University of Tromsø

What you'll study

This two-year master's programme combines advanced taught courses with a substantial research-based master's thesis. The programme typically comprises core and elective modules that cover fundamental and specialist topics in electrical engineering, together with laboratory work, project assignments and opportunities for industry collaboration.

• Core topics: advanced circuit theory, electromagnetic fields, and power system analysis.
• Control and automation: automatic control theory, embedded control systems, robotics and industrial automation.
• Power and energy systems: power generation and distribution, grid integration of renewables, power electronics and high-voltage technology.
• Communications and signal processing: digital signal processing, wireless communications, antenna theory and network protocols.
• Microelectronics and hardware: analogue/digital electronics, semiconductor devices and sensor technology.
• Research project / thesis: an independent master’s thesis project carrying a significant credit weight, often undertaken in collaboration with a research group or industry partner.
• Practical work: laboratory courses, simulation projects and fieldwork reflecting the Arctic and maritime context of the region.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a relevant bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or a closely related discipline. Admission requires sufficient grounding in mathematics, physics and core electrical engineering subjects.

• Academic qualification: a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Subject prerequisites: coursework in calculus, linear algebra, circuit theory, and basic control/communications is expected.
• Language proficiency: proof of English competence is required for applicants whose prior education was not in English (international test scores or recognised exemptions are accepted).
• Supporting documents: academic transcripts, CV, and a personal statement; references may be requested.

Career prospects

Graduates of the programme move into a broad range of technical and managerial roles. The training is applicable to both private and public sectors, with particular relevance to energy, maritime, telecoms and technology industries.

• Technical engineering roles in power utilities, renewable energy firms and grid operators.
• Automation, control and instrumentation positions in industry, manufacturing and offshore operations.
• Design and development roles in telecommunications, signal processing and embedded systems companies.
• Research and development positions in national laboratories, research institutes and continuing to PhD studies.
• Consultancy, project management and specialist engineering services supporting Arctic and maritime infrastructure.

Why study at University of Tromsø

The University of Tromsø (UiT) is Norway’s Arctic university, offering a distinctive research and learning environment shaped by its northern location. Students benefit from research groups and laboratories focused on energy systems, marine and Arctic technologies, as well as close ties with regional industry and public-sector organisations.

• Research strengths: active groups in power systems, renewable integration, control engineering and sensor technologies.
• Laboratories and facilities: access to modern electronics and power laboratories, simulation tools and field-test opportunities suited to cold-climate and maritime conditions.
• Industry collaboration: opportunities for applied projects, master’s theses and internships with regional companies and research centres.
• International and interdisciplinary environment: a diverse student body and collaborations across engineering, geosciences and environmental disciplines, reflecting the region’s technical challenges and opportunities.