Industrial Engineering UIT the Arctic University of Norway

Overview

A Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering at UIT the Arctic University of Norway will provide students with the knowledge and capabilities to use appropriate techniques, skills, and tools to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex problems in both engineering and management. With normal progress, a student will be able to obtain a master degree after two years, corresponding to 120 credits. If the student wants to combine the master study with work in an external company, it is possible to extend the program to three or four years. A customized education plan will then be suggested. After finishing this education, students will have a solid foundation to enter a variety of positions at global base. The typical positions are senior engineer, project managers, developers, consultants, managers and researchers. Many of our former students are holding managerial or senior research positions in public organizations or private companies.

What sets UIT the Arctic University of Norway's program apart is its unwavering commitment to sustainability, resilience, and human-centered systems and technologies. As a student, you'll have exclusive access to state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, including Robots, Cobots, Autonomous vehicles, Hybrid and metal printers, Virtual and augmented reality systems, and much more.

Careers

With a M.Sc. degree in Industrial Engineering, you will have excellent job opportunities as the study equips you with a comprehensive set of knowledge in dealing with technical and managerial challenges, and our alumni work as project designers, engineers, consultants, production managers, researchers, and project managers in the following industries:

• Manufacturing

• Oil and gas

• Business consulting

• Transportation

• Logistics and shipping

• Research and development