Master of Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Leuven, Belgium
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,771 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EEA fee
Introduction
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In Master of Electromechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical design, automation, and energy conversion are the cornerstones of this program. Mechanical design begins with an idea, which is then shaped into a graphical design and executed into a finished product through a choice of materials, simulation, and production techniques. Automation describes a wide range of technologies that reduce human intervention and improve the overall efficiency of various engineering processes. Energy conversion comprises all aspects of energy efficiency in this process.
Electromechanics sets the world in motion. In this program, you will learn to realize and control movements in machines and devices. During lectures and labs, you will learn about the state of the art in the field of hydraulic drives and servomotors, and also how to devise a creative concept and develop it into a usable design by current standards using powerful calculation software. You can specialize in one of the following options:
- Option Mechatronics - This option relates to designing, developing, and optimizing automated mechanical machines. Supported by a strong background in electricity and mechanics, you dive more deeply into aspects such as advanced design methods, electronic operations, controls, measures and drives, data communication, and visualization methods.
- Option Management - This option provides a broad introduction to contemporary management theory and practice. You define and compare key aspects, basic concepts, and approaches in management and strategy and are able to analyze and interpret the complexity of managing an enterprise/organization.
Besides the specialization option, you also have a unique opportunity to complement your program with a dedicated focus. Within each focus you are getting acquainted with state-of-the-art technologies, methodologies, and applications in a specific research area, making use of the renowned expertise of the different research groups over the different campuses of the Faculty of Engineering Technology. The following focuses are offered:
- Clinical Engineering
- Advanced Robotics
- Ecotechnologies
- Vehicle Design
- Digital and Lightweight Manufacturing
Curriculum
Core Programme Electromechanical Engineering
- Drive Systems
- Dynamic Aspects of Machine Design
- Machine Learning (EM)
Engineer as a Professional
- Engineer as a Professional: Global Engineer
- Engineer as a Professional: Customer-Oriented Engineer
- Engineer as Professional: Interpersonal Competences
Options
Option Management
- Master's Thesis Electromechanical Engineering: Management
- Total Quality Management
- Advanced Operations Management
- Technology Entrepreneurship and New Business Development
Option Mechatronics
- Master's Thesis Electromechanical Engineering: Mechatronics
- Total Quality Management
- Robotics
- Vision Systems
Focuses
Focus Advanced Robotics
- Mobile Robotics
- Modeling of Dynamic Systems
- Control Systems and Applications
Focus Clinical Engineering
- Biomechanics and Modelling
- Medical Devices
Focus on Digital and Lightweight Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Modeling of Dynamic Systems
- 3D Printing
- Welding and Joining Techniques
- Lightweight Materials and Design
Focus Ecotechnologies
- Life Cycle Engineering
- Sustainable Energy Systems
Focus Vehicle Design
- Vehicle Design and Technology
- Automotive Bodies of the Future
Internship
- Internship Electromechanical Engineering
Ideal Students
Student Profile
- You are fascinated by science and technology and you want to put your theoretical knowledge into practice.
- You are innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial.
- You want to work on innovation and optimization processes and you want to contribute to the products and processes of the future.
- You want to learn how to optimally use materials to produce reliable components, how to make these components work together in ingenious mechanisms, how to drive these machines energy-efficiently, and how to control them into fully automatic smart systems.
- Sustainability, safety and respect for the environment are important values to you.
Admissions
Program delivery
The courses are fully taught in English.
Program Outcome
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Degree Type: Master
- Specifications: Master of Science.
Program Tuition Fee
Why study at KU Leuven
What sets us apart as a university?
A highly-ranked university
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field.
Research-based education
Education at KU Leuven is research-based, which means students will learn from the same professors who are performing the ground-breaking research you read about in the press. New insights are instantly integrated into classes and students are encouraged to perform their research. In our FabLab, students can use several high-tech machines to create whatever they want – all free of charge.
Affordable tuition fees
Higher education is highly valued in Belgium and therefore subsidised by the government. This allows KU Leuven to keep tuition fees relatively low, which gives you a price/quality ratio very few top-100 universities can match. We take pride in keeping our programs as accessible as possible to allow the brightest students from around the globe to join our courses.
International student life with respect for diversity
According to Times Higher Education, KU Leuven is in the top 50 of most international universities worldwide with staff and students from over 150 different nationalities. For all our international students, the Pangaea student center is their home away from home. Our university also strives for diversity and inclusion and wants to work together on a pact for more respect.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Info Sessions
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Rankings
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.
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Career Opportunities
This master’s program opens up a whole spectrum of professional possibilities. Masters in Engineering Technology are active in the most diverse positions, sectors, and professions all over the world. They are the engine of innovation in businesses and society. Depending on their interest, their engineering profile can range from technological expert to company manager.