Automotive Systems
University
HAN University of Applied Sciences
City, country
Arnhem, Netherlands
Duration
1.5 years
Fields of study
Automotive Engineering
Price
2695.00 EUR
Study language
English (ENG)
Degree
Master
Study start
2027-09-01
Deadline
2027-04-15
About the program
Entry qualification
Career opportunities
Would you like to learn about the latest developments in automotive technology, design and production? HAN's Masters course in Automotive Systems gives you the latest insights into exciting new developments in the automotive industry.
Focus on latest trends in the industry
Based entirely on current demands and requirements in the field, the curriculum directly reflects major trends in the vehicle development industry. It focuses on exciting new developments such as intelligent vehicle systems (vehicle dynamics and control, driver assistance) and advanced propulsion design (driveline and powertrain).
This Masters course will provide you with skills and knowledge relevant to the latest developments in the automotive industry. The course is internationally oriented and taught entirely in English.
HAN University of Applied Sciences offers this Masters course as a full-time study. It will give you the knowledge and professional skills you need to start a dynamic career in the automotive industry. With fellow students from all over the world, you will also benefit from the international setting.
Professionally oriented
The Masters course in Automotive Systems provides you with advanced skills and knowledge within the broad field of automotive technology. You gain an in-depth understanding of a wide variety of disciplines directly applicable to the industry. These include vehicle electronics, mechatronics and software development, driver interfacing and intelligent traffic and road environment systems.
As a trained engineer and Masters graduate, you also understand how your contribution fits within the framework of company processes in the current automotive industry. You learn about aspects of automotive management, such as production logistics and management, quality management, project management, cost control and marketing.
The option of doing the course part time opens up excellent opportunities for combining work in the field and study.
Internationally oriented
The course is run entirely in English and has an international focus with a diverse student population from European, Asian and American backgrounds. This gives you the opportunity to learn and understand different cultures during your study, opening up the possibility of global job prospects.
Result oriented
The course is practical and result-orientated, with a focus on the automotive end product. As an engineer, your attitude is oriented towards competitive engineering and assuming responsibility. You will be required to apply virtual and hybrid experimental engineering tools. You will also be required to demonstrate that you can communicate effectively amongst different nationalities and disciplines.
Entry qualification
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
English language requirements
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
There is a vast array of international career prospects awaiting graduates of HAN's Masters course in Automotive Systems.
Tasks
Upon graduation, you will have the skills needed for the following professional activities:
- Managing projects, supervising technical teams, and communicating with clients
- Leading activities in areas of design, development, applied research and production
- Balancing engineering, economical and commercial activities
- Work field
As a graduate of HAN's Masters course in Automotive Systems, you can apply for professional engineering positions in internationally operating automotive companies and suppliers. Some of the fields you could work in include:
- Software and test engineering
- Development and design engineering
- Applied research
- Production
- Management
Job titles
Some of the actual job titles available to graduates of this Masters course include:
- Vehicle application engineer
- Product engineer
- Researcher
- Calibration engineer
- Advanced research engineer
- System/CAE engineer
