Embedded Electronics System Design

Embedded Electronics System Design, M.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration

About

Your smartphone is probably the most well-known example of an advanced embedded system; a handheld low-power device that carries out signal processing at the same time as it is able to entertain its user with computer games, internet sessions, and streaming audio/video. What makes a system embedded is that system functionality must be implemented in hardware and software within very challenging constraints, such as performance, power consumption, real-time demands, reliability, and size.

The Embedded Electronics System Design from Chalmers University of Technology graduates will gain knowledge and skills in a variety of areas, such as integrated circuit technology, computer design, industrial design methodologies and industrial design software suites. Programme graduates will be qualified to work as productive engineers in industrial teams designing state-of-the-art embedded products or intellectual property, or to undertake graduate studies leading to a doctorate in the field of electronic system design.

Who should apply

As far as study background, most of our students have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or in Computer Science and Engineering. In particular, you need skills in electronic and computer fundamentals, including digital system design using VHDL/Verilog and basic programming.

Career opportunities

The opportunities for students graduating from this programme are excellent given the trend of embedded system permeating all aspects of life. Our graduates find jobs in Swedish companies like Volvo, Ericsson, Saab Electronic Defence Systems, Cobham Gaisler, or in international companies such as RUAG, Atmel, ARM, Nordic Semiconductors, Texas Instruments, NXP, or they work as consultants.

Around one fifth of our graduates continue in research schools, earning their PhDs in the general area of embedded electronic system design. Several of our students take part in research projects, both at Chalmers and in companies. Different grants allow our students to travel to conferences: Since the start of the programme, we have had around 20 scientific papers published by students from the program.​

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Introduction to electronic system design
  • Methods for electronic system design
  • Integrated circuit design 
  • Embedded electronic system design project

Detailed Programme Facts

English Language Requirements

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    6.5

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    90

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    575

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General Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a Digital Design profile and a major in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Automation and Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering Physics or the equivalent
  • Prerequisites: Mathematics (at least 30cr. including Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations and Transform Theory), Electronic and Computer Fundamentals (including Electric Circuit Theory, Electronics, Digital Fundamentals, Digital System Design using VHDL/Verilog, Computer Organization), Programming and Signals and Systems (including Control and Filter Fundamentals)
  • Preferable course experience: Electrical Measurements, Semiconductor Devices and Machine-Oriented Programming with C

Tuition Fee

  • International

    12833 EUR/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 12833 EUR per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA

    Free
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  • 140 000 SEK/academic year
  • EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay fees.

Living costs for Göteborg

  • 7552 - 13940 SEK/month
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Funding

Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Chalmers University of Technology offers numerous scholarship opportunities. Some of these are administered by the university itself and others by external institutions.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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