrical systems

You will know the principles of circuit theory in order to design and develop electrical machines.

 

Automation

You will acquire the knowledge you need to apply automation to industrial processes.

 

Assembly laboratory

You will learn how to assemble and commission electrical and electronic systems.

 

 

Electronic engineering

You will have the aptitude you need to develop projects, systems and electronic machines.

 

Skills

 

Effective communication

You will learn how to listen, question and express your ideas clearly, adapting your message to whoever receives it.

 

Innovation

You will be capable of developing and designing innovative and efficient mechatronic products, equipment and systems.

 

Team and quality management

You will be able to manage work groups and people in activities such as assembly, commissioning, support and maintenance of installations and production systems.

 

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You will learn by providing solutions to real projects

Throughout your 4-year Mechatronics Engineering Degree, you will be applying the knowledge you gained from real projects, and this will enable you to build up experience in the professional environment and assimilate the knowledge you gained in the classroom in a practical and efficient way.

Find out about our system of learning through projects

 

Subjects of each course

KEY

  • BT: Basic Training
  • C: Compulsory
  • OP: Optional
  • T: Thesis
  • B: Basque
  • S: Spanish
  • E: English

Arrasate-Mondragón Campus *

Bilbao (As Fabrik. Zorrozaurre) Campus **

Access Profile

  • (1) Baccalaureate Degree
  • (2) Higher Technical Certificate of Mechanical Manufacturing (Production scheduling in mechanical manufacturing; Mechanical design; Metal constructions) and Installation and Maintenance (Industrial Mechatronics)
  • (3)Higher Technical Certificate of Electricity and Electronics (Industrial automation and robotics; Electrotechnical and automated systems; Electronic maintenance)

 

1st Year • 1st Semester

  Subject Type ECTS Language
PDF Mathematics I BT 6 B*,S*,B**,S**
PDF Physics BT 6 B*,B**,S**
PDF Fundamentals of Computing Science BT 6 S
PDF Methodological Foundations BT 6 B*,S**
PDF Mechanical Technology (3) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Foundations of Electrical Engineering (1), (2) OP 6 B*,S**
  Total   30  

The student should choose 1 from the 2 optional subjects (according to their access profile) to complete 30 ECTS

The student should choose between Basque and Spanish. It will be offered in Basque if a group is formed

1st Year • 2nd Semester

  Subject Type ECTS Language
PDF Mathematics II BT 6 B*,S*,B**,S**
PDF Machine and Mechanical Theory BT 6 B*,B*,S**
PDF Graphic Expresion BT 6 B*,S**
PDF Mathematics Applied to Engineering BT 6 S
PDF Manufacturing Technology (3) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Foundations of Electronic Engineering (1), (2) OP 6 B*,S**
  Total   30  

The student should choose 1 from the 2 optional subjects (according to their access profile) to complete 30 ECTS

The student should choose between Basque and Spanish. It will be offered in Basque if a group is formed.

2nd Year • 3rd Semester

  Subject Type ECTS Language
PDF Business BT 6 B*,S**
PDF Mechanical Technology (1), (2) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Mechanical Systems (1), (2) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Electrical Machines (1), (3) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Electrical Power Systems (1), (3) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Mechatronic Project (2), (3) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Mechanical Elements (2) OP 3 B*,S**
PDF Introduction to Industrial Management Systems: Maintenance (2) OP 3 B*,S**
PDF Foundations of Electrical Engineering (3) OP 6 B*,S**
  Total   30  

The student should complete 30 ECTS according to their Access PROFILE

Students who access with Higher Technical Certificate will be awarded 30 ECTS in each semester.

2nd Year • 4th Semester

  Subject Type ECTS Language
PDF Labour conditions and Occupational Safety. Environmental protection BT 6 S
PDF Manufacturing Technologies (1), (2) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Manufacturing Technology Laboratory (1), (2) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Introduction to Automation (1), (2) OP 3 B*,S**
PDF Mechatronic Systems Assembly Laboratory I (1), (2) OP 4,5 B*,S**
PDF Mechatronic Systems Assembly Laboratory II (1), (3) OP 4,5 B*,S**
PDF Introduction to Industrial Management Systems: Quality (2) OP 4,5 B*,S**
PDF Foundations of Electronic Engineering (3) OP 6 B*,S**
PDF Technical Documentation of Electrical Systems (3) OP 4,5 B*,S**
PDF Maintenance and Repair of Electronic Equipment (3) OP 4,5 B*,S**
PDF Assembly and Commissioning of Electronic Equipment (3) OP 4,5 B*,S**
  Total   30  

The student should complete 30 ECTS according to their Access PROFILE

Students who access with Higher Technical Certificate will be awarded 30 ECTS in each semester.

3er Year • 5th Semester

  Subject Type ECTS Language
  Compulsories      
PDF Modelling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems C 4,5 E
PDF Materials Strength and Elasticity C 4,5 E
PDF Electromechanical Systems C 6 E
  Optionals      
PDF Introduction to the teaching of engineering OP (*) 4,5 B
PDF Industrial sustainability OP (*) 4,5 S
PDF Food science and technology OP (*) 4,5 E
PDF Finances OP (*) 4,5 E
PDF Computational mathematics laborategy OP (*) 4,5 E
  DUAL pathway (**)      
PDF Production Equipment and Automated Systems Engineering I OP 10.5 B,S,E
  Academic pathway      
PDF Advanced electrical CAD OP 6 E
PDF Data analysis OP 4.5 E
  Total   30  

The student must choose one of optional subjects marked with (**) to complete the 30 ECTS of the semester.
(**) The student may choose either of the two pathways as long as there is sufficient offer in the DUAL pathway.

3er Year • 6th Semester

  Subject Type ECTS Language
  Compulsories      
PDF Industrial Assets Management C 4,5 E,S
PDF Basic Industrial Automation C 3 B,S
PDF Thermal and Fluid Engineering C 3 E
PDF Instrumentation and Control C 4,5 E
  Optionals      
PDF Introduction to the teaching of engineering OP (*) 4,5 B
PDF Industrial sustainability OP (*) 4,5 S
PDF Food science and technology OP (*) 4,5 E
PDF Finances OP (*) 4,5 E
PDF Computational mathematics laboratory OP (*) 4,5 E
PDF Microprocessors OP (*) 4,5 E
  DUAL pathway (**)      
PDF Production Equipment and Automated Systems Engineering II OP 10.5 B,S,E
  Academic pathway      
PDF Data acquisition systems and real-time control OP 6 E
PDF Computer vision OP 4.5 E
  Total   30  
The student must choose one of optional subjects marked with (**) to complete the 30 ECTS of the semester.
(**) The student may choose either of the two pathways as long as there is sufficient offer in the DUAL pathway.
 

4th Year • 7th Semester

  Subject Type ECTS Language
  Compulsories      
PDF Project and People Management OP 4,5 E
PDF Mechanical Systems Desing and Testing OP 4,5 E
PDF Advanced Industrial Automation OP 4,5 E
PDF Robotic Systems and Artificial Vision OP 4,5 E
  DUAL pathway (**)      
PDF Production Equipment and Automated Systems Engineering III OP 12 B,S,E
  Academic pathway      
PDF Instrumentation laboratory OP 4.5 S
PDF Introduction to additive manufacturing OP 4.5 E
PDF Calibration of measurement equipment OP 3 E
  Total   30  

(**) The student may choose either of the two pathways as long as there is sufficient offer in the DUAL pathway.

4th Year • 8th Semester

  Subject Type ECTS Language
PDF Work experience I OP 18 B,S,E
PDF Thesis T 12 B, S ,E
  Total   30