As a graduate of the Master’s in Robotics with a specialisation in Mechatronics & Physical AI, you can look forward to an exciting career as a mechatronics engineer, automation specialist, product engineer, or technical consultant, to name but a few. You can also continue with a PhD or EngD programme. Or what about starting your own company?
Type of degree
Upon completion of the Master's with a specialisation in Mechatronics & Physical AI, you will receive a Master’s degree in Robotics. Also, you can title yourself Master of Science (MSc). Your specialisation will be mentioned on your diploma supplement, highlighting your specialised knowledge and skills in the field of mechatronics and physical AI.
Job opportunities
With your deep understanding of the physical aspects of robots, encompassing their mechanics, sensors, and actuators, you will be equipped to create and improve robots for industrial, healthcare, or societal applications at a wide range of companies and institutions.
- Industry robots: manufacturing and automation companies, logistics and supply chain companies, R&D departments of companies, or energy and utilities companies.
- Healthcare robots: medical device companies, health-tech startups, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare robotics consultancy firms, or hospitals.
- Social robots: ethical AI advocacy firms, community development organisations, public policy and research institutions, environmental conservation organisations, or smart city companies.
Whichever career path you choose, you will be sure to find exciting opportunities at many private and public organisations worldwide. What about starting your career at a robotics company like Boston Dynamics or iRobot? Or are you interested in a career at an automotive company, such as Tesla or Toyota? You can work at Philips, ASML, Thales, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), or Demcon.
Start a business
Do you have a great business idea? At the University of Twente, you can turn it into reality! At UT, we highly encourage entrepreneurship. In fact, UT has been voted the most entrepreneurial university in the Netherlands four times in a row. We have a unique approach of putting scientific knowledge to practical use and turning our expertise and yours into solutions that people and society actually need. As a catalyst for meaningful entrepreneurship, we offer you the Novel-T foundation and the start-up hub on campus.
You can use your master’s research - or prototypes from the research you have done - to start your own business.
POST-MASTER OPPORTUNITIES
Instead of pursuing a professional career right after obtaining your Master’s degree, you can opt for an academic career by completing a PhD or an EngD. An EngD programme is more practically oriented and aligned with direct problem solving and addressing design needs of a particular industry whereas a PhD programme is more focused on research. You can follow both types of programmes at the Twente Graduate School (TGS).
CONTINUE AS A RESEARCHER: OBTAIN A PHD
A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) entails studying and carrying out research in a particular area for a period of four years. You can do this within one of our research groups or our structured PhD programmes. An integral part of a PhD is writing your PhD thesis and presenting and defending your research publicly. Obtaining a PhD gives you the title Doctor (Dr).
FOLLOW AN ENGD PROGRAMME
You can also choose to follow an EngD programme after graduation. Such a programme usually takes two years and prepares you to become a high-level technological designer. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certified diploma and the academic degree title Professional Doctorate in Engineering (EngD).