Engineering

Are you interested in how technology can contribute to the electrification of the transport sector? Perhaps you want to work with the latest data engineering methods or do you want to learn more about the fundamentals of battery materials, cells and systems and how this technology impacts our society? If you are interested in engineering, we have the programme for you.

The engineering labour market is promising both in Sweden and internationally. Many of our students get attractive job offers even before their graduation. If you prefer a research career, we conduct world-leading research at the university and host a number of research centres. You can expect a strong labour market upon completion of your degree.

Our Master's Programmes

Additive Manufacturing
All-Electric Propulsion Systems
Battery Technology and Energy Storage
Data Engineering
Industrial Analytics
Materials Engineering
Quantum technology
Renewable Electricity Production
Water Engineering
Wind Power Project Management, one year - at Campus Gotland
Wind Power Project Management, two years - at Campus Gotland

Research in engineering

The Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering

This department conducts research in industrial engineering and management, as well as civil engineering and built environment. The department also participates in a number of broader research collaborations and networks such as InnoEnergy and STandUP for Energy.

The Department of Electrical Engineering

Here research is conducted in electricity, solid state electronics, as well as signals and systems. The department runs or participates in several research centres and other larger collaborations both within and outside the University.

The Department of Information Technology

This department conducts research in a wide range of fields and hosts a number of important research centres. The department also runs research arenas that bring together researchers from different fields in information technology who share a common interest and facilitate easy collaborations.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering

This department conducts world-leading research in materials engineering which, like the Master's programme in Materials Engineering, takes place at the Ångström laboratory – one of the most advanced laboratories for functional materials and energy in Europe. The department runs or participates in several research centres and other larger collaborations within and outside Uppsala University.

The Department of Earth Sciences

Here both basic research and applied research related to, for instance, process in air, water and landscape (Hydrology, Meteorology, Physical Geography and Environmental Analysis) is conducted.

Why Uppsala University?

Uppsala University is recognised around the world as a leading, first-class university dedicated to advancing science, higher education and international student mobility.

As one of Sweden’s most internationally prominent institutions of academic education, research and scholarship, Uppsala University’s foremost aim is to safeguard and pursue the open and unbounded quest for knowledge.

If you have what it takes, and you want to be part of our mission, Uppsala should be one of your top choices in Europe.

See why Uppsala University is an excellent choice for you.

Entrepreneurship support at Drivhuset Uppsala

As a student at Uppsala University, Drivhuset's business developers can share practical knowledge on how to start a business, what is important to think about in the start-up phase and methods for developing your specific idea. Together, you map out what you need help with. The final goal is for you to develop a viable idea that is ready for the market. All guidance is free of charge and confidential.

Information about how to book a guidance session on Drivhuset Uppsala's website

Current rankings

#82 - Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023 (the Shanghai ranking)

#105 - QS World University Ranking 2023

#140 - Times Higher Education 2023

#12 - QS World University Ranking: Sustainability 2024