Mechanical engineering & mechatronics

Set innovation in motion.

Meet the department

Motion, innovation and industry

Design, manufacturing, mechatronics and robotics — from an idea to a working machine.

2undergraduate programmes
1graduate programmes
24teaching staff
9laboratories
12projects
Zagreblocation
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Management & contact

Who will welcome you?

TM
Head of departmentTihomir Mihalić
HR
Assistant headHrvoje Rakić
DF
Assistant headDean Fraj
DS
Assistant headDoris Stavljenić

Administrative support

Mara Radovani Horetzky

Department contact

strojarstvo@tvz.hr

+385 (0)1 560 3938

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Programmes

What can you study?

Professional undergraduate programmes

  • Mechatronics180 ECTS · 3 years · Zagreb
  • Mechanical Engineering180 ECTS · 3 years · Zagreb

Professional graduate programmes

  • Mechanical Engineering120 ECTS · 2 years · Zagreb
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Professional undergraduate programme

Mechatronics

180 ECTS · 3 years · Zagreb

The professional undergraduate study programme in Mechatronics brings together mechanical engineering, electronics and computing in an interdisciplinary way. The programme prepares students for the design, maintenance and application of mechatronic systems in manufacturing, industry and other technical environments.

Professional title (official title in Croatian)prvostupnik (baccalaureus) mehatronike (bacc. mech.)

Full programme presentation: www2.tvz.hr/prezentacija/en/studij/1394

Competences

The emphasis is on practical knowledge of automation, robotics, embedded computer systems, sensor technology, electric motor drives and modern industrial technologies.

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Professional undergraduate programme

Mechanical Engineering

180 ECTS · 3 years · Zagreb

The professional undergraduate study programme in Mechanical Engineering prepares students for the design, construction, testing, operation and maintenance of mechanical devices, plants and technical systems. The programme focuses on practical professional knowledge and solving concrete engineering tasks.

Professional title (official title in Croatian)prvostupnik (baccalaureus) strojarstva (bacc. mech.)

Full programme presentation: www2.tvz.hr/prezentacija/en/studij/1427

Competences

Students have access to computer and specialised laboratories, and through professional internships and project work they develop the competences needed on the labour market.

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Professional graduate programme

Mechanical Engineering

120 ECTS · 2 years · Zagreb

The professional graduate study programme in Mechanical Engineering builds on fundamental and specialist knowledge of mechanical engineering and directs it towards the current demands of industry. The programme develops creativity, initiative, responsibility, teamwork and the ability to solve complex technical…

Professional title (official title in Croatian)magistar inženjer strojarstva (mag. ing. mech.)

Full programme presentation: www2.tvz.hr/prezentacija/en/studij/1429

Competences

Teaching is organised through specialist areas and practical work that enables students to apply their knowledge in production, automation, development, maintenance and the optimisation of technical systems.

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Laboratories

Theory in practice

  • STRO LABBrozova 6a
  • Laboratorij za aditivnu tehnologiju i vizualizaciju objekataBrozova 6a
  • ROBOLABBrozova 6a
  • LAB IBrozova 6a
  • LAB IIBrozova 6a
  • LAB IIIBrozova 6a
  • LAB IVBrozova 6a
  • Računalna učionicaBrozova 6a
  • Laboratorij za umjetnu inteligencijuBrozova 6a
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Your teachers

24 staff members

Teaching, professional work and industry projects in one team.

  • JAJana Alajbeg
  • MBMartina Benković, pred.
  • dr. sc. Toni Bjažić, prof. v. š.
  • IDIva Deanović, mag. ing. mech.
  • DFDean Fraj, pred.
  • GGGordan Grgurić, pred.
  • JGJosip Groš, mag. ing. mech., v. pred.
  • EHdr. sc. Elizabeth Hedl, pred.
  • DHDinko Horvat, dipl. oec., pred.
  • BIBarbara Idžan
  • DKdr. sc. Domagoj Kuić, pred.
  • DMDomagoj Malez, dipl. ing., pred.
  • BMBranimir Markulin Grgić, dipl. ing., pred.
  • DMDenis Martinić, struč. spec. ing. el.
  • MMdr. sc. Martina Melinščak, pred.
  • TMdoc. dr. sc. Tihomir Mihalić
  • MPdr. sc. Mario Panjičko, pred.
  • KPKristina Perec, mag. oec., pred.
  • VPValter Perinović, pred.
  • MRMiroslav Radaković, pred.
  • MRMara Radovani Horetzky
  • HRHrvoje Rakić, dipl. ing. stroj., v. pred.
  • DSDoris Stavljenić, pred.
  • AZmr. sc. Ante Zaninović, pred.
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Research & development

12 projects you can take part in

  • KEV-TCompetencies for Electric Vehicle Engineering in the Smart and Green Transition – KEV-TEuropean Union · 2026–2029 · EU
  • PRACTICE2WORKPRACTICE2WORK – Modern Internship Processes for Future EmploymentEuropean Union · 2026–2029 · EU
  • RC4FutureRC4FutureWorld Bank · 2025–2028
  • Kad ODRASTEMKad ODRASTEM – A reflection of science for a STEM futureEuropean Union · 2025–2027 · EU
  • VRAIApplication of VR technology and neural networks in the field of computer security and digital forensicsEuropean Union · 2024–2028 · EU
  • APPMPPTRVAnalysis of surface parameters of metal coatings applied to polymer products produced by additive technology using…European Union · 2024–2028 · EU
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Admissions

How to become a TVZ student?

ProgrammeAdmission quotaAdmissions
Mechatronicsundergraduate57 full-time · 30 part-timesee the call for applications
Mechanical Engineeringundergraduate57 full-time · 30 part-timesee the call for applications
Mechanical Engineeringgraduate—see the call for applications

Deadlines, requirements and applications: www2.tvz.hr/en/admissions

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Join us!

Set innovation in motion.

  • LocationBrozova 6a · Vrbik 8 · Konavoska 2
  • E-mailstrojarstvo@tvz.hr
  • Phone+385 (0)1 560 3938
  • Department pagewww2.tvz.hr/org_jedinica/strojarski-odjel
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