B.Sc. in Automatic Control and Robotics

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Poznan University of Technology

Program Overview

The B.Sc. in Automatic Control and Robotics at Poznan University of Technology is a hands-on 3.5-year program (7 semesters) that dives deep into automation, dynamic systems, signal processing, robot kinematics, and programming microprocessor systems, industrial controllers, sensors, and vision systems—perfect for students passionate about building the tech that powers robots and smart factories. It's ideal for high school grads with B2 English who love math, coding, and problem-solving, equipping you with skills to tackle real-world projects in industrial automation and basic robotics right from the start.


Curriculum Structure
Year 1 (Semesters 1-2):
You'll kick off with a strong foundation in core skills, starting with Mathematics and Information Engineering in semester 1 to master the math behind automation, alongside The Elements of Computer Science Techniques for practical programming basics and essentials like Ergonomics, Occupational Health and Work Safety. By semester 2, courses build on signals and dynamic systems, giving you the tools to analyze how robots move and respond in real time.

Year 2 (Semesters 3-4): Things get exciting as you dive into hardware and control, with semester 4 highlighting Robotics to explore robot components and kinematics, Metrology for precise measurements, Microprocessor Systems for designing smart controllers, and Control of Electrical Drives to power motors and actuators. You'll also do internships, blending theory with industry exposure to see automation in action.

Year 3 (Semesters 5-7): Advanced topics prepare you for pro-level work—semester 5 covers Control Theory, System Identification to model real systems, and Devices of Automation and Actuators, plus designing Electronical and Electrical Circuits. Semesters 6-7 ramp up with Digital Controllers and PLC, electives like Robot Programming, Flying Robots, or Artificial Intelligence, team design projects, and your diploma thesis, turning you into a confident engineer ready to innovate.


Focus Areas: Dynamic systems, signal processing, robot kinematics, industrial automation equipment, microprocessor systems, sensors, vision systems, and control of electrical drives.

Learning Outcomes: Gain expertise in designing and programming automation tech; handle medium-level measurement and control projects; solve practical industrial automation and basic robotics problems; understand social, legal, economic, and technical project factors.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation): English-taught program with 210 ECTS credits, meeting EU standards for engineering degrees; from the Faculty of Control, Robotics and Electrical Engineering, aligned with Industry 4.0 needs in automation and robotics.

Reputation (Employability): Poznan University of Technology's Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics leads in cutting-edge research on control, mobile robotics, and AI applications, producing grads ready for aviation, automotive, manufacturing, and beyond—backed by strong industry ties and practical training.

 

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Poznan University of Technology's B.Sc. in Automatic Control and Robotics, you'll dive right into hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills in dynamic systems, signal processing, robot kinematics, sensors, vision systems, and programming industrial controllers and microprocessors. The program, housed in the Faculty of Control, Robotics and Electrical Engineering, draws directly from cutting-edge research at the Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics, so you're using the same labs and tools our experts rely on for projects in mobile robotics, automated vehicles, advanced control, and medical robotics applications. With modernized facilities on the Warta Campus—including state-of-the-art labs equipped with the latest measurement apparatuses, research stations, and computer setups—you'll get practical experience that sets you up for industry success, complete with internships and team-based design projects.

Here's what makes our experiential learning stand out, tailored to this program:
- Dedicated laboratories in the Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics for hands-on work in control systems, mobile robotics, image processing, sound and measurement systems, plus specialized research stations like the innovative astronomical assembly for ultra-precise drive control and satellite tracking.
- Internships built into semester 4, giving you real industry exposure to apply automation and robotics skills right away.
- Group projects and term designs, including semester 6's team-based term design project and electives like robot programming, flying robots, and control of motion/electric vehicles, where you'll collaborate on practical robotic systems.
- Specialized software and digital tools covered in courses like "Tools and software for robotic systems," plus programming for microprocessor systems, PLC digital controllers, and electives in networks/distributed control and artificial intelligence.
- Modern faculty infrastructure with renovated didactic labs, auditoriums, and computer stations meeting the latest tech standards, all supporting remote learning and research in automated vehicles and robotics applications.

 

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Poznan University of Technology's B.Sc. in Automatic Control and Robotics, you'll dive right into hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills in dynamic systems, robot kinematics, sensors, vision systems, and industrial controllers through practical labs and projects tied directly to cutting-edge research. The program, housed in the Faculty of Control, Robotics and Electrical Engineering at the Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics, equips you with expertise in designing and programming microprocessor systems while tackling medium-level projects in measurement, control, and basic robotics—preparing you to solve actual industry problems. You'll work with advanced tools and facilities focused on areas like automated vehicles, mobile robotics, image processing, and medical robotics applications, all inspired by the institute's ongoing research.

This means getting your hands on specialized equipment and coursework like:

- Dedicated laboratories and research stations in the Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics for modeling, advanced control, estimation methods, mobile robotics, and signal processing, including innovative setups like high-dynamics astronomical assemblies with direct drives for ultra-precise tracking and modular systems for satellite observation.
- Robot programming and task planning courses, including advanced industrial robot programming, basic tools for autonomous robot programming, and electives like robot programming, flying robots, and tools/software for robotic systems.
- Microprocessor systems, PLC controllers, SCADA systems, and digital controllers through hands-on modules like Microprocessor Systems, Devices of Automation and Actuators, Digital Controllers and PLC, and electives in PLC/SCADA for measurement/control and CAD systems for digital prototyping.
- Group projects and problem-solving labs, such as Problem Laboratory, System Identification, Robotics (continued across semesters), Robot Programming, and Team Design projects that build competencies for industrial automation and simple robotic systems.
- Internships integrated into the curriculum, specifically listed in Semester 4 alongside practical courses like Robotics, Metrology, and Control of Electrical Drives.
- Research-driven facilities from institute projects, including actuators from dielectric polymers/magnetoelastomers, ADAS for urban buses, remote sampling systems for air/water monitoring, intelligent mobile robot control, and measurement platforms for airfield lamps—giving you access to real interdisciplinary experiments in control, electronics, and robotics.

 

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  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Automotive Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Energy Systems Engineer
  • HVAC Engineer
  • Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer

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