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Engineering with a Mechatronics Engineering Emphasis

The Engineering degree at USI allows for a well-rounded engineering education. The mechatronics emphasis is a growing field that intersects mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and their connections within complex systems, like robotics and automation. An increasing number of engineering applications require a physical mechanical system, electromechanical devices for measurements and actuation, and an electrical system for decision making. Mechatronics is an area in which these aspects are brought together. It consists of the areas of automation, control, and robotics. 

The BSE with mechatronics emphasis at USI provides you with a basis of fundamental mechanical and electrical courses, with the ability to focus on specific areas through choice of technical electives. Many courses you'll take have lab components, with a focus on smaller class size for more faculty-student engagement. You will also have opportunities to become engaged in student groups and projects, both in and outside of class.

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16,000+
Square Feet of Lab and Manufacturing Space
24
Students in Average Class

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

42
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

53
Credits

Engineering Electives

32
Credits

Total Credits

127
Credits
Course Checksheet View in Bulletin Required Core Courses

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
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    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Paul A. Kuban
Professor of Engineering
Chair of Engineering Department

Career Outlook

Evansville Regional Data

Upon completion of the degree, students are typically placed in the control, automation, electrical and mechanical fields. Most students take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam upon graduation, the first step towards professional engineer licensing.

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Related Career Fields

  • Electrical engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Control systems
  • Embedded systems
  • Automation
  • Robotics

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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The Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.

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