MSc in Electrical Engineering
Aarhus University
Key Information
Campus location
Aarhus, Denmark
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 15,300 / per year **
Application deadline
15 Sep 2024*
Earliest start date
Jan 2025
* for non-EU citizens; EU citizens: 15 September 2024
** for non-EU/EEA students
Introduction
Specialize as you choose
As a student in the MSc in Electrical Engineering programme, you have the option of specializing in several areas within Electrical Engineering, including analogue and digital electronics for regulation, and data transmission and collection.
During the first year, students take courses which provide the academic foundation required for the chosen area of specialization. Students can choose from a wide range of specialist and research areas.
Creating your study plan
There is considerable freedom in choosing the subjects for the study plan and students can select from several optional modules. In consultation with the specialists at the head of the programme, students can design a study plan that suits their interests and background.
Research at the department
At the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aarhus University, we create sustainable, technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges faced by businesses and society through research and development.
Future prospects
The degree programme aims to train research and development engineers with the potential to innovate and research in advanced technology companies both in Denmark and abroad. Graduates also have the option of continuing their studies at the doctoral level.
Admission requirements
The following Bachelor’s degree programmes are qualified for admission to the Master’s degree programme in Electrical Engineering:
- A technical-scientific Bachelor’s degree programme in Electrical Engineering from a Danish university.
- A technical or scientific Bachelor’s degree programme from a university or Danish University School of Engineering, according to the university's assessment, in level, extent and content corresponds to a technical Bachelor’s degree programme in Electrical Engineering from a Danish university.
The university's assessment of any other technical or scientific Bachelor’s degree programme emphasizes sufficient qualifications in mathematics, physics and electrical engineering. In addition, basic qualifications are assessed in communication systems, regulation techniques and digital signal processing along with fundamental skills in programming and practical experimental electrical engineering laboratory work.
The university will assess:
- Mathematics competencies at Bachelor’s degree level with a scope of at least 20 ECTS, within the topics: calculus, vector calculus, linear algebra probability theory and statistics.
- Physics competences at Bachelor's degree level with a scope of at least 5 ECTS, within the topics: classical physics, electrostatics and dynamics.
- Electrical engineering competencies at Bachelor’s degree level with a scope of at least 30 ECTS, within the topics: of digital and analogue electronics.
- Competences at the Bachelor's degree level with a scope of at least 10 ECTS, within one or more of the topics: communication systems, control technology or digital signal processing.
In connection with possible admission, further requirements can be stipulated regarding the composition of the degree programme.
Download the appendix for your application
If you apply for admission with an international Bachelor's degree, you must fill in this appendix and upload it to the application portal. The appendix serves to help the Admission Board assess your Bachelor’s degree in regard to the admission requirements.
Language requirements
To qualify for admission to English language programmes you must document English language qualifications comparable to an "English B level" in the Danish upper secondary school (Danish upper secondary school level). See the general English language requirements.
Limited intake from Summer Admission 2025
From the summer admission 2025, the following will take effect. The Master’s programme only admits a limited number of students each year, meeting the admission requirements does not in itself guarantee admission to the programme.
Allocation of student places is based on an overall assessment. Allocation of student places is based on an overall assessment. In evaluating qualified applicants, the admissions committee assess applicants on the basis of the following criteria:
Academic background
- Relevant courses* (measured in credit units) included in your Bachelor’s degree
- Grades achieved on relevant courses*
- Overall grade level – Bachelor’s degree
* Relevant courses include core courses within the subject areas of Mathematics, Programming, Circuit Theory, Analog and Digital Electronics, Communication Systems, Signal Processing and Machine Learning.
Please note that grades obtained after the time of application cannot be included in the assessment of grade level.
The admissions committee assess each applicant on the basis of the information provided in diplomas, transcripts, and course descriptions.
Programme Structure
The teaching of electrical engineering is organised with two semesters per academic year.
The education consists of 20 ECTS mandatory courses, 40 ECTS study line courses, 30 ECTS elective courses and 30 ECTS master thesis.
Study Lines
- Wearable Devices
- Photonics
- Digital Electronics
- Analog Electronics
- RF Electronics
- Energy System Integration
- Time Series Signal Processing
- Computer Vision
- Robotics
- Wireless Networks (EE)
For the 40 ECTS study line courses, you must combine study line courses at level I (fundamental) and level II (advanced) of which a minimum of 15 ECTS must be at level II.
The course programme is put together individually with academic guidance by your Head of Degree program.
Electrical Engineering E22
Astronomy
1 Semester
- Electronic Hardware System Design (5 ECTS)
- Study Lines (25 ECTS)
2 Semester
- Applied Innovation in Engineering (5 ECTS)
- Systems Engineering (5 ECTS)
- Analog Circuits and Systems (5 ECTS)
- Study Lines (15 ECTS)
3 Semester
- Elective Courses (30 ECTS)
4 Semester
- Master's Thesis in Electrical Engineering (30 ECTS)
PhD programme
If you have the necessary skills and interests, you have the option of applying for admission to the PhD programme. In the PhD programme, you start working on a research project and are gradually trained through courses and personal guidance to become a researcher.
Career
MSc Electrical Engineering aims to train development engineers with the potential to innovate in advanced technology companies both in Denmark and abroad. Graduates find work in a wide range of fields, from basic engineering or science research in joint projects involving research institutes and the industrial sector, to research and development projects in the industry.
Application deadlines - commencement in August/September 2024
The online application portal is open for applications from 1 November 2023.
- 15 January 2024 for non-EU citizens (23.59 CET)
- 1 March 2024 for EU citizens (23.59 CET)
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens*
*Exemption: Non-EU citizens with a permanent residence permit (or equivalent) in Denmark are exempt from paying tuition fees and may apply by 1 March
Application deadlines - commencement in January/February 2024
For the January/February intake, limited programmes are available to non-Danish Bachelor's degree holders.
The online application portal is open for applications from 15 August.
- 15 September for non-EU citizens (23.59 CET)
- 15 October for EU citizens (23.59 CET)
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens*
*Exemption: Non-EU citizens with a permanent residence permit (or equivalent) in Denmark are exempt from paying tuition fees and may apply by 15 October.
Admissions
Curriculum
There is considerable freedom in choosing the subjects for the study plan and students can select from a number of optional modules, including experimental technology, data collection, micro-controls, materials physics, and much more. In consultation with the Head of Program, students can design precisely the study plan that suits their interests and background.
Program Outcome
Graduates also have the option of continuing their studies at the doctoral level, often in the form of an industrial PhD.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Career Opportunities
The MSc Program in Electrical Engineering aims to train development engineers to acquire the potential to innovate in advanced-technology companies both in Denmark and abroad. Graduates find work in a wide range of fields, from basic engineering or science research in joint projects involving research institutes and the industrial sector, to R&D projects in industry. Many graduates have decided to work in the public and private industry as R&D engineers.