KTH Royal Institute of Technology
MSc Sustainable Production Development
Stockholm, Sweden
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
SEK 342,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EU/EEA/Swiss is 342,000 SEK.
Key Summary
The master’s programme in Sustainable Production Development focuses on the sustainable design and development of production systems. Students acquire skills to create advanced production systems and transition existing systems focusing on circular material flow, increased digitalisation and automation, energy usage, and new manufacturing technologies. Graduates shape the future development of sustainable production with influential roles in industry and consultancy or through PhD studies.
Sustainable Production Development at KTH
Rational and cost-effective production systems have been vital to industrialisation and wealth for decades. However, the area is experiencing changes and pressure in different dimensions, which are altering the role of production systems. Requirements for more renewable energy usage and circular material flow, increased digitalisation and automation, new manufacturing technologies, service integration and the emergence of new business models are among the phenomena shaping the development of future production systems. Based on a systemic organisation of contemporary science and understanding, courses run in close collaboration with manufacturing companies. Programme graduates are equipped to lead the development and design of production systems, as a part of the solution towards a sustainable society, attractive workplaces and competitive industries.
The programme is run within KTH's research and education environment for Sustainable Production Development, with courses targeting the environment's three specific profile areas: production management, production logistics and industrial dependability.
The course content in the programme is based on the close relationship between the development and operation of production systems in the context of digitalisation and sustainability. Different teaching methodologies that place student-centred learning at the core are applied to the programme. Industrial participation is a key component of this programme, utilising our proximity to the world-leading manufacturing facilities of Scania and AstraZeneca in Södertälje, as well as several SMEs and the infrastructure of Södertälje Science Park. Guest lectures from the industry combined with real-life problems allow course participants to learn from proven practices.
As the programme is run within the expanding research environment at the Department for Production Engineering, the programme closely interacts with industrial-academic research projects and research labs. Programme students are also encouraged to take elective courses both within KTH and externally to enhance knowledge and skills in one’s areas of interest. Methodological teaching and project work also prepare participants for academic and research careers.
This is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. It contains 99 credits of mandatory courses and 21 credits of elective courses. Graduates are awarded the degree of Master of Science. The programme is given mainly at KTH Södertälje by the School of Industrial Engineering and Management (at KTH). Elective courses are also given at KTH Campus Stockholm.
Year 1
Mandatory courses
- Sustainable Production (ML2300) 9.0 credits
- Production Management and Development (ML2301) 9.0 credits
- Modelling, Simulation and Optimization of Sustainable Production (ML2302) 9.0 credits
- Digitalisation for Sustainable Production (ML2303) 9.0 credits
- Production Logistics and Supply Chains (ML2305) 6.0 credits
- Industrial Analytics for Advanced Manufacturing (ML2306) 6.0 credits
Year 2
Mandatory courses
- Theory of Science and Research Methodology in Sustainable Production Development (ML2307) 6.0 credits
- CDIO course in Sustainable Production Development (ML2308) 15.0 credits
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
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a number of scholarships for students from targeted countries coming to Sweden.
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
Scholarship portals
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Studyportals
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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 enrolment 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.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Sustainable Production Development are:
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13 Climate Action
The programme is anchored in addressing the three dimensions of sustainability in the context of industrial production system development and change. As such, it focuses directly on fostering the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDG) 9, 12 and 13, with secondary effects visible in SDGs 6 and 8. Industrial infrastructure is part of the bigger system of infrastructure that is shared in society. Changes made in the way production systems are developed and organised have an impact on and are impacted by, changes occurring in adjacent or connected infrastructure (transport, for example). Innovative solutions in production systems can significantly promote opportunities for reduced impact of industrial activities on the planet and society. This is also directly related to actions for combating climate change as small systematic reductions in the climate impact from manufacturing and production have considerable bearing globally. All in all, the essence of sustainable production system development is enhancing behaviour aimed at responsible production and consumption of industrial inputs and outputs.
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Sustainable Production Development are:
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- 13 Climate Action
The programme is anchored in addressing the three dimensions of sustainability in the context of industrial production system development and change. As such, it focuses directly on fostering the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDG) 9, 12 and 13, with secondary effects visible in SDGs 6 and 8. Industrial infrastructure is part of the bigger system of infrastructure that is shared in society. Changes made in the way production systems are developed and organised have an impact on and are impacted by, changes occurring in adjacent or connected infrastructure (transport, for example). Innovative solutions in production systems can significantly promote opportunities for reduced impact of industrial activities on the planet and society. This is also directly related to actions for combating climate change as small systematic reductions in the climate impact from manufacturing and production have considerable bearing globally. All in all, the essence of sustainable production system development is enhancing behaviour aimed at responsible production and consumption of industrial inputs and outputs.
- Manufacturing Developer
- Technology Manager
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Environmental Specialist
- Policy Maker
- Management Consultant or Researcher
The master's programme in Sustainable Production Development strongly focuses on systems thinking and the underlying need to be proactive in creating production systems with minimal impact on the climate and people while keeping businesses profitable. The close interaction with world-class industries and an active research environment ensures an up-to-date and relevant education. Therefore, students who complete their studies in the programme will be ready to take up a wide range of industrial positions or academic careers. The issues discussed and the knowledge and skills in focus are required by industrial production systems in most (if not all) parts of the world and provide a very attractive graduate profile. Regardless of sector, companies with production management and change activities are potential employers. Automotive and electrical equipment manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, logistics and other service providers are among the typical recruiters of production management graduate profiles. The programme also prepares students who are interested in pursuing advanced research in the subject area.
After graduation
Manufacturing Developer, Technology Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Environmental Specialist, Policy Maker, Management Consultant or Researcher.