Overview
- Educational areaElectrical and Biomedical Engineering
- DegreeMaster of Science, MSc
- LanguageEnglish
- Duration2 years
- Rate of studyFull-time, 100 %
- Instructional timeDaytime
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Summary
How can we build an electric power system that is cleaner, smarter and more resilient? And how can we use electric energy in a smarter and more efficient way to support the green transition? Electric power engineering is an essential part of that challenge. You will investigate the full chain of electric power management, from production and transmission to storage, and use. Dive into areas like renewable energy integration, power grid management, electric vehicles and battery systems, and help lead the journey to a greener electric future.
Specialisations
Programme description
You will build a solid foundation in the core areas of electric power engineering: high-voltage technology, electrical machines and drive systems, power electronics, and electric power systems. These courses cover theory and application, from small components up to grid-level infrastructure. Battery energy storage, an increasingly critical area due to the global rollout of renewable energy and electric vehicles, is also included. Sustainable development is also a key theme throughout, and gets addressed in every course.
Throughout, you will combine theory and analysis with hands-on, practical work in laboratory environments. Mastering industry standard tools like SPICE, MATLAB, and finite element methods, you will gain experience with the diverse types of equipment, components, and measurement instruments used in the field. These laboratory exercises also include training in electrical safety, risk assessment and safe working procedures.
Many of the courses are project-based, involving real engineering problems found in industries like energy, transport, and communications. These are often contributed by representatives from industry partners, who have also helped design the content of the programme. These include ABB, Ericsson, Göteborgs Energi, Hitachi Energy, Vattenfall, Volvo Cars and many more. Their involvement extends to guest lectures, study visits, programme planning and delivery.
You will have considerable flexibility with elective courses throughout the programme, and with specialisations including electric power systems and electromobility. You also have the option to broaden your expertise by studying courses in adjacent areas such as economics and sustainable transport, with the option to take courses from other programmes at the university.
Job opportunities
The shift to electrification in transport, and the rapid expansion of renewable power infrastructure, are creating new and growing demand for engineers with exactly the expertise this programme develops. You will be well-positioned for roles across sectors like electric power, the automotive and transport industries, and the broader energy technology landscape.
Depending on where you specialise, typical destinations include electricity network operators, energy companies, component manufacturers, and engineering consultancies. This covers companies like Svenska Kraftnät, Vattenfall, E.ON, Ellevio, AFRY, Research Institutes of Sweden and many more.
If you are interested in electro-mobility, or power electronics, relevant employers might include firms like the Volvo group, SAAB, ESAB and Ericsson.
The programme also provides strong preparation for doctoral studies in electric power engineering, energy systems, and related disciplines, either at Chalmers or internationally.
Research
Relevant research for this programme includes power systems, power electronics, battery technology, electrical machines, and high-voltage technology.
These areas are anchored in the Division of Electric Power Engineering, and nearly all courses are taught by active researchers in these groups. Master's thesis projects are frequently carried out in collaboration within Chalmers’ research groups.
Active research addresses challenges like integration of wind and solar power into grids, advanced power system protection and control, and new materials for power components. Other topics include reducing dependence on rare earth metals, high-efficiency drive and charging systems, and next-generation battery technologies.
The division also hosts the Swedish Electromobility Centre, the Swedish Electricity Storage and Balancing Centre, and the Swedish Wind Centre. These centres all involve a mixture of universities, research organisations, and major automotive, energy and wind companies. You will have access to research environments that are nationally significant and internationally connected, and may be able to carry out your master’s thesis in collaboration with leading researchers and industry partners.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in: Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Energy Engineering or Engineering Physics, or the equivalent.
Prerequisites: Mathematics (at least 30 cr. including Linear Algebra, Multivariable Analysis, Numerical Analysis and Mathematical Statistics), Electric Power Engineering (including Basic Electric Circuit Theory, Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Power Systems), Automatic Control.
To fulfill 30 cr. mathematics, the following courses; Electrical and magnetic fields, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves and Engineering Electromagnetics can also be counted as part of the credit requirement
English language requirements: Prove your English proficiency
How to apply
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