Master of Mechatronics Engineering

Develop automation and advanced manufacturing technologies with the Master of Mechatronics Engineering at Australia’s leading university*. You’ll blend mechanical, electrical and software engineering to harness computer controls in areas such as robotics, vehicles and CNC machines.

^{* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025}

Choose your path

If you have a relevant undergraduate major, you'll be able to complete the masters degree in 2 years.

Once you’ve started studying, you can specialise in ‘Manufacturing’, or continue without specialising.

Learn from world leading experts

Develop advanced mechatronics engineering skills, guided by experts in automation and control. You’ll be learning from researchers who have worked on robots with a human touch, rehabilitation robotics, data-driven learning for dynamic systems and optimising smart grids.

An industry aligned curriculum

Apply your skills in internships, industry projects, and innovation challenges with industry mentors.

An internationally recognised qualification

Open doors to engineering careers around the world with dual accreditation in the Master of Engineering.

World class facilities

Access world-class facilities, including wind tunnels, alternative fuel engines, rehabilitation robots, UAV platforms and large-scale water management systems

Guaranteed Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for Melbourne graduates

Domestic students who have completed a Bachelor degree at the University of Melbourne with a weighted average mark of 65% are guaranteed a CSP in the Master of Mechatronics Engineering. Find out more about fees and scholarships.

Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• English language test score requirements

• If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

  IELTS

  6.5

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  with no band less than 6.0

  TOEFL

  79+

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  with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

  PEARSON

  64+

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  with no communicative skill below 60

  CAMBRIDGE

  176+

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  with no skill less than 169

  *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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