Master in AI and Automation
Trollhättan, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
SEK 130,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU/EEA citizens are exempted from paying tuition fee
Key Summary
Introduction
Are you interested in the latest technologies and software – and in working within a challenging field that is constantly developing? Earn a master's degree with a unique combination of specialisations: AI and automation. We focus on applied learning, so you’ll get a lot of hands-on work in an industry-like environment in addition to your academic learning. You’ll work in University West’s renowned physical lab. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with industry through real project work. This fully English-taught, two-year programme prepares you for a future career as a researcher or as an automation engineer who implements new concepts in a company.
Shaping the future
Your programme combines learning in production technology and computer science. This allows you to build a unique expertise in both AI and automation, entering the job market as an innovative engineer, where you will shape new production systems and products.
Admissions
Curriculum
We built this programme for electrical engineers, mechanical engineers and computer engineers to become production technology engineers with advanced skills in AI and automation. Your curriculum is designed to meet the demands of industry.
An added advantage of studying at University West is that you will also have easy access to the rich research environment in the PTC and PTW.
You’ll gain practical experience through assignments as well as group and individual projects in close collaboration with corporate leaders in the industry. The entire programme has been built on the strength of a close collaboration between industry and University West. Every aspect is based on the real hiring needs of companies and research facilities in the industry.
The total programme consists of 120 credits in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
Year 1
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, 7.5 credits
- Programming for automation, 4 credits
- Mechatronics for automation, 3.5 credits
- Sensor Technology and Image Analysis, 7.5 credits
- Big Data Processing and Analysis, 7.5 credits
- Deep Learning, 7.5 credits
- Automation systems, 6 credits
- Robot certificate, 1,5 credits
- Project Work in Artificial Intelligence and Automation, 7.5 credits
- Systems and Control, 7,5 credits
Year 2
- Multi-Agent Systems, 7,5 credits
- Sustainable Automation, 7.5 credits
- Adaptive Control, 7,5 credits
- Human-AI Interaction, 7.5 credits
- Master’s Thesis Project (with research centre or industry partner), 30 credits
Program delivery
Educational methods
- Lectures (20%)
- Seminars (5%)
- Practical/group work (30%)
- Independent work or self-study (20%)
- Thesis work (25%)
Career Opportunities
With the development of the Internet of Things and the transition to Industry 4.0, many sectors now realise the importance and potential of AI and automation. AI and automation can support the increased need for flexible and highly automated production. Your studies are founded on the needs of leading companies operating in this sector.
The industry needs engineers like you who understand:
- Flexible and sustainable automation
- AI and machine learning
- Sensor technologies
- Distributed systems
- Data mining and analysis
On graduation, you will be highly competitive for positions within the private sector or for further PhD studies.
This degree qualifies you to hold positions such as:
- Automation engineer
- PhD student in production technology
- Systems engineer
- Project manager for design and development of new automation solutions
Potential employers
There is a great demand for engineers with production technology expertise and specialised knowledge in AI and automation. In fact, your programme was built in collaboration with:
- GKN Aerospace
- Volvo Trucks
- Kollmorgen
You’ll be highly sought after by multinational corporations worldwide.
Additionally, Sweden is one of the leading countries within the development of advanced technologies, despite being a small country. This means there are a wealth of opportunities easily within your reach.
Further education
This programme helps you build a strong foundation in the field and develop the qualifications you need to pursue your PhD in the broader fields of production technology.
After graduation, you will be eligible to continue studying as a PhD student at University West or at other universities in Sweden and abroad.
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
University West Scholarship Programme
The University West scholarship programme is open for fee-paying students admitted to specified master's programmes. The scholarship will fully or partly cover the tuition fee for the programme (so not costs for travel or living expenses).
Swedish Institute Scholarships
Students admitted to master's programmes in Sweden can apply for a scholarship to cover their tuition fee. There is a national scholarship programme administrated by the Swedish Institute towards specific countries.
Why study at University West
Work integrated learning
University West is Sweden’s leading university in work-integrated learning (WIL). We were tasked with the development of WIL by the Swedish government 15+ years ago and continue to lead the field today. This approach focuses on problem-based learning for industry and gives you access to real projects from partner companies and research centres.
Your courses and instructors are based in the active research of Production Technology West (PTW), internationally recognised for work in production systems and processes in the manufacturing industry.
We built your specialisation in AI and automation in close collaboration with corporate partners, who will provide you with insight and project work throughout your studies. Your training concludes with a master’s thesis you design and complete in collaboration with a company or within the PTW research group.