De La Salle University

What you'll study

The programme advances core mechanical engineering principles and integrates them with control, sensing and embedded systems typical of mechatronics practice. Study pathways include a mix of advanced coursework and a substantial research thesis or applied project, allowing specialisation in areas such as robotics, industrial automation, precision mechatronic systems, or computational modelling.

• Core advanced modules: advanced dynamics and kinematics, continuum mechanics, advanced thermofluids, and finite element methods.
• Mechatronics and control: digital and analogue control systems, sensors and actuators, embedded systems and microcontrollers, real-time systems and mechatronic system integration.
• Automation and robotics: robot kinematics and dynamics, motion planning, industrial automation, machine vision and robotic perception.
• Design and manufacturing: precision design of electromechanical devices, advanced manufacturing processes, CAD/CAE-based design optimisation and prototyping techniques.
• Computation and data-driven methods: numerical methods, modelling and simulation, control-oriented modelling, and optional modules in machine learning for engineering applications.
• Research and project work: a supervised thesis or capstone project focused on original research or an applied development problem with outcomes such as experimental validation, prototype development or simulation studies.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a recognised bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Candidates with substantial relevant industry experience and a related technical degree may also be considered.

• Academic record: a satisfactory undergraduate academic transcript demonstrating competence in core engineering subjects (mechanics, dynamics, control, mathematics).
• Supporting documents: curriculum vitae, statement of purpose outlining research or professional goals, and academic transcripts.
• References: two academic or professional letters of recommendation that speak to the applicant's potential for graduate study and research.
• Assessment: applicants may be asked to attend an interview or to sit an institutional entrance assessment, depending on the department's admission procedures.
• English proficiency: evidence of English language proficiency if the applicant's prior education was not in English (accepted test scores or equivalent institutional evidence may be required).

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for technical and leadership roles in sectors where mechanical systems and automation intersect. Common career paths include:

• Design and development engineer for robotics, automated machinery and precision instruments.
• Control systems and embedded systems engineer in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and energy sectors.
• Product development and prototyping roles in startups and established engineering firms.
• Process and manufacturing engineering positions focused on production optimisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Research and development roles in laboratories, research institutes or as a stepping stone to doctoral study and academic careers.

Why study at De La Salle University

De La Salle University offers graduate engineering education within a long-established College of Engineering with a strong emphasis on applied research and industry engagement. Students benefit from experienced faculty who supervise thesis work across experimental, computational and design-led projects, access to well-equipped engineering laboratories and workshops for prototyping, and opportunities to collaborate with local industry partners and research networks.

The university environment supports professional development through seminars, technical electives aligned with current industry needs, and pathways to internships or collaborative projects that connect academic study to practical engineering challenges in the Philippines and the wider region.