UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Master in Engineering Design
Narvik, Norway
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Apr 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
NOK 150,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* For EU/EEA and Swiss applicants | Nordic applicants: 15 April | Non-EU/EEA applicants: 15 November for admission autumn 2027.
** for international students
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Key Summary
Bachelor in engineering with knowledge in materials, mechanics, and modeling, but also others may be suited to the master's program in engineering design. Special interest in understanding mathematical and physical theories and descriptions of for instance different construction behaviors, design processes, materials behavior may be a benefit for maximizing the learning outcome in education.
Program description
- Duration: 2 years
- Credits (ECTS): 120
- Admission requirements: An undergraduate Bachelor Engineering degree in mechanics, structural or equivalent, with a minimum of 25 credits mathematics, 5 credits statistics, and 7,5 credits physics
- Degree Name: Master of Science in Technology/Sivilingeniør
- Application code:
- Norwegian and Nordic applicants: 4603
- International applicants: 9006
Product forming is one of the most important competitive factors for producers of all kinds of products. You will be a very attractive commodity in an exciting employment market.
In order to have products that function optimally, advanced calculation, and design are required. This is what the design engineer strives to do. Through this course, you will gain an understanding of how shaping and aesthetic design can work together with strict demands for tolerance and functionality in a product. The most important factors in engineering design are thus calculation skills and applied science, which can be used to solve problems related to design, geometry, and material techniques.
The program is divided into four main sections:
- Product design and design process
- Strength calculation
- Material technology
- Technical scientific calculations
During the course of the study, you will be able to participate in projects where you can design, measure up, model, simulate, redesign, and make prototypes.
Program structure
| Term | 10 credits | 10 credits | 10 credits | 10 credits | 10 credits | 10 credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First semester (autumn) | MAT-3800 Linear Algebra II | END-3604 Structural Analysis in Engineering | MAT-3801 Numerical Methods | BYG-3801 Fluid Mechanics | END-3801 PDE and the Finite Element Method | HMS-0501 Safety in the laboratory, workshop, and on sea and land expeditions. and HMS-0502 First aid in the laboratory, workshop, and on sea and land expeditions Compulsory attendance |
| Second semester (spring) | END-3607 Geometric Modelling | END-3608 Materials Selection in Product Design | END-3606 Theory of Elasticity | TEK-3501 Innovation and Economy | END-3600 Product Design | END-3600 Product Design |
| Third semester (autumn) | END-3800 Analytical Computations | TEK-3500 Innovation and Management | END-3601 Virtual Prototyping | END-3602 Modern Materials and Computations | END-3605 Dynamical Systems | END-3605 Dynamical Systems |
| Fourth semester (spring) | END-3900 Master Thesis - M-ID | END-3900 Master Thesis - M-ID | END-3900 Master Thesis - M-ID | END-3900 Master Thesis - M-ID | END-3900 Master Thesis - M-ID | END-3900 Master Thesis - M-ID |
Teaching and assessment
Refresher course:
In Week 33 a two-day refresher course in linear algebra is offered. In this course, central concepts and methods from previous linear algebra courses will be repeated. Experiences from previous years are that students who participate in this refresher course benefit greatly from this in SMN6190 Linear Algebra II.
All teaching on this program takes place in English.
The program involves lectured courses, as well as a high degree of problem-based education (i.e. learning-by-doing), where the students spend their time working on relevant projects under the supervision of highly qualified staff. The projects are concerned with relevant topics within the field of engineering design.
Form of assessment
Through the two-year master's program in Engineering Design, the students are evaluated in both theoretical knowledge and engineering skills. This evaluation is based on written or oral exams, in addition to written reports and presentation of project results. The program aims at being international and research-based, and the students will therefore acquire state-of-the-art technological competence.
Mandatory safety training in health, security, and environment (HSE)
All students must complete mandatory safety training before they are allowed access and given permission to work in laboratories, workshops, and the like. This also goes for participation in fieldwork/research cruises and similar. Please contact your immediate supervisor for a list of mandatory courses.
Access to further studies
After completing the master's study in Engineering design the candidate has an MsS degree which qualifies to start as a Ph.D.-student within relevant ph.d.-areas (i.e. mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, computational methods). UIT Campus Narvik has a ph.d. education within the field of Engineering Science and Technology, which students from Engineering design are qualified to get a position at, if the grading is good enough (for instance for acceptance as a doctoral student), and if there are available positions.
Exchange
It is possible to study parts of the master's program at other universities. An individual plan must in this case be made in accordance with the program coordinator.
Learning outcomes
After passing the program, the candidate has the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
- has advanced knowledge within the academic field of mathematics, physics, and engineering, and specialized insight in a limited area within the field of engineering design (K1).
- has a thorough knowledge of different theories and methods in the field of engineering design (K2).
- can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field of numerical and analytical calculations, computations, materials, systematic design process, computational methods, engineering design (K3).
- can analyze academic problems on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character, and place in the society of the academic field in engineering (K4).
Skills
- can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments (S1).
- can analyze existing theories, and interpretations in the field of engineering design and work independently on practical and theoretical problems (S2).
- can use relevant methods in engineering design for research and scholarly in an independent manner (S3).
- can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics (S4).
General competence
- can analyze relevant academic, professional, and research ethical problems (GC1).
- can apply the knowledge and skills within engineering design in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects (GC2).
- can communicate extensive independent work and master language and terminology of the academic field of engineering design (GC3).
- can communicate about academic issues, analyses, and conclusions in the field of engineering design, both with specialists and the general public (GC4).
- can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes (GC5).
Job prospectives
You can work for anyone who is dependent upon continual development of their products, such as for example, manufacturers, constructors, or consultancy firms within car production, space technology, the oil branch, boat and mobile lightweight constructions, house, and building detailing technical equipment, or consumer goods. In addition, you can work in teaching, research, and development, continue with a Ph.D. study or you can be a candidate for management positions within public and private sectors. Based upon former experience design engineers are extremely sought after and easily find themselves in interesting jobs.