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Automotive Technology

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  • University/Institute Name Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
  • Application deadlineMay 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

This Automotive Technology MSc program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) prepares you for a successful career in the automotive industry and far beyond.

The Automotive Technology MSc program from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) teaches you about the components in and around a car and enables you to experience how it functions as one single system. In addition, you gain knowledge about the key functionalities of modern-day vehicles such as dynamics, real-time software, electric drivetrain and human-machine interaction. You learn to work in multidisciplinary teams from a systems approach.

This master’s program is a joint initiative of five departments; Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Industrial Design and Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences.

During the first year, you take a number of mandatory courses and you choose your own specialization courses and electives. The core program offers a broad range of knowledge in two core areas: Smart Mobility and Sustainable Mobility.

  • Smart Mobility: the focus is on subjects such as autonomous and cooperative driving, embedded software, vehicle dynamics and regulation systems and human factors of the automotive industry.
  • Sustainable Mobility: you learn about combustion engines and fuels of the future, electrical and hybrid vehicles, and transmissions.

You can choose all specialization courses and electives in both core areas.

Career opportunities:

  • Engineers capable of applying a systems approach are in high demand in the automotive industry. The multidisciplinary character of this master’s prepares you for working in the automotive industry, but also in similar industries with a comparable background, such as mechatronics and aerospace engineering. Your career choice is not limited to the specialization you chose during your master’s. Take a look where are our alumni ended up after graduating. Master of Automotive Technology program is offered at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e).

Courses included:

  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Powertrains
  • Real-time Software Systems Engineering
  • Automotive Human Factors
  • Automotive Systems Engineering Project

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026