Algorithms and Systems for Autonomous Vehicles 7.5 credits
About the course
Autonomous vehicles can be about cars, trucks, drones, or different types of special vehicles, such as mobile robots. The development of autonomous vehicles can lead to changes in several industries in the not so distant future. An autonomous vehicle is equipped with built-in processors and sensors that can detect the environment, perform sensor fusion for decision making, and have continuous control and steering. The course provides an in-depth introduction to autonomous vehicles where both Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms and their system aspects are studied.
The course consists of both theoretical and experimental elements, and is closely related to current research and development. The topics covered include: key concepts of the perception-planning-control pipeline for autonomous driving (AD); key concepts of machine learning (ML), especially reinforcement learning (RL), and deep reinforcement learning (DRL); hands-on exercises with one of the popular open-source ML frameworks such as Tensorflow or PyTorch. Training, deployment and validation ML-based autonomous driving algorithmsin in a simulation environment.
Apply
-
Autumn 2025
-
Algorithms and Systems for Autonomous Vehicles
Autumn 2025 / Varied / English / Web-based (online)
Show more Show less
Starts3 November 2025
Ends18 January 2026
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesWeb-based (online)
Mandatory meetings0
Other meetings0
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursMixed
Study locationVaried
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-54206
Eligibility Admission to the course requires 90 CREDITS of previous studies including courses in the field of Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning of at least 7.5 Credits.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationApplication deadline was 15 April 2025. Submit a late application at Universityadmissions.se.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
Total fee: SEK 19,038
-
How to apply
Apply online via universityadmissions.se
You apply to our programmes and courses via universityadmissions.se – the official website for higher education applications in Sweden. There, you can track your application, check that your documents have been registered, and log in to find our your admission results.
Late applications
Admissions to most programmes and courses typically close after the final application deadline. However, some programmes and courses may still accept late applications if seats are available. These are marked “Open for late application” on universityadmissions.se. Please note that late applications are not guaranteed to be reviewed.
More about application and admission
Explore your future at Umeå University
Join a vibrant academic community where high-quality education meets groundbreaking research in science, technology, humanities, and the arts. At Umeå University, you will learn from passionate, expert teachers and benefit from a close connection between research, education, collaboration, and innovation.
-
World's most satisfied international students
#1 globally in the main categories of Living, Support, and Overall Satisfaction.
-
A university with health at its core
Umeå University is certified as a Healthy Campus, with many initiatives that promote health and well-being.
Questions about the course?
Good to know

How to apply
A step-by-step guide to apply for studies at Umeå University.

International Student Guide
Essential information for your journey to and stay in Umeå.

Study guidance
A study counsellor can help you with many of your study-related questions.