Program Structure
This section is intended to provide interested applicants and enrolled master students with important information about academics as for example the course's structure as well as rules and regulations in academic matters.
SUGGESTED CURRICULUM 2020
M.Sc. RoboSys comprises three semesters of lectures, exercises and practical courses in mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University. In the fourth semester, you will either choose the industrial track, in which you will pursue an internship in industry or the academic track to carry out a research project. You also have to finish your Master's thesis in this final semester.

Course Structure
Compulsory Courses |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 3
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Semester 4 |
Robotics Systems |
Multibody Dynamics |
Simulation of Robotic Systems, Sensors and Enviroment |
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Advanced Robot Kinematics and Dynamics |
Computer Vision I |
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Control Engineering |
Robotic Sensor Systems |
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Electrical Drives |
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Machine Learning |
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Computer Science in Mechanics Engineering II |
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German Language Course |
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Elective Courses |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Semester 3
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Semester 4 |
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Computer Vision II |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
Internship or Research Project |
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Production Metrology |
Advanced Machine Learning |
Master Thesis |
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Machine Dynamics of Rigid Systems |
Power Electronics |
Master Defense Colloquium |
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Industrial Logistics |
Processes and Principles for Lightweight Design |
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Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics for Engineers |
Applied Numerical Optimization Engineering |
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Factory Planning |
Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering |
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Summer School** - Advanced Topics in Robotic Systems Engineering |
Strategic Technology Management |
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Advanced Finite Element Methods for Engineers |
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Mechatronics and Control Techniques for Production Plants |
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Advanced Control System |
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Last update: 11.10.2018
Regulations and Handbooks
The examination regulations and module catalogue are provided as a download on the right hand side of this page. Please be aware that the curriculum/modules are adapted regularly to ensure that the content of the Master's degree program is constantly up-to-date.
Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning at the RWTH Aachen University, Germany
M.Sc. Robotic Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary specialized program led by the Institute of Mechanism Theory, Machine Dynamics and Robotics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. In line with this interdisciplinary approach, lectures and courses are also offered by departments from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences, as well as the RWTH Aachen's School of Business and Economics.