Program Overview

Program Overview

The Automasjon, ingeniřr - bachelor program is a three-year study that focuses on the development of systems for data collection, monitoring, and control of physical processes and systems. The program covers key areas such as measurement technology, microcontrollers and electronics, data communication and programming, mathematical modeling of physical systems, automatic control of physical systems, process technology, and data storage.

Job Opportunities

As an automasjonsingeniřr, graduates can pursue various job opportunities in industries such as production, process plants, and offshore. They can work in the development, design, and construction of automation systems, including building automation, drones, and remotely operated vehicles. Graduates are also qualified for jobs in monitoring, operation, and maintenance of existing process plants, technical installations, and automation systems.

Related Careers

Related careers for automasjonsingeniřr graduates include:

• Ingeniřr
• Prosessingeniřr
• Elektroingeniřr
• Ingeniřr i energi og miljř i bygg

Study Structure

The program consists of 180 study points and is campus-based, requiring physical attendance in Tromsř. The teaching methods include lectures, self-study exercises, group assignments, laboratory work, simulation programs, and larger projects.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the program include:

• General study competence or real competence
• Mathematics (R1+R2) and Physics 1 (HING)
• Alternatively, applicants can qualify through:
  • General study competence and a passed real course
  • A passed 1-year preliminary course for engineering education
  • 2-year technical college after the framework plan established by the department in 1998/99 and earlier study arrangements

Y-vei Admission Requirements

For the Y-vei program, applicants must have:

• A recognized trade or journeyman's certificate from relevant vocational training programs
• At least 2 years of apprenticeship in a company
• Sufficient practice after passing the trade test (minimum 12 months)

Further Studies

The program qualifies graduates for further studies, including:

• 2-year extension to Sivilingeniřr in Elektroteknikk at UiT in Narvik
• 1-year extension in Datateknikk for engineers at UiT in Narvik
• Master's studies in related fields at UiT or other universities

Exchange Opportunities

UiT offers exchange opportunities with partner universities, including:

• Linköping University, Sweden
• Lund University, Sweden
• Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
• Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Belgium
• University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
• University of Valencia, Spain
• University of Northern British Columbia, Canada
• University of Alaska Anchorage, USA
• University of Hertfordshire, UK
• Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
• University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA
• University of Tasmania, Australia
• Lakehead University, Canada

Teaching and Examination Language

The teaching language for the program is Norwegian, with some courses taught in English. Literature and course materials may be in English or Norwegian.

Examination

The program uses various examination methods, including written exams, oral exams, and assignments. The examination language is Norwegian, but some exams may be taken in English.