Embedded Electronics Engineering - Master's Programme
Start
Autumn 2026
Duration
2 years
Level
Master's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Integrated circuits (ICs) are a key technology that powers digital transformation, autonomous vehicles, cloud computing, IoT, 5G/6G, and supercomputers. This unique programme prepares you for a career in Embedded Electronics Engineering.
Amid a global chip shortage and EU efforts to boost microelectronics, your skills will be highly sought after in sectors like telecom, automotive, healthcare, and defense. The programme focuses on applied studies in digital, analogue, RF, and mixed-signal IC design. A major strength is its broad range of elective courses, linking circuit design with system-level applications. You can specialize in areas like programming, AI, signal processing, or nano devices, aligning your studies with your career goals.
The interdisciplinary approach builds both solid theoretical knowledge and strong practical skills. You will gain hands-on experience in modern labs, using industrial tools and working on real projects. With digital and analogue tracks that interact closely, the structure is flexible and supports a broad understanding of embedded electronics, preparing you to solve complex design challenges.
The programme is offered by LTH, one of Scandinavia’s top engineering schools. In 2024, its Electrical and Electronic Engineering was ranked 38th globally (Shanghai ranking), reflecting its academic excellence and international reputation.
The programme offers a dynamic combination of lectures, lab work, project-based group assignments, and presentations – ensuring strong theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Thanks to strong ties with local and international industries, it's closely connected to world-leading companies, ensuring that the education remains highly relevant to real-world applications.
Through guest lectures, company visits, and real-world case studies, you get valuable insights and professional industry exposure. Many students do their master's thesis projects in collaboration with industry partners such as Ericsson, Sony, Axis Communications, Volvo Cars, and ARM, often leading to patents and publications at conferences and journals.
The programme emphasizes applied studies in digital, analogue/RF, and mixed-signal IC design, while also developing soft skills such as innovation and intellectual property protection. You will get hands-on experience using modern CAD tools (e.g., Cadence and Synopsys), IC technologies, and hardware platforms (e.g., AMD/Xilinx FPGA).
Courses are taught by world-leading researchers, ensuring a link between education and cutting-edge research. After the initial taught courses, you will do a large-scale project, starting with design specifications and carrying it through to completion. This could include silicon realization and system demonstration.
The programme benefits from strong industry support, providing you with valuable networking and career opportunities. After completing your studies, you will be well-prepared for a career in circuits and systems, with a focus on VLSI design. Designers in this field are in high demand on the global job market.
Graduates are well-equipped to work for large international companies or startups, both in the region and elsewhere in Sweden or abroad. Lund is home to a large concentration of companies in this area, and the nearby European Spallation Source (ESS) and MAX IV also offer exciting career opportunities. Companies such as Acconeer, Xenergic, BeammWave, and Inceptron – all with roots in the Department of Electrical and Information Technology – provide not only master's thesis projects and career paths for graduates but also inspiration for students interested in pursuing entrepreneurial ventures after graduation.
You also have the option to pursue an academic career through PhD studies. The project courses and the final semester degree project offer the chance to work closely with PhD students and senior researchers, giving you a first-hand experience of what a research career can involve. Many master's graduates continue with PhD studies at Lund University, while others go on to research positions at universities in Sweden, Europe, and around the world.
Prerequisites
A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent. Completed courses in mathematics (calculus, differential equation, transform theory and linear algebra) of at least 30 credits/ECTS, as well as completed courses in basic circuit theory, electronics, analogue electronics and digital electronics corresponding to at least 30 credits/ECTS in total. The applicant must have basic programming skills (at least one course) and knowledge of electronic description languages, such as VHDL/Verilog. English 6.
Selection criteria
The selection is based on academic qualifications and on a statement of purpose.
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 370,000
First payment: SEK 92,500
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Lund University Global Scholarship Programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Lund University Global Scholarship
African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship
Within the framework of the Lund University Global Scholarship programme, the University also offers the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship targeted at top academic students from selected African research universities.
Swedish Institute Scholarship: Global professionals
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students from certain countries who are applying for select Master's programmes in Sweden.
Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website
Swedish Institute Scholarship: Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships for Master's studies in Sweden for women from selected countries in Africa and Asia who want to pursue degrees in STEM fields. Check the country and programme requirements on the Swedish Institute's website to see if you are eligible for the scholarship.
SI Scholarship Pioneering Women in STEM
Country-specific scholarships and funding options
Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University. Most agreements are intended for Master’s applicants, although certain opportunities may also be available to Bachelor’s students.
External scholarships
In addition to scholarships offered by Lund University or through its partner agreements, there are external opportunities. On the page below, you’ll find examples of organisations that may provide financial support for international students from specific countries.
