# Master Automotive Technology
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ECTS points
120
Education type
Master program
Duration
Two years
Language
English
Degree
Master of Science (MSc)
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The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by innovations in sustainable and smart mobility. From electric vehicles and cleaner fuels to advanced driver-assistance systems, modern cars are evolving into high-tech platforms that integrate mechanics, electronics, sensors, and software. The Master’s program in Automotive Technology at TU/e prepares students to thrive in this dynamic field by adopting a systems-level perspective and multidisciplinary approach.
### **Our program offers you:**
- **Systems Thinking for Complex Vehicles:**Understand how modern vehicles function as integrated systems of mechanical, electronic, and software components.
- **Multidisciplinary Engineering Skills:**Build expertise across mechanics, electronics, IT, and human-machine interaction to solve complex automotive challenges.
- **Specializations in Smart & Sustainable Mobility**
Tailor your studies by choosing from two core areas:
- *Smart Mobility*: Focus on autonomous and cooperative driving, embedded software, vehicle dynamics, regulation systems, and human factors.
- *Sustainable Mobility*: Explore future combustion engines, electric and hybrid vehicles, and advanced transmission systems.
- **Collaborative Learning Environment:**Study within a unique partnership of five TU/e departments, working in multidisciplinary teams on real-world problems.
- **Research-Driven Education:**Customize your learning path through electives, internships, and graduation projects within specialized research groups.
- **Career-Ready for the Automotive Industry and Beyond:**Graduate as a highly sought-after engineer equipped to innovate in automotive technology and related high-tech sectors.
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## Who are you?
You’re a curious and forward-thinking engineer passionate about the future of mobility and technology, eager to explore how vehicles are evolving into intelligent systems that integrate mechanics, electronics, sensors, autonomous driving, electric powertrains, electric race cars and software. You thrive in multidisciplinary environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and seek a program that teaches systems thinking, collaboration across disciplines, and real-world application. If you're excited by innovations like autonomous driving, electric powertrains, and smart safety systems and you want hands-on experience with specializations in Smart or Sustainable Mobility, the Master’s program in Automotive Technology at TU/e is designed for you
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## Why choose a Master's in Automotive at Technology at TU/e?
The Master’s in Automotive Technology at TU/e prepares you to shape the future of mobility by combining deep technical knowledge with a systems-level perspective on vehicle design and innovation. You’ll specialize in Smart or Sustainable Mobility, gaining multidisciplinary skills across mechanics, electronics, software, and human-machine interaction. As part of TU/e’s mission to empower students and researchers to advance knowledge and develop talent, this program connects you with cutting-edge research and strong industry partnerships in the Brainport region and beyond. Within TU/e’s collaborative and trust-based academic community, you’ll contribute to meaningful technological solutions that benefit society.
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Ranked #1 in *continental Europe* in Automation and Control
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[## "I’m working on clean engines and future fuels."](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/student-stories-master-automotive-technology/kevin-hartjes)
I'm working on new technology that will help reduce (pollutant) emissions in combustion engines by designing the combustion chamber ...
*Kevin Hartjes*
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