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Welcome to the University of Gävle and the Master Programme in Electronics/Automation, 120 credits!

On this page you can read more about your programme, the introduction for international students and how to get started with your studies!

Get started with your studies!

To be able to use the university web services, register for your courses, take out library books and more, you need to first go through our "Five steps to get started".

Introduction Day for all our international students Autumn 2024

About the programme

Programme introduction and registration

Programme introduction and registration

Programme director, Dr Per Ängskog, will let you know when the programme introduction will take place. Pers contact details can be found further down this page.

Programme information

Programme information from your programme director

The Master Programme in Electronics/Automation (120 credits) offers the possibility to obtain an MSc degree with a major in Electronics, specialising in Automation from University of Gävle. The programme is taught entirely in English and is open to applicants from around the world.

The MScEE/Automation programme is interdisciplinary, combining radio frequency measurements and wireless sensor networks with signal processing, advanced control systems, robotics and machine vision.

The extent of the programme is two years, consisting of four semesters. During the first three semesters, you will study four courses each semester - two courses at a time for 10 weeks. In the fourth and final semester, you write your master's thesis. Below you find links to the syllabi of the courses taken in the first semester.

Syllabus and course literature

Statistical Signal Processing (EEA005)

Applied Mechanics II (FYG500)

Multivariable and Nonlinear Control System (EEA004)

RF Measurement Technology (EEG503)

Programme timetable

Programme timetable

In preparation for your first courses

In preparation for your first courses

Below you will find welcome letters for the first course(s) that you will take as part of your programme. You will find information about course registration, links to the course syllabus and reading list, timetable and more in your course welcome letter. Welcome letters for courses are published at the latest four weeks before the course start date.

Contact

If you have any questions about the programme, please contact the programme director, Dr Per Ängskog.

E-mail: per.angskog@hig.se
Phone: +46 26 64 88 27

Service and Support

Accommodation

You need to apply for accommodation yourself. Please remember to do it in good time before your arrival. The University of Gävle does not provide any student accommodation.

Free Microsoft Office

As a student at the University of Gävle you have the opportunity to install
Microsoft Office on up to five computers. The Office package includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Onenote.

  • Library

The library is located in the middle of campus and is open to everybody. You can reach all digital resources such as e-books and e-journals after logging in with your user account.

  • Residence permit
    • If you are a non-EU citizen you need to apply for a residence permit. Start the process of applying for a residence permit as soon as possible. This can be a slow process and take several months. It is therefore good to get started as soon as possible!

Student Centre

At the Student Centre you will meet knowledgeable staff that can assist you in just about anything regarding your studies at the University of Gävle. The Student Centre is located in building 22. You will also find a café in this area and TV displays showing current information and the daily timetabling. If you have any study-related questions, you can contact the Student Centre at studentsupport@hig.se

Student Support

  • Sometimes you need help to manage your studies and student life. At the University of Gävle we have several support functions to help you deal with various study-related situations, such as, for example, study guidance counselling, student health and welfare, and support for disabled students.

Tuition fees

  • If you have any questions about tuition fees, please find more information in our FAQ.

Web meetings with Zoom

  • Zoom are a services for web meetings at the University of Gävle. You usually need a webcam and headset with a microphone.
  • Web meetings with Zoom

Wireless network (wifi)

Eduroam (EDUcation ROAMing) gives you access to the Internet when you are staying on the University campus. It also provides internet access at other universities and colleges that are connected to eduroam. Eduroam also works at many airports, railway stations and hotels.

Published by: Satu Moberg Page responsible: Satu Moberg Updated: 2024-03-15
Högskolan i Gävle
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Box 801 76 GÄVLE
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