Electric Power -Engineering MSc
What will you learn?
The Master's programme in electrical engineering expands on the foundational knowledge gained during the BSc programme in electrical engineering.
Engineering students complete a total of five years of education. Students who complete both the BSc and MSc degrees are awarded the certified professional title of engineer.
Double Degree From RU and Aalto University
RU and Aalto University have partnered to offer a dual master's degree in electrical engineering, giving students a better educational experience and more professional options.
How do I Learn?
Students complete coursework in the first year of the Master's programme, but in the second year, they focus on research in their chosen topic.
Students can choose between a 30 or 60 ECTS Master's Project.
- The final project is valued at 60 ECTS and covers the entire second year.
- 30 ECTS final project: Students complete a Master's project but may also take elective courses, exchange studies, or internships.
Students collaborate with university researchers and lecturers, as well as with companies or other third parties. This connection to the industrial world considerably improves students' prospects after graduation. In some situations, students and their supervisors might apply for grants to help fund their projects.
Master students can apply for an internship in the spring semester. The internship can be up to 12 credits.
Master students can apply for an internship in the spring semester. The internship can be up to 12 credits.
Internship
The aim of internships is to enhance students' knowledge in their field of study and prepare them for employment after graduation. The Department of Engineering ensures that students who undertake internships work on challenging, interesting projects that align with their areas of interest. Internships have proven beneficial for students, and numerous final theses have been developed due to internships.
Compulsory Courses
Data Mining and Machine Learning
One compulsory course is required for all Master's students in engineering, regardless of their specialization: Data Mining and Machine Learning. Topics covered include neural networks, decision trees, and pattern recognition. The Department of Engineering at RU believes that expertise in this field is essential for today's engineers and, particularly, for the engineers of the future.
Research Methodology
Society needs individuals who can think critically, analyse complex situations, and communicate their findings effectively. This may involve various tasks, including searching for and evaluating the value of scientific literature and other types of documents. Research methodology prepares students to tackle information gathering, analysis, and reporting, which are required for all other courses.
Exchange Programme
Studying at a university in another country is an adventure, it can broaden horizons, and even help students confirm what they want to focus on in their careers after graduation. MSc students can apply for exchange programmes for one or two semesters, and the international office provides further information on where exchange opportunities are available.
Teaching Assistance
Teaching assistant positions are advertised, and MSc students or third-year BSc students can apply. This may involve teaching in tutorial sessions, reviewing exercises, grading homework, or assisting with lab exercises. Students who have demonstrated good academic performance and are interested in gaining experience as teaching assistants are encouraged to apply. For further information, please contact the Department of Engineering office at vfd@ru.is.
What next?
RU’s BSc and MSc engineering degrees ensure that students are well-prepared to go after their future aspirations, whether continuing their education, starting a business, or finding work at home or abroad.
Students who graduate should be able to cooperate effectively and have mastered disciplined work practices that fit with the best and most recent approaches available, in addition to having academic understanding and competency in their profession. Engineering students at RU receive training beginning in the first semester of their BSc programme, preparing them to participate in workplace projects from their first day on the job.
Structure
A study plan is developed in consultation an advisor.
Elective Courses
Elective courses offer specific preparation for a Master's project, supporting the research topic. The supervisor provides supervision and must approve the student's study plan.
The following is a list of recommended MSc Electrical Engineering elective courses, many offered at the Iceland School of Energy. In addition, students can take elective courses in engineering or related areas, as well as from other departments, in collaboration with their supervisor and by the Department of Engineering at Ru's Master's programme requirements.
Any questions?
Facilities
The teaching takes place at the RU University building. The building includes facilities for practical instruction, research, group work rooms, a canteen, study, and career counselling, and other student services.
Practical teaching
At RU, the emphasis is on actual skills and training and a theoretical foundation. RU and the institutes directly and indirectly associated with the programme provide excellent teaching and research facilities. Students have access to a physics lab, a chemistry lab, a machine shop, an electronics lab, a kinematics lab, and various specialist equipment and labs.
Energy Technology Laboratory
The energy technology lab contains a collection of energy and efficiency experiments. Students in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and related courses use this laboratory for the practical part of their study, conducting experiments relevant to those areas. The laboratory provides enough facilities for research and final thesis for undergraduate and master's students in engineering and technology. The RU Racing team is based in the laboratory.
Electronics Laboratory
The laboratory is used for studies and experiments in electronics, electrical engineering, electrical controls, and automation. The studio also provides space for students working on larger or final projects for their undergraduate or master's degrees. Instruments and measuring devices include oscilloscopes, microcomputers, AD converters, industrial robots, and more. A wide variety of channel components are available, along with excellent channel assembly facilities.
Teachers
Scientists and Experts
Students in Energy Engineering benefit from the guidance of leading scientists in the field, university technicians and designers, and guest speakers with commercial experience. Teachers are in good contact with students.
Why Master in Engineering at RU?
- Students have excellent access to their teachers.
- Strong ties to industry.
- Master's theses are often carried out in collaboration with companies, and funding is sometimes available.
- A strong internship programme offers up to 12 ECTS credits.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programmes.
- Reykjavik University is ranked among the best smaller universities in the world according to the Times Higher Education list.
- Reykjavik University is operated under one roof.