Course Structure (new 2025-26)

 

The Master’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering (120 ECTS) at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” is not a one-size-fits-all programme. Instead of following a single fixed curriculum, students must choose among several structured “blocks” (A, B, C1, C2, D, E).

Each block is designed for students with different academic backgrounds and includes courses intended to strengthen specific areas of preparation.

The choice of block is not random; it must be consistent with the student’s previous Bachelor’s degree. The aim is to compensate for any knowledge gaps resulting from different undergraduate programmes.

For example, a student with a predominantly electronics background may need to strengthen their mechanics preparation, while a graduate in mechanical engineering may need to reinforce their knowledge of electronics.

At the time of enrolment, each student must select the block that best matches the subjects studied during their Bachelor’s degree. Each block includes a defined set of courses aligned with particular academic profiles.

BLOCK A – MECHANICS AND DIGITAL TRANSITION

→ For students from Electronic, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering with an electronics background.

 

BLOCK B – ELECTRONICS AND DIGITAL TRANSITION

→ For students from Mechanical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering with a mechanical background.

 

BLOCK C – MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS AND ICT:

C1 – LEARNING AND COMMUNICATION
C2 – INTERCONNECTED ELECTRIC VEHICLE ENGINEERING 

→ For students from Engineering Sciences, Systems Engineering, or Mechatronics.

BLOCK D – COMPUTATIONAL METHODS

→ Also for Engineering Sciences / Systems Engineering / Mechatronics, but with an emphasis on math and computing. It is conceived for eager students who are willing to expand their knowledge by acquiring advanced mathematical skills and computing capabilities.

BLOCK E – ELECTROMECHANICS

→ For students from a variety of backgrounds (e.g., Informatics, Physics, Biomedical, Automation & Control) who want a broader foundation in both mechanics and electronics.

 

 

Mandatory exams for All (78 CFU)
+ Block A|B|C|D|E (24 CFU)
+ Formative Activities/Internship (6 CFU)
+ Final Exams (Thesis) (12 CFU)
TOTAL CFU 120

 

MANDATORY SUBJECTS (78 cfu)
Y sem SUBJECTS CFU PROF. SSD BLOCKS offered by
1 I INTEGRATED SENSORS 9 A. Catini 8
C. Di Natale 1		 ING-INF/01 ALL MECHA
1 II NANOTECHNOLOGY 6 A. Agresti 5
S. Pescetelli 1
 ING-INF/01 ALL MECHA
1 II VLSI CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM DESIGN 9 A. Di Vito 7
G. Gilberti 2		 ING-INF/01 ALL MECHA
2 I CONTROL OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 9 R. Marino  ING-INF/04 ALL MECHA
2 I ELECTRONICS OF IOT AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 12 ING-INF/01 ALL MECHA
M-5519 – ELECTRONICS OF IOT 6/12 P. Longhi 3
G. Orengo 3
M-5520 – DESIGN OF EMBEDDED SYSTEMS FOR MECHATRONICS 6/12 G. Cardarilli 4
L.Di Nunzio 2
2 I ROBOT MECHANICS 9  M. Ceccarelli ING-IND/13 ALL MECHA
2 II COMPUTER VISION 6  A. Mencattini ING-INF/07 ALL MECHA
2 II POWER ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL DRIVES 9 S. Bifaretti ING-INF/01 ALL MECHA
2 II POWERTRAIN TECHNOLOGIES FOR FUTURE MOBILITY 9 S. Coordiner 6
L. Bartolucci 3		 ING-IND/08 ALL MEC
+ BLOCKS (A|B|C1|C2|D|E)
BLOCK A – MECHANICS AND DIGITAL TRANSITION (new) 24 cfu
Y sem SUBJECTS CFU credit division  SSD BLOCKS offered by
1 I DIGITAL MODELING OF ENERGY CONVERSION (new) 6 V. Mulone 3
P. Mele 3
 ING-IND/08 A-B
  MECHA
1 I MECHANICS OF SYSTEMS FOR SIMULATIONS
(ex FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICS OF SYSTEMS)
 6  M.Ceccarelli ING-IND/13 A-B ES
1 II MECHANICS OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES 6  A. Micheletti ICAR/08 A-E ES
2 II MACHINE DESIGN 6 L. Cantone  ING-IND/14 A ES
BLOCK B – ELECTRONICS AND DIGITAL TRANSITION (new) 24+(3)cfu
1 I DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 6 M. Re ING-INF/01 B ES
1 I DIGITAL MODELING FOR ENERGY CONVERSION (new) 6 V. Mulone 3
P. Mele 3		 ING-IND/08 A-B MECHA
1 I MECHANICS OF SYSTEMS FOR SIMULATIONS
(ex FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICS OF SYSTEMS)		 6  M. Ceccarelli ING-IND/13 A-B ES
opt B – One of the following 2 subjects:
          
1 II Analogue Electronics 9 (6+3extra)  P. Colantonio ING-INF/01 B ES
1 II Electronic Interfaces 6 C. Falconi  ING-INF/01 B-C1-C2-E MECHA
BLOCK C1 – MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS AND ICT – LEARNING AND COMMUNICATION 24+(3) cfu
1 I INNOVATIVE MATERIALS WITH LABORATORY 6  G. Costanza 4
E.Tata 2		 ING-IND/21 C1-E MECHA
opt C1.a – One of the following 3 subjects:          
1 I Digital Communications 6  E. Cianca ING-INF/03 C1 ICT
Information Theory and Data Science  M.De Sanctis C1 ICT
Multimedia Processing and Communication T. Rossi 3
C. Roseti 3		 C1 ICT
opt C1.b – One of the following 5 subjects:
1 II Digital Signal Processing 6 M. Ruggieri 5
T. Rossi 1
 ING-INF/03 C1-C2 ICT
1 II Digital Signal Processing 9 M. Ruggieri 8
T. Rossi 1		 ING-INF/03 C1-C2 ICT 
1 II Electronic Interfaces 6 C. Falconi  ING-INF/01  B-C1-C2-E  MECHA
2 II Deep Learning and Applications 6 E. Martinelli ING-INF/01 C1 MECHA
2 II Identification and Neural Networks 6  G. Santosuosso ING-INF/04 C1 MECHA
2 II CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL MOTORS AND VEHICLES 6 C.M. Verrelli  ING-INF/04 C1-C2-E MECHA
BLOCK C2 – MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS AND ICT – INTERCONNECTED ELECTRIC VEHICLE ENGINEERING 24+(3) cfu
1 II INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND ENERGY PRODUCTION 6 L. Bartolucci 3
M. Baldelli 3 		 ING-IND/08 C2 MEC
opt C2.a – One of the following 3 subjects:
    
1 I On Board Energy Generation and Storage 6 F. Matteocci  ING-INF/01 C2 MECHA
1 I Wireless Electromagnetic Technologies G. Marrocco  ING-INF/02 C2 ICT
2 II Radar and Localization  M. Leonardi ING-INF/03 C2 ICT
opt C2.b – One of the following 4 subjects:
    
1 II Digital Signal Processing  6 M.Ruggieri 5
T.Rossi 1		 ING-INF/03 C1-C2 ICT
1 II Digital Signal Processing 9 (6+3extra) M.Ruggieri 8
T.Rossi 1		 ING-INF/03   ICT
1 II Electric Propulsion 6  M.Pucci ING-IND/32 C2  MEC
1 II Electronics Interfaces 6  C.Falconi ING-INF/01  B-C1-C2-E MECHA
2 II CONTROL OF ELECTRICAL MOTORS AND VEHICLES 6  C.M.Verrelli ING-INF/04 C1-C2-E MECHA
BLOCK D – COMPUTATIONAL METHODS 24 cfu
1 I NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ASTROPHYSICS 6 H. Bourdin FIS/05 D PHY
1 I MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR PHYSICS 8 G. Dibitetto  FIS/02 D PHY
2 I LABORATORY – CALCULUS 4 Speleers INF/01 D PHY
opt D – One of the following 2 subjects:
2 II Machine Learning Methods for Physics 6 M. Buzzicotti  FIS/01 D PHY
2 II Quantum Computing 6 FIS/01 D PHY
BLOCK E – ELECTROMECHANICS 24 cfu
1 I INNOVATIVE MATERIALS WITH LABORATORY 6 G.Costanza 4
E.Tata 2		 ING-IND/21 C1-E MECHA
1 II MECHANICS OF MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES 6  A.Micheletti  ICAR/08 A-E ES
1 II ELECTRONIC INTERFACES 6 C.Falconi  ING-INF/01 B-C1-C2-E MECHA
opt E – One of the following 2 subjects:          
1 II Feedback Control Systems  6 C.M.Verrelli ING-INF/04  E MECHA
2 II Control of Electrical Motors and Vehicles 6 C.M.Verrelli ING-INF/04 C1-C2-E MECHA
1 Formative Activities/Internship
 6 ALL
FINAL EXAM 12 ALL
TOTAL CREDITS 120  

The subjects written in capital letters are mandatory. Those written in lower-case letters are at the student’s choice.