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Product Design
The master's programme in product development, specialisation in product design is a full-time, two-year master's programme (120 credits) which focuses on conceptualization and realization of products from conceiving the first product ideas to specifying the manufacturing of them.
Products that are studied can be anything from ships and aircraft to consumer products such as bicycles and toasters. Students are to choose between two tracks: Design or Product Lifecycle Management.
Product examples are locally produced and include forestry and gardening equipment, parts for automobiles, sheet metal and plastic parts and more. In addition to learning theories on design and engineering, practical work is done emphasizing building prototypes using 3D printing and handcrafting of prototypes in the school’s workshops.
You will be well prepared for work on industrial design projects, as a consultant or future research work.
Admission requirements
The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in mechanical engineering, civil engineering (with relevant courses in construction), or equivalent. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in mathematics, 7.5 credits in CAD and 15 credits of independent, theoretical based work, i.e. a thesis or the equivalent. Proof of English proficiency is required.
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Tuition fee for the first semester: 75000 SEK
Total tuition fee: 300000 SEK
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Qualification
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Product Development, specialisation in Product Design.
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Jönköping University
Jönköping University is one of the most international universities in Sweden in terms of the number of international students and faculty as well as student-exchange opportunities. Research is also largely internationally focused, which translates into internationally relevant programs and courses....
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What is Jönköping University best known for?
Jönköping University is one of the most international universities in Sweden in terms of the number of international students and faculty as well as student-exchange opportunities. Research is also largely internationally focused, which translates into internationally relevant programs and courses.
We’re home to Jönköping International Business School (the first school in Sweden to gain both EQUIS and AACSB accreditation) and have a strong focus on entrepreneurship throughout the university.
Outside of the classroom, we’re known for our exciting Introduction Week, which has been rated one of the best in Europe, as well as our very active and international student union that offers students loads of extracurricular activities, events, trips, etc.
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