Our programmes

Adult Learning and Global Change, Master's Programme, 60 credits

Concentrates on the global tendency for governments to encourage citizens to educate themselves. Offered online in collaboration with two other universities: UBC in Vancouver and U of Western Cape in Cape Town,

Aeronautical Engineering, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme offers a holistic view on aircraft design. Thanks to close collaboration between the University and the aerospace industry, you will be prepared for working with aircraft design, aircraft engineering, or wind turbine engineering.

Ageing and Social Change, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Let’s build a sustainable society for an ageing population. A population that lives longer presents global challenges and opportunities that affect every aspect of our lives such as welfare, the environment, health, finance, housing, and employment.

Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme deals with animal behaviour and biology from an applied perspective, including problems associated with keeping animals in captivity. Our aim is to provide you with a solid understanding of theory and methods of applied ethology.

Biomedical Engineering, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme combines fundamental concepts and knowledge in engineering, biology, and medicine to develop innovative technologies, materials, processes, and systems, with the aim of improving healthcare.

Business Administration - Strategy and Management in International Organisations, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Aims to equip future leaders with good judgement and an ability to make well-balanced decisions. Combines fundamental thinking, reasoning and skills to prepare students to go beyond applying known solutions to known problems. International focus.

Chemistry, Master's Programme, 120 credits

The complexity of issues as diverse as climate change, energy storage, cancer and antibiotic resistance requires a broad chemical knowledge. This programme has a modern, molecule-centred approach, with a strong experimental focus.

Child Studies, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Students learn to critically scrutinise, analyse and discuss political, cultural and scientific statements and assertions about children and childhood. Prepares you for work in organisations that deal with living conditions for children.

Computational Social Science, Master's Programme, 120 credits

How do ideas spread? How do cities become segregated? The programme prepares you to harness complex data and advanced computational tools to address these and other important social questions.

Computer Science, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Provides skills needed within modern software technology, for positions such as operating systems designer or Internet security specialists. You can also pursue a career in research or continue your studies towards a doctoral degree.

Cybersecurity, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Help defend society against cyberattacks and develop next-generation security solutions. This programme combines theoretical courses and practical exercises which will give you tools to address the digital security challenges of today and tomorrow.

Data Science and Information Engineering, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme teaches methods for analysis, processing and transmission of large-scale data and signals, using tools from machine learning, signal processing, and information and communication theory.

Design, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme offers an interdisciplinary design-based approach to tackling societal challenges through service design, sustainable design and visual media design. Established and innovative design concepts are incorporated in a collaborative setup.

Ecology and Sustainable Development, Master's Programme, 120 credits

The management of ecosystems, ecological communities and populations based on knowledge of ecological concepts and theories. Students will get training in experimental design, data interpretation, ecological fieldwork and theoretical modelling.

Electronics Engineering, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Focuses on the design of integrated circuits and System-on-Chip in advanced semi-conductor technologies. Courses include wireless communications systems, digital system design, analogue integrated circuits and an intro to radio electronics.

Ethics, Science, and Policy - Master's Programme, 120 credits

Learn how to evaluate and develop policies for some of the most pressing issues in society! You study and practice ethics and philosophy of science to influence and develop policy on education, healthcare, risk management, finance and research.

Ethnic and Migration Studies, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Learn to analyse the causes of migration, and consequences for formations of race, gender, labor, citizenship, healthcare, welfare and culture. Relates ethnicity and migration to economic and cultural change, to systems of domination and resistance.

Experimental and Industrial Biomedicine, 180 credits

Are you interested in applying theory in Biomedicine in projects from industry, healthcare or academia? Then the BSc program in Experimental and Industrial Biomedicine will give you exciting years!

Experimental and Medical Biosciences, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Provides students with knowledge in biomedicine and related subjects. The programme is suited for a scientific career within the field of life sciences, with emphasis on understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms related to health and disease.

Gender Studies - Intersectionality and Change, Master's Programme, 120 credits

You learn to challenge norms and structures in education, organisations, media and politics. Focusses in intersectional gender – gender in interplay with other social categorisation such as ethnicity, nationality, sexuality, age, (dis)ability etc.

Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme provides knowledge in industrial management through a multi-disciplinary approach, giving you the skills to adopt changes in the industrial environment in a responsible and efficient manner.

Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme focuses on the integration of IT and telecommunications into transport and logistics systems, with the aim of increasing efficiency, safety, mobility and customer satisfaction while reducing environmental impact.

International and European Relations, Master's Programme, 120 credits

European relations in the international society and global governance, with focus on Europe’s role in world affairs. Topics include international law and security, European institutions and external relations, research design and methodology.

Materials Science, Master’s Programme, 120 credits

This programme explores the fascinating world of nanoscale materials. Gain a comprehensive understanding by studying materials science, physics and chemistry, and opt to do a full-year master’s project. We offer excellent research opportunities.

Mechanical Engineering, Master's Programme, 120 credits

This programme covers the entire product development cycle, from idea to the final product. With five specialisations and close industry collaborations, you will be qualified for work in any field of development, engineering or manufacturing.

Outdoor and Sustainability Education, Master's Programme, 60 credits

Investigates how outdoor studies can enhance learning and contribute to health, sustainable development and an active citizenship. Focusses on experiential learning based on nature, culture and society.

Protein Science, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Detailed knowledge of proteins is crucial to our understanding of living processes. By studying Protein Science you will be prepared to unveil the molecular causes of disease, design tools for early diagnosis, and find effective therapies.

Science for Sustainable Development, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Provides students with knowledge on environmental change and the challenges of creating a sustainable society for a career in research or outside academia. Students learn how to use relevant analytical tools for studies of environmental change.

Statistics and Machine Learning, Master's Programme, 120 credits

The intersection of statistics, artificial intelligence and database management, providing students a unique competence. Meets the demand for specialists able to exploit a wealth of information to improve analysis, prediction and decision making.

Strategic Urban and Regional Planning, Master's Programme, 120 credits

Strategic urban and regional planning is one of the most powerful local instruments to (re)shape long-term urban and regional development and create sustainable cities and regions of tomorrow.

Sustainability Engineering and Management, Master's Programme, 120 credits

An urgent need for rapid change within many technical fields has increased the demand for new management strategies. This programme will provide you with the ability to lead production, engineering and society in a sustainable direction.