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Master Thesis in Electronic Engineering (Specialization Robotics and Control) 30 credits

About the course

During the course the student is trained in specify, plan, conduct and present an individual work. The student applies their knowledge and gained during the studies, and gets immersed in a topic. Through the thesis work the student get in contact with research and development in the field of study. The results are presented orally and in writing. International contacts are encouraged in the thesis work.
The course is divided into three parts:
1. Project Planning and pre-study, 3.0 ECTS.
The thesis starts off with project planning and a pre-study that result in a project plan. Problem definition and project demarcation is done in discussion with the client. Activities within the project, a timetable and method description must be included in the project plan. The project plan must also list available resources and a risk analysis must be included.
2. Independent work, 25.0 ECTS.
The goal for the student is to develop the ability to apply, to broaden and deepen the knowledge and skills acquired during their studies, and to critically review the work of others. Results in this part must be well-founded and documented in a written report. The result should be well-grounded in the scientific progress at the time.
3. Presentation and opposition, 2.0 ECTS.
The goal is to increase the capacity in writing and to orally present results from a major work. The student should also prepare and perform an opposition on another thesis work.

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  • Autumn 2025

    • Master Thesis in Electronic Engineering (Specialization Robotics and Control)

      Offered as a part of a Degree programme

      Autumn 2025 / Umeå / English / On site

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      Starts

      1 September 2025

      Ends

      18 January 2026

      Number of credits

      30 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      100%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-54235


      Eligibility For admission to the course at least 180 ECTS, are required as well as at least 60 ECTS at advanced level, of which 30 ECTS within the area of Electronics including the following courses (or equivalent): Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, 7.5 ECTS; Linear Control Systems, 7.5 ECTS; Modeling in Robotics, 7.5 ECTS; Mechatronics, 7.5 ECTS; Student Conference in Electronics and Mechatronics, 7.5 ECTS; Adaptive Control, 7.5 ECTS or Control Methods for Robotics Applications, 7.5 ECTS; Telerobotics and Applied Sensor Fusion, 7.5 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper Secondary course English A/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
      Application

      Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed.


      Application and tuition fees

      As 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 76,150

      Total fee: SEK 76,150

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       
  • Spring 2026

    • Master Thesis in Electronic Engineering (Specialization Robotics and Control)

      Offered as a part of a Degree programme

      Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site

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      Starts

      19 January 2026

      Ends

      7 June 2026

      Number of credits

      30 credits

      Type of studies

      On site

      Study pace

      100%

      Teaching hours

      Daytime

      Study location

      Umeå

      Language

      English

      Application code

      UMU-54339


      Eligibility For admission to the course at least 180 ECTS, are required as well as at least 60 ECTS at advanced level, of which 30 ECTS within the area of Electronics including the following courses (or equivalent): Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, 7.5 ECTS; Linear Control Systems, 7.5 ECTS; Modeling in Robotics, 7.5 ECTS; Mechatronics, 7.5 ECTS; Student Conference in Electronics and Mechatronics, 7.5 ECTS; Adaptive Control, 7.5 ECTS or Control Methods for Robotics Applications, 7.5 ECTS; Telerobotics and Applied Sensor Fusion, 7.5 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper Secondary course English A. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
      Selection

      TAROM

      Application

      Online applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025.


      Application and tuition fees

      As 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 76,150

      Total fee: SEK 76,150

      Details about tuition, fees and funding

       

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