Mobility Engineering: Marine Technology
Chalmers University of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Gothenburg, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
SEK 160,000 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
Mobility Engineering: Marine Technology
Every day, freight trains, trucks, aeroplanes and ships transport enormous quantities of raw material and manufactured goods around the world, while billions of people travel for work and leisure in the same manner. The Marine technology profile of this Master's programme will prepare you to guide the future evolution of the shipping industry, making it the most efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly means of transportation possible.
The global economy runs on shipping. Every day, ships transport huge quantities of raw material and manufactured goods around the world. Optimising the shipping industry over the next few decades is therefore a great and pressing engineering challenge. In addition, the emerging field of ocean energy also poses huge demands — the development and design of new types of floating marine structures, both offshore and subsea.
The focus is on ships and offshore structures, but is equally attractive for those with a general interest in strength and hydrodynamic analysis and systems engineering. By selecting a particular combination of the courses offered in the programme — 'Stability and design basis for marine structures”, 'Naval architecture”, 'Ship resistance and propulsion”, 'Structural engineering” and 'Wave loads and seakeeping”, the programme also offers the possibility to graduate as a Naval architect.
Marine technology research at Chalmers covers shipbuilding design methodology, structural and strength properties, vessel stability and manoeuvrability, lightweight construction, risk analysis and much more. The research aims to contribute to sustainable shipping, maritime safety and energy efficiency.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
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.
Curriculum
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year, the programme starts with three compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Mobility engineering. Each course is worth 7.5 credits.
- Systems and mechatronics for mobility engineering
- Introduction to propulsion and energy systems for transport
- Connected fleets in data-driven engineering
Compulsory courses year 2
- Master's thesis (30 credits)
Program Outcome
Credits: 120
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The Mobility engineering programme at Chalmers will lead to professional roles within research and development, design and simulation of processes, systems, and parts of automotive, railway, aerospace and maritime vehicles or other mechanical systems. Both the holistic approach and the possibility for in depth studies provided in the program also offers a suitable background when aiming for a career/role within academic research, technical support, sales, manufacturing or management at different levels.
Graduates from the programme can be found at companies such as Volvo Group, Volvo Cars, SSPA, Trafikverket, GKN Aerospace, etc. There are also graduates that continue with PhD education within mobility, at Chalmers or other universities worldwide.