Faculty of Engineering
Enrolling for this study plan is possible after having obtained one of the following degrees:
Academic Bachelor's programme ingenieurswetenschappen
Academic Bachelor's programme ingenieurswetenschappen: werktuigkunde-elektrotechniek
AANBEVELINGSBRIEF / LETTER OF RECCOMENDATION 1
AANBEVELINGSBRIEF / LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 2
MOTIVATIEBRIEF / LETTER OF MOTIVATION
PUNTENLIJST / TRANSCRIPTS (NIET VOOR VLAAMSE DIPLOMA'S)
The Mechatronics-Construction track of the Master of Science in Electromechanical Engineering (BRUFACE) (120 ECTS) is built up modularly:
1) Common Courses (25 ECTS), partially common courses (16 ECTS) and a master project (5 ECTS)
2) Specific Courses (32 ECTS)
3) Electives (18 ECTS)
4) Master Thesis (24 ECTS)
Each of the modules should be succesfully completed to obtain the master degree. The student must respect the specified registration requirements. The educational board strongly suggests the student to follow the standard learning track. Only this model track can guarantee a timeschedule without overlaps of the compulsory course units.
This module includes 25 ECTS of compulsory courses, common to all students enrolled for the Master of Science in Electromechanical Engineering, regardless of what specialisation they have chosen, 16 ECTS of compulsory courses common to only some of the specialisations within the Master in Electromechanical Engineering (partially common courses) and a master project (5 ECTS). All submodules mentioned below must be successfully completed.
Common courses 1st year Master in Electromechanical Engineering
These 5 courses must be successfully completed in the 1st year of the standard learning track (MA1).
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 25 ECTS credits.
5ECTS credits - Control System Design |
5ECTS credits - Design Methodology |
5ECTS credits - Piston Engines |
5ECTS credits - Electrical Drives |
5ECTS credits - Turbomachinery |
Partially common courses 1st year MA in Electromechanical Eng., Mechatronics
These 2 courses must be successfully completed in the 1st year of the standard learning track (MA1).
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 10 ECTS credits.
5ECTS credits - Structural Analysis and Finite Elements |
5ECTS credits - Vibrations and Acoustics |
Partially common courses 2nd year MA in Electromechanical Eng., Mechatronics
These 2 courses must be successfully completed in the 2nd year of the standard learning track (MA2).
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 6 ECTS credits.
3ECTS credits - Reliability and Safety |
3ECTS credits - Composite Structures |
Master 1 Projects 1st year Master in Electromechanical Engineering
Students have to select and successfully complete one of these projects, in the 1st year of the standard learning track (MA1).
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 5 ECTS credits.
5ECTS credits - Project Master 1 |
5ECTS credits - Development Cooperation Project |
5ECTS credits - Team Leader Project |
5ECTS credits - Eco-Marathon Project |
This module includes 32 ECTS of compulsory specific courses. 4 courses (20 ECTS) belong to the 1st year and 3 courses (12 ECTS) to the 2nd year of the full-time standard learning path. All modules of specific courses mentioned below must be successfully completed. Registration for these specific courses is allowed provided that the student has already successfully accomplished or is registered for at least 30 ECTS of (semi)common compulsory courses of the master program. Students must register according to the model learning track: first for the specific courses of the 1st year of the master program, then for the specific courses of the 2nd year.
Specific courses 1st year Master in Electromechanical Engineering - Mechatronics
These 4 courses must be successfully accomplished, in the 1st year of the standard learning track (MA1).
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 20 ECTS credits.
5ECTS credits - Mechatronics 1 |
5ECTS credits - Machine Elements |
5ECTS credits - Real Time Computer Systems |
5ECTS credits - Robotics |
Specific courses 2nd year Master in Electromechanical Engineering - Mechatronics
These 3 courses must be successfully accomplished, in the 2nd year of the standard learning track (MA2).
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 12 ECTS credits.
3ECTS credits - Mechatronics 2 |
3ECTS credits - Multibody Mechanics |
3ECTS credits - Manufacturing Technology I |
3ECTS credits - Manufacturing Technology II |
In the 2nd year of the full-time model learning track, students must successfully complete 18 ECTS of elective courses. Registration for the electives is allowed on condition the student has already successfully accomplished at least 30 ECTS of compulsory courses of the Master in Electromechanical Engineering. Students have to give priority to the master specific electives mentioned below. Provided preliminary approval by the Curriculum Board of Electromechanical Engineering, students are allowed to select a limited number of courses outside the list of specific electives:
- from the other Electromechanical Engineering tracks
- not more than 5 ECTS (1 course) of the required 18 ECTS from the entire VUB master curriculum or the master curriculum of another university.
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 18 ECTS credits.
The Master Thesis (24 ECTS) is compulsory. Registration for the Master Thesis is allowed provided that
1. the student doesn't have a combined bachelor-master enrollment
2. the student has already successfully accomplished 45 ECTS of compulsory courses of the master program (exemptions included).
From the courses listed below, students must obtain 24 ECTS credits.
24ECTS credits - Master Thesis Electromechanical Engineering |