Cyber-Physical Systems
The Control Systems program was devised together with our industry partners. During the program you also conduct applied research focusing on their needs. That way you can be sure you have the right knowledge and skills for the job market.
What do you learn?
This engineering system master program gives you the fundamentals of modeling in the first module Systems Modeling and in control systems (module Applied Control). It also gives you lots of options to specialize within the engineering field. You then follow modules specific to your chosen master track. Finally, you get to apply your knowledge and skills in a major project. The setting? Either industry or research.
Part of the Master in Engineering Systems
Cyber-Physical Systems is a track within the Master in Engineering Systems. So when you apply on Studielink you choose Engineering Systems. Then you indicate the track you wish to follow. In this case, Cyber-Physical Systems. Other tracks in the Master in Engineering Systems are Sustainable Energy and Automotive Systems.
What can you do with this master of science?
As a graduate of the Master in Engineering Systems, you are able to apply research to solve complex problems, for the development of innovations that meet the needs of the market and/or society, as opposed to conducting only academic research. You have thorough knowledge and skills in the area of Engineering Systems along with an international orientation. How? Through our internationally oriented modules and teaching methods, an international student population and close contacts with globally operating businesses. You mostly work in a team with other engineers and professionals from other disciplines. You use customer requirements and specifications to develop electronic hardware and software. The aim? To make the high-tech products of the future.
- 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.
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.
Cyber-Physical Systems jobs:
- Embedded Systems Architect
The Embedded Systems Architect defines target and transitional architecture for all embedded systems. They ensure this is done in line with business, technical and regulatory requirements. They work with R&D (electronic engineers, software developers) on design decisions with regards to embedded systems.
- System Architect Embedded Systems
A System Architect Embedded Systems is responsible for the electronics part of solutions developed in consultation with customers. This is an intermediary role between the customer and the department. The System Architect has to ask the right questions to work out the customer wishes. And then offer a solution that meets customer needs as much as possible. Collaborating with electrical mechanics and the mechanics team is part of this role.
- Real-Time Systems Engineer
The Real-Time Systems Engineer works with an automotive team on modelling control systems. They use Mathworks/Matlab tools for this purpose. The aim? To meet client specifications. This position can be filled by a junior, mid-career or experienced engineer.
- Embedded Software Engineer
An Embedded Software Engineer words on state-of-the-art projects in the high-tech industry. Projects can cover the entire process, from definition of requirements to customer delivery. That means they have expertise in one or more programming languages for embedded environments. And development platforms like Linux, Windows, Android, VxWorks and QNX.
