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SSI - Joint International Master in Smart Systems Integration

Buskerud and Vestfold University College
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Tuition EUR 7,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Kongsberg, Norway
Language English

Program Overview

The SSI - Joint International Master in Smart Systems Integration at Buskerud and Vestfold University College is a MSc programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the SSI - Joint International Master in Smart Systems Integration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 7,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Kongsberg, Norway

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the SSI - Joint International Master in Smart Systems Integration programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Fundamentals of Smart Systems Integration
  2. Sensors and Actuators
  3. Advanced Packaging and Integration
  4. Advanced Writing Skills and Research Preparation
  5. Local Culture
  6. Manufacturing Processes for Smart Systems
  7. Micro and Nano Biological Systems
  8. Measurements and Characterization
  9. Norwegian Society, Culture and Language
  10. System Level Design
  11. Complex Design
  12. IC and MEMS Co \x96 Design
  13. Individual Design Laboratory
  14. Introduction to Hungarian Language and Culture

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Requested documents for admission

  • Letter of application outlining the student\xc2\x92s rationale and motivation for applying to the programme
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified copy of the university Bachelors degree or equivalent, with an English translation if original degree is not in English.
  • Certified copy of complete transcript , with an English translation if original is not in English.
  • Proof of level of competency in English.\xc2\xa0
  • Two letters of reference or recommendation, preferably from academic staff at the University that awarded the first degree.\xc2\xa0
  • Administrative papers: a copy of a valid passport .

Criteria of Admission

  • Excellence of the candidate:\xc2\xa0outstanding achievement in the applicant\xc2\x92s first degree which should be in either electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline. The candidate will have to justify an equivalent of B in the European standard (corresponding to a minimum of 2.1 honours in the United Kingdom).
  • Language ability:\xc2\xa0teaching being given in English, the candidates must demonstrate sound knowledge of the language. The requirement for competence in English is equivalent to IELTS at grade 6.5 overall and 6.0. in each skill, or a Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English at least grade B.
  • Student motivation\xc2\xa0to undertake the Masters and relevance to his or her professional development.
  • Gender balance:\xc2\xa0for applicants having similar qualifications, the minority gender will be preferred.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 7,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: EUR 7,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Buskerud and Vestfold University College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Buskerud and Vestfold University College

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    Buskerud and Vestfold University College

    Kongsberg, Norway

    Buskerud and Vestfold University College was a regional university college with campuses in Drammen, Kongsberg, Hønefoss and Horten in the counties of Vestfold og Telemark and Viken, Norway.

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
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