Bachelor of Science in Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics Engineering
About This Programme
An interdisciplinary degree (formerly Mechatronics) integrating mechanical, electrical and computer engineering with robotics, control, automation and intelligent systems. Prepares graduates for advanced manufacturing, robotics and autonomous-systems careers.
Course Highlights
- Multidisciplinary degree merging electrical and mechanical engineering (formerly Mechatronics)
- Targets Fourth Industrial Revolution fields: autonomous vehicles and drones, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing, IoT and smart grids
- Hands-on mechatronic-systems, measurement/control and design laboratories
- Two-semester capstone design project and mandatory industry internship
What You'll Study
A multidisciplinary programme merging electrical and mechanical engineering, taught through mechatronics, control, signal-processing and machine-learning courses with computer-application and design labs, a required 8-week summer internship (NGN 397), and a two-semester senior design project (ISM 490/491).
Year 1
- CHM 101 General Chemistry I (or BIO 101)3 credits
- CHM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory I (or BIO 101L)1 credit
- MTH 103 Calculus I3 credits
- NGN 110 Introduction to Engineering and Computing2 credits
- PHY 101 General Physics I3 credits
- PHY 101L General Physics Laboratory I1 credit
- WRI 101 Academic Writing I3 credits
- MTH 104 Calculus II3 credits
- NGN 112 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science3 credits
- PHY 102 General Physics II3 credits
- PHY 102L General Physics Laboratory II1 credit
- WRI 102 Academic Writing II3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
Year 2
- ISM 216L Computational Applications in Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics1 credit
- MCE 216L Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Workshop1 credit
- MCE 224 Engineering Mechanics – Statics and Dynamics3 credits
- ELE 211 Electric Circuits I3 credits
- ENG 204 Advanced Academic Writing3 credits
- MTH 225 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations3 credits
- NGN 211 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics3 credits
- ISM 210 Digital Systems and Microcontroller Interfacing4 credits
- ISM 231 Thermal-Fluid Sciences3 credits
- ISM 243 Electronic Circuits3 credits
- MCE 223 Mechanics of Materials3 credits
- MCE 236L Solid Modeling1 credit
- General Education Core: History and Culture of the Arab World3 credits
Year 3
- ISM 316L Computer Applications in Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics II1 credit
- ISM 351 Signal Processing in Intelligent Systems3 credits
- ISM 361 Mechatronic Systems and Instrumentation3 credits
- ELE 342L Analog Electronics Laboratory1 credit
- ELE 360 Probability and Stochastic Processes3 credits
- IEN 301 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mindset3 credits
- General Education Core: Arts and Literature3 credits
- ISM 371 Electric Motors and Drives3 credits
- ISM 382 Connectivity in Intelligent Systems3 credits
- ISM 383 Learning in Intelligent Systems3 credits
- MCE 325 Numerical Methods in Engineering3 credits
- ELE 353 Control Systems I3 credits
- NGN 397 Professional Training (summer internship)0 credits
Year 4
- ISM 364L Measurements and Control Laboratory1 credit
- ISM 490 Design Project I1 credit
- MCE 464 Introduction to Robotics3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- General Education Core: Human Interaction and Behavior3 credits
- ISM 391L Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics Design Laboratory1 credit
- ISM 491 Design Project II2 credits
- Major Elective3 credits
- Free Elective3 credits
- General Education Core: Culture in a Critical Perspective3 credits
- General Education Core (elective)3 credits
Entry Requirements
A mathematics placement test determines direct entry to Calculus I.
Careers
Graduates join the Fourth Industrial Revolution workforce in autonomous vehicles and drones, robotics, automation and additive manufacturing, IoT, human-computer systems, smart grids and intelligent mechatronic systems.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education. CAA-licensed (not ABET-accredited; formerly offered as Mechatronics Engineering).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science in Intelligent Systems and Mechatronics Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
~85% secondary average + IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; strong maths & physics; SAT/EmSAT Math for American-curriculum applicants
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Mechatronics degree
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.