KTH Royal Institute of Technology
MSc Production Engineering and Management
Stockholm, Sweden
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 360,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EU/EEA/Swiss | no tuition fee for citizens of EU/EEA country or Switzerland
Key Summary
The master's programme in Production Engineering and Management handles the engineering and management aspects of production and how they interact. The engineering side includes manufacturing technologies, automation, maintenance, and product development tools and methods. The management side includes operations strategy, planning and management of resources for a sustainable production environment. Graduates work in various production fields worldwide.
Production Engineering and Management at KTH
The master's programme in Production Engineering and Management provides a solid foundation to become a professional with knowledge in both engineering and management aspects of production and their interaction. The engineering side includes operation and integration of manufacturing technology, automation, maintenance and quality aspects, production development tools and methods, and software. The management side covers systematic decision-making, operations strategy, planning, control and management of resources essential for achieving a sustainable production environment.
To create a strong foundation in production engineering and management, all students follow a certain number of mandatory courses. In addition, you can deepen your knowledge in production engineering, development and management, as well as information management in the industry.
Students gain hands-on experience with advanced CAD software and IT tools such as PLM, enabling them to model and simulate industrial processes effectively. In the Circular Manufacturing Systems course, they work in teams on projects that apply circular economy principles to real production challenges. Using LCA software, multi-method simulation, and digital twins, students design strategies for reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and resource-efficient production, translating sustainability theory into practice. Additive Manufacturing, a rapidly evolving research area, is integrated into the programme’s broader production engineering education. Students explore the full potential of AM for complex geometries, rapid prototyping, and sustainable production. They work directly with metals and polymers, gaining practical skills in designing components optimised for AM processes. In addition, the programme covers machining and manufacturing technologies. Students train with CNC machines, milling, turning, and precision equipment, building a solid understanding of the entire workflow from material selection to the finished component.
This is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. Graduates are awarded the degree of Master of Science. The programme is given mainly at the KTH Campus in Stockholm by the School of Industrial Engineering and Management (at KTH).
The courses in the programme cover topics such as manufacturing technology, measurement and metrology, information management in industry, computer-aided design and manufacturing, modelling and simulation, assembly and automation, production development, sustainable production systems, maintenance and quality strategies, and research methodology.
Year 1
Mandatory courses
- Production Engineering - Planning and Control (MG2029) 6 credits
- Circular Manufacturing Systems (MG2043) 6 credits
- CAD and Other IT Tools in Industrial Processes, Extended Course (MG2128) 7.5 credits
- Modelling and Simulation of Industrial Processes (MG2130) 9 credits
- Scientific Methodology for Production Engineering (MG2100) 7.5 credits
- CAD and Other IT Tools in Industrial Processes (MG2028) 6 credits
- Manufacturing Technology and Planning (MG2104) 7.5 credits
Conditionally elective courses
- PLM - Product Lifecycle Management (MG2135) 9 credits
- Computer Aided Manufacturing - CAM (MG2036) 6 credits
- Industrial Adhesive Bonding (MG2037) 6 credits
- Introductory Welding Technology, General Course (MG1010) 6 credits
- Introductory Welding Technology, Advanced Course (MG1011) 6 credits
- Non-Destructive Testing (MG1012) 3 credits
- Automation Technology, Advanced Course (MG2032) 6 credits
- Production Logistics and Supply Chains (ML2305) 6 credits
- Decision-making for Advanced Manufacturing (MG2045) 6 credits
- Advanced CAD (MG2122) 6 credits
- Modern Industrial Metrology (MG2010) 6 credits
- Modularisation of Products (MG2020) 6 credits
- Quality Control (MG2033) 6 credits
- Additive Manufacturing (MG2044) 6 credits
- Advanced Manufacturing Equipment (MG2047) 6 credits
Year 2
Degree project, second cycle, 30 credits must be chosen
Please note: At least 5 conditionally elective courses must be chosen during years 1-2.
The Programme have three recommended profiles:
Industrial IT-systems
Conditionally elective course for the profile: MG2038 "Digital factories" 6cr
Production Engineering and Management
Conditionally elective courses for the profile, one of:
- MG2009 "Advanced Manufacturing Technology" 6cr
- MG2109 "Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Extended course" 9cr
- MG2110 "Advanced Metrology" 9cr
Industrial Welding (only given in Swedish)
Conditionally elective courses for the profile:
- MG2013 "Advanced Welding Technology modulus 1", 6cr
- MG2014 "Advanced Welding Technology, modulus 2", 6cr
- MG2015 "Advanced Welding Technology, modulus 3" 6cr
- MG2016 "Enlarged Welding Technology for EWE/IWE", 6cr
Mandatory courses
- Production Engineering, project course (MG2127) 9 credits
Conditionally elective courses
- Advanced Welding Technology, Modulus 2 (MG2014) 6 credits
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology (MG2009) 6 credits
- Advanced Welding Technology, Modulus 1 (MG2013) 6 credits
- Advanced Welding Technology, Modulus 3 (MG2015) 6 credits
- Enlarged Welding Technology for EWE/IWE (MG2016) 6 credits
- Advanced Metrology (MG2110) 9 credits
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Extended Course (MG2109) 9 credits
- Digital Factories (MG2038) 6 credits
- Degree Project in Production Engineering, Second Cycle (MG212X) 30 credits
- Degree Project in Production Engineering and Management, Second Cycle (MG213X) 30 credits
After graduating from the programme, you will have:
- Basic understanding of various dimensions and functions of the broad field of production.
- Analytical skills are essential to tackle the ever-changing problems and situations of modern competitive production.
- Conceptual and reasoning skills with appropriate decision support methods and tools used in production management.
- Communication and presentation skills are necessary for leadership positions.
- Knowledge of how environmental and cultural differences affect the production process.
- Understanding of the need and requirements for sustainable and energy-efficient production processes.
KTH Scholarships
KTH offers four different scholarship opportunities for master's studies. The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee of a one or two-year master’s programme. The KTH One-Year Scholarship is aimed at current KTH master's programme students and covers the tuition fee of the second year of studies. The KTH Joint Programme Scholarship is aimed at students in certain joint programmes and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India.
- KTH Scholarship
- KTH One-Year Scholarship
- KTH Joint Programme Scholarship
- KTH India Scholarship
Swedish Institute
SI Scholarship for Global Professionals
The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals covers the tuition fee for a master's programme and also includes living costs. It is open to students from 33 countries with previous work and leadership experience. You apply directly to SI after completing your application to KTH.
SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM
The SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM covers the tuition fee of a selection of master's programmes at KTH and also includes living costs. It is open to female students from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, the Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand or Vietnam. You apply directly to SI after completing your application to KTH.
KTH associated scholarship organisations
KTH cooperates with the following organisations, providing scholarship opportunities for prospective KTH students.
- COLFUTURO (Programa Crédito Beca) for students from Colombia
- LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) for students from Indonesia
- FUNED for students from Mexico
- MESCYT for students from the Dominican Republic
- ANII for students from Uruguay
Scholarship portals
- IEFA database: The IEFA database offers a comprehensive scholarship search, grant listing, and international student loan programmes.
- Studyportals: The Studyportals scholarship database lists over 1,000 scholarships and grants for students worldwide applying for studies in the EU.
- Scholars4dev: Scholarships for Development is a database of scholarships open to students from developing countries.
- WeMakeScholars: WeMakeScholars helps students from India secure education loans from banks and NBFCs. They also list more than 26,000 international scholarships from different trusts, foundations, and the government. Bodies.
Deferment of student loans in the United States
KTH is an accredited institution at the US Department of Education and holds a Title IV 'Deferment Only' status (OPE ID 03274300). US students may defer payments on existing federal student loan accounts while enrolled in a master’s programme at KTH. The 'Deferment Only' status does not allow students to take out federal student loans for enrollment at KTH. However, the accreditation facilitates grant and loan opportunities for US students, as many private student loan institutions in the US use this designation as a requirement to grant new loans. Students who wish to defer payments must contact their lending institution in the US.
As production is global, graduates from our programme are able to find positions as technical specialists, production developers, production engineers, production managers or consultants in various production fields worldwide. Some companies that employ graduates are Scania, Sandvik, AtlasCopco and Volvo.
During the studies, there may be opportunities to engage in research and other types of work at KTH as a research and teacher assistant, as well as a student representative. Some graduates also continue their studies for a doctoral degree at KTH or other technical universities.
The programme emphasises both theoretical knowledge and applied skills covered through project courses, individual and group assignments, individual and group laboratory works, and industrial visits.
Furthermore, to maintain relevance to the state-of-the-art industrial developments and research, leading researchers and industrial professionals are invited to share their knowledge with our students. The educational activities and structures promote self-learning, teaching you how to communicate effectively with different stakeholders, and generating a study environment that provides equal learning opportunities.