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Embedded Systems, Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering

Tampere University

The modern world depends on embedded systems

Embedded systems control the material world inside vehicles, buildings, machinery, industrial processes, domestic appliances, and every smart system interacting with the environment. Tampere region has very strong industrial cluster in intelligent machines, embedded systems, and telecommunications and is looking for experts in embedded systems!

Type

Master's degree (University)

Degree earned

Master of Science (Technology)

Planned duration

2 years

Extent of studies

120 ECTS

City

Tampere

Tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens

12000 € per academic year

Link to scholarship programme

Embedded systems are an essential part of the modern society. They integrate electronics and software with the controlled system and the development requires expertise in both areas.

Embedded Systems specialization offers a full set of courses on how to design and build dependable embedded systems by combining electronics design and software engineering. Your choices include microcontrollers, digital design, programming and testing embedded systems, productization of devices, and understanding the architecture of both hardware and software.  

As a student, we expect you to know the basics of electronics, microcontrollers, and programming. Having prior education in related areas such as computer networks, wireless communications, power electronics, robotics, or industrial automation is recommended.

After completing the programme, you will be qualified to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in different fields of embedded systems design. You will have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in industry or continue your studies towards a doctorate. Tampere region has very strong industrial cluster in intelligent machines, embedded systems, and telecommunications.

Please see information on research conducted in the field of embedded systems at Tampere University.

Embedded Systems (MSc Tech) is one of the engineering specializations in the Master’s Programme in Computing Sciences and Electrical Engineering.

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For more information

Please read through the information provided. For further questions regarding the application process, contact our Admissions office at admissions.tau@tuni.fi or for questions regarding the content of the programme, please contact it.studies.tau@tuni.fi.