MSc in Information and Communication Technology
Gothenburg, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
SEK 160,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
Introduction
We live in the information age, with communications and information processing at the very heart of society. Intelligent transportation systems, smart cities, traffic safety, healthcare, and cloud services — all of these technologies and more rely on our ability to accurately and reliably share, store, process, and deliver massive amounts of data. This master’s program will train you to design, build and reimagine the systems of an interconnected future, preparing for a career in a constantly and rapidly evolving field.
Graduates of this program will be ready for an advanced engineering career in the fields of information and communication technology, combining deep theoretical and applied knowledge with the skills to conduct complex projects and a passion for discovery. In the core courses of the program, the focus lies on giving you solid analytical skills and an understanding of the fundamental principles of communication and information processing, including random signal analysis, digital signal processing, antennas, information theory, and coding theory.
The volume and variety of information services and applications are expanding daily and the skills required to handle this flood of data and deal with the accompanying challenges are in tremendous demand. The need for communication engineers goes far beyond conventional data delivery and storage problems.
Generally, the educational methods in this program place a specific emphasis on building and refining problem-solving skills, teamwork, and presentation skills, while the master’s thesis gives you training in individual research, project planning, documentation, and presentation.
You will also have the opportunity to interact with leading figures in the industry via guest lectures and study visits. The program offers three main tracks for specialization, with a generous number of elective courses to choose from.
Studying in this program will prepare you for a hugely varied and fascinating career in the ‘interconnected world’. Your knowledge and ability will be highly valued, and you could work in fields ranging from intelligent transportation systems and traffic safety to the Internet-of-things, Industry 4.0, environmental monitoring, and smart power grids — to name just a few.
Career
The master’s program in Information and communication technology prepares you to work at the cutting edge of technology in areas such as multimedia communication, data storage and computing, intelligent transportation, traffic safety, positioning and navigation, wireless networks, and the Internet-of-things; areas in which information processing plays a significant role. Our students can usually be arranged into two groups after finishing the program.
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 five compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Information and Communication Technology. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.
- Introduction to communication engineering
- Probability and machine learning in data science using Python
- Digital communications
- Applied signal processing
- Introduction to Communication Networks
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year, you must complete a master's thesis to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Master's thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The master's programme in Information and communication technology prepares you to work at the cutting edge of technology in areas such as multimedia communication, data storage and computing, intelligent transportation, traffic safety, positioning and navigation, wireless networks, and the Internet-of-things; areas in which information processing plays a significant role. Our students can usually be arranged into two groups after finishing the programme.