Lund University

Overview

The Master of Science in Embedded Electronics Engineering at Lund University is a comprehensive 2-year program designed to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving fields of analogue and digital integrated circuits and embedded systems. The curriculum emphasizes practical competence through hands-on coursework and an integrative IC project, preparing graduates for impactful careers in engineering and technology.

What you'll study

The program structure is designed to progress from foundational concepts to advanced applications, culminating in a capstone project that synthesizes learning. Instruction is delivered through a combination of lectures, problem-solving sessions, and design/verification tasks that mirror real-world engineering practices.

• Embedded Systems: Explore architecture, implementation considerations, and design methodologies.
• Analogue IC Design: Gain insights into CMOS analogue building blocks and design trade-offs.
• Digital IC Design: Learn the principles of digital design and their implementation.
• Integrated A/D and D/A Converters: Understand the fundamentals and design concepts of data converters.
• IC Project & Verification: Engage in a capstone project that integrates design and verification techniques.
• Patent and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): Develop a practical understanding of intellectual property issues in engineering and research.

Capstone outcome: The final project showcases your ability to integrate knowledge across analogue, digital, and converter domains while demonstrating verification skills through a structured design and validation process.

Learning approach: Focus on enhancing technical documentation and communication skills, including effective presentation of results and consideration of IP-related implications in engineering work.

Entry requirements

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field. Relevant coursework should include a minimum of 30 ECTS in mathematics—covering areas such as calculus, differential equations, transform theory, and linear algebra—as well as at least 30 ECTS in basic circuit theory, electronics, analogue electronics, and digital electronics. There are no GRE or GMAT requirements for this program.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Embedded Electronics Engineering program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the electronics and technology sectors. Career opportunities include positions in integrated circuit design, embedded systems development, and hardware verification, among others. The skills acquired during the program will enable graduates to contribute effectively to innovative projects and advancements in the field of electronics engineering.