Now open for registration · NigeriaAdvanced Robotics, Mechatronics & Industrial Automation
8-Month International Professional Training Programme · Starts January 2027
An international professional programme by Unique Open University (Lagos), delivered in Ankara, Türkiye. Build real, industry-ready skills in robotics, automation, AI and Industry 4.0 — and earn an internationally recognised certificate.
Free pre-registration · No payment required to apply
About this programme
Unique Open University, Lagos gives Nigerian students and graduates access to a world-class, hands-on robotics and automation training experience in Ankara, Türkiye. Over 8 months (January–September 2027) you will study a 960-hour curriculum in university laboratories and live industrial facilities, guided by experienced academics and working engineers, and complete a real capstone project. Graduates receive an OSTiM Technical University-approved Certificate of Achievement.
Who should apply
- ✓Undergraduate and graduate students in engineering, sciences and technology
- ✓Recent graduates who want practical, industry-ready robotics & automation skills
- ✓Technical professionals, lecturers and trainers looking to upskill
- ✓Anyone passionate about robotics, automation and Industry 4.0 careers
What you gain
- ✓A complete 960-hour hands-on curriculum across mechatronics, PLC/automation, AI & machine vision, Industrial IoT and a capstone project
- ✓Real training in university laboratories and live industrial facilities in Ankara, Türkiye
- ✓Instruction from experienced academics and working industry professionals
- ✓A supervised capstone project to showcase a complete robotics / automation solution
- ✓An internationally recognised, OSTiM Technical University-approved Certificate of Achievement
- ✓An international study experience and a professional network across Türkiye and Nigeria
What you will learn — 8 months
1. Mechatronics, Sensors, Actuators & Embedded Systems
Foundations of mechatronics, sensor and actuator technology, microcontrollers and embedded programming — the technical base for everything that follows.
- Introduction to mechatronic systems and industrial system architectures
- Electrical and electronic fundamentals, DC/AC systems and practical circuits
- Sensor technologies, selection, calibration and error analysis
- Actuators, servo/step motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Microcontrollers, GPIO, ADC/DAC, PWM, timers and interrupts
- Embedded systems and communication (UART, SPI, I²C, CAN Bus)
- Mechatronic system design, prototyping, 3D design and optimisation
- Applied mechatronics project: testing, reporting and presentation
2. Industrial Automation, PLC Programming & Control Systems
PLC programming, industrial control systems, SCADA and automation architecture used across modern manufacturing plants.
- Industrial automation architecture (PLC, HMI, SCADA)
- PLC hardware, Ladder Diagram, function blocks, timers and counters
- Advanced PLC programming, modularity, diagnostics and PID control
- HMI design, alarm management, monitoring and SCADA data logging
- Modbus, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA and industrial networks
- Motion control, servo systems, VFDs and process control
- Factory-automation project: commissioning, testing and fault scenarios
3. AI, Machine Vision & Autonomous Mobile Robots
Applied artificial intelligence, machine-vision systems and autonomous mobile robotics for real industrial tasks.
- Artificial intelligence, machine-learning and deep-learning foundations
- Digital image processing: cameras, filtering, segmentation and object detection
- Machine vision for OCR, defect detection and industrial quality control
- Robot kinematics, mobile robots, LiDAR, cameras and control
- AMR/AGV systems: mapping, localisation, navigation and ROS frameworks
- AI-powered autonomous systems project: demo and evaluation
4. Industrial IoT, Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Industrial IoT, connected production lines, digital twins and the full Industry 4.0 smart-factory ecosystem.
- Industry 4.0, cyber-physical systems and data-driven production
- Industrial IoT architectures, sensor networks, MQTT and OPC UA
- Industrial data acquisition, real-time data and communication systems
- Cloud, edge and fog computing, APIs and system integration
- Smart production, OEE, energy efficiency and predictive maintenance
- Digital Twin modelling, simulation and real-time integration
- Industrial cybersecurity, OT/IT security, access management and risk analysis
- Smart-factory implementation and applied factory visit
5. Applied Project Development & Capstone
A supervised capstone project where participants design, build and present a complete robotics / automation solution.
- Problem definition, needs analysis, project scope and system architecture
- Hardware selection, software infrastructure and team work plan
- Prototype development integrating PLC, sensors, AI, machine vision, IoT and robotics
- Testing, debugging, performance measurement and optimisation
- Technical documentation, final presentation, jury evaluation and examination
Delivered With OSTiM Technical University & OTUSEM
The programme is delivered through OSTiM Technical University (OSTiMTECH) in Ankara and its Continuing Education Centre, OTUSEM — the applied, industry-facing academic structure behind the certification.
- A private, non-profit foundation university established in 2017, located inside the OSTiM Organised Industrial Zone in Ankara — a hub of more than 6,000 enterprises.
- Known as a “University of Industry”, built around university–industry cooperation, on-the-job training and real production exposure.
- Robotics, automation, IoT and industrial technology are core academic and research pillars, supported by around 20 dedicated laboratories.
- The Certificate of Achievement is OSTiM Technical University-approved and bears the Rector’s signature.
- The official continuing-education arm of OSTiM Technical University, focused on practical, industry-relevant professional training.
- Delivers hands-on technical programmes (robotics, automation, CNC, advanced engineering) through expert instructors and interactive, applied methods.
- Bridges academic theory and real-world application — exactly the model used for this 8-month programme.
How registration works
Register your interest
Complete the free pre-registration form below. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
We confirm details
Our team contacts you with the full programme calendar, requirements and selection steps.
Secure your place
Shortlisted candidates complete enrolment ahead of the January 2027 start.
Register your interest
Secure your spot on the list for the January 2027 cohort. Registration is completely free and takes about two minutes — our team will then contact you with all the details.
Unique Open University
Lagos, Nigeria
A private university licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria.
Ready to build the future with robotics?
Register your interest today — it’s free. Join the January 2027 cohort and gain world-class skills, international experience and a recognised certificate.