New Master’s Programme in Engineering Mathematics in autumn 2026
Jordi-Lluís Figueras is the Program Director of the new Master’s Programme in Engineering Mathematics that will start in the autumn of 2026. Photo: Tobias Sterner
In autumn 2026, a Master’s Programme in Engineering Mathematics will start at Uppsala University. The programme is designed to meet the rapid developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, simulation and control.
"We see a growing need in the industry for engineers who have a deeper understanding of mathematical models and engineering applications," says Jordi-Lluís Figueras, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics and Programme Director of the new Master of Science in Engineering.
The programme will complement the existing range of civil engineering programmes with its focus on mathematics. It is aimed at students who want to use mathematics to solve complex problems in areas such as engineering and artificial intelligence. Today, advanced mathematical tools are needed to solve technical problems, increasing the need for technical mathematicians, according to Jordi-Lluís Figueras.
“Students therefore need to understand how mathematical models work and be able to develop them. We will concentrate on the most important models needed for work in everything from the manufacturing industry and drug development to government agencies and institutes like SMHI.”
Interdisciplinary environments and flexibility
The first three years lay the foundations through traditional engineering courses such as programming, technology and physics. Students will also take courses together with programmes such as engineering physics and the Bachelor’s Programme in Mathematics, where they are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations.
Jordi-Lluís Figueras, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics. Photo: Tobias Sterner
“We want to create an environment where students thrive and have fun. It should be a place where people interact, support and learn from each other," says Jordi-Lluís Figueras.
In the last two years, students choose a profile focus: either AI and data analysis or modeling, simulation and control. Within each profile, there is great freedom of choice to immerse yourself in, for example, life sciences, robotics or financial mathematics.
Strong link to working life
The programme will also have a clear connection to the business community with students getting to visit companies and authorities already during the first year. Uppsala is a hub for life science, and its proximity to Stockholm and Västerås opens up for collaboration with companies such as ABB, Hitachi Energy and Volvo Cars, according to Jordi-Lluís Figueras.
“Our future engineers will be in demand. They are needed to develop algorithms and software solutions, analyse large amounts of data and create models that help society make better decisions.”
Anneli Björkman
Master's Programme in Engineering Mathematics
The five-year Master’s Programme in Engineering Mathematics comprises 300 credits. The training focuses on mathematics, programming, simulation and computing. During the first three years, students receive a solid foundation in maths, engineering and programming. After that, a profile focus is chosen: either AI and data analysis or modelling, simulation and control. Within each profile, there is great freedom of choice to immerse yourself in, for example, life sciences, robotics or financial mathematics.
The programme prepares students for work in a broad labour market in both business and the public sector.