Department of Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering

Customizable Degrees for In-demand Engineering Fields

The Department of Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering equips you with the analytical and practical skills you need to solve complex engineering problems.

The department offers two bachelor’s degrees: BS in Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering and BS in Mechanical & Design Engineering. With a wide range of electives, you can customize your degree to match your interests and career goals, including the option to pursue a specialized concentration in biomechanics.

Both programs combine hands-on learning with a solid foundation in engineering principles. You’ll begin with a common curriculum and then select your preferred focus (mechatronics or design) in your junior year. Hands-on experiences are core to our degree programs and include project-based learning, national design and engineering competitions, faculty-led research and internships.

You’ll be prepared to enter the workforce with expertise that goes beyond a traditional mechanical engineering degree. Explore careers in an array of modern engineering fields, such as manufacturing, product design, automation, robotics, medical devices, consumer products, aerospace, automotive, energy systems, control systems, embedded systems and sustainable systems.    

The Department of Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering is housed within the University at Albany's College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE). You’ll learn and grow in a comprehensive R1 research university setting among a diverse community of scholars committed to engineering and research excellence.