Information and Communication Engineering KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Overview

You will learn to develop technologies for communication systems, signal and information processing, and data-driven applications. By combining communication and information technologies, the   Information and Communication Engineering program from KTH Royal Institute of Technology  prepares you to develop the systems that underpin a data-driven society.

Modern society depends on the efficient exchange, processing and interpretation of information. Communication networks connect people, devices and services across the globe, while advances in signal processing, machine learning and information engineering enable new applications spanning telecommunications and autonomous systems to artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.

The master's programme in Information and Communication Engineering provides advanced knowledge of how information is represented, transmitted, processed and analysed. The programme combines foundations in communication engineering, information processing, and networked systems with opportunities to specialise in areas shaping the future of digital society. You will learn advanced methods for developing future communication systems, information-processing technologies and AI-driven applications.

Future and career

The demand for engineers who can develop, analyse and manage information and communication systems continues to grow across industries and sectors. Graduates are prepared for careers in telecommunications, information technology, artificial intelligence, data science, digital infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity and advanced engineering development.

Many companies in the Stockholm region work with communication technologies and emerging areas such as the Internet of Things, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and industrial digitalisation. This creates excellent opportunities for graduates and contributes to Stockholm's position as one of Europe's leading environments for telecommunications and data-driven technologies.

Graduates from this field work at companies such as Google, Ericsson, Huawei Technologies, Telia Company, Nokia, Cisco, ABB, AFRY, Scania and Avida Finans. Typical roles include system developer, algorithm developer, network engineer, computer vision engineer, researcher, lecturer, product portfolio cost analyst and PhD student. The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral studies at KTH and other universities worldwide.