Master of Electromechanical Engineering Technology

About the programme

Electromechanics sets the world in motion. In this programme, you will  learn to realise and control movements in machines and devices. During lectures and labs, you will learn about the state of the art in the field of hydraulic drives and servomotors, and also how to devise a creative concept and develop it into a usable design in accordance with current standards using powerful calculation software.

You can specialise in one of the following options:

• Mechatronics - This option relates to designing, developing, and optimising automated mechanical machines. Supported by a strong background in electricity and mechanics, you dive more deeply into aspects such as advanced design methods, electronic operations, controls, measures and drives, data communication, and visualisation methods.
• Management - This option provides a broad introduction into contemporary management theory and practice. You define and compare key aspects, basic concepts and approaches in management and strategy and are able to analyse and interpret the complexity of managing an enterprise/organisation.

Besides the specialisation option, you also have a unique opportunity to complement your programme with a dedicated focus. Within each focus you are getting acquainted with state-of-the-art technologies, methodologies and applications in a specific research area, making use of the renowned expertise of the different research groups over the different campuses of the Faculty of Engineering Technology.

The following focuses are offered:

• Clinical Engineering 
• Advanced Robotics
• Ecotechnologies 
• Automotive Engineering
• Digital and Lightweight Manufacturing

Admission requirements

All students who did not obtain their previous degree at an institution of the Flemish Community, must submit an application via the Admissions office. Be sure to check out the specific admission requirements (diploma requirements, language requirements and possible additional requirements). The only way to know whether you can be admitted to any of our programmes is by applying and completing the application process. 

Official and current admission requirements

Student profile

• You are fascinated by science and technology and you want to put your theoretical knowledge into practice.
• You are innovative, creative and entrepreneurial.
• You want to work on innovation and optimisation processes and you want to contribute to the products and processes of the future.
• You want to learn how to optimally use materials to produce reliable components, how to make these components work together in ingenious mechanisms, how to drive these machines energy-efficiently and how to control them into fully automatic smart systems.
• Sustainability, safety and respect for the environment are important values to you.

Application window

For the most recent - and only official information - on application deadlines, check the application window for this programme. 

Application procedure

Check the information on how to apply for this programme. There is also a  video that explains the application procedure from start to finish.   

Tuition fees

It is worth noting that our tuition fees are more affordable than many other leading universities thanks to generous government financing of higher education in Belgium. The fees for any individual student are contingent upon their academic programme and the nationality of the student.  

For the most recent – and only official information – on the tuition fees, check the tuition fee calculator. 

Scholarships

KU Leuven offers a variety of scholarships for qualifying students. Just as with our tuition fees, these scholarships may be contingent on a student’s academic programme or nationality, so be sure to thoroughly check eligibility requirements before applying.