Overview

Within the AI and Automation (1 year) MSc programme from the University West, we focus on applied learning, so you’ll get a lot of hands-on work in an industry-like environment in addition to your academic learning.

Key facts

You’ll work in University West’s renowned physical lab. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with industry through real project work. This fully English-taught, one-year programme prepares you for a future career as a researcher or as an automation engineer who implements new concepts in a company.
Career opportunities:
With the development of the Internet of Things and the transition to Industry 4.0, many sectors now realise the importance and potential of AI and automation. AI and automation can support the increased need for flexible and highly automated production. Your studies are founded on the needs of leading companies operating in this sector.
The industry needs engineers like you who understand:

Flexible and sustainable automation
AI and machine learning
Sensor technologies
Distributed systems
Data mining and analysis
This degree qualifies you to hold positions such as:
Automation engineer
PhD student in production technology
Systems engineer
Project manager for design and development of new automation solutions

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Automation and AI, cloud automation and digital twins
Process control and optimal control in the manufacturing process
Sensor technology, smart sensing and image analysis
Data and image processing

Robotics
Human-machine interaction

Applied machine learning
Big Data
Data mining
Distributed systems
Internet of Things
Mechatronics or programming

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Trollhättan, Sweden

Disciplines

Automotive Engineering Robotics Artificial Intelligence View 5 other Masters in Automotive Engineering in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Degree of Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and management. Additionally, the Bachelor of Science degree must be comprised of a minimum of 5 HE credits in programming and 15 HE credits in mathematics. Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English B/English 6 in the Swedish Upper Secondary School (high school) or equivalent.
The English language requirement is the equivalent of English studies at the upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

140000 SEK / year

≈ 140000 SEK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

* EU/EEA citizens are generally exempted from paying tuition fee

Living costs

Trollhättan

Sweden

6000 - 13000 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

University West Scholarship Programme

The University West scholarship programme is open for fee-paying students admitted to specified master's programmes. The scholarship will fully or partly cover the tuition fee for the programme (so not costs for travel or living expenses).

Swedish Institute Scholarships

Students admitted to master's programmes in Sweden can apply for a scholarship to cover their tuition fee. There is a national scholarship programme administrated by the Swedish Institute towards specific countries.

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Trollhättan

Funding

Scholarships Information

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