Study environment - Mechatronics and Automation - Master's Programme
Study environment
Learning Environment
The Master's Programme in Mechatronics and Automation combines theoretical knowledge with practical application through lectures, project work, and laboratory exercises.
You will work closely with fellow students in multidisciplinary teams while benefiting from close interaction with lecturers, researchers, and industry partners. The learning environment encourages collaboration, innovation, and hands-on problem-solving.
The programme has strong connections with leading technology and industrial companies, ensuring that your education remains relevant to current industry needs. Through project work and collaboration with industry, you will gain valuable experience and develop skills that are highly sought after in the global job market.
Laboratories and Facilities
As a student, you will have access to modern laboratories, workshops, advanced simulators, and dedicated study spaces.
The programme provides practical experience with the technologies that form the foundation of modern mechatronic systems. You will work with sensors, actuators, electronics, mechanical systems, engineering design, intelligent control systems, programming, testing, documentation, and system integration.
By combining theory with hands-on laboratory work, you will learn how individual components interact to create advanced automated systems and gain the practical skills needed to solve real-world engineering challenges.
Student Life
As a student in the Master's Programme in Mechatronics and Automation, you will become part of a welcoming and active student community.
You can join the student associations Archimedes and Syntax, which organize social events, academic activities, company visits, and networking opportunities throughout the year. The associations bring together students from a wide range of engineering programmes at NTNU in Ålesund, making it easy to build friendships and professional networks across disciplines and year groups.
The Ålesund Student Association (Ålesund Studentsamfunn, ÅSS) offers concerts, cultural events, sports activities, and student clubs, providing plenty of opportunities to get involved outside your studies and make the most of student life in Ålesund.
Why Ålesund?
NTNU in Ålesund is located in one of Norway's most spectacular regions, surrounded by fjords, mountains, and the Atlantic Ocean. Here, you can combine your studies with outdoor adventures throughout the year.
The Sunnmøre region is known for its dramatic scenery, offering everything from hiking and climbing to surfing, kayaking, skiing, and other outdoor activities within easy reach of campus.
Ålesund is a vibrant coastal town built across several islands on Norway's west coast. Known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture, safe environment, and high quality of life, the town offers the perfect balance between a close-knit student community and modern urban amenities.
Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, Ålesund provides an exceptional setting for both academic and personal growth.