The undergraduate course in Mechatronics Engineering was started at UFU in 2004, based on Mechanical Engineering and basic knowledge of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with the objective of training engineers with generalist, humanistic, critical and reflective training, capable of absorbing new technologies. . Upon graduation, the mechatronics engineer should be able to face engineering problems in a multidisciplinary way, considering their training, also encompassing technical, ethical, environmental, economic, political and social aspects; be entrepreneurial, creative, innovative, develop teamwork; have self-confidence and competence regarding the use of equipment inherent to their profession. Mechatronics Engineering students are encouraged to participate in Research developed by research professors, participating as scientific initiation scholarship students, they are motivated to participate in events that put them in contact with the real situation of the job market.