Electrical Engineering

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor degree in Engineering programme in power electronics and electrical machines. Basic knowledge in power systems is also an advantage.

In addition, the following requirements must be met:

• Minimum 25 credits in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3)
• 5 credits in statistics
• 7,5 ects i physics on a higher level is required. The requirement for physics can be covered by 7.5 credits in physics, building physics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and/or mechanics of materials

Applicants from within the Nordic countries:
If you don't have enough mathematics and/or physics to qualify for the master's degree, you can take one of these courses in the first semester at UiT in Narvik: TEK-2800 Mathematics 3 (5 ects) and/or TEK-2801 Physics 2 (5 ects)

Applicants from outside the Nordic countries:

• Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency.
• You will find more information about international admission here.
• Non-EU students must be prepared to pay tuition fees.

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Søkere fra Norge/nordiske land:

Her finner du all informasjon knyttet til søking og opptak.

Opptakskrav:
Bachelorgrad i ingeniørfag eller tilsvarende innen fagområdene elektronikk, kraftelektronikk eller elektriske maskiner.

I tillegg må følgende krav være oppfylt:
Det kreves minimum

• 25 studiepoeng i matematikk, tilsvarende Matematikk 1, 2 og 3
• 5 studiepoeng i statistikk
• 7,5 fag i fysikk på høyere nivå. Kravet til fysikk kan dekkes av 7,5 studiepoeng i fysikk, bygningsfysikk, fluidmekanikk, termodynamikk og/eller fasthetslære.

Har du for lite matematikk og/eller fysikk for å kvalifisere til siv.ing/master i teknologi, kan du ta ett av disse emnene i første semester ved UiT i Narvik: TEK-2800 Matematikk 3 (5 stp) og/eller TEK-2801 Fysikk 2 (5 ects).

Program description

NB! Minor changes to the study plan may occur due to ongoing work with the study portfolio at UiT.

You can complete the master's program as a full-time student over 2 years or part-time over 3 or 4 years. Part time is not available for Non-EU/EEA applicants. For those who are working in parallel to studying, we recommend that the part-time study be carried out in collaboration with your company to allocate enough time for you to complete the studies. There is an opportunity to propose a master's thesis in collaboration with your company, providing mutual benefits. For more information, see the latest version of the study plan under "Study plan" on the program's main page.

The master’s program covers essential and advanced skills within electric energy conversion, electric drives, control methods and power systems for electrical engineers working with the technology for the future. These technologies are critical for the electrification and digitalisation of our society, an important element towards a sustainable future. Important applications are renewable energy generation, energy storage, energy distribution, and electric transport including electric vehicles, ships, and aircrafts.

Advanced skills are supported by fundamental knowledge given within electromagnetism, power electronics, programming, power systems, control engineering, measurement system, signal transmission and mathematics.

In the third semester, the student can choose to specialise by their choice of electric courses, or exchange to another institution provided that external courses are similar in content and scope to those specified in this program description.

See additional information and an overview of mandatory tasks in the individual course descriptions.

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Learning outcomes

After completing the study program, the candidate has the following
learning outcome:

Knowledge:

• has knowledge of the principles of electromagnetism and its application in electrical engineering.
• knows the principles of electric power system.
• has a knowledge of energy conversion using power electronics. and applications to electrical machines and power supplies.
• has knowledge of measurement sensors, signal processing, and how these could be integrated in an advanced control system.
• has basic knowledge of computer architecture and programming.
• has basic knowledge about economics and innovation, with special focus on idea development.

• has a deep understanding in one or more of the following topics:

  • operation and control of power systems
  • integration of renewable energy and smart grids.
  • stability of power systems
  • thorough knowledge of electrical machines, their dynamics and choice of suitable power electronic converter types for motor drives.
  • programmable controllers and logic systems
  • design and production electronic solutions

Skills:

• can use linear algebra and numerical methods as mathematical
  tools for analysing physical processes and technical solutions.
• can combine power electronics, control engineering and electrical
  systems into advanced electric motor drives.
• can perform simulations and analysis of electric power systems.
• can analyse electromagnetic fields in electric systems.
• can complete and document a larger independent research work in the form of a master thesis.

• can perform one or more of the following skills:

  • stability analysis of power systems
  • integration of distributed renewable energy into the grid
  • can design and prototype electric circuits.
  • can use programmable microelectronics in order to control and monitor mechatronics, electric systems, electric devices, and industrial processes.
    

General competence:

• gains insight into new and innovative technologies and will be able to put these into an interdisciplinary society and ethical perspective.
• gains insight into various aspects of future network systems, energy solutions and sustainability challenges.
• can disseminate knowledge in oral and written form to professionals and non-specialists.
• is able to see the combination of physical energy systems and software in cyber-physical systems and mechatronics.

Job prospectives

With a Master in Electrical Engineering, you can work in development, construction, research, environmental surveillance, data technology, electrical supply and instrumentation. Employers are often in the supplier industry, power sector and maritime sector, although the education is relevant for most uses of electricity.

With a growing focus on the development of sustainable and renewable energy production, electric energy will play a key role in many new energy-intensive areas of our society. We see it in transport, on land, sea and in the air as an exciting development area. The electrical engineer will play a central role in the renewable energy community of the future.

Access to further studies

The program qualifies students to take a PhD, and UiT campus Narvik can offer such an education through the PhD Programme in Engineering Sciences. PhD at the Department of Electrical Engineering will be affiliated with the research group Electromechanical Systems.

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Study plan

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Language of instruction

English

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Teaching and assessment

The study is 2 years long, but with the possibility of 3- or 4-years for Norwegian/Nordic applicants and applicants from within EU/EØS.

Most courses are based on lectures, self-study and assignments or small projects, individually or in groups.

Each 5 ECTS course usually includes 40 lectures, plus supervision time. The handouts can be voluntary or mandatory. Mandatory lab exercises are included in some topics. Scientific theory, application and analysis is emphasized in assignments and projects. The individual course descriptions provide additional information.

The study offers a learning foundation where digital tools and online support resources are widely used. Learning resources of each subject are available in an LMS (Learning Management System). Most of the subject information is gathered there, such as lecture notes, assignments, tests, links, deadlines, etc., and it is also a platform for the main communication with lecturers and fellow students.

Teaching can take place in different ways depending on the topic. Traditional lecture model is primarily used, while some courses has implemented projects, "flipped classroom" and other types of active teaching methods.

In a traditional lecture model, teachers will lecture in scheduled hours. However, a part of the scheduled hours will be hours of self-study, where students can work with lab assignments, tasks that are included in work requirements or tasks that are part of an assessment. The lecturer and any scientific assistants will be available.