MSc in Embedded Electronics
Engineering
LUND UNIVERSITY | SWEDEN
• Master of Science in Electronic Design Axis Communications (Sweden), ARM (Sweden), Volvo Cars
• 2 years, full-time, 120 ECTS credits (Sweden), Oticon A/S (Denmark), and NXP (Netherlands).
• Faculty of Engineering
• Lund Campus Special features of the programme:
• Application deadline: January 2025 • Focus on applied studies in digital IC design, analogue
• Programme start: August 2025 RF IC design and mixed signal/data conversion IC design,
including soft skills such as how to identify and protect
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW inventions are also included.
Embedded Electronics Engineering offers a wide perspective,
• Hands-on laboratory work using the most modern CAD
where digital and analogue integrated circuits and systems de-
tools (e.g., Candence and Synopsys), IC technologies, and
sign is regarded as one unit in which different domains interact.
hardware platforms (e.g. AMD/Xilinx and FPGA).
The focus is on silicon-based semiconductor technology, e.g.,
CMOS, where billions of devices are used to build a system • Taught by world-leading researchers and with very strong
on a single chip. As evident from the on-going semiconductor links to research in the field.
shortage and from European Union initiatives, such as the EU • After the initial taught courses, students undertake a large
Chips Act, the skill set developed in this programme is in high, project, where the student starts from a digital or ana-
international demand. logue design and carries it through to completion and, in
Integrated circuits are a strategic asset and key enabling some cases, silicon realisation and system demonstration.
technology for digital transformation, automated cars, cloud, • Tight connection to and strong support from local industry
Internet of Things, 5G/6G, and supercomputers. This has re- (leading international companies).
sulted in a shortage of skilled professionals in integrated circuits
and systems design. This programme is both demanding and
PROGRAMME MODULES/COURSES
unique in its offering, a perfect preparation for your future
COURSES AND NUMBER OF CREDITS: Design of Embedded
career. The programme spans areas from radio frequency (RF)
Systems (7.5), Introduction to Structured VLSI Design (7.5),
circuits through to data conversion and digital circuits, pro-
Analogue IC Design (7.5), Digital IC Design (7.5), Integrated
cessors, circuits and systems. Another distinguishing feature is
A/D and D/A Converters (7.5), Patent and Intellectual Property
that the programme provides a wide range of elective courses,
Rights (IPR) (7.5), IC Project I (7.5), IC Project II (7.5) Master’s
including programming, machine learning, signal processing,
degree project (30), electives at the Faculty of Engineering (in
nano devices, to link circuits design with applications at system
total 30).
level.
Based on the tight relations between the university and the
CAREER PROSPECTS
extensive local industry, the programme is closely linked with
After completing this programme, you will be ready for a career,
a variety of world-leading companies, which ensures that our
or further research studies, in circuits and systems with a focus
courses maintain high industrial relevance. In some cases, our
on VLSI design. Designers in this area are very attractive on the
students’ degree projects result in patent registrations and
global job market.
the opportunity to publish work at international conferences
The Lund area itself is a part of one of the fastest growing
and journals.
regions in Europe, with a large concentration of interesting
Examples of companies where students have performed their
companies in the field, large and small, such as Sony, Ericsson,
degree projects include Ericsson (Sweden), Sony (Sweden),
“The programme involves such good lab experience. I like the fact that we have
elective courses as well, so you can explore different fields. I really enjoyed taking
a class in semiconductor physics, which was in a different department but still
related to my field when it comes to electronics. This programme is definitely a
kickstart if you want to go into circuit chips, hardware, or programming. You learn
how to learn. You learn how to research, to use the tools and the basic concepts.
The programme provides good preparation for work in this field.”
Lais Rau from Brazil
Axis Communications, ARM, Volvo Cars, Mellanox, Oticon and the online application at www.universityadmissions.se,
GN Resound. The European Spallation Source (ESS) and MAX the Swedish national application website. Rank the chosen
IV, both located in Lund, will also offer students many exciting programmes in order of preference.
career opportunities. Many graduates are now employed by 2. Submit your supporting documents:
companies in Lund, such as Ericsson, Axis Communications, • General supporting documents: Check what documents
Sony, and ARM Sweden, while others have moved on to oth- you need to submit (i.e. official transcripts, degree diploma/
er international companies like Borg Warner, Mellanox and proof of expected graduation, translations, proof of Eng-
Huawei. lish, passport) and how you need to submit them at www.
An intriguing and challenging career option is to continue universityadmissions.se.
towards a PhD. The project courses and the final semester de- • Programme-specific supporting documents: For informa-
gree project offers students the opportunity to work alongside tion on programme-specific documentation, please check the
our current PhD students and senior researchers to get a taste programme webpage.
of what a career in research is like. This route is very popular 3. Pay the application fee (when applicable)
with our Master’s students, and a large number of graduates
Tuition fees
have chosen to continue their studies at Lund University. Other
Tuition fee SEK 170 000 per year for non-EU/EEA citizens. No
students have also moved on to PhDs at Chalmers University
fee for EU/EEA citizens.
of Technology, and Twente University in the Netherlands, to
name a few. Selection criteria/additional information
The selection is based on academic qualifications and on a
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND HOW TO APPLY statement of purpose.
Entry requirements
ABOUT THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science
The Faculty of Engineering LTH, is a place for dreams and
or equivalent. Completed courses in mathematics (calculus,
discoveries. We inspire creative development of technology,
differential equation, transform theory and linear algebra) of
architecture and design and teach some of Sweden’s most
at least 30 credits/ECTS, as well as completed courses in ba-
attractive Master’s programmes, all built on a broad research
sic circuit theory, electronics, analogue electronics and digital
base. LTH is among the leading engineering faculties in Europe
electronics corresponding to at least 30 credits/ECTS in total.
with nearly 10 000 students. Over 1 000 researchers at LTH work
The applicant must have basic programming skills (at least one
hard to improve the quality of life for people and promote more
course) and knowledge of electronic description languages,
careful use of the Earth’s resources.
such as VHDL/Verilog. English Level 6.
How to apply
1. Apply online: Go to www.lunduniversity.lu.se/embed-
dedee. Click on “Apply” and follow the instructions for
CONTACT
Programme webpage: Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/ top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and 8 800 staff based
embeddedee in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand,
explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Programme Director:
Liang Liu Learn more at www.lunduniversity.lu.se
[email protected]
+46 46 222 4652
Disclaimer: Changes may have been made since the printing of this fact sheet. Please see www.lunduniversity.lu.se for any updates.
