Mechatronics, Information and Communication Engineering

Mechatronics engineering is the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems, where mechanical, electrical/electronic, and computer control aspects are engineered together as one integrated system. Modern mechatronics is shifting from systems built around physically interconnected components toward information-centric, cloud-based, and Internet of Things (IoT) models, where smart objects and data drive control decisions. The Master of Mechatronics, Information and Communication Engineering at the Graduate School of ITC prepares students to design, build, and manage these next-generation smart systems — spanning robotics, automation, embedded systems, and IoT/network-connected infrastructure.

• • Degree: Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Mechatronics, Information and Communication Engineering

  • Duration: Full-time, 1 year for ITC engineer-track students; maximum 3 years for other entrants 

  • Total credits: 54 credits 

  • Language of instruction: English 

  • Year established: 2016

• Gain hands-on training across mechanical design, electronics, embedded systems, and computer control — not just one narrow discipline. 

• Learn to build systems where information and IoT connectivity are core to the design, not an add-on, reflecting where the mechatronics field is heading. 

• Work on real automation, robotics, and smart-infrastructure projects using lab equipment shared with industry-relevant standards. 

• Choose between a course-heavy pathway or a research-heavy pathway depending on your career goals — with mobility exchange programs with French university 

• Build a career foundation across multiple industries — manufacturing, automation, robotics, agriculture, and defense all recruit mechatronics engineers. 

• Do you hold a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, or a related field?

• Are you interested in designing systems that combine hardware (robots, sensors, actuators) with software and network intelligence (IoT, embedded control, smart infrastructure)?

• Do you want a career in automation, robotics, systems integration, or product design rather than pure software or pure mechanical work?

• Are you looking for a graduate program that lets you choose between an industry-oriented coursework track and a deeper research track?

• Do you meet the minimum English proficiency requirement (IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent)?

Laboratories and Facilities

• LBE Research Lab

• Dynamic Lab (DCLab)

• Digital Fabrication Lab (FabLab)

• Control and Robotic Lab

Students graduated from Master of MIC Engineering are equipped with a broad range of skills and knowledge, facilitating careers in engineering disciplines ranging from mechanical design to software engineering as well as those more purely focused on mechatronics, automation and robotics. Graduates from this program are employed in industries ranging from mining to manufacturing, agriculture and defense. There are several different careers that a mechatronics engineer can pursue. The following are a few of the most common jobs that a mechatronics engineer may hold:

• Automotive engineer

• Project engineer

• Systems engineer

• Instrumentation engineer

• Mechatronics product design engineer

• Robotics engineer

• Software engineer

• System integration engineer

• Product-prototyping engineer

• Application period:

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, ICT, or related engineering field

• Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5/4.0

• English proficiency requirement: Upon graduate school requirement

• Tuition fee: 200 USD per year or 650 USD per semester (According to the Announcement of Graduate School in 2024)

• Scholarship availability: Upon each year

1. Is the program taught fully in English? 

Yes, all coursework is delivered in English.

2. Can I study part-time while working? 

No, this is the full-time program.

3. Is scholarship support available for Cambodian students?

Yes, some scholarship is available annually.

4. What is the difference between the Course-Research and Research-Based pathways?

Course-Research pathway emphasizes coursework (min. 32 credits) with a smaller research component (min. 10 credits), while the Research-Based pathway emphasizes research activities (min. 30 credits) with fewer required courses (min. 12 credits); both require a 12-credit thesis.

5. What kind of lab equipment will I use?

Depending on your research field and activity.

• Program Coordinator: Dr. PEC Rothna, PhD

• Office: Graduate School of ITC, B-110 / Building B

• Email: graduate[at]itc.edu.kh