International Welding Engineering
Forging the future
Upon completion of this programme, you will be prepared to join a team as an innovative engineer, where you will shape new welding technologies and processes. In addition, as the programme integrates knowledge from different areas of welding production in combination with the International Welding Engineering (IWE) syllabus, you are also eligible for presenting at the examinations of the IWE diploma with the Swedish Welding Commission at an extra cost to register for the IWE certification.
Subjects
- Welding processes and equipment
- Material science and Welding metallurgy
- Fatigue and design of welded component
- Economy and Quality assurance
Research skills
- Proficiency in operating welding machines and understanding their settings.
- Characterization of metals through microstructure analysis.
- Understanding material behavior under various welding conditions.
- Knowledge of economy, productivity, WPS, quality standards, and inspection techniques.
- Knowledge in research methodology.
Prepare to make an impact
The increasing demand for highly skilled professionals in welding engineering has driven the need for specialized education. That’s why University West has developed the master’s in international Welding Engineering.
Are you passionate about making an ecological, economic and social impact in your career? The master’s programme is designed to educate welding professionals with the knowledge and attitudes required to promote companies’ technological transitions to a sustainable industrial and social environment.
Linkage to an internationally-known organisation
The programme is harmonised with the International Welding Engineer (IWE) diploma, an internationally recognised welding education certified by the International Institute of Welding (IIW) through their national organisations. Providing students with a globally recognized qualification for professional welding coordination roles.
- 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.
Note:
- Motivation Letter – A motivation letter is a recommended document when applying to the programmes at this university. The letter must be no longer than 1,000 words.
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.
Previous education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Engineering, Marine Engineering or equivalent.
This degree qualifies you to hold positions such as:
- Welding engineer
- PhD student in production technology
- Quality control engineer
- Project manager for design and development of new welding solutions
Potential employers
The programme was built in collaboration with companies such as GKN Aerospace, BAE , SAAB Aeronautics, Uddeholm, Alfa Laval, Volvo, Sandvik, ITW, ESAB, TRUMPF, PROCADA and PERMANOVA. All having the need of hiring welding engineers.
Additionally, Sweden is one of the leading countries within the development of advanced technologies, despite being a small country. This means there are a wealth of opportunities easily within your reach.
