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Published: 02 Jun 2023 722 views
Mechatronics encompasses a range of technologies that empower a variety of daily life applications ranging from automation of household equipment to “smart” manufacturing, self-?driving cars, surgical robots and robotic space exploration. Delivered at Ashesi University by faculty from Ashesi and ETH Zurich, this Master’s Programme equips students with specialist competences and wide range of skills to pursue a career in this dynamic and future-?oriented field.
Students will build research and innovation competences through industrial internships and a Master project work where they will combine theory and practice with a focus on topics that suit their interests and career plans, guided by experts from academia and industry whose teaching and training are informed by world-?class research and expertise.
The involvement of our industry partners - ABB, Barry Callebaut, Bühler, HPW, Holcim, Nestlé, and Tetra Pak - all of whom are operationally present in Africa, ensures that the programme addresses regional market needs. In addition to providing mentorship and industrial internships, our industry partners offer full scholarships and direct job opportunities in the region after the successful completion of the programme.
Ashesi University is a young and entrepreneurial university that was founded in 2002. Teaching at Ashesi focuses on complementing technical knowledge with ethical leadership skills and a profound understanding of sustainable development principles. Learn more about external pageAshesi Universitycall_made.
ETH Zurich is a world-?renowned university with a wealth of experience in training highly-?skilled engineers, and an extensive network in African countries. Sustainability issues are a key focus of research and teaching at ETH Zurich. Learn more about ETH Zurich.
A brief overview of more than 150 years of ETH Zurich history Established in 1855 as the Federal Polytechnic School, ETH Zurich has, from the outset, been a national centre for education with international appeal, attracting talent from all over the world. The successful combination of a cosmopolitan outlook with national roots made the young educational institution one of the driving forces behind industrialisation in Switzerland: it brought the necessary expertise into the country, trained technical specialists and helped set up groundbreaking national infrastructures. ... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Country to study | Ghana |
| School to study | ETH Zurich |
| Type | Masters |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | ETH Zurich |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Fully-?funded programme
This option is only available if you apply and are selected for an industry scholarship.
On completion, students will receive a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) from ETH Zurich and a Master of Science (MSc) from Ashesi University. There are no diploma substitutes.
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Note: Admissions are on a rolling basis. Apply early!