MSc in Machine Learning,

Systems and Control

• Master of Science in Machine Learning, Systems and courses facilitating a preference towards e.g. machine learn-
Control ing, control systems, image analysis, artificial intelligence,

• 2 years, full-time, 120 ECTS credits robotics. The courses included in the programme are kept to
a high international standard. The programme features both
• Faculty of Engineering
theoretical and practical learning, as well as group assignments
• Lund campus
and presentations.
• Application deadline: January 2020
In addition to courses, all of our students undertake a research
• Programme start: August 2020 project for their Master’s thesis. The project can be done either
in cooperation with industry or be of an academic nature and
Programme overview
can be carried out either locally or abroad. Located next to the
The amount of available data in the world is exploding and
engineering faculty there is a lively science park, Ideon, with
advanced algorithms are used to extract information for use in
a long tradition of innovations within software, internet of
different applications such as self-driving cars, optimized man-
things, telecommunication, energy and new materials.
ufacturing, improved healthcare and more energy-efficient
systems. The Master’s programme in Machine Learning, Sys-
tems and Control prepares students for a flexible future-proof Programme modules/courses
career within this general area where advanced algorithms are COMPULSORY COURSES AND NUMBER OF CREDITS: Introduc-
used to analyze large datasets in a wide range of applications tion to Machine Learning, Systems and Control (7.5), Modeling
combining methods of statistical analysis, mathematics, signal and Learning from Data (7.5), Image Analysis (7.5), Introduction
processing, image analysis and control theory. Demand for ex- to Artificial Neural Networks and Deep Learning (7.5), Multi-
perts with such knowledge is growing, meaning an optimistic variable Control (7.5). Master’s degree project (30). Additionally
job market for graduates. compulsory in Track 1: Artificial Intelligence (7.5), Machine Learn-
The programme is a result of collaboration between the ing (7.5), Monte Carlo Methods for Statistical Inference (7.5) +
departments of Mathematics, Automatic Control, Computer Elective courses (30 in total). Additional compulsory in Track 2:
Science and Electrical and Information Technology at Lund Real-Time System (7.5), Project in Systems, Control and Learning
University. (7.5) + Elective courses (37.5 in total). The Elective courses can
The Shanghai ranking (ARWU) ranks Lund University on be chosen from a long list of alternatives, see the programme
place 17 among top universities in the world in the field Elec- webpage for details.
trical and Electronic Engineering for the year 2018 and on place
49 in the field of Automatic Control. Lund University has excel-
Career prospects
lent resources and can offer students the opportunity to learn
A Master of Science in Machine Learning, Systems and Control
from world-leading researchers. Research and education are
provides students with a solid base for a career in both industry
closely linked, and the four involved departments have a long
and academia and the necessary skills for both research and
tradition of successful cooperation within education and re-
development in different areas of industry. The programme also
search. All of our teachers have PhD’s or higher and are actively
provides a good foundation for PhD studies in the field. The
engaged in research.
surrounding region is home to a number of global brands such
You will have some freedom to choose courses fitting your
as Sony, Ericsson, Axis. Other companies with operations close
personal interest and can choose between two tracks with
to Lund University include Volvo, DB Schneider, Tetra Pak, and
slightly different compulsory courses and a set of elective
ARM Sweden. A large proportion of our engineering students
start working with these companies directly after graduation or

“The programme is important for potential employment of Master level engineers. It is

“Machine Learning has been pointed out by top management as an especially important
area for future competitivity, and as such recieves dedicated funding and resources. We
have also identified the need for a more extensive Master student training in the
mathematical methods used for machine learning.”
Perstorp Holding AB
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create their own startup company, sometimes with the help of About the Faculty of Engineering
Venture Lab business incubator. Within the near future, there The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University (LTH) is among
will be two large-scale European and international research cen- the leading engineering faculties in Europe with over 9 000
tres – ESS and MAX IV – offering even more exciting opportuni- undergraduate students and 800 postgraduates. LTH is one
ties for our students. of the few comprehensive engineering faculties in Sweden,
and in addition to traditional engineering programmes we
Entry requirements and how to apply also offer programmes in architecture and industrial design.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS With a 50-year long history of research and education excel-
A Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathe- lence, we are well equipped to meet the increasing global
matics (STEM) or equivalent. Completed courses in mathematics demand for more sustainable, connected and user-driven
(linear algebra, calculus in one and several variables, transforms technologies, and to provide our students with the know-
and linear filtering) of at least 30 credits/ECTS as well as one ledge and skills they need in order to succeed within their
completed course in mathematical statistics, one in computer chosen field.
programming or computer science and one in control engineer-
ing. English 6 (equivalent to IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90) is also required. About Lund University
See www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on English proficiency Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly
levels. ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The Uni-
versity has 40 000 students and 7 600 staff based in Lund,
HOW TO APPLY Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to
1. Apply online: Go to www.lunduniversity.lu.se/machine- understand, explain and improve our world and the human
learning. Click on “Apply” and follow the instructions for the condition.
online application at the Swedish national application website
www.universityadmissions.se. Lund is the most popular study location in Sweden. Lund
Rank the chosen programmes in order of preference. University offers one of the broadest ranges of programmes
2. Submit your supporting documents: and courses in Scandinavia, based on cross-disciplinary and
••General supporting documents: Check what documents cutting-edge research. The University has a distinct inter-
you need to submit (i.e. official transcripts, degree diploma/ national profile, with partner universities in around 70
proof of expected graduation, translations, proof of
countries.
English, passport) and how you need to submit them at
www.universityadmissions.se
Lund University has an annual turnover of SEK 8.5 bil-
••Programme-specific supporting documents: For information
lion, more than half of which is destined for research. Our
on programme-specific documentation, please check the pro-
eight faculties conduct strong research in many different
gramme webpage.
areas, including over thirty research fields in which we are
3. Pay the application fee (when applicable).
world-leading. Many scientific breakthroughs and pioneer-
ing innovations have originated from Lund University.
SELECTION CRITERIA/ADDITIONAL INFO
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TUITION FEES
There are no tuition fees for EU/EEA citizens. For non-EU/EEA
citizens, the tuition fee for this programme is SEK 145 000 per
year. See www.lunduniversity.lu.se for details on tuition fees.

CONTACT
Programme webpage
www.lunduniversity.lu.se/machine-learning
Programme Director
Mikael Nilsson, [email protected], +46 46 222 0896
Bo Bernhardsson, [email protected], +46 46 222 8778