Mechatronics Engineering

Mechatronics or Mechatronic Engineering is an interdisciplinary engineering field that combines principles from Mechanics, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Robotics and Automatic Control. Mechatronics prepares engineers who can design, develop and test a broad range of automated machines from industrial systems, artificial intelligence and medical equipment, to consumer products.

Mechatronics provides the fundamental knowledge for creating smart machines that grab information from their environment and use it to make decisions and prioritize actions. So, in short, Mechatronics is the branch of Engineering focused on creating robots and other automated equipment, and is very related to Robotics.

Mechatronics studies can be offered as a specialization for Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Information Technology programmes.

Mechatronic studies are very hands on, with a focus on laboratory practice and applied examples. Students gain basic knowledge of engineering processes, product design as well as the use of digital electronics or computer-aided design (CAD) software. You will develop mathematical and technical skills, logical analysis, project management and the ability to work in teams. Professionals also keep in touch with the global needs of society and innovate machinery according to those needs.

Mechatronics professionals work in various areas such as aerospace industry, chemical processing, communication, healthcare, nanotechnology, manufacturing, automation and control system design. Jobs in the field include product development, control-system engineering, data-logging engineering, electro-mechanical technology, consulting, inventing, and more.

Students with a high school diploma or its equivalent from outside Jordan can enroll in higher education institutions directly through websites of public and private universities or intermediate community colleges based on their averages. Universities implement the credit hours system, which allows students to choose courses according to their study plan.

Students wishing to enroll in a master's program must hold a bachelor's degree. Furthermore, students who wish to enroll in doctoral programs must hold a master's degree.

In addition, students wishing to enroll in postgraduate programs are required to provide a certificate confirming their English proficiency level in a TOEFL or IELTS exam. They could also demonstrate a certain proficiency level in French or German. Lastly, they could take an English language exam held by the higher education institution they apply in.

In the event that the student fails to prove the required level of English, German or French, or fails the English equivalency exam, they may study a qualifying program in English at the university where they undertake additional six credit hours; he/she must score a minimum grade that varies according to their specialization.

Students can apply for admission to a higher education institution in Jordan through the following:

1. Applying directly to the institution of higher education of their choice. Many higher education institutions in Jordan have online application services or through university service offices; while some institutions accept applications through mail. Each higher education institution determines its own enrollment requirements. Therefore, a prospective student should communicate with the institution they wish to apply to in order to know the specific admission requirements and procedures.
2. Applying directly through the free on-line application
3. Communicate with the Directorate of International Student Affairs at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and apply to any higher education institution