Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

RUN-EU Double Degree Programme: Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronics

Combine innovation and technology!
This Double Degree Programme connects IPLeiria’s Mechanical Engineering with FHV’s Mechatronics, offering students a unique opportunity to master mechanical systems and advanced mechatronic solutions. Gain expertise in design, automation, and engineering technologies while experiencing two academic cultures.

Why choose this programme?

  • Two Degrees, Two Countries: Study in Portugal and Austria, experience two cultures, and graduate with two internationally recognized degrees.
  • Interdisciplinary Skills: Combine mechanical engineering fundamentals with cutting-edge mechatronics and automation.
  • Global Career Opportunities: Prepare for roles in manufacturing, robotics, product development, and high-tech industries worldwide.
  • Hands-on Learning: Work on real-world projects, innovative labs, and collaborative workshops.

Find out more about rhe programme here. 

Ready to take the next step?

Applications are handled through your home university. Please contact your programme director for full details on application procedures and programme specifics.

Language of instruction:

English

180 ECTS credits
Academic recognition:

Final degrees will be awarded after the student has successfully completed the required studies in each institution. Each institution will issue a diploma based on the forwarded transcript of records from the home institution added by the courses passed at the host institution, showing that the student has passed all required courses. At the end the students will have two degrees. 

The titles of degrees are:

  • IPL: Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (BSc)
  • FHV: Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (BSc) or Bachelor in Mechatronics (BSc)
Eligible participants:

All study courses are taught in English. The applicants must have an English proficiency equivalent to level B2 or higher of CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This must be proven by a language test, e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge ESOL, CEFR or equivalent. As an equivalent, a certificate from the university’s English language teacher is also acceptable. 

Proof of English proficiency is also considered fulfilled if the applicant obtained their qualification for university entrance in English, and/or has completed a first academic degree in English, and/or speaks English as a native language.

How to apply:

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Selection criteria

Students will submit their applications for Double Degree Programme according to the instructions of their home institutions. The home institution nominates the students to the host institution. The host institution provides relevant information regarding the application process. 

Required application documents: 

  • Transcript of Records (ToR) 
  • Motivation letter 
  • Learning Agreement 

To fulfil the application requirements, the applicants must have an adequate study performance at the home institution and must fulfil the required language skills.

The selection is made by the Head or the Director of the Degree Programme of the home university, based on the application documents.

Involved organisations and persons

Polytechnic University of Leiria

Lead Organisation

Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences

Lead Organisation
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