The international initiative brought together student teams from Aalto University of Applied Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague, Riga Technical University, and KTU – creating a vibrant environment for collaboration, learning and cultural exchange.
Vakaris (Mechatronics, 1st year) says the programme greatly improved his understanding of AI and strengthened friendships with both KTU and international students. Living in an English-speaking environment helped him become more confident in communication, while company visits and discussions broadened his academic perspective.
For Margiris (Industrial Engineering, 1st year), the BIP became a turning point. “It made me realise that I need to study more to build a stronger foundation,” he said. He left Tallinn more motivated, aware of the value of continuous learning – especially in an international environment. The company visit that impressed him most was Ericsson, where around 93% of factory machines operate using AI. The scale of automation and intelligent systems left a powerful impression on him.
Amelija (Mechatronics, 4th year) was drawn to the program by its theme and its location. With AI becoming increasingly relevant in engineering, she wanted to deepen her understanding beyond what is covered in her coursework. The experience highlighted the importance of teamwork: “Working in a multiskilled team made solving tasks much more efficient,” she explained. Clear division of responsibilities proved the most effective strategy, helping the team stay organised and productive.
Tadiwanashe (Mechatronics, 4th year) found the session at the AI & Robotics Estonia (AIRE) Centre especially transformative. He was surprised by how accessible AI development has become – even for students and early-stage innovators. The supportive Baltic ecosystem changed his perception of what is possible in this field.
Company visits to Ericsson, Sami and Inission also helped him find clarity about his future. He entered the program unsure about his next steps; he left inspired by seeing automation, robotics and AI working seamlessly together.
The experience strengthened his ambition and helped him see how his Mechatronics background could grow into a meaningful career path.
For KTU MIDF students, the BIP AI in Engineering was more than just an academic course – it was a week of international teamwork, new friendships, cutting-edge industry insights and personal growth. The program offered a glimpse into the rapidly evolving role of AI in engineering and showed participants how much potential the field holds for their future careers.
