Mechatronic- Engineering MSc
Why Choose This Program?
At Reykjavik University, you’ll learn mechatronics engineering the way it’s practiced: by building intelligent machines that can sense, think, and act. This program brings together mechanical design, electronics, control, and software so you can create integrated systems that actually work in the real world. You’ll move from perception to action, working with computer vision, embedded systems, data-driven control, and robotics, skills that will carry straight into the future of automation and robotics.
You’re not here just to study components, you’re here to make them work together. You’ll learn how to give machines eyes through perception and sensing, how to make them reason with data mining and machine learning, and how to make them move through robotics and control. At the same time, you’ll design and program the embedded systems that tie it all together.
This program is built in collaboration with Icelandic industry and aligned with where the field is going. You’ll work on projects that involve real devices, real sensors, and real constraints, preparing you to work in automation, robotics, energy, marine tech, and advanced manufacturing. Because mechatronics engineers don’t just assemble parts, they build systems that see, decide, and do.
How You'll Learn
You’ll learn through projects, research, and hands-on experience that connect the classroom to the real world. This is about building both a strong theoretical foundation and the ability to solve problems that matter. Courses combine lectures with group work, labs, and opportunities to collaborate with faculty and industry.
Each MSc in engineering has four core courses that build the skills you need for professional practice. They’re designed by faculty and informed by industry and graduates, keeping your learning connected to real challenges. They cover four key areas:
- Research Methods — You prepare for your thesis by learning how to frame questions, choose appropriate methods, analyze critically, and communicate results with clarity and impact.
- Data Science — You learn to program, manage data, and apply machine learning to uncover patterns and make predictions that guide engineering designs and decisions.
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship — You brainstorm novel ideas, test feasibility, and explore business models to turn technical concepts into solutions people need and value.
- Project Management — You practice planning, coordination, and teamwork while balancing scope, schedule, budget, and risk to deliver successful projects.
More details can be found in the Structure section and the Course Catalogue.
Careers and Outcomes
Graduates of the MSc in Mechatronics Engineering at RU are prepared for advanced roles across a wide range of fields. Career pathways include:
- Robotics design, automation, and control systems
- Embedded systems engineering and hardware–software integration
- Machine vision, sensing, and perception engineering
- Intelligent systems and artificial intelligence applications in engineering
- Product development, prototyping, and systems integration
- Smart manufacturing, industrial automation, and digital technologies
- Pathways to industry research, innovation, or PhD studies
Structure
The master’s program is a two-year, 120 ECTS degree structured around four semesters of study. Students typically complete 30 ECTS each semester. Courses begin in August, and graduation takes place in June.
With your advisor, you’ll build a study plan that combines:
- Core Courses – required at both the department and program level.
- Specialization Courses – electives within your chosen focus area.
- Recommended Electives – additional courses that broaden your skills and connect your studies to related fields.
In the second year, students continue coursework and complete a master’s thesis. Students complete a one-semester, 30 ECTS thesis, while those with strong research interests may apply for a two-semester, 60 ECTS thesis in place of additional coursework.
Prerequisites for admission are outlined in the Take The Next Step section, and full course descriptions are available in the course catalogue.
Applications
- Non-EU/EEA
- Opens: October 5, 2025
- Deadline: January 31, 2026
- EU/EEA
- Opens: February 5, 2026
- Deadline: April 30, 2026
Language of Study
- English
Any Questions?
Where You’ll Learn
As an engineering student at ReykjavĂk University, you have access to specialized labs, workshops, and student spaces that support hands-on learning, research, and project development.
Take the Next Step
Applying is straightforward, but we want to make sure you have the right background to succeed. Below you’ll find the key requirements, what documents you’ll need to prepare, and details on prerequisite courses for applicants from other fields.
