Undergraduate academic requirements
- Upper Secondary School Certificate (High School Certificate), or equivalent
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration1 year
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee140,000SEK
- Start dateAug
Program overview
What the University West says about their program:
Are you interested in the latest technologies and software – and in working within a challenging field that is constantly developing? Earn a master's degree with a unique combination of specialisations: AI and automation. We focus on applied learning, so you’ll get a lot of hands-on work in an industry-like environment in addition to your academic learning. You’ll work in University West’s renowned physical lab. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with industry through real project work. This fully English-taught, one-year programme prepares you for a future career as a researcher or as an automation engineer who implements new concepts in a company.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university in a relevant field.
English proficiency
Undergraduate and Graduate
- IELTS
6.5 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT
90 (with minimum score of 20 in written test)
- C1 Advanced (CAE)
Minimum overall score 180
- PTE Academic
62 (writing 61)
- Cambridge English Certificate
Level C1, minimum score 180
- Cambridge English
Advanced
Some graduate programs may have a higher score requirement.
English proficiency waivers
- Student comes from English speaking country
- Students with a degree equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen where English is the main subject, meet the English requirement.
- 60 credits with English as language of instruction from an EU/EEA country, Switzerland or certain other English speaking countries. Students with 60 ECTS credits (or the equivalent) from one of the following countries meet the English requirement, if the language of instruction of the credit courses was English.
Documents required
Undergraduate:
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
Postgraduate:
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
- CV, resumé, motivation letters, professional certifications, portfolios are optional for most programs
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
from SEK105,000 to SEK115,000 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
from SEK115,000 to SEK130,000 per year
Funding
University West Scholarship Every year University West offers a limited number of scholarships to fee-paying master’s students. The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence.
- Amount
25% of the tuition fee
- Requirements
Admitted to an on-campus master’s program at University West. Motivation letter submitted with program application. The application fee and supporting documents received before the deadline. The scholarship is only available for on-campus programs.
What is the cost of living near University West?
| Category | Cost (in Swedish Krona) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | kr 8,592 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | kr 6,898 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | kr 1,218 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | kr 375 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | kr 267 |
| Monthly public transport pass | kr 860 |
| Monthly grocery basket | kr 3,000 |
| Coffee shop drink | kr 46 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | kr 159 |
| Gym membership | kr 393 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for the University West
Many international students will require a visa to study in Sweden, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.