A Gateway to the Future of Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering is a multidisciplinary field presenting a promising future with diverse applications in robotics, manufacturing, automation, automotive engineering, aerospace, healthcare, agriculture, leisure, entertainment, and much more. This program is an opportunity for students to tap into their potential in this evolving field.

The program encourages the amalgamation of theory and practice, offering students opportunities for industrial internships and Master project work tailored to their interests and career aspirations. With teaching and training under the guidance of renowned experts from academia and industry, graduates are expected to receive direct job offers from world-leading industry partners including ABB, Barry Callebaut, Bühler, HPW, Holcim, Nestlé, and Tetra Pak.

Program Structure: Building Skills for Industry Excellence

• Advanced Core Modules: Offering foundational knowledge on mechanical systems design and analysis, alongside programming and deployment of embedded devices for various industrial sectors.
• Mechatronics and Control Modules: Facilitates understanding of robotic and control system solutions, including data-driven and machine-learning techniques.
• Energy and Production Systems: Deepens understanding of renewable energy technologies, propulsion systems, and process chain planning.
• Engineering in Perspective: Provides context to technical knowledge, honing leadership skills, public policy understanding, and corporate social responsibility for sustainable industrial development in Africa.
• The final year comprises an internship to apply learned skills and a Master’s thesis for professional projects and research experience.

Benefits: A Package of Opportunities

• Full coverage of tuition and other academic fees
• Laptop and equipment, accommodation, and health insurance
• A monthly stipend and one trip home per year
• Onboarding period with scholarship provider for students funded by industry partners, followed by mentorship and industrial internship
• On completion, dual-degree certification: Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) from ETH Zurich and a Master of Science (MSc) from Ashesi University.

Eligibility: A Call to Aspiring Engineers

• Open to Africans
• Applicants must hold a BSc or MSc in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, Mechanical, Process, Mechatronic Engineering, or related fields.
• Second Class Upper or better
• Academic-level proficiency in English.

Selection Criteria

• Academic Qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Extracurricular Achievements
• Working/Internship Experience
• Demonstration of Motivation

How to Apply: Embark on an Engineering Adventure

The application deadline is set for July 30, 2023, with rolling admissions in place, so it’s advised to apply early!

For more information, visit Ashesi-ETH Master Program.

The Ashesi-ETH Masters in Mechatronic Engineering 2023 offers a unique and comprehensive platform for the next generation of engineers. With a host of benefits and opportunities for real-world exposure, it stands as a doorway to the promising future of African engineering.

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