Hi, I just got my SPM result not long ago and would like to study mechatronics. But I'm not sure where should I study. There are some similar thread in this forum, but most of them are quite some time ago. ._.

Anyway, should I study mechatronics in UTAR or are there any other good options? Other than Nottingham and Monash. Or should I study in A.P.U.? Would love to further my studies oversea...

Thanks.

y didn't you consider local unis?

MMU and UTM is very good.

UTAR also good.

Other got Swinburne, Curtin, Monash, Nottingham, APU.

Cheapest UTM, follow by UTAR, then MMU, then.....

Better have a look on their facilities before you study.

I am a mechatronics graduate from APU, i will not say that this U is perfect, but if i were to be given a choice to choose again, APU is still my choice because it fits me most.

sometimes it is not the teaching material or lecturer that matters. What matter the most are:

whether u could adapt to the environment or lifestyle in that Uni.

whether u wanna stick with the Uni near to ur house or having campus life outside or driving to the Uni and jammed for 1hr b4 reaching Uni.

whether your parent could afford the expenses or not.

i see these small obstacles as a big problem because as the times go on, it will eat out your motivation to complete your studies bit by bit.

some of my APU course mate defer to other Uni (MMU, UCSI, UTAR). They still haven't graduate because they keep changing Uni and complaint about the teaching materials & lecturers, end up restarting some of the modules again as they couldn't transfer all the credit.

May I know what is MMU?

Thanks for the the advice.

MMU = Multimedia University, Got 2 campus, 1 in Cyberjaya and 1 in Melaka

Thanks.

Would A.P.U. be better than UTAR? Something about accredit?

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) :: Bachelor of Electronic Engineering (Mechatronic) with Honours is one of many Electrical and Electronic Engineering academic programs offered by the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and monitored by the Department of Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering. Take a look!

U can refer this website for accredited engineering degree

http://www.eac.org.my/web/list_accredited.html

First word of warning from a fellow gonna grad Mechatronian here.

1. It offers a wide range of disciplines . You'll dip ur toe in to Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Embedded, and Control. You'll be Jack of All Trades, Master of None(well, our focus IS on Control Systems so you can say we are master of Control Systems).... UNLESS.

2. You grow your interests. particular field perhaps, and then you'll be a powerhouse. You don't do this, you're useless in industry.

Mechatronics programs normally concentrates on E&E+Embedded Programming+Control Systems.

Mechanical Dynamics and Statics are covered briefly so you know about it, but you're not the expert on it.

Throughout my 4 years course, what I've observed about the difference between a student in Mechatronics and another student in another particular , more traditional field such as pure E&E, Mechanical, etc.



1. E&E students will find a full project application of hardware and software very challenging as they focus on Electrical and Electronic design BUT they will be able to give in-depth analysis of the Electrical Characteristics.

2. Mechanical students will find a full project application with hardware and software very challenging as they focus on the Physical Mechanics of the system BUT they will be able to give in-depth analysis of the Mechanics.

3. Computer Science students will find a full project application with hardware and software very challenging as they focus on the Software Development BUT they will be able to design better streamlined software.

4. Mechatronics students will find a full project application with hardware and software a piece of cake, BUT they won't be able to give in-depth analysis of the mechanical dynamics/software structure unless they specifically work towards it. Note: We do concentrate on E&E+Control, so E&E analysis is still within our territory.



A good example : FYP
Mechanical Student : Stress Analysis and Characteristic of a Car Body <----fully Mechanics/Dynamics/Statics/Thermo

E&E Student : Non-Destructive Fruit Maturity Detection using RF and DC Voltage <---Characteristics of RF and DC on a fruit is studied.

Comp Student : Vision Algorithm for Semiconductor Inspection <----Coding, ALgorithm, structure, method.

Mechatronics Student : Develop a Nursing Robot for Hospital Domain <--- Mechanical design and fabrication, algorithm design and test, electronics and power system design.

This is what I see.
If in-depth analysis of a sub-module is required, traditional branch of engineering is more suitable, if application and integration of multiple modules together, comes mechatronic grads.

so. still think mechatronic is fun?

This post has been edited by IvanWong1989: Apr 1 2013, 10:12 PM

Very informative indeed. Bravo! You made UniMAP proud.

Thanks!

Thanks for the advice. But I'll still be going for mechatronic course. Would like to 'dip my toe' into a wide range of disciplines.

=)

Then all the best. Fellow Mechatronian. =P


Have you decided to go Local Uni, or Private?

(1) Do you know there is increasing demand for graduates who can work in an interdisciplinary engineering environment? This demand, when coupled with the appeal of intelligent systems, makes mechatronics and robotics a popular choice for students. Mechatronics graduates will have the interdisciplinary approach necessary to integrate electronics, control, software and mechanical engineering. In addition, you will acquire skills that are transferable to service industries and other areas of the business community.

(2) Traditionally, mechatronics is considered as a fusion of mechanical, electrical, computer and control engineering. Modern mechatronics is about the integration of electronics with mechanical design to create intelligent systems. From fuzzy logic controlled washing machines to space exploration, mechatronics and robotic systems are at the forefront of technological developments.

(3) It is a field with exciting career opportunities and a huge range of applications, from robotics in manufacturing and automation to the automotive, aerospace, medical and leisure and entertainment industries. Recent graduates have secured positions such as Systems Engineers, Project Engineers, Industrial Engineers and Control & Instrumentation Engineers within organizations such ABB, Alstom, Dyson, First Solar, GE Intelligent Platforms, Honeywell, Infineon, Intel, Jacobs Engineering, M+W, Petronas, Shell, Siemens, Sunpower, Yokogawa and so on.

(4) With your broad engineering knowledge base, you probably hold technical design and decision-making positions, often overseeing or playing a central role in engineering design teams. As you acquire sufficient experience and move up the career ladder, you may become a Systems Manager, Project Manager, Factory Manager, or Technical Manager by 35 or earlier.

sometimes i miss my mechatronics times

Thanks!
Decided to go private uni.

Go private