MSc Information and Network Engineering

The master's programme in Information and Network Engineering addresses the digitalisation of modern society and the rapid evolution of advanced communication systems. It covers the enabling technologies behind smart homes, smart grids, big data and autonomous vehicles. Students gain a solid foundation in data analysis, wireless communications and networking, and expertise through specialisation. Graduates lead research and development within the field.

Information and Network Engineering at KTH

We live in an increasingly connected world where not only people but also a rapidly growing number of sensors and devices are going online. To maintain and develop the high-tech industry around the world, we need engineers who cannot only use but also understand and develop new solutions for advanced communication systems and for methods used to analyse and process the vast amounts of information that flow in different networks.

To an increasing degree, this need is also seen outside the traditional information and communications technology sector. Examples include the new sector of companies based on cloud services, the more conventional manufacturing industry and the motor vehicle industry.

This programme prepares you for a future professional role by providing a broad basis in communications and data analysis. You choose one of four tracks to acquire in-depth knowledge of the area.

Tracks

• Information engineering  focuses on machine learning, pattern recognition, information theory and signal processing.
• Multimedia processing and analysis  focuses on problem-oriented solutions for multimedia signals such as video, images, and audio using principles of data analysis and coding.
• Communications engineering  focuses on wireless communications with the possibility of specialising in communication theory, coding, machine-type communications or antenna design.
• Networked systems  focuses on the design, performance analysis, management and, not least, security of wired and wireless networks and networked systems.

In addition to the technical aspects of the coursework, many non-technical elective classes are on offer to prepare you for your future career in industry or academia. These courses will improve your project management, leadership or technical English capabilities.

KTH's close collaboration with leaders of research and industry ensures that the programme meets the needs and expectations of the industry and connects you with your future employers during your studies.

Master's degree project

The degree project is one semester of full-time work and is usually completed during the final semester. You carry out the project in an industry setting, at a KTH department, or at another technical university or research institute anywhere in the world.

Examples of degree projects made by former students

• Deep Learning for Prediction of Falling Blood Pressure During Surgery
• Ethical Hacking of a Smart Video Doorbell
• Polar Codes for Biometric Identification Systems Wi-Fi 7: Multi-Link Operation in XR industrial scenarios
• Predicting Buffer Status Report (BSR) for 6G Scheduling using Machine Learning Models
• Development and Testing of Performance Assessment Equipment for Elite Fencers

This is a two year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. Graduates are awarded the degree of Master of Science. The programme is offered mainly at KTH Campus in Stockholm by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (at KTH).

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is one of Europe’s leading technical universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers, and faculty from around the world dedicated to advancing knowledge.

History

KTH is a university with a rich history of pioneering ideas and innovation that dates back to 1827. For nearly 200 years KTH has educated students who have gone on to influence our present and make the technological advances that define modern society. Still today, KTH shapes the talents that will find the solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.

Research

KTH is working with industry and society in the pursuit of sustainable solutions to some of humanity’s most significant challenges: climate change, future energy supply, urbanisation, and quality of life for the rapidly-growing elderly population. We are addressing these with world-leading, high-impact research and education in natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as in architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history, and philosophy. Almost two-thirds of the SEK 4 billion turnovers are related to research.

Basic and applied research is performed side-by-side at KTH and interdisciplinary research is conducted in parallel with work in specific fields.

Career

KTH maintains close relationships with an expanding network of international companies and the industrial community in a number of fields, and working and studying here provides access to this network.

The latest career report shows that 94 percent of those who graduated from KTH 2010-2012 have been employed since they finished their degree and a remaining 6 percent have gone on to Ph.D. studies. Of the international student population, 30 percent go on to Ph.D. studies at KTH or other renowned universities. 32 percent of KTH Alumni leave Sweden for work or studies abroad. 13 percent lead others in their work, and 13 percent have already received their first managerial position.