Overview

The Master’s programme in Industrial Design Engineering of Chalmers University of Technology is suitable for students who are interested in working to make people’s experiences richer and lives better through the technology they use. As the programme offers advanced level education in user-centred design, the programme requires students to be already familiar with the design process, the theoretical basics in industrial design and human factors engineering, as well as traditional technological know-how.

Research

The field of technology, industrial design and human factors engineering also provides a variety of subjects suitable for research. The combination opens up opportunities for research on issues that are important for the user’s understanding of a product or a system, as well as needs, requirements and safety.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial design engineering: theory and methodology
Ergonomics design for all
Visual brand identity and product design
Project management
Cognitive ergonomics
Advanced form design
Computer aided industrial design (CAID)
Digital sketching and graphical presentations
Design for experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Industrial Design General Engineering & Technology View 83 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor´s degree (or the equivalent) with a Major in Industrial Design Engineering or Product Design Engineering,
Prerequisites: Mathematics (at least 15 cr.), Mechanical engineering (at least 45 cr.), Industrial design (at least 45 cr.) (including Design and Development, Design methodology, Form theory), Human factors engineering (at least 7,5 cr.) (including Ergonomics and Human machine interaction),
A project portfolio containing three examples of design projects focusing on technology, use/interaction and product expression,
English Language Proficiency scores.

Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

No tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. International students: 160 000 SEK / academic year.

Living costs for Göteborg

7552 - 13932 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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