Unilinks - Mechatronics and Machine Intelligence (MMI)

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

At present, most academic institutions and industries in the Asian region are only system integrators. Components are procured from more developed countries (e.g. computer numerically controlled machines, robots, and automated guided vehicles) and are integrated as a system (e.g. flexible manufacturing system). To support the growth of the region’s economy, expertise not only as system integrators but also as builders of components of advanced technologies must be developed. The growing number of electronic devices and the strong interactions between mechanical and electronic parts no longer permit separate investigations of these components.

Mechatronics and Machine Intelligence (MMI) provides new insights through an integrated consideration of mechanics, electronics and information technology. The curriculum is designed to provide multidisciplinary knowledge and to develop the ability to design mechatronics systems.

Programs leading to the award of AIT’s Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Technical Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Science, diploma and certificate are offered.

List of Research Focus Area

MMI Research focuses on the design of new and advanced robotics mechanisms and controllers. Robot prototypes are always developed and tested. The current projects include

Intelligent Vehicles
Bicycle Robots
Unicycle Robots
Exoskeleton Robots
Rehabilitation Machines
Automatic Guided Vehicles
Laser Guided Vehicles
Robot Manipulators
Multiple Robot Cooperation

KEY INFORMATION

Degree

Master

Language

English

Location

Pathum Thani

Intake Start Date

May 2025

Study Format

On Campus

Duration

2 years

Program Highlight

Standard Program

Total Semester

Total Tuition Fees

855,600 THB In Total

Application deadline

Jul 2025

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Asian Institute of Technology

Asian Institute of Technology, 58 Moo 9, Km. 42, Paholyothin Highway, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand, Khlong Nueng, Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand

Asia Ranking 2025

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Programs

Students

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international English-speaking postgraduate institution, focusing on engineering, sustainability, and management studies. AIT’s rigorous academic, research, and experiential outreach programs prepare graduates for professional success and leadership roles in Asia and beyond.

Founded in 1959, AIT offers the opportunity to study at an institution in Asia which possesses a global reputation. Going forward, AIT will be stressing its global connections, injection of innovation into research and teaching, its relevance to industry, and its nurturing of entrepreneurship, while continuing to fulfill its social impact and capacity building role. Sitting on a beautiful green campus located just north of Bangkok, Thailand, AIT operates as a multicultural community where a cosmopolitan approach to living and learning is the rule. You will meet and study with people from all around the world.

Today, AIT’s internationally recognized engineering, environment, and management graduates are highly sought after by employers in their home countryand elsewhere. Across many walks of life in Asia, AIT alumni have distinguished themselves as CEO’s of private and state enterprises, as business owners, as well-respected researchers and faculty, and as senior university and government officials.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Course Structure

August Semester

Course Code Title Course Credit Type Instructor/s

AT72.01 Deterministic Optimization Models 3(3-0) General Dr. Huynh Trung Luong

AT72.02 Production and Operations Management 3(3-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT72.03 Statistical Models and Design of Experiments 3(3-0) General Dr. Huynh Trung Luong

AT72.04 Engineering Economy 3(3-0) General Dr. Huynh Trung Luong, Adjunct Faculty

AT72.05 Quality Control and Management 3(3-0) General Dr. Huynh Turung Luong

AT73.03 Engineering Metrology 3(2-3) General Dr. Pisut Koomsap

AT73.05 Eco-Design and Manufacturing Systems 3(2-3) General Adjunct Faculty

AT73.16 CAE & CAM for Product Development 3(2-3) General Adjunct Faculty

AT73.19 Advanced E-Design 3(2-3) General Adjunct Faculty

AT73.20 Additive Manufacturing and Reverse Engineering 3(3(-0) General Dr. Pisut Koomsap

AT73.9009 Selected Topic: Communications and People Skills Development for Engineering Leaders 3(15-60) General Dr. Pisut Koomsap

AT74.01 Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms and Robots 3(2-3) General Adjunct Faculty

AT74.03 Sensing and Actuation 3(2-3) General Prof. Manukid Parnichkun

AT74.04 Digital and Analog Circuit Design 3(2-3) General Adjunct Faculty

AT74.10 Control Theory 3(3-0) Required Prof. Manukid Parnichkun

AT81.01 Microelectronics Fabrication Technology 3(3-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT81.05 Analog Integrated Circuit Design 3(2-3) General Adjunct Faculty

AT81.06 VLSI Design 3(2-3) General Adjunct Faculty

AT81.07 Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems 3(3-0) General Dr. Mongkol Ekpanyapong

AT81.15 Embedded Systems Architecture 3(3-0) General Dr. Mongkol Ekpanyapong

AT79.02 Impact of Nanotechnology on the Society 2(30-0) General Dr. Gabriel Louis Hornyak

AT79.03 Intellectual Property Rights for Technology Development and Management 2(30-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT79.05 Fundamentals of Chemistry 2(15-30) General Adjunct Faculty

AT79.06 Catalysis 2(30-0) General Dr. Gabriel Louis Hornyak

AT79.09 Colloids and Nanoparticles 3(15-45) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora

AT79.10 Microelectronics Fabrication Technology 3(45-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora/Adjunct Faculty

AT79.9002 Selected Topic: Nanotechnology for Biomedical Applications 1(15-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora/Adjunct Faculty

AT79.9003 Selected Topic: Fundamentals of Bionanotechnology 3(45-0) General Dr. Gabriel Louis Hornyak

AT79.9004 Selected Topic: Nanomechanics 2(30-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT79.9005 Selected Topic: Nanometrology 2(30-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora

AT79.9006 Selected Topic: Nanotechnology for the Life Sciences 3(45-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora

AT79.9007 Selected Topic: Nanotechnology for Solar Cells 2(30-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora

AT84.01 Nano-Micro Fabrication Technologies 3(45-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora

AT84.02 Fundamentals of Bionanotechnology 3(30-45) General Adjunct Faculty

AT84.03 Catalysis, Enzyme Kinetics and Thermodynamics 3(45-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora/Prof.Dieter Trau, Adjunct Faculty

January Semester

Course Code Title Course Credit Type Instructor/s

AT72.08 Stochastic Decision Models 3(3-0) General Dr, Huynh Trung Luong

AT72.09 Inventory and Logistic Management 3(3-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT72.10 Scheduling and Sequencing 3(3-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT72.11 Modelling and Simulation of Discrete Event Systems 3(3-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT72.9014 Selected Topic: Applied Data Analytics 3(3-0) General Dr. Huynh Trung Luong

AT73.06 Product Design and Development 3(2-3) General Dr. Pisut Koomsap

AT73.07 Industrial Packaging Design and Technology 3(3-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT74.05 AI and Neuro-Fuzzy Theory 3(3-0) Required Prof. Manukid Parnichkun

AT74.06 Pattern Recognition and Image Processing 3(2-3) General Dr. Mongkol Ekpanyapong

AT74.07 Automation Technology 3(2-3) General Adjunct Faculty

AT74.11 Haptics 3(2-3) General Adjunct Faculty

AT74.12 Nonlinear Dynamics and Control 3(3-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT81.16 Real Time Systems 3(2-3) General Dr. Mongkol Ekpanyapong

AT81.17 Embedded Systems Design 3(2-3) General Dr. Mongkol Ekpanyapong

AT81.9001 Selected Topic: Deep Learning for Computer Vision 3(30-45) General Dr. Mongkol Ekpanyapong

AT79.01 Self Assembly and Molecular Manufacturing 2(30-0) General Dr. Gabriel Louis Hornyak

AT79.04 Solid State Physics for Nanotechnology 2(30-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT79.07 Nano Thermodynamics 2(30-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT79.08 Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology 3(45-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora

AT79.11 Microelectromechanical and Nanoelectromechanical Systems 2(30-0) General Adjunct Faculty

AT79.12 Characterization Tools in Nanotechnology 3(30-45) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora

AT79.13 Advanced Seminars in Nanotechnology 2(30-0) General Dr. Gabriel Louis Hornyak

AT79.9001 Selected Topic: Fundamentals of Bionanotechnology 2(30-0) General Dr. Gabriel Louis Hornyak

AT79.9008 Selected Topic: Nano-Electrochemistry 2(30-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora/, Dr. Gabriel Louis Hornyak

AT84.04 Characterization Tools in Nanotechnology 3(45-0) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora

AT84.05 Colloids and Nanoparticles 3(30-45) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora

AT84.06 Biomimetics 3(30-45) General Adjunct Faculty

AT84.07 Biosensors and Bioelectronics 3(30-45) General Dr. Tanujjal Bora, Prof. Dieter Trau

TUITION FEES

Tuition fees

855,600 THB / In Total

Application fees

800 THB

Application fee cannot be refunded.

Available Scholarships

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ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally from a fouryear program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
Have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the Master’s Program is 2.75 or equivalent, at the Bachelor’s degree level;
English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET:6 or IELTS-Academic:6 (writing 6) or TOEFL Paper: 550 (writing 59-61) or TOEFL CBT: 213 (writing 25- 26): TOEFL IBT: 80 (writing 21-23);
Be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct;

Preferred Background

Undergraduate degree in electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering or science; other engineering disciplines.

Possible Career Pathway

Graduates of the Mechatronics and Machine Intelligence (MMI) program are equipped for diverse and innovative careers in various industries. They can work as Mechatronics Engineers, where they design and develop smart systems combining mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles. Additionally, they can pursue roles in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence, focusing on creating intelligent machines and systems for industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and healthcare. With a strong foundation in control theory, embedded systems, and advanced manufacturing, MMI graduates are also well-suited for positions in research and development, where they can contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge technologies in areas like autonomous vehicles, smart factories, and IoT systems. Their interdisciplinary skills make them valuable assets in tech-driven fields that require innovative problem-solving and the integration of complex systems.

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FAQs

Question :

Can I apply to two Academic Programs at the same time?

Answer :

No. You can only apply to one academic program at any time.

Question :

Do you have academic exchange programs and scholarships for those?

Answer :

2 Year Master’s Degree students normally study for 22 months (enrolled in August Intake) and 24 months (enrolled in January Intake) which includes four semesters, two short breaks and one long break between semesters. Doctoral students study for at least 42 months or seven semesters. 1-year Master, Professional Master Program and the Diploma Programs are at least 12 months or two semesters and the Certificate Program is 5 months or one semester.

Question :

What are Unified programs?

Answer :

Unified Programs integrate undergraduate studies with graduate studies into a seamless “Unified” program. For example, undergraduate students may join AIT in their final year to complete their undergraduate degree and at the same time start their Master program at AIT. AIT has several Unified programs with partner universities managed by Office of Special Degree Program.

Question :

What is the AIT English Entry Test (AIT-EET)?

Answer :

The Language Center (LC) offers a 90-minute in-house test of English proficiency called the AIT English Entry Test (EET). The score is based on a nine-point scale similar to the IELTS test. The Writing score, which is the most important at AIT, is based on an essay. The test result will be e-mailed within 7 days. The LC will report the test result to the AIT Admissions only if the score is satisfactory for provisional admission. If applicants fail to obtain the minimum score requirements for admission, they may take the test again.

Question :

Will you waive my admission interviews since I was admitted last year but chose not to register?

Answer :

No. As the application assessment varies from each intake, your application in the next intake must be as competitive as those with others applying in that same intake.

Question :

Do I need to apply for the scholarships listed on the website?

Answer :

You do not need to apply separately for the scholarships. Once you have submitted the application online, your will be automatically considered for all scholarships for which the deadline has not expired and for which you are eligible. The type and amount of scholarship given to applicants is on a competitive basis with the main criteria of academic standing. Should you wish to be considered for full scholarships, you must submit an Official English score of 6 including writing and overall that is not older than 2 years.

Question :

How much is the application processing fee?

Answer :

The processing fee is Baht 800 or US$25.

Question :

If I apply and accepted this intake, can I defer to the next intake with the same condition?

Answer :

Yes, you can defer your entry until the next academic semester. However, the financial conditions of the admission may change depending on the competitive assessment for the next semester. You are also required to pay the application processing fee to reactivate your admission.

Question :

When is the school intake and the application deadline?

Answer :

The AIT academic year consists of two semesters: January and August for School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Environment Resources and Development (SERD).