MSc Electric Power Engineering
Stockholm, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
SEK 342,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EU/EEA/Swiss is 342,000 SEK.
Introduction
The master's programme in Electric Power Engineering delivers a solid understanding of the electric power engineering domain and skills to contribute to more sustainable energy solutions. It offers excellent flexibility to specialise in electric energy conversion, electrotechnical design, power system control and electricity markets. Graduates find career opportunities at the forefront of advancements in power components and power systems.
Electric Power Engineering at KTH
The global demand for affordable and sustainable resources has created a significant need for electrical engineers and researchers to provide electricity and to build new smart solutions that enable more sustainable energy management. This is the programme for those who want to develop components, systems and management of electric power.
The master's programme in Electric Power Engineering covers the following areas:
- Power electronics
- Electrical machines
- Electrotechnical design
- Power system operation and control
- Power system planning and electricity markets
This programme enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the field and specialise in one or more areas, providing a sound foundation to enter a professional role in industry or academia.
This is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. Graduates are awarded the degree of Master of Science. The programme is given mainly at KTH Campus in Stockholm by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (at KTH).
Year 1
In the first year, the programme provides a good solid understanding of the electric power engineering domain as a whole. The programme starts with fundamental courses in the area during the first half-year, which will constitute the basis for further specialisations later in the programme. The first year also includes courses complementing the technology-focused courses, where you will explore electric power engineering from an environmental, societal and philosophical perspective.
Year 2
The second year (and the end of the first year) is devoted to specialisation within the field. The programme offers a wide range of courses on topics such as electrotechnical design, electric energy conversion (for example, motors and generators), power system design, power system control, power system planning and electricity markets. The second year also includes project courses and the final master’s degree project.
Master's degree project
The final degree project corresponds to five months of full-time studies is carried out at the university or in industry, anywhere in the world. Degree projects undertaken at the university are part of ongoing research and provide the opportunity to build close contacts with a research group. Projects in collaboration with industrial partners are often related to research and development. The project results in a thesis that you also present in a seminar.
Admissions
Curriculum
The two-year master's programme in Electric Power Engineering consists of three terms of courses and one final term dedicated to the master's degree project. Each term consist of approximately 30 ECTS credits. Depending on which track you choose, you will study different courses. The courses presented on this page apply to studies starting in autumn 2024.
Year 1
The programme consists of compulsory courses, two groups of conditionally elective courses (where a number of hp must be read from each group), a degree project and completely optional courses.
- Mandatory courses. All mandatory courses must be read for a degree.
- Conditionally elective courses in Electric Power and Energy Systems. At least 22,5 credits must be read for the degree. It is free to read the courses year 1, or year 2, if the course's special eligibility requirements are met.
- Conditionally optional project courses (VVP). Of these, at least 7.5 credits must be studied for a degree. It is free to read the courses either in year 1, or year 2, if the course's specific prerequisites are met.
- Recommended/Elective courses. All courses at KTH that do not overlap with other courses in the program. The following courses may be of particular interest to students in electrical engineering: EP2120 Internetworking
EP2500 Networked Systems Security
EP2510 Advanced Networked Systems Security
SF2812, Applied Linear Optimization
SF2822, Applied Nonlinear Optimization
EH2030, Business Development and Quality Management
MJ2411, Renewable Energy Technology
ME2083 Hydropower- Technology, Economy, Sustainability
ME2719 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
ME2831 Entrepreneurial Leadership in Practice
DD2421, Machine Learning
IK2218, Protocols and Principles of the Internet
The project courses EN2911 Individual Project in Electric Power and Energy Systems I and EN2912 Individual Project in Electric Power and Energy Systems II are also included in the category of conditionally elective project courses. In order to take this courses, the student has to first contact an examiner and agree upon a suitable topic.
Mandatory courses
- Power System Analysis (EG2100) 6.0 credits
- Electricity Pricing and Emissions (EG2230) 6.0 credits
- The Sustainable Electric Power Engineer (EH2220) 3.0 credits
- Power Grid Technology and Substation Design (EI2436) 6.0 credits
- Electrical Machines and Drives (EJ2201) 6.0 credits
- Power Electronics (EJ2301) 6.0 credits
Year 2
The programme consists of compulsory courses, two groups of conditionally elective courses (where a number of hp must be read from each group), a degree project and completely optional courses.
- Mandatory courses. All mandatory courses must be read for a degree.
- Conditionally elective courses in Electric Power and Energy Systems. At least 22,5 credits must be read for the degree. It is free to read the courses year 1, or year 2, if the course's special eligibility requirements are met.
- Conditionally optional project courses (VVP). Of these, at least 7.5 credits must be studied for a degree. It is free to read the courses either in year 1, or year 2, if the course's specific prerequisites are met.
- Elective courses. All courses at KTH that do not overlap with other courses in the program. The following courses may be of particular interest to students in electrical engineering: EP2120 Internetworking
EP2500 Networked Systems Security
EP2510 Advanced Networked Systems Security
SF2812, Applied Linear Optimization
SF2822, Applied Nonlinear Optimization
EH2030, Business Development and Quality Management
MJ2411, Renewable Energy Technology
ME2083 Hydropower- Technology, Economy, Sustainability
ME2719 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
ME2831 Entrepreneurial Leadership in Practice
DD2421, Machine Learning
IK2218, Protocols and Principles of the Internet
The project courses EN2911 Individual Project in Electric Power and Energy Systems I and EN2912 Individual Project in Electric Power and Energy Systems II are also included in the category of conditionally elective project courses. In order to take this courses, the student has to first contact an examiner and agree upon a suitable topic.
Mandatory courses
- Theory and Methodology of Science (Natural and Technological Science) (AK2030) 4.5 credits
- Degree Project in Electrical Engineering, specialising in Electric Power Engineering, Second Cycle (EA270X) 30.0 credits
- The Sustainable Electric Power Engineer (EH2220) 3.0 credits
Program Outcome
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Electric Power Engineering are:
- 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Electric energy is vital to modern society and is one of the critical areas for achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals. Electricity generation stands for a significant part of the emission of greenhouse gases; moreover, the demand for electric energy will likely increase further when developing sustainable solutions in other sectors (for example, transportation and industry). There will be a significant need for improved technology in order to build cost-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly energy systems which can support new production and consumption patterns. The electric power engineer is most likely to concentrate on goals 7, 9 and 13 but will also be an enabler in achieving almost all of the other goals.
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Electric Power Engineering are:
- 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Electric energy is vital to modern society and is one of the critical areas for achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals. Electricity generation stands for a significant part of the emission of greenhouse gases; moreover, the demand for electric energy will likely increase further when developing sustainable solutions in other sectors (for example, transportation and industry). There will be a significant need for improved technology in order to build cost-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly energy systems which can support new production and consumption patterns. The electric power engineer is most likely to concentrate on goals 7, 9 and 13 but will also be an enabler in achieving almost all of the other goals.
Electric power utilities and production: Network Planning, Market Analysis; Renewable energy sector: Network Analysis, Power Component Design; Transport sector: Electric Vehicle Design and Development, Drive Train and Power; Manufacturing industry: Component and Systems Design and Development. Consultant Work or PhD studies are possible careers for all the areas above.
Scholarships and Funding
KTH offers four different scholarship opportunities for master's studies. The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee of a one or two year master’s programme. The KTH One-Year Scholarship is aimed at current KTH master's programme students and covers the tuition fee of the second year of studies. The KTH Joint Programme Scholarship is aimed at students in certain joint programmes and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India.
- KTH Scholarship
- KTH One-Year Scholarship
- KTH Joint Programme Scholarship
- KTH India Scholarship
Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a number of scholarships for students from targeted countries coming to Sweden.
KTH associated scholarship organisations
KTH cooperates with the following organisations providing scholarship opportunities for prospective KTH students.
- COLFUTURO (Programa Crédito Beca) for students from Colombia
- LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) for students from Indonesia
- FUNED for students from Mexico
Scholarship portals
IEFA database
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Studyportals
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WeMakeScholars
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Deferment of student loans in the United States
KTH is an accredited institution at the US Department of Education and holds a Title IV 'Deferment Only' status (OPE ID 03274300). US students may defer payments on existing federal student loan accounts while enrolled in a master’s programme at KTH. The 'Deferment Only' status does not allow students to take out federal student loans for enrolment at KTH. However, the accreditation facilitates grant and loan opportunities for US students as many private student loan institutions in the US use this designation as a requirement to grant new loans. Students who wish to defer payments must contact their lending institution in the US.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
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Career Opportunities
For decades, KTH and Sweden have been at the forefront of advancements in grid systems, power component technologies and automation solutions. These areas are in constant need of fresh ideas and new engineers. For a long time, there has been a wide selection of career options all over the world for electric power engineers.
This programme utilises KTH’s strong ties with research and industry leaders such as ABB, Hitachi, Vattenfall, Ellevio and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, offering students an excellent opportunity to apply their knowledge in practical, industrial applications.
After graduation
Electric power utilities and production: Network Planning, Market Analysis; Renewable energy sector: Network Analysis, Power Component Design; Transport sector: Electric Vehicle Design and Development, Drive Train and Power; Manufacturing industry: Component and Systems Design and Development. Consultant Work or PhD studies are possible careers for all the areas above.
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