Chalmers University of Technology
MSc in Production Engineering
Gothenburg, Sweden
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
SEK 160,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
Key Summary
Are you passionate about developing the next generation of production facilities for global manufacturing companies? This master’s program will bring you up to speed on the latest advances in modern production, giving you the skills to improve and develop manufacturing processes and high-performing sustainable production systems. You will be responsible for helping your industry achieve new levels of performance.
Manufacturing is fundamentally important for the welfare of modern society, with a key part to play in helping achieve goals within economic, ecological, and social sustainability. Around one-third of jobs in the European Union are related to the manufacturing sector, with several of the largest manufacturing companies worldwide located right here in Gothenburg — Volvo Cars, Volvo Trucks, and SKF, for example. We offer close cooperation with them and other leading industrial partners, active both in Sweden and internationally, providing an attractive environment for international students from all over the world. The program features continuous interaction with such companies, through real-world project courses, master thesis projects, field trips, and guest lectures.
The subjects of automation technology and production management form the fundamental areas for this master’s program, while other possible courses handle topics such as production systems, mechatronics, and manufacturing.
The program will teach you how to lead and develop new projects, as well as management systems already in full operation. You will receive education in a broad base of production engineering, leaving you well-placed to take up roles across a wide spectrum of career opportunities — from the automotive industry to medicine, health care, and food. You will be ideally qualified to take up roles such as a manufacturing engineer, consultant, working in management, and more, at globally leading firms.
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year, the program starts with five compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Production Engineering. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.
- Manufacturing process
- Production management
- Production systems
- Production ergonomics and work design
- Research methodology in production projects
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year, you must complete a master's thesis to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Master's thesis
The professional area for a production engineer goes across sectors - from the automotive, medicine and healthcare industries to food production. With a broad production engineering knowledge base, the program gives a wide spectrum of career opportunities including advancement as specialists in the areas of Production Systems, Manufacturing Processes, and Production Management.
Three of the most common employment directly after graduation are:
- Manufacturing engineer: developing production lines and new technology at major companies and SMEs.
- Manufacturing and logistics consultants, e.g. in the virtual manufacturing field.
- Manufacturing management trainees at major companies such as Volvo, Scania, and Orkla Foods.
Other common examples among our alumni are project leaders, automation engineers, machine designers, business developers, and managers for production and development organisations after some years of work experience.
Some examples of employers are H&M, Scania Trucks, Volvo Cars, Volvo Trucks, SKF, Toyota, Rolls Royce, Ericsson and ÅF. Our graduates are also qualified for PhD studies at Chalmers or other universities worldwide.