Program Overview

Autonomous Vehicle Control Engineer MSc

The Autonomous Vehicle Control Engineer MSc program is designed to equip students with high-level scientific and technical skills to design and operate environmentally friendly and safe autonomous vehicles.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 semesters
• ECTS: 120

Qualification

The program leads to the qualification of Autonomous Vehicle Control Engineer MSc.

Language

The program is taught in English.

Start

The program starts in September.

Admission and Requirements

For MSc programs, an eligible BSc degree is required. Detailed information on the general admission procedure, deadlines, and requirements can be found on the university's admission page.

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Students can study with a scholarship or as self-funded students by paying tuition fees. Various scholarships are available to help cover tuition fees and living expenses during studies.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a balanced combination of courses in engineering, control theory, mathematics, computer and data science, as well as management.

Foundations

• Mathematics: Numerical methods, control theory, and system dynamics (8 credits)
• Information technologies: Artificial intelligence, computer vision systems, high-performance microcontrollers, and interfaces (11 credits)

Additional Skills

• Human factors, legal framework, processes, and quality systems, project management, compensation block courses (22 credits)

Advanced Science, Technology, and Specializations

• Vehicle sciences and technology: Localization, embedded systems, machine vision, traffic modeling-simulation and control, safety, and reliability (23 credits)
• Specializations: Autonomous vehicle control engineer, automated driving systems, vehicle dynamics, testing and validation, environmental sensors, network, and communication (26 credits)

Thesis Work

• Master thesis 1 and 2 (30 credits)

Internship

• Industrial practice (4 weeks)

Career Options

Graduates of the Autonomous Vehicle Control Engineer MSc program can find positions as development engineers, mainly in the automotive industry, where they can be involved in the development of various driver assistance and highly automated systems.