Overview

After graduation of the Master's program in Wood Technology from Luleå University of Technology you will be well suited for a worldwide career in Research and Development in the wood industry or offered positions as PhD-student.

Learning outcomes

Timber Design is the key concept in the program, courses are designed to provide core competencies strongly linked to the production of environmentally sustainable and economically competitive products made of wood. You can choose between three subjects to specialize in; Timber Design, Wood Material Development and Modification or Process Development. Beside an academic career as a scientist can typical employers be found among the industrial builders, manufacturer of building component, joinery industry, sawmill industry and manufacturers of machine and measurement technology systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wood manufacturing, process and material optimization

Wood material science, anatomy and mechanical characteristics

Wood Technology Project

Degree project in Wood Technology, Master

Process efficiency and improvement, wood technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Engineering View 10 other Masters in Environmental Engineering 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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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

Academic degree minimum of 180 credits, (Bachelor or Bachelor of engineering) with a natural science or technical profile of at least 60 credits.
A minimum of 15 credits mathematics must be included in the degree.

Tuition Fee

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International

140000 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 280000 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.

EU/EEA Citizens are not required to pay fees.

Living costs for Luleå

6830 - 11280 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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