Aalborg University the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering and Science Contents

Welcome to Aalborg University The Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering and Science Contents

Introduction Medialogy ...... 42 Welcome to Aalborg University ...... 3 Networks and Distributed Systems...... 43 Learning Seriously Affects Your Brain...... 4 Service System Design ...... 44 PBL...... 5 Signal Processing and Computing...... 45 Why Study in Denmark?...... 7 Software Development...... 46 Aalborg ...... 8 Vision, Graphics and Interactive Systems ...... 47 Copenhagen...... 9 Wireless Communication Systems...... 48 Esbjerg...... 9 Mathematics...... 49 Accommodation...... 10 Applied Physics...... 50 Buddy...... 12 Biotechnology...... 51 Student jobs...... 12 Chemical Engineering...... 52 Summer School...... 13 Chemistry...... 53 When and How to Apply for an Undergraduate Programme . . . . . 14 Combustion Technology...... 54 When and How to Apply for a Postgraduate Programme...... 14 Design of Mechnical Systems...... 55 Electric Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering ...... 56 Undergraduate Electro-Mechanical System Design...... 57 Sustainable Biotechnology ...... 16 Enviromental Engineering...... 58 Electronics and Computer Engineering...... 17 Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology ...... 59 IT, Communication and New Media...... 18 Global System Design...... 60 Medialogy ...... 19 Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering...... 61 Manufacturing Technology...... 62 Postgraduate Mechanical Design...... 63 Sports Technology ...... 21 Mechatronic Control Engineering...... 64 Biomedical Engineering and Informatics...... 22 Nano-Physics and -Materials ...... 65 Architecture...... 23 Nanobiotechnology ...... 66 Industrial Design...... 24 Offshore Energy Systems...... 67 Urban Design...... 25 Oil and Gas Technology...... 68 Enviromental Management and Sustainabilty Science...... 26 Operations and Innovation Management...... 69 Geoinformatics...... 27 Physical Geography ...... 70 Integrated Food Studies...... 28 Power Electronics and Drives ...... 71 Land Management...... 29 Structural and Civil Engineering ...... 72 Sustainable Cities...... 30 Sustainable Biotechnology ...... 73 Sustainable Energy Planning and Management...... 31 Techno-Anthropolgy...... 74 Surveying and Mapping...... 32 Thermal Energy and Process Engineering ...... 75 Urban Planning and Management...... 33 Water and Environment...... 76 Acoustics ...... 34 Wind Power Systems ...... 77 Control and Automation...... 35 Wind Turbine Systems ...... 78 Data Engineering...... 36 Embedded Software Engineering ...... 37 Guest/Exchange programmes Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship. . . . 38 Undergraduate Energy Engineering...... 80 Intelligent Information Systems...... 39 Undergraduate Energy Engineering...... 81 Intelligent Reliable Systems...... 40 Undergraduate Mathematics ...... 82 Machine Intelligence...... 41 Co ntent

2 Welcome to Aalborg University – the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering and Science

Aalborg University (AAU) is preparatory courses, to those The Aalborg campus nication and New Media and a young and modern univer- following bachelor’s and ma- The Aalborg Campus is the Sustainable Biotechnology sity which over the years has ster’s programmes, professio main campus of Aalborg Uni- where students and profes- grown to become a large, nal programmes, and PhD versity with the largest variety sors are working together well-established research and students . Of these, more than of programmes . Here you can with the aim of finding a path teaching institution . The Uni- 10 percent are international study anything from Software away from fossil to sustaina- versity offers a range of both students from all over the Engineering to Sports Tech- ble fuels . traditional and untraditional world . nology to Environmental Ma- educational programmes and Aalborg University has all the nagement . Students make up The Esbjerg campus research opportunities in the facilities that define a modern approximately 20 percent of What makes the Esbjerg cam- fields of Humanities, Social university . The laboratories are the population of Aalborg, so pus a special place to study Sciences, Medicine, Natural state-of-the-art and the uni- it is a young and vibrant city is its relatively small (though Sciences, and Engineering . versity libraries provide stu- and one that is uniquely con- growing) size, which makes Since its establishment in dents access to thousands of nected to the university . for a great feeling of unity 1974, Aalborg University English-language journals and among the students – also has expanded to include two technical books . An additional The Copenhagen campus across disciplines – a high level other campuses: Esbjerg in feature of the university is that The Copenhagen campus is of service, and close coopera- 1995 and Copenhagen in most students have their own the youngest of the campu- tion among students, teachers 2003 . group room . The group room ses at Aalborg University and and staff . On the Esbjerg cam- Close to 16,000 students are is your base where you can has expanded rapidly since its pus, you’re not just a number . enrolled at Aalborg University, work on your project undis- inception . Within two years, Positioned on the coast of the ranging from students taking turbed . These features, along the number of students has North Sea, Esbjerg is close to with the project-organised, doubled and the Copenhagen Danish offshore industries Problem Based Learning stra- campus is moving into new such as oil and wind and thus- tegies employed at Aalborg buildings in September 2012 ly able to offer unique pro- University build the foundati- – only ten minutes away from grammes such as Oil and Gas on for true greatness, and will the city centre . Technology and Wind Power challenge you to create inte- Unique programmes in Co- Systems resting solutions to the pro- penhagen include IT, Commu- blems of today . I ntr o ducti n

3 Learning Seriously Affects Your Brain

Welcome to Aalborg Uni- that include collaboration with versity where we look for- companies, associations, and ward to seriously affecting research organisations . your brain . We want you to Since group work is key at be able to solve the problem AAU, we make sure to have of the continuing use of fos- the facilities to support it . sil fuels, create new forms of Therefore, each project group architecture through modern is allocated work space, ty- means, or develop the future pically a group room, which of advanced assistive tech- is equipped with one or two nology . This, we believe, is computers with access to the done best through Problem network, printing facilities Based Learning (PBL) – the and other valuable resources . teaching model we use at Aal- Your group’s work space is lo- vance of your coming to Den- municipalities offer free Da- borg University . Through PBL cated in the same building as mark1 . Once you get here, we nish language courses where you will learn how to ana- teachers’ offices and you will will greet you in the airport or you can not only learn the Da- lyze problems, how to work have 24-hour access . at the railway station, and after nish language, but also gain in a result-oriented manner a couple of days you will meet insight into the Scandinavian and most importantly how Although studying is important, your buddy – a student already culture and ways of living . to work successfully within a it isn’t everything . At AAU we studying at AAU who can help team . Each semester you will strive to give you the best pos- you out with all the practical We hope studying at Aalborg join a group and together you sible start not only academical- things and show you the best University will not only chan- and your groupmates will use ly, but also socially . Therefore, place to shop, eat, and go out . ge your way of thinking but your academic knowledge to we offer services to help you If you want to get to know the also your view of life . work with real-life situations find accommodation in ad- Danes better or if you’re thin- Looking forward to affecting king about staying after you your brain! have finished your studies, Everybody at both the university and the Aalborg University

Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may remember; Involve me and I’ll understand2

1 Aalborg University has three campuses: Aalborg, Copenhagen and Esbjerg . In Aalborg and Esbjerg we can guarantee accommodation if you meet the deadlines . In Copenhagen unfortunately we are unable to give the same guarantee . However, we are constantly working on developing more housing in Copenhagen and will do our very best to help anybody who wants it . For more information please have a look at page 11 2 Chinese proverbs use as to describe the PBL model I ntr o ducti n

4 Problem Based Learning

Having been interested in new dents play a far more active Tuition-free studies and alternative approaches to role in determining the focus Students from inside the EU/EEA do not have to pay a tui- education since its inception, and scope of their studies . tion fee . However, all students must pay all other costs re- Aalborg University is a world PBL is driven by challenging, lated to studying in Denmark: for example costs related to leading proponent of what is open-ended, ill-defined, and books, living expenses and accommodation . referred to as Problem Based ill-structured problems which NB: With the exception of students from partner univer- Learning (PBL) . A large part engage students in construc- sities outside the EU/EEA, a student from a non-EU/EEA of each semester’s teaching ting knowledge in their own country will need to pay a tuition fee . and student work revolves minds, by themselves . For more information please see: around complex and real life Designed to integrate theory http://www .apply .aau .dk/how-to-apply-undergraduate/ problems . This educational vi- and practice, foster a team- tuition-fee sion informs the development based approach, and be highly http://www .apply .aau dk/how-to-apply-postgraduate/. of study programmes and cur- collaborative among students tuition-fee ricula, influences the faculty and external businesses, PBL is Aalborg University does, however, grant tuition waivers to members and students who meant to encourage students non-EU/EEA students . Unfortunately, the number of tui- comprise the institution, and to incorporate knowledge tion waivers is very limited . Students cannot apply for these shapes relationships with key from across traditional discipli- scholarships but will be nominated by the faculties of Aal- constituents . nes to analyse and solve field borg University when they apply to Aalborg University . Known specifically as the Aal- of study relevant problems . borg PBL model, teachers at All programmes include cre Aalborg University are meant dit-bearing academic courses the focus of each semester is a learning objectives of that se- to act more as initiators and that introduce and orient stu- project for which the student mester . With this method you facilitators in the collaborative dents to the problem and pro- is responsible to demonstrate will quickly get to know your process of knowledge transfer ject based educational model . the relevance to both their fellow students as functioning and development, while stu- In addition to this course load, study programme and the as a group is an imperative part of your success . While a member of the faculty is ap- pointed as a supervisor of the project, and in that capacity ensures that problem formula- tions (through alignment with the theme and overall goals) provide sufficient context for achieving the learning objectives, the project otherwise is largely self-directed . I ntr o ducti n

5 English language requirement Undergraduate degree programmes offered in English at Aalborg University require that you have a command of the English language equivalent to the Danish English level B .

Danish English level B - general entry requirement - compares to: IELTS (academic test): 6 .0 or TOEFL (paper-based): 550 or TOEFL (computer-based): 213 or TOEFL (internet-based):79- 80 or Cambridge CEF: B2

The official language requirements for international students applying for a postgraduate programme at Aalborg University, be it as a guest, Erasmus or ordinary student are: IELTS (academic test): ** 6 .5 www .ielts .org or Aalborg TOEFL (paper-based): * 550 www .toefl .org or TOEFL (computer-based):* 230 www .toefl .org . or TOEFL (internet-based):* 80 www .toefl .org or Cambridge ESOL: * C1 http://www .cambridgeesol .org/

The test must be less than two years old; otherwise, we cannot accept it .

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6 Why Study in Denmark?

Denmark is a relatively small Denmark is a safe and peaceful country of 5 .3 million people, country . In Denmark you will Language classes but despite its modest size, find serene and unspoiled na- Danish language courses for adult foreign nationals Denmark has a great deal to ture from the beautiful coun- are offered at language centres located nationwide . offer international students . tryside to the more than 5000 Here, free instruction in the Danish language and Denmark is ranked among the km of wide sandy beaches . culture is provided to help recently arrived foreign countries in the world with Danes emphasise equality citizens operate in Danish society . The courses are di- the highest standard of living and human rights . The belief vided into three courses that are designed to match and Danes rank very high on is that everyone is equal and the participants’ level of education with each level annual lists of the happiest must have the same rights being divided into six modules that are passed upon people in the world . regardless of gender, social completion of a Danish language exam . As many of With an extensive welfare sy- or ethnic background, or se- your fellow students will be similarly enrolled in Da- stem that ensures equal rights xual orientation . Danes put a nish language classes, it serves as another point of and access to public services strong focus on their personal contact and can help to foster relationships with other for all, and with one of the lo- freedom and the rights of the international students . west crime rates in the world, individual . I ntr o ducti n

7 Aalborg

The municipality of Aalborg has a population of close to 200,000 making it the third most populous municipality in Denmark . With a history that stretches back nearly 1000 years, Aalborg’s location by the Limfjord made it an important harbour during the Middle Ages, and an industrial centre later . Today, the city is in transition from a manufacturing city to a knowledge-based one, with nearly a fifth of the population being made up of social events throughout the approximately 1500 paintings, nema specialising in indepen- students from various univer- year . It hosts an international sculptures and mixed media dent film, and concert facilities, sities and institutions of higher night once a week which is works dating from 1900 to the Nordkraft provides a strik- learning . This young populace well attended by the roughly present day, which forms the ing setting for many cultural is clearly evident in the social 20 percent international stu- nucleus of the museum’s per- events including art and sport scene erupting around town . dent population, as well as manent collection . KUNSTEN exhibitions . Directly across the From the Tall Ships Races to many of the native Danes . also hosts an international street, a classical concert hall the annual carnival, Aalborg Rooms are available to rent evening, featuring a guided called Musikkens Hus, desig- is a fun and interesting city in for parties, or simply stop in tour focused on interesting ned by Coop Himmelblau, is which to live, study, work, and for a game of pool or table subjects and screenings of currently under construction . play . football with other students . relevant films . A pop-quiz so- Speak with any of the repre- metimes follows, after which - The Aalborg Zoo, open since - Studenterhuset, which trans- sentatives inside for more in- many participants end up in 1935, typically houses over lates to the student house, is formation about volunteering the café with friends . 1200 animals across its ver- the popular spot for students your time or services . dant 8½ acres . Dedicated to enrolled in any of the various - Nordkraft is a repurposed nature preservation, the zoo is colleges and universities and - KUNSTEN Museum of Mo- coal-fired energy plant which heavily engaged in internatio- provides a central location for dern Art, built in 1972, was ceased operation and has nal breeding partnerships and gathering in the city . Run al- designed by Elissa and Alvar since been converted into one promotes education about most entirely on a volunteer Aalto and Jean-Jacques Baruël . of Europe’s biggest and most endangered species around basis, Studenterhuset is the The museum holds a large pri- impressive culture and activity the world . place to go for concerts and vate collection consisting of centres . With theatres, a ci- I ntr o ducti n

8 Copenhagen

Copenhagen, as the capital of waterways . Several light rail Cost of living and largest city in Denmark, and bus systems make the city Living expenses in Denmark will, of course, vary according and with a history that dates exceedingly easy to navigate . to personal requirements and standards . Renting a room is back to 1043, is a city full of The Copenhagen campus of normally between EUR 260 and 400 per month and rented historic landmarks, significant Aalborg University is rapidly flats are between EUR 350 and 540 . Basic food expenses buildings, and interesting growing and constantly evol- are approximately EUR 200 to 270 per month . sights . Repeatedly recognised ving to offer new opportuni- as one of the cities with the ties . Combining innovative re- old amusement park, Tivoli, as many as 100 venues every best quality of life, Copenha- search and education as well and Amalienborg Palace, the year, Copenhagen Jazz Fe- gen is a green city with many as state-of-the-art facilities for home to the royal family . stival takes place all over the big and small parks and one studies and lab work, the Co- Danish capital in the first week in which 36 percent of all ci- penhagen campus of Aalborg - Copenhagen Jazz Festival, of July . tizens commute by bicycle . University is a world class in- the largest music event of its - Nyhavn, originally a busy Although Copenhagen itself stitution in an amazing city . kind in Europe, serves as a ren- commercial port teeming with bridges the islands of Zea- dezvous for jazz enthusiasts sailors and merchants, Nyhavn land and Amager, as well as a - Tours of the city and its di- and culture-minded people is now packed with partying number of natural and artifi- stinctive architecture, both in general . Welcoming over people, restaurants, and bars . cial islets, and as such is cros- by foot and by boat, are very 250,000 guests attending The perfect place to enjoy scut by picturesque canals and popular, as are the 100-year- 1000 concerts and events in a drink or a spot of al fresco dining, many of the colourful buildings have not been alte- red for over 300 years .

- Ørestad, a new part of Co- penhagen, was established when the bridge between Denmark and Sweden was completed . A short ten minute train ride will find you in this new “green” neighbourhood, complete with several examples of prize-winning architecture including buildings which have won the World Architec- ture Festival best housing prize in 2008 and in 2011 . I ntr o ducti n

9 Esbjerg

Established in 1868, Esbjerg Admission is usually free or Transport is the fifth largest city in Den- very inexpensive . Quiz nights Transport in Denmark is developed and modern . While the mark . From its numerous are especially popular, where road system is very well established and easy to use, the parks and gardens to the va- lots of Danish and interna- majority of people utilise mass transit such as trains and ried museums and galleries, tional students meet for a nice buses . The Danish railway system is connected to Sweden Esbjerg offers all the comforts evening . by bridge or ferry and Germany by land which allows for of city life but does so in a - Studiebyen Esbjerg is a col- easy travel amongst neighbouring countries .Airports in Co- quaint and idyllic setting . As laborative effort among all penhagen, Aalborg, Aarhus, and Billund provide a variety a young and active city situ- educational institutions in Es- of domestic and international connections while ferries pro- ated on the North Sea, tou- bjerg, whose purpose is to fill vide services to the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Ger- rists contribute greatly to the your time here in Esbjerg with many, Sweden, Norway and the United Kingdom as well as identity of the city, which has lots of experiences . Studie- routes to the Danish islands . a lively shopping and culture byen Esbjerg organizes more center and features areas of than forty free events every interesting cultural events and ge of volunteers and local ar- natural beauty and attractive year – everything from foot- features top class concerts as tists . The attached restaurant beaches right on its doorstep . ball matches with the city’s well as comedy and other per- hosts several theme nights - Huset is a venue for stu- football team at the new giant formance events . Tobakken and a brunch that is not to be dents in Esbjerg . It hosts con- stadium, to bowling nights, ci- also hosts a creative workshop missed . certs, lectures, art exhibitions, nema trips, concerts, etc . where people can explore arti- - Southern Denmark’s Music dining and movie nights . - Tobakken is home to many stic pursuits under the tutela- Academy and Musikhuset Es- bjerg offer a wealth of musical experiences with everything from opera or classical music to the Thursday cafe where students from the Music Aca- demy show off their talent . - Esbjerg offers plenty of good sports facilities, such as Denmark’s largest swimming facility, sports clubs, fitness centers, ice rinks, etc . Esbjerg’s location on the North Sea also allows for water sports like windsurfing, kite surfing etc . I ntr o ducti n

10 Accommodation

It can be intimidating to go to pus which is why you will find Welcome Services a foreign country were eve- very little accomodation on Attending university in a foreign country can be trying, and rything is new and different . any of our three campuses . as such Aalborg University has recently introduced a pro- That is why we at Aalborg Instead, you will find yourself gram on certain campuses where new students are wel- University do our very best living, for example, in the city comed at the airport and train station in hopes of easing to guarantee that you have centre or elsewhere in the city . the transition . A current student will be on hand to provide housing when you arrive . At This is a great opportunity to information about the bus and train schedule and routes, our campuses in Aalborg and get to know the city you study as well as a map of the downtown area that will guide you Esbjerg you will have a place in and to become acquainted to your destination at the student house for registration . A to live once you arrive as long with the Danes where they shuttle service will also be run on a first-come, first-served as you remember to apply for live . basis to escort students directly to the student house should accommodation and pay the they so choose . deposit in due time . In Copen- How to apply hagen, the accommodation si- Once you are accepted or con- Copenhagen: All three campuses work on tuation is slightly different and ditionally accepted then you Simon H .R . Clemmensen the principle of ”first recei- it may be a bit more difficult will receive the pamphlet “Ar- http://www .studyguide aau. . ved - first served” so we re- to find a place to stay . Howe- rival”, in which you will find dk/study-in-copenhagen/ac- commend that you apply as ver, so far we have been able the link to the webpage where commodation/ soon as possible . to find accommodation for you can apply for accommo- Usually, the housing deposit practically all of our interna- dation in Aalborg . Please refer Esbjerg: is equal to approximately two tional students . to: http://www .studyguide Peter. Kringhøj months’ rent but can also be aau .dk/study-in-aalborg/ac- http://www .studyguide aau. . three months’ rent . You must Housing in Denmark commodation/ However, for dk/study-in-esbjerg/accom- pay approximately EUR 270 in In Denmark, we traditionally accommodation in Esbjerg or modation/ advance and the remainder of do not have housing on cam- Copenhagen please contact: the deposit on arrival . You can get a room in student halls of residence, share an apartment with other students, or get a single room in a private home . It all depends on availability and your wishes . The prices vary from approximately EUR 270 to EUR 540 per month .

- At Aalborg University you will always have a home I ntr o ducti n

11 BUDDY Student jobs Student jobs Buddy Programme Getting a student job in Denmark can be challenging . However, You’ve got a friend ;-) learning Danish and acquiring a Danish network will increase When you travel on your own to a foreign country - per- your chances . haps for the first time in your life - things may seem a little If you get a student job, we recommend that you do not work overwhelming and sometimes perhaps even frightening . That’s when you need a friend more than anything . There- more than 15 hours a week during a semester . We consider fore, we have a well-developed Buddy Programme for in- studying a job which demands a lot of you . With that in mind, ternational students so you feel as comfortable as possible in order for you to be successful, focus should be on your stu- when embarking upon life at Aalborg University . dies and not your part-time job . A buddy is a Danish or an international student who is al- To learn more about where to find a student job, how to apply, located to you as your contact person and who will assist laws about working in Denmark, please have a look at the fol- you in getting settled during your first couple of weeks in lowing link: http://www.careers.aau.dk/ Aalborg . Your buddy will help you take care of practical issues such as getting registered at the Municipality, show you the cheapest supermarket, the best place to eat, and the most fun place to go out . A buddy can be everything from a helpful person getting you started in a new country or end up being a friend for life . You will meet your buddy at the Introduction Course . All buddies are English-speaking, and some speak other languages as well, such as French, German, Spanish, Italian, etc . At Aalborg University you will always have a friend. Bicycles Bicycling infrastructure is a dominant feature of both city and countryside planning in Denmark, with an extensive network of bicycle routes covering more than 12,000 kilo- metres (7,500 mi) nationwide . Most Danes own and regu- larly use their bicycle for recreation as well as daily transport and as such, in both small towns and large cities, cycling is the most common means of getting around . Easy, cheap and ecologically friendly, cycling makes an excellent alternative to driving, and you will certainly be getting into the Danish way of life if you pedal yourself about . There are several options for finding cheap used bicycles online, and most Danish cities participate in city bike programs where bicycles can be used for a refundable fee I ntr o ducti n

12 Summer School

The Summer School at Aal- ve great results . Furthermore borg University is a unique each group will have their Testimonial possibility for undergraduate own group room, access to The Summer School at Aalborg Univer- students to acquire theoreti- top-level laboratories and a sity was a great experience . It was really cal and methodological skills library with a large collection great . I’ll do it again if I can! at a high level . At the same of high quality books, journals Despoina Pavlidi, Greece time students will improve and other holdings . their English proficiency skills organise trips to some of the adapted to your wishes to en- remarkably, make new friends The Summer School will also most beautiful beaches in sure an unforgettable stay in and experience the renowned include a memorable social Europe located close to Aal- Aalborg and Denmark . AAU project organised and programme . Local guides will borg . There will be plenty of problem based model . show you Aalborg, also the options to challenge your fel- Who can apply? ’strange’ parts of the city! You low students in games and Students must have complet- The Summer School covers will be challenged to taste lo- sports . Don’t be surprised if ed at least 1 year of a relevant courses within many different cal specialities and experience you make lifelong friendships bachelor education with a sa- topics, such as mobile phone the bright summer nights in during the Summer School . tisfactory result . programming, sensor net- Denmark . Furthermore, we Our social programme will be works, future energy systems and many others . The Sum- mer School runs for 3 weeks during July and August, and the total number of ECTS credits is 5 . You will attend lectures by internationally recognized researchers and apply the theories and methods for solving real world problems . You will collaborate with co-students in small groups . Scientists from Aal- borg University will offer their assistance during the Summer School to help students achie-

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13 When and How When and How to Apply for to Apply for an Undergraduate Postgraduate Programme Programme If you wish to enrol in an undergraduate programme • Guest/exchange/Erasmus student: (from the first year) you must fulfil the entry requirements An international student wishing to study at Aalborg Uni- and apply for admission via the Coordinated Enrolment versity for 1 or 2 semesters as an integral part of a study System (KOT) . KOT is a joint registration system where programme at an institution or higher education in another you can apply for admission to several study programmes country of higher education in Denmark listed in order of priority . Or as a Application form • Degree student: When applying, please download the application and prio- An international student wishing to pursue a degree from rity forms from the admission portal of the Danish Ministry Aalborg University of Education: http://www .optagelse .dk Also available at the site are step by step guides to filling Deadlines for applicants requiring visa: out the priority form and the application form . • 15th of March when applying for the September intake • 15th of August when applying for the February intake Submitting an application Please use this checklist before submitting your application: Deadlines for applicants with EU/EEA citizenship and ap- http://www .apply .aau dk/how-to-apply-undergraduate/. plicants from partner/co-operating institutions: • 1st of May when applying for the September intake Enclose a verified copy of your secondary school diploma, • 1st of October when applying for the February intake proof of English proficiency in the form of a recognised language test, and verification of number of hours of in- For entry requirements: struction in each subject during upper secondary school • See web page copy of passport etc . http://www .apply .aau .dk/how-to-apply-postgraduate/ entry-admission-requirements Application deadline http://www .apply .aau .dk/how-to-apply-exchange-stu- By 15 March applications for an undergraduate program- dent/entry-admission-requirements me must be received at: http://www .apply .aau .dk/how-to-apply-Erasmus-Eras- Aalborg University mus-Mundus-student/entry-admission-requirements Att .: The Admissions Office (Studiekontoret) For further information: Fredrik Bajers Vej 5 Feel free to contact us directly or find us at: DK-9220 Aalborg East http://www .en tek-nat. .aau dk/. (Faculty of Engineering and Science) http://www .medicine .aau .dk/ (Faculty of Medicine)

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14 undergraduate programmes U ndergraduate

15 copenhagen

Sustainable Biotechnology

Mineral oil still constitutes has been initiated or will be gression in which you will ob- cesses . the most important source of initiated . After the bachelor’s tain competences within mo- liquid fuels, but it is also an programme you have the op- lecular biology, biotechnology, In the fourth semester, you important raw material for the portunity to begin on a two- microbiology, biorefineries,will work with the processes production of plastics, che- year master’s programme in sustainability and other science involved in sustainable bio- micals, pharmaceuticals etc . Sustainable Biotechnology and engineering research technology . Your biological During the coming decades, where you can specialise in areas . Through the choice of skills will be expanded with we need to exploit alternative molecular biotechnology or projects, you will have the op- genetics and molecular bio- sustainable resources to com- process biotechnology . portunity to focus on either logy and the focus will be pensate for the forthcoming molecular biological biotech- modification of organisms for depletion of mineral oil but Who can apply? nology or process-oriented su- biological production . also to deal with greenhouse Students holding an upper se- stainable biotechnology . gases and the associated cli- condary school exam, mathe- The fifth semester is devoted mate effects . matics at A-level, physics at B- In the first semester, you will to the design of a sustaina- level and chemistry at B-level/ obtain an overview of current ble biotechnological process . We offer a state-of-the-art biotechnology at A-level, Eng- biological production (food This is supported by courses bachelor’s programme in Su- lish B-level and an acceptable production, pharmaceuticals, in biotechnological process stainable Biotechnology in- IELTS score may apply for this enzymes, ingredients and che- techniques, mathematical corporating the newest tech- bachelor’s programme . Inter- micals) and how it can be un- modelling of biotechnological nologies and scientific results national students are welcome coupled from fossil resources . processes, and statistics . within these rapidly expan- to apply and are evaluated for ding fields . admission on an individual ba- In the second semester, the The major part of the last se- sis (see details on www .apply . weight is put on biochemistry mester is the bachelor’s pro- Career opportunities aau .dk) . and cell biology in an applied ject which you can carry out in The programme qualifies perspective . Together with collaboration with a company you for employment within Programme structure the first semester, this first or as a research project in our a number of fields where The programme has been year establishes the biological group . In the theory of science the transition to sustainable structured to ensure a clear knowledge foundation of the course you will be introduced technologies and resources technical and scientific pro- programme . to ethical problems and to the history of biotechnology . The organisms and their pro- Finally, you have 10 optional ducts are the focus of the third ECTS credits that can be used semester . The project deals for other AAU courses or for with biofuels combining the courses at e .g . a university knowledge of the organisms, abroad . their diversity and their pro- U ndergraduate

16 Esbjerg

Electronics and Computer Engineering

The Electronics and Compu- Topics like software design 3rd semester: Mechatronics, stics, matrix computation and ter Engineering programme is and implementation, program- algorithms & data structures, convex optimization, database, a full bachelor’s programme . ming, control engineering and mathematics, microprocessors language & compilers, theory Students will gain knowledge operating systems and net- and programming . of science and entrepreneurs- and insight into fundamental works will also be part of the 4th semester: Basic control hip, distributed computing . theories, methods and prac- curriculum . engineering, object oriented tical subjects within the fields software engineering, fun- Admission: of electronics and computer Career opportunities: damental control theory and Upper secondary education . science, and they will be able Graduates are in high de- modeling, embedded soft- The programme’s specific re- to utilise up-to-date scientific mand . A number of graduates ware design . quirements are English (level methods, tools and techniques continue on at the master’s le- 5th semester: Distributed com- B and an acceptable IELTS or to analyse and solve complex vel . Others pursue a career in puting, numerical methods, TOEFL or Cambridge score), real-time problems . Upon gra- a national or an international signal processing, OS & Net- Mathematics (level A), Physics duation, students are further- company in Denmark or el- work Data Communication level B) and either Chemistry more able to handle complex sewhere . 6th semester: Control engine- or Biotechnology . To learn situations that arise in research ering, embedded real-time sig- more, please consult and/or development related Programme overview: nal processing, distributed sy- www .studyguide .aau .dk environments, and they can Electronics and Computer stems, programming language, or studievejledning@esbjerg . work independently as well Engineering is a three-year probability theory and stati- aau dk. . as in collaboration with others bachelor’s programme (180 across technical fields . ECTS credits) . Students can The programme features a va- pursue from a single semester riety of courses and projects . up to the full programme . The Topics involve construction and programme has a strong focus experimentation with software on theorectical, methodolo- making sure that students can gical and practical skills ac- construct a functionality that quired through Problem Based allows a computer to interact Learning . with its surroundings . Students 1st semester: Technical project will also acquire competencies work, monitoring and pro- within concepts and principles gramming, imperative proof database design . They will gramming, linear algebra . also touch upon analysis, de- 2nd semester: Analog and sign and construction of me- digital electronics, calculus, chatronic systems such as ro- electrical engineering, digital bots, precision machinery etc . design and sensors . U ndergraduate

17 copenhagen

IT, Communication and New Media

Become an IT engineer and network technologies will with a human interface be seamlessly integrated with Testimonial A bachelor’s degree in IT, studies of economic theory, What I love most about this education Communication and New Me- organisational theory and ma- is the practical approach to problem dia (ITCOM) gives you a very nagement . solving, together with gaining sufficient attractive profile with compe- theoretic knowledge about the technologies tencies that are in high demand Carrier opportunities involved . It makes it much more interesting to learn when by employers around the wor- ITCOM is designed as the ba- you can try things out yourself . If you like programming, ld . You will have the opportu- chelor basis for the postgradu- then you will like this education . It looks at a wide range nity to work with advanced in- ate programme in Innovative of technologies and their applications in today’s society, formation and communication Communication Technologies but the education also looks at problems from a wider technologies, enabling new and Entrepreneurship, ICTE perspective, as it takes economic, social, and global issues applications based on Internet, (see p . 38) . into consideration . I think that this very important when mobile and broadcast (radio With a bachelor’s in ITCOM it comes to being prepared for jobs in the real world, ra- & TV) platforms . You will gain or a master’s in ICTE you are ther than obtaining skills which lack relevance in an actual a profound understanding of qualified for a job within the working environment . Robert Gutke, Germany the technologies and their po- IT, telecommunications, and tential, and you will learn how media sectors, training and and sales & marketing func- Programme Structure to apply technology in prac- research institutions and pub- tions . ITCOM is a three years bache- tice and develop innovative ser- lic administration, and consul- lor’s programme . Each seme- vices, applications and solutions tancy . You will be able to use Who can apply? ster includes three courses and that target specific user needs . your skills for development of The entry requirements for in- a project . The project themes The education is interdiscipli- new concepts, services, and ternational applicants are: include: nary, and as such, a detailed solutions, and you can act as • Upper secondary school • IT-systems in a market per- understanding of software a link between development exam spective . • English B and an acceptable • System development and IELTS or TOEFL or Cam- User Interaction bridge score • Distributed systems and • Mathematics A communities • Physics B • Communication and Media • Chemistry C or Biotechno- Technologies logy A • Application Development All applicants to IT, Communi- and Security cation & New Media meeting • IT, Communication and New the admission requirements Media . will be admitted . U ndergraduate

18 CopAeanhlborgagen Esbjerg

Medialogy

Are you interested in design technological advances in the Admission 1st Semester: Programming, and the technologies used in engineering sciences in de- As a higher secondary school graphic design, and Problem film, sound, computer games, sign and in the production of graduate with Math level B Based Learning . digital animations and gra- computer games, computer- and English level B and an 2nd Semester: Interaction and phics? generated animated films, 3D acceptable IELTS, TOEFL or physical interfaces . To be successful in today’s me- worlds and digital art . Cambridge ESOL test result, 3rd Semester: processing, more dia society, you should be able students can apply for admis- in-depth programming met- to bridge the gap between Career opportunities sion to the 3-year Medialogy hods and audio-visual produ- technology and creativity . At You will have an huge ad- bachelor’s programme . ction Medialogy your creativity is vantage in the job market To learn more, please contact 4th Semester: Sound synthesis, what starts the process… by developing your skills in a our student study counselors music computing and interac- You will gain knowledge specialised area and creating vejl-medialogi@aauk .dk or vi- tion . about film, animation and a portfolio of creative work or sit our webpage: www .study- 5th Semester: Computer gene- music technology and learn technical research . Graduates guide .aau .dk rated visual world: cinemato- how design and computer typically find work where they graphy, gaming and computer science go hand in hand in are engaged in the develop- Programme structure generated films . today’s and tomorrow’s media ment of computer program- Medialogy is a full Bache- 6th Semester: Interactive sy- productions . You will gain in- mes and computer games, lor’s programme (180 ECTS stem design and real-time insight into the creative proces- animation, virtual reality sy- credits) . teraction . ses and thinking that precedes stems, digital design, test de- any media production . velopment, project manage- You will also learn how to use ment and media production, typically in the film, entertainment and IT industry .

Testimonial ”Medialogy offers an education where you are the one setting the limits of your creativity, whether you want to create ar- tistic installations, entertainment or programmes for companies . Medialogy is an programme where you can express yourself creatively in the digital world . It ap- peals to those who wish to educate themselves in computer games, sound design, animation and graphical interfaces .” Iben Schandel, 5th semester student U ndergraduate

19 postgraduate programmes Po stgraduate

20 Sports Technology

Technology has become an in- with development and te- herent part of sports . The de- sting of advanced sports and velopment of sport and leisure health related products such activities has opened possi- as sports equipment, shoes, bilities for the integration of rackets, flooring and apparel . technology, not only for parti- The project work is combi- cipants in elite sports but also ned with courses modelling of for the population in general . human function and applied Simultaneously, the accep- technology in sports . tance of sports activities as an The master’s programme in- important factor for general cludes a scientific communica- health has been fully recog- tion course, and it is possible nised . This has made sports a to organise a semester abroad nical consultant . You will be Programme structure significant field of interest for in the third semester, before able to perform highly quali- Sports Technology is a two- the industry . the final thesis . fied functions in various sports year master’s programme The master’s programme in organizations and companies . - 120 ECTS credits . The pro- Sports Technology focuses Career opportunities Moreover, the programme gramme is implemented as on the development of tech- With a Master of Science in provides prerequisites for re- Problem Based Learning with nological equipment and the Sports Technology, you hold search such as the PhD pro- group projects . interplay between equipment a unique competence profile gramme . and human performance . In with very good job opportu- 1st Semester: the projects, you may work nities within development of Who can apply? Instrumentation and physical sports, training and rehabilita- In order to apply, you should performance . tion equipment or as a tech- hold a bachelor’s degree in 2nd Semester: Sports Science . However, if Interplay between athlete and you hold a related bachelor’s equipment . Testimonial degree (e .g . physiotherapist) 3rd Semester: The Sports Technology programme you have the possibility to Scientific methods in sports matches my interests in developing sport qualify if supplementary cour- technology; optional - seme- equipment and natural science in general . ses within relevant scientific ster abroad Among other things, I have measured the areas have been attained and 4th Semester: strength in the ankle joint during sideways movement in a specific academic assess- This semester is devoted to handball players . In that way, optimal shoes can be develo- ment has been made . the master’s thesis . ped and tested and thereby the number of ankle injuries may be reduced . Frederik Heinen, Website: Sports Technology, 4th Semester, 2012 www .studyguide aau. .dk Po stgraduate

21 Biomedical Engineering and Informatics

Biomedical Engineering at to real life problems . Aalborg University is an inter- Career opportunities Testimonial disciplinary programme with The area of Biomedical Engi- The semester in Aalborg has been ama- focus on electrophysiology neering holds many job op- zing! Working with projects in teams and human sensory motor portunities . Approximately lets you learn how to use your theoretical physiology . Potential candi- fifty percent of our graduates knowledge in practice and how to listen to dates are students with a ba- are employed at hospitals and opinions of others instead of going on only with your own chalor’s in biomedical engine- in companies in research, de- vision . Studying that closely together with other students ering, electrical engineering or velopment or the sale of bio- allows you to experience the working reality . I had a lot of an equivalent degree within medical equipment . Twenty- fun with my groupmates, and to be integrated in this way information technology . five percent are employed as for an Erasmus student is something very special, which is High level courses within consultants in development difficult to find at other universities! I think that Aalborg is medical technology, neurop- of IT solutions in the health the best choice for an international experience! hysiology, signal processing, sector . Alessandra Scarton, Italy scientific communication and The last twenty-five percent rehabilitation technology are are employed as research assi- Who can apply? Programme structure offered . Large projects carried stants or PhD students, for in- Are you ready for language, Biomedical Engineering and out in groups of students are stance, at Aalborg University, cultural and maybe climate Informatics is a two-year Ma- a substantial part of the pro- where Biomedical Engineering changes? Did you study Bio- ster’s programme - 120 ECTS gramme, where students de- is a large and internationally medical Engineering or a si- credits . The programme is im- sign and implement solutions recognised research field . milar programme at your plemented as Problem Based home university? If you can Learning with group projects . confirm the above, you may 1st Semester: Biomedical sig- be eligible to apply for one or nals and information, scientific two semesters at Biomedical methods and communication, Engineering and Informatics . a .o . If in addition you hold a ba- 2nd Semester: Biomedical in- chelor’s degree in Biomedical formation systems . Engineering, you can apply as 3rd Semester: Applied Biome- a degree student to study a dical Engineering and Infor- full master’s programme . matics project – optional - se- Read more about the pro- mester abroad gramme, admission and entry 4th Semester: Master’s thesis requirements at www .studyguide .aau .dk . Website: www .studyguide .aau .dk Po stgraduate

22 Architecture

The master’s programme in profile that is applicable in Architectural Design at Aal- architecture and engineering borg University takes its focal professions . point in a number of current and future challenges in the Programme structure field of architecture . By way Architectural Design is a two- of a solid and professional year master’s programme foundation in subjects, met- which gives you 120 ECTS . hods, theories and disciplines 1st semester: Tectonic De- pertaining to architecture and sign & Nordic Architecture engineering, the master’s pro- - authenticity of architectural gramme in Architectural De- expression by ensuring a con- sign ensures an interdisciplina- tinuity and integrity between ry competence profile aimed form and construction . at designing the architectural 2nd semester: Sustainable Ar- projects of the future within chitecture - develop architec- the fields of tectonic design, tural concepts for zero-energy sustainable architecture and architecture . the application of research 3rd semester: Architectural and evidence based know- Research & Development or 4th semester: This semester is qualified for a wide range of ledge in an integrated design internship/external study/ devoted to the master’s thesis . positions . A degree in Architec- process . It is a competence long master’s thesis . tural Design at Architecture & Website: Design prepares you for a ran- Testimonial www .studyguide .aau .dkge ofor careers, including private architectural firms, engineering The programme of Architecture has architecturaldesigner .dk/ consultancies, and research given me valuable experience working Career opportunities and entrepreneurship . in larger and smaller groups and pre- senting ideas and projects for others . I As an architect from Architec- Who can apply? have learned to work with integrated design ture & Design you have a well- Both international and Danish – to combine functional, aesthetic and technical rounded set of skills aimed students with a relevant ba- aspects, so they melt together into a whole . These qualities directly at linking the different chelor’s degree can apply . To are important for the job as project developer and engine- actors in the professional field . learn more about general ad- ering manager, which requires good leadership, ability to The combination of the ar- mission requirements, please work in a team and multidisciplinary qualifications . chitect’s design expertise and visit the following webpage: Lill-Ann Sildelid, Stavanger, Norway the engineer’s professionalism makes our candidates highly http://apply .aau .dk Po stgraduate

23 Industrial Design

The master’s programme in ves you 120 ECTS credits . Industrial Design at Aalborg 1st Semester: Testimonial University focuses on an in- Scandinavian Design – an op- My master’s degree in Industrial Design tegrated process of concept portunity to practice compe- has given me the unique opportunity to design, construction and tencies in actual design and work with both engineering and design . product development . Ae- innovation management in a I am able to participate in the design pro- sthetical competencies are client and market context . cess all the way, not only in the initial stages, but combined with knowledge 2nd Semester: also in the later stages regarding development, material of construction, product de- Advanced Integrated Design science, etc ., creating products with much higher comple- velopment, ergonomics, ma- - generate design driven, net- xity and at the same time ensuring that my customer’s ini- terials, environment, design work oriented company con- tial idea is expressed in the final product . management and economy . cepts . This enables me to work together with both marketing de- The projects are often done 3rd Semester: partments, engineers and other groups, because I am able in collaboration with diffe- Researching design or interns- to communicate with and understand these groups, and rent companies, as design hip/external study/long ma- let them understand how I want the product to be . engineers should be able to ster’s thesis Aske Korsgaard Hejlesen, understand the progress in a 4th Semester: This semester is Industrial Designer, entrepreneur strategic perspective from the devoted to the master’s thesis. company’s angle . to navigate in a large field of future possibilities, e g. . design Career opportunities industries and professions on engineering, user experience Programme structure The combination of design, an international scale . The design, service design and de- Industrial Design is a two-year engineering, and business careers of former graduates sign entrepreneurs . master’s programme which gi- perspectives will enable you show the broad span of your Who can apply? Both international and Danish students with a relevant bachelor’s degree can apply . To learn more about general admission requirements, please visit the following webpage: http://apply .aau .dk/

Website: www .studyguide .aau .dk or industrialdesigner .dk/ Po stgraduate

24 with hands-on challenges that with hands-onchallengesthat Learning andrealistic projects combination ofProblem Based offers eachstudentacreative volvement .Theprogramme about modelinganduserin- technologies toknowledge urban building design and and disciplines spanning from in subjects,methods,theories and professional foundation design .You willgetasolid urban development and urban future challenges in the field of ture inanumber ofcurrent and versity takesitspointofdepar Urban DesignatAalborg Uni- The master’s programme in led tosuccessful andinnovativeresults . by my training at Architecture & Design and hasalready and methodicalprinciples.Theapproach isheavilyinspired borg University projects thatwasanessential part oftheeducation atAal- that .Iamstillusingtheproblem-nased approach tonew tance of interdisciplinary work, and of the tools used for aspects . This has given me an understanding of the impor planning as well as creative work on technical .EverythingIdoisfoundedin theoretical between sociology, architecture andcity sign hasbeenworkintheintersection The core ofmystudiesinUrbanDe- Testimonial - lation tothecity mobility systemsandtheirre - network cityandtheurban work withthecontemporary Designing Urban Mobility – 1 ves you120ECTScredits . master’s programme whichgi- Urban Designisatwo-year Programme structure growth . the urbanlandscapeandcity strategies oftheculture city, urban mobility, projects and urban developmentprojects, as climatechange,temporary issues pertainingtoisuessuch equip thestudenttoaddress st Semester: Aslaug Tveit,Norway . - 2 sign graduates are neededall logical processes .UrbanDe - nalism withinsightintosocio- and theengineer’s professio- architect’s designexpertise Urban Design combines the Career opportunities the master’s thesis. This semesterisdevotedto 4 gramme nal study/longmaster’s pro- Strategies orinternship/exter Scandinavian UrbanDesign 3 tegies . ence basedurbandesignstra- planned citytomore experi- process from thefunctional design in the transformation formation –therole ofurban Designing forUrbanTrans- th rd nd Semester: Semester: Semester: Urban Design - urbandesigner www Website: http://apply visit the following webpage: mission requirements, please learn more aboutgeneralad- chelor’s degree canapply students witharelevant ba- Both internationalandDanish Who canapply? or engineeringconsultancies. ning practices,designstudios chitectural firms,urbanplan- for example,inprivatear experiences .Thiscanbedone, with excitingandnewurban spaces toprovide citydwellers tion developmentsandcity the organisation of construc- over theworldtoworkwith .studyguideaaudkor .aaudk/ .dk/ .To - 25

Postgraduate Environmental Management and Sustainability Science

In the Master of Science Pro- tools and methods are seen Also, you must hold an English nisations gramme in Environmental in relation to the political and proficiency test – see details 2nd semester: Focuses on su- Management & Sustainability organisational context and the on apply .aau .dk stainability management in an Science you will work with a different actors surrounding institutional and societal per- broad range of topics related them . Programme structure spective to sustainability and environ- EMSS is a two-year master’s 3rd semester: Traineeship or mental management . The Career opportunities programme which gives you study abroad programme is designed to Graduates from the program- 120 ECTS credits . The pro- 4th semester: This semester is meet the new challenges of me have many possible career gramme is PBL-based (see p . devoted to the master’s thesis . sustainable development by paths, in companies, public 5) . integrating inputs from the authorities and NGOs, and Website: social and human sciences have well-developed skills for 1st semester: Focuses on su- www .studyguide .aau .dk into the study of planning and collaboration across discipli- stainability management and engineering . The focus is on nes and cultures . Examples of tools in companies and orga- how as an environmental ma- where our graduates work: nager at firms, governments, • Project manager, Airbus and other organisations you • Environmental planner, Rød- Testimonial can support sustainable de- ovre Municipality I graduated from the master’s Environ- velopment . • Environmental consultant, mental Management Programme at Some of the main areas that NIRAS . Aalborg University in 2007 . At present, I we cover are tools for compa- am working as an environmental planner at nies to work with sustainabi- Who can apply? Rødovre Municipality, Denmark . I have certainly lity and different methods for You must have a bachelor of applied the knowledge and experiences gained during my environmental, social and he- science degree in engineering, study period to my work . The Environmental Management alth impact assessments . The geography or natural sciences . Programme has provided me not only with theoretical knowledge but also valuable experience in problem solving through team work . The group work concept is outstan- ding as it provides the opportunity for applying theoretical knowledge to problem solving in practice . I learned how to co-operate in an intercultural group . I also carried out my research at a consultancy in Denmark during my intern ship period . For me, graduating from the Environmental Management Programme at Aalborg University opened opportunities for an exciting career in the environmental field . Tina Thomsen, Environmental Planner, Rødovre Municipality, Denmark Po stgraduate

26 Copenhagen

Geoinformatics

The Master of Science Pro- and in course work (50%) . Who can apply? ves you 120 ECTS credits . The gramme in Geoinformatics at Approximately half of the Applicants must hold a rele- programme has a strong focus Aalborg University is directed courses given here will be vant bachelor’s degree from on PBL (see p . 5) at science and engineering individual courses with a de- a recognized institution . De- 1st semester: Geoinformatics students who are interested in dicated curriculum and an grees from international in- Technology and Information understanding concepts and exam . The rest of the courses stitutions are evaluated based Systems having the skills necessary to are given as a supplement to on their academic equivalency 2nd semester: Geoinformatics manage various kinds of geo- the project work and will be to that Aalborg University . – Integration, Applications graphic information . Students evaluated through the pro- Also, you must hold an Eng- and Society will also learn to disseminate ject . lish proficiency test . To know 3rd semester: Professionel De- information with an empha- more about tests and scores, velopment sis on utilisation of different Career opportunities please find out more at apply . 4th semester: This semester is technologies, methods and GIS experts in private compa- aau dk. devoted to the master’s thesis . management theories . nies, utilities, etc ., develop During this specialisation, and maintain geographical Programme structure Website: students will work profes- information systems in an IT- Geoinformatics is a two-year www .studyguide aau. .dk sionally with spatial infor- based environment . master’s programme which gi- mation, digital management and e-government, and geo- communication and visualisation . The field of concerns the use of new technologies within spatial analysis and modelling, in order to solve projects of planning, environmental management and property . Focus is on spatial information infrastructures, organisation, implementation, modern digital communication and problem solving . On the basis of traditional Problem Based Learning me thods, the students will participate in project work (50%) Po stgraduate

27 copenhagen

Integrated Food Studies

The Master’s Progamme in ings represented in the three tion and Health as well as a 1st semester courses (15 ECTS Integrated Food Studies (IFS) professional approaches de- bachelor’s degree from other credits): History and Mapping has a holistic and interdisci- scribed above . At the same food related programmes at of Meals and Spaces, Actor plinary approach towards the time the IFS programme will Danish or foreign universities Mapping in Food Networks, study of food systems, food give the students knowledge may receive direct admission . Public Food Systems & Tech- sociology, meal science and of the methodologies at- In specific cases, an individual nology . design . This master’s com- tached to the three profes- assessment will be made . Project (15 ECTS credits): Ob- bines three different professions . serving experiments . sional approaches: Food net- In the profession modules Programme structure works and innovation, public some of the subjects to be Integrated Food Studies is a 2nd semester courses (15 ECTS health nutrition, and design taught are food policy, actor- two year master’s programme credits): Governance and and gastronomy . Each of these network analysis, change ma (120 ECTS credits) . The study Room for Manoeuvering in approaches will be presented nagement, organization theo will be based on Problem Food Systems, Food Design in separate modules and com- ry, intervention methodology Based Learning (PBL) which and Meal Experience . Strate- bined in the projects on each or strategic design, while the means that each semester is gic Design, Public Health Nu- semester . The combination is projects will be based on real divided into courses and group trition . very important in order to be life food systems or food com- projects . Applicants with a Project (15 ECTS credits): Do- able to cross traditional bor- panies . professional bachelor’s degree ing Navigation – Action Lab/ ders of professions since this in Global Health and Nutri- Taking Action . will offer a new way of think- Career opportunities tion or Nutrition and Health ing and acting towards inno- Graduates will find jobs in as well as a bachelor’s degree 3rd semester courses (10 ECTS vative solutions and ideas for public administration at both from other food related pro- credits): Strategic Communi- the future of food production state and municipal levels and grammes at Danish or foreign cation and Staging, Results- and consumption . in private food companies or universities may receive direct oriented Food Projects Man- One of the aims of the IFS companies with focus on food admission . In specific cases, agement (elective) . Programme is to strengthen as a way to raise the employ- an individual assessment will Projects (20 ECTS): Integrated the analytical competences at ee’s well-being . Other options be made . The third semester Food – Next Practices different societal levels related includes private consultancy project will be worth 20 ECTS a) Changing Public Food Sys- to food (institutional or indi- companies, NGOs or academ- credits and the fourth semes- tems b) Innovation in Food vidual approaches), thereby ic institutions . ter will be dedicated to the Management c) Food Design . strengthening the ability to master’s thesis . Each semester act competently in relation to Who can apply? will give professional knowl- 4th semester: This semester is complex problems in the area . Applicants with a professional edge about the three areas devoted to the master’s thesis . This will be done by discussion bachelor’s degree in Global covered . (30 ECTS credits) . of the scientific understand- Health and Nutrition or Nutri- Po stgraduate

28 Land Management

Land management is an es- is to provide state-of-the-art fields are encouraged to apply year master’s programme sential part of shaping the knowledge and competence online to Aalborg University, (120 ECTS credits in total) . places where we live, as well in dealing with land manage- either as a: 1st semester: Land Develop- as agreeing on and managing ment issues and processes . Degree student: Full en- ment and Law how we use them . We there- This includes attention to land rolment to the entire 2-year 2nd semester: Spatial Develop- fore talk about land manage- administration systems and programme . ment and Planning ment as a key factor in ‘pla- spatial governance as an infra- Guest/Exchange student: 1 or 3rd semester: Internship, study ce-making’ . Focus is on how structure to implement land- 2 semesters as an integral part abroad or project to manage land and natural related policies and land man of the study programme . 4th semester: This semester is resources, and the way people agement strategies . It also Learn about entry requirements devoted to the master’s thesis . relate to land in both urban implies careful consideration on apply .aau dk. . and rural areas . of the interaction between Website: Key areas in land manage- public authorities, private de- Programme structure See Land Management on ment include land registration, velopers and businesses, land Land Management is a two- www .studyguide aau. .dk . tenure security, land value and owners and citizens . economics, land governance, land use strategy-making and Career opportunities planning, natural resource Land Management gradua- management as well as land tes from Aalborg University and property development . acquire jobs throughout the This spans from dealing with world within a broad range global challenges, such as cli- of fields and employers, such mate change and the rapid as private surveying and con- growth of urban regions, to sultancy companies, national, the details of local area de- regional and local administra- velopment, such as commu- tions, NGOs or research in- nity-led processes aiming at stitutions . They often assume changing land use on the scale project leadership and mana- of individual properties . The ging positions . professional commitment is focused on improving people’s Who can apply? living conditions through eco- Students, from Denmark as well nomic growth, social stability as abroad, with a background and an improved natural and and Bachelor degree in land built environment . management, spatial plan- The aim of the programme ning, geography or associated Po stgraduate

29 copenhagen

Sustainable Cities

Internationally, cities and across sectors, analyze con- economic, social and environ- cal authorities, creating the business pose a significant sequences in multiple areas mental issues are integrated in basis for renewable energy challenge to sustainable de- and include stakeholders like new ways . systems in cities velopment, not only environ- citizens, companies and en- Examples of projects are: • Local authorities, companies mentally, but socially and eco- vironmen-tal organisations . • How is mitigation and adap- and consultancies working nomically . In the future, up to The master’s programme will tation to climate change with mobility management 70-80% of the world popula- cover engineering issues such handled in cities? in urban areas tion will live in cities, and thus as waste, energy, water re- • How do we secure more en- • NGOs and research centres it is important to handle the sources and transport as well vironmentally friendly trans- working with behavioral challenges they pose . It is sig- as political science, green port in future cities? change in users and consu- nificant that planning is done growth and different forms of • How can private companies mers in relation to sustain across sectors and professions impact assessment . Graduates contribute to sustainable de- able construction or energy such as energy, water, waste, will be capable of creating the velopment of cities? efficient products . urban planning etc . Thus, it is framework for the sustaina- necessary to be able to think ble cities of the future, where It is a priority for us that you Who can apply? have the opportunity to work You must have a Bachelor of with external partners, for in- Science degree in engineering stance, in your semester pro- or natural sciences . Also, you jects, which can be carried out must hold an English profi- in cooperation with authori- ciency test – see details on ap- ties, companies, NGOs etc . ply .aau dk. . This way you get to work on real life problems, preparing Programme structure you for your professional ca- 1st semester: Courses and se- reer . Beyond this, the master’s mester project with focus on programme offers the oppor- sustainable urban develop- tunity of an internship in an ment in an organisation and organisation in Denmark or company perspective abroad . 2nd semester: Courses and semester project with focus on Career opportunities sustainable urban develop- Graduates from the pro- ment in an overall societal gramme are expected to have perspective many possible career paths, 3rd semester: Internship for example within: 4th semester: This semester is • Energy companies and lo- devoted to the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

30 Sustainable Energy Planning and Management

Greenland Power Company 120 ECTS credits . The pro- Testimonial • System analyst, Vattenfall gramme is PBL-based (see p . AAU offers a richly interdisciplinary • Climate change consultant, 5) . education at the nexus of engineering, WWF 1st semester: Projects, techno- environmental science, and economics • Energy consultant, Ramboll logies, and companies – focus to provide students with the tools to make • Wind and site engineer, on specific projects and ener- sound sustainable energy planning and management deci- Vestas Chile . gy technologies from a busi- sions . I particularly liked the student driven project-based ness economic point of view . approach to teaching which gives students the creative Who can apply? 2nd semester: Systems, institu- freedom to explore their interests based on real world pro- You need a bachelor’s degree tions, and society – focus on blems . The unique methods and focus of the AAU educa- in in engineering, geography entire energy systems, inclu- tion prepared me for research at national labs investigating or natural sciences . Also you ding institutional, policy and bioenergy resource assessment, supply, logistics, and po- must hold an English profi- societal perspectives . tential economic and environmental impacts in the U .S . In ciency test . To know more 3rd semester: Internship or short, AAU offers a learning experience unique in methods about tests and scores, please guest semester abroad and scope that creates palpable insight into real world pro- check apply .auu .dk . 4th semester: This semester is blems . Ethan Davis, USA devoted to the master’s thesis . Programme structure In Sustainable Energy Plan- software tools . We are also SEPM is a two-year master’s Website: ning and Management you pioneering a methodology for programme which gives you www .energyplanning .aau .dk will build a broad base of analysing foreign exchange knowledge within engineer impacts and employment im- ing, economics, and energy pacts of energy sector invest- systems management which ments . Finally, our experience will prepare you for a leading and thinking in manners of role in the energy market of conducting feasibility studies the future . is significant . The integration of techno- economic energy system ana- Career opportunities lyses, policy analyses and in- Graduates from Aalborg Uni- stitutional analyses is our main versity are in high demand area of expertise . We have among energy sector stake- created an innovative envir holders around the world . onment for the development Some examples of where our of various techno-economic graduates work are: methods, including various • Development adviser, Po stgraduate

31 Surveying and Mapping

The master’s programme in ve real world problems related Surveying and Mapping is to positioning/mapping . Testimonial directed at science and engi- I chose Aalborg University mostly neering students who are Career opportunities because of its unusual style of teaching . interested in methods and Graduates are working in a I believe it has enriched my study experi- technologies used for posi- wide range of companies, for ence and has given me a good basis for my tioning and/or mapping of example: future career . objects on or near the surface • The National Survey and Ca- I’m glad I had the chance to work with a wide range of of the earth . The aim of the dastre specialised equipment and devices . Further, I had the op- programme is to provide the • Private surveying companies portunity to meet and socialise with other people from all students with theories and • National and international over the world, to learn and understand their cultures and practical knowledge on how engineering companies to make friendships that can last forever . to use positioning/mapping • Consultancy companies I have spent only one short semester at AAU, but it gave technologies . Examples of • Oil and gas industries me more than spending a year anywhere else . I know that these technologies include sa- choosing Aalborg University was one of the best decisions tellite positioning, photogram- Who can apply? I’ve ever made in my university life . metry, remote sensing and la- You must have a bachelor’s Josef Sobek, exchange student, Czech Republic ser scanning . After completing degree in Surveying and Map- 8th semester Measurement Science the programme, the students ping or a similar degree . will be able to analyse and sol- You must also hold an English proficiency test . To find out 2nd semester: Sensor and Data more about which tests and Integration – focus on Coor- scores, please have a look at: dinate systems, Coordinate apply .aau dk. . Conversion, Object Recogni- tion and Modelling, Integra- Programme structure tion of Positioning Sensors, Surveying and Mapping is a Photogrammetry and Remote two-year master’s programme Sensing which gives you 120 ECTS 3rd semester: Traineeship, credits . The programme has a study abroad, or ”prolonged strong focus on PBL (see p . 5) project period” 1st semester: Collecting Spatial 4th semester: This semester is Data – focus on Spatial Data devoted to the master’s thesis . Infrastructure, Land Admini- stration Systems, GPS, Pho- Website: togrammetry, Statistics and www .studyguide .aau .dk Least Squares Adjustment Po stgraduate

32 Urban Planning and Management

In the Urban Planning and Ma- with personal identity, offe- nagement programme, you will ring a master’s programme be introduced to the newest that points to a lifelong enga- theories and methods within gement with the fascinating the field of urban planning . world of urban planning . You will learn how to produce concrete proposals for plans Career opportunities and interventions in real-life Urban Planning graduates urban planning situations . The from Aalborg University are Urban Planning and Manage- employed in private consul- ment programme recognises tancies, non-governmental that planning and managing organisations, public gover- cities has as much to do with nance institutions from the communication and inter- local to the European level, as action as with technical and well as internationally recog- • Grontmij Gfl GmbH, -Ger 120 ECTS credits . The pro- theoretical skills, combining nised research institutions and many gramme has a strong focus on the best from engineering universities . • Aalborg Municipality, Den- PBL (see p . 5) . and social sciences . Focusing Examples of workplaces of our mark 1st semester: The complex city: on a solid ability to build and graduates: • Feet First (non-profit organi- Evaluate a particular urban sustain personal relationships • Midttrafik, Light Rail Secre- sation), Seattle, USA context, strategy or plan and means fusing professionalism tariat, Denmark suggest alternative solutions Who can apply? 2nd semester: Planning and Students seeking to enrol in power: Conduct in-depth po the programme must have a wer analysis of a topical na- Testimonial bachelor’s degree in planning, tional or international urban One of my main areas of work is to engineering, architecture, or infrastructure development design, guide, moderate and evaluate geography, social science or project . public participation processes for urban the equivalent . You must also 3rd semester: Internship or planning projects such as European “Shared hold an English proficiency study abroad Space” projects or city development plans . At test . To find out more about 4th semester: This semester is Aalborg University I learned to understand the different tests and scores, please look devoted to the master’s thesis . views and interests of stakeholders in planning processes . at apply .aau dk. . This is a beneficial skill in managing planning processes More details can be found on with differing private and public interests in daily business . Programme structure www .studyguide aau. .dk and Maren Friederike Ritter, UPM is a two-year master’s the programme’s website: Urban Planner, Grontmij GfL GmbH, Germany programme which gives you www .urban aau. .dk . Po stgraduate

33 Acoustics

Acoustics is the science of have access to facilities of a sound and embraces all very high standard, incl . ane- Testimonial aspects of generation, trans- choic rooms, standard liste- “I’ve always been interested in sound mission, propagation and ning rooms, listening cabins, and signal processing . The programme possible effects on humans, audiometry room, infrasound at Aalborg University was therefore a na- including how sound is percei- chamber, an auditory virtual tural choice for me . During the study I could ved . This master’s programme reality workbench, and high develop a profile within my personal interests in a good provides students with clas- quality measurement equip- study environment with good facilities . Today I work with sical and modern aspects of ment and signal processing electro-acoustic system design for hearing aids . The pro- physical acoustics, psycho- equipment . gramme in Acoustics at Aalborg University can be used acoustics, and electro-acou- Many international (and Da- broadly within audiology, signal processing and hardware stics . Methods within signal nish) students have follo- development .” processing, psychometry, buil- wed one or all semesters of Jesper Krogh Christensen, Oticon A/S (2003 graduate). ding and room acoustics, tests our master’s programme in of human hearing and percep- Acoustics since 1997 . Their Applicants with other bache- analysis and processing, and tion are all integral disciplines interest and general success lor’s degrees (e .g . Mechanical machine learning . in the programme, enabling a worldwide encourage us to Engineering, Physics, Media 2nd Semester: contemporary understanding continue and expand the pro- Technology, etc .) will be sub- Courses and projects on audio and utilisation of the newest gramme, most recently with a ject to individual evaluation . engineering, human hearing sound and audio technology . revision in 2011 . Proficiency in English is a pre- and sound perception, incl . The programme provides requisite . 3D sound, sound field control, students with a broad back- Career opportunities quality of reproduced sound ground in Acoustics and Audio Graduates pursue careers in Programme structure and more . Technology, with opportuni- consulting, development and Acoustics and Audio Tech- 3rd Semester: ties for involvement in our re- research engineering in vari- nology is a two-year Ma- Courses and projects on mul- search activities . Students will ous fields of acoustics in the ster’s programme (120 ECTS ti-modal interaction, architec- industry for sound and audio credits) with Problem Based tural acoustics and environ- products, for instance loud- Learning, group work and a mental noise, advanced signal speakers, hearing aids, mobile new supervised project each processing and methods for phones, audio equipment and semester (15 ECTS credits) . multi-dimensional scaling of measurement equipment . 1st Semester: perceptual attributes . Courses and projects on fun- 4th Semester: Who can apply? damentals of acoustics, trans- Master’s thesis (30 ECTS Students with a Bachelor of ducers and advanced measu- credits) by personal prefe- Science degree in Electronic rement techniques, including rence, either individually or in Engineering or the equivalent . methods for stochastic signal pairs . Po stgraduate

34 Control and Automation

Intelligent systems are auto- are focused on system-level sult www .studyguide .aau .dk 2nd Semester: mated systems that through design with in-depth compe- Courses on modeling of me- smart control are able to na- tences in estimation and con- Programme overview chanical and energy systems, vigate in a complex environ- trol . Companies working with Control and Automation is a optimality and robustness, ro- ment . An example is an intel- complex electronic and electro- two-year master’s programme bot vision and fault detection ligent car that can drive along mechanical systems will value (120 ECTS credits) . Students and isolation . Projects on mul- the motorway on its own wit- your skills in handling complex can also choose to pursue one tivariable control . hout being driven by a person . design and development . or two semesters . The pro- 3rd Semester: Such intelligent systems must gramme has strong focus on Courses on systems of sy- operate autonomously and Who can apply? Problem Based Learning . stems, machine learning, and make control decisions enti- A background in electronics, 1st Semester: non-linear control . Projects on rely on the basis of perception computer engineering, electri- Courses on distributed real complex systems . of the environment through cal engineering, mathematics time systems, multivariable 4th Semester: sensor and without relying or equivalent is required . Pro- control, and stochastic pro- This is devoted to work on the on human intervention . The ficiency in English is a prerequi- cesses . Projects on control sy- Master’s thesis . programme in Control and site . To learn more, please con- stems in a network . Automation provides education related to the development of intelligent control systems capable of unsupervised operation in noisy, dynamic, unknown, non-linear, real-time environments . The students will gain skills and abilities related to the development and application of advanced intelligent control techniques to the design and construction of autonomous vehicles, wind turbines, power plants, production lines, cooling and heating systems, and many other complex systems . With a master’s degree in Con- trol and Automation your skills within Electrical Engineering Po stgraduate

35 Data Engineering Foto: Lars Horn

The data engineering program industry and academia . The covers a range of topics in the program is managed by the Testimonial field . Today’s software sy- Center for Data-Intensive I have a bachelor’s degree in computer stems manage large amounts Systems, Daisy (www .daisy . science from Lithuania . For my final de- of traditional and non-traditi- aau .dk) at the Department of gree I chose the Department of Computer onal data including temporal, Computer Science . Daisy is one Science at Aalborg University . When I arrived spatial, spatio-temporal, and of the world’s leading research at AAU I was pleasantly surprised with the differences in multi-dimensional data . The groups within spatial, temporal education compared to the studies back home . The study program focuses on techno- and spatio-temporal data ma- environment at AAU is quite attractive; for example, each logies for managing this kind nagement and business intel- semester you and your project group are given a room at of data covering conceptual ligence (data warehousing and department that you can access 24/7 . As computer science modelling and database de- data mining) . Student projects students you have access to the servers of the department sign, data models, query lan- are usually directly related to that you can use interactively or for heavy computations . guages, query processing and the current cutting-edge re- The free access to world class research material is just your optimisation and indexing . search conducted at Daisy . In student login away . Lastly, but most importantly, I am very The program features traditio- addition, projects are done in satisfied with the level of education I’ve received from nal courses as well as projects collaboration with local and AAU . Donatas Saulys, Software Engineer, Infineon. that typically involve construc- national industry . tion and experimentation with Who can apply? 1st semester: software prototypes . While Career opportunities Students with a relevant Ba- Projects, data mining and the program provides strong Candidates are in high de- chelor degree in computer data warehousing, distributed theoretical foundations, it also mand . A number of graduates science, natural sciences or systems, programming para- emphasises entrepreneurial continue their careers as PhD engineering can apply . Pro- digm, complexity and compu- values, enabling students to students; others become sy- ficiency in English is a prere- tability, query languages and become highly valued staff at stem developers in their home quisite . To learn more, please algorithms . their future employer, both in countries or in Denmark . consult 2nd semester: www .studyguide aau. .dk Data engineering, database systems, software enginee- Programme structure ring, software innovation . Data Engineering is a two-ye- 3rd and 4th semester: ar Master’s programme (120 This year is devoted to the ECTS credits) . Students can Master’s thesis . A seminar also choose to pursue one or course on advanced data two semesters . The programe engineering is held in the third has a strong focus on PBL (see semester p . 5) . Po stgraduate

36 Foto: Jiri Srba Embedded Software Engineering

The focus of this master’s stem based on Lego Mind- programme is on software storm . The second semester development for embedded focuses on modelling, valida- systems, networks and dition and verification of soft- stributed systems . The pro- ware with special emphasis gramme is intended for soft- on embedded systems . Pro- ware development in general, ject examples include model- and with special emphasis on ling and verification of net- software for consumer elec- work protocols, scheduling tronics as well as transport, systems as well as automatic tions to the Danish IT industry Programme structure control, telecommunication synthesis of control program- with the research centre CISS Embedded Software Engi- and security systems . Both mes . The third and the fourth (www .ciss .dk) . This gives stu- neering is a two-year ma- practical and theoretical semester are devoted to work dents the opportunity to work ster’s programme (120 ECTS aspects are covered . The pro- on the master’s thesis . with companies during their credits) . Students can also gramme is conducted with a The master’s programme is project and thesis work . choose to pursue one or two combination of courses and managed by the Distributed semesters . The programe has project work . and Embedded Systems Career opportunities strong focus on PBL (see p . 5) . The first semester focuses on Group, which is one of the Candidates are in high de- 1st Semester: the practical realisation of se- leading research groups on mand and career opportuni- Project on practical develop- lected aspects of a distributed tools for analysis, verification ties are wide ranging . Former ment of embedded systems system – e .g . distributed web and testing based on models students have continued their and courses on distributed services or a toy control sy- for embedded systems . The careers as researchers at the systems, complexity and com- group has substantial connec- university and others work as putability, semantics and ve- project managers or specialists rification, real-time software, Testimonial in private or public companies programming paradigms . nd Embedded Software Engineering was all over the world . 2 Semester: a natural continuation of my previous Projects on distributed sys studies . I was very satisfied with the ESE Who can apply? tems semantics, database sys

Foto: Lars Horn programme and the programme content . Students with a relevant Ba- tems, software engineering, Group work was a challenge at first, but I lear- chelor degree in computer software innovation, seman- ned a lot and today I think that Problem Based Learning is science, natural sciences or tics and verification . rd th the most agile style of education in today’s dynamic world . engineering can apply . Pro- 3 and 4 Semester: Today I work as a postdoc at the department and I enjoy ficiency in English is a prere- This year is devoted to a pre- life on campus and life with my wife and two kids. quisite . To learn more, please specialisation project and as- Marius Mikucionis consult www .studyguide aau. . sociated courses, and the ma- dk ster’s thesis . Po stgraduate

37 Aalborg Copenhagen Innovative Communication Technologies and Entrepreneurship

Information and communica- will become an engineer with tion technologies such as the a very attractive profile . You Testimonial Internet, mobile communica- will gain in-depth knowledge I chose the ICTE master’s programme tion and advanced e-services and experience with advanced because of the combination of in-depth are evolving rapidly and are communication technologies technical knowledge, entrepreneurship increasingly influencing our and applications, which are and market aspects . The four semesters lives . The technologies are the foundation for the future fully lived up to my expectations . Working in a combined in new ways and Internet and mobile commu- team is challenging, but rewarding . During my studies I create exciting opportunities nication . You will learn how to visited HUAWEI in China and I have just presented a paper for new services and applicati- transform this knowledge into based on my master’s thesis at an international conference ons . If you would like to learn innovative services, applicati- in Hungary . I am currently studying for my PhD . about these developments, ons, and solutions, targeting Andrei Lucian Stefan understand what is happening specific needs in people’s lives . ”behind the scenes”, and lea- vices, and solutions, as well as The programme has strong rn about how new technolo- Career opportunities for analysis, strategy and busi- focus on project and Problem gies can help to address user The programme’s interdisci- ness development . With your Based Learning . needs and create new busi- plinary profile addresses the broad profile you could act as First, you will acquire a deep ness opportunities then you growing need for engineers a link between research and understanding of platforms, should choose the Innovative who are capable of combining development and sales and technologies, services and ap- Communication Technologies knowledge from different di- marketing functions . plications, building on compe- and Entrepreneurship (ICTE) sciplines . You will be able to tences from your bachelor’s programme . use your skills for develop- Who can apply? education . We focus on the Through this programme you ment of new concepts, ser- Students are required to have interplay between technology, a bachelor’s degree in Com- entrepreneurship, users, mar- puter Engineering, Computer ket and business . Science, Electronic Enginee- During the programme you ring or equivalent . Proficiency choose one of the following in English is a prerequisite . tracks: Service development, business development, secure Programme structure services and technologies, ICTE is a two-year Master’s cognitive radio or eHealth . programme (120 ECTS cre Different tracks are offered in dits) . Swith specializations in Copenhagen and Aalborg . To Converging Media Technolo- learn more: www .studyguide . gies (Copenhagen) and Tele- aau dk. com Infrastructures (Aalborg) . Po stgraduate

38 Esbjerg

Intelligent Information Systems

This programme is targeted Programme structure val and mining and courses Admission at students with a bachelor- Intelligent Information Sy- on information retrieval and A bachelor’s degree is required level education in computer stems is a two year researched mining, information retrieval in in Electronics and Compu- engineering, electrical engi- based master’s programme and search engines, scalable ter Engineering, or Electronics neering, or a closely related (120 ECTS credits) . Students information systems, socially and IT, Electronics and IT, In- field of study . The pro- can also choose to pursue one intelligent computing ternet Technologies and Com- gramme features a variety of or two semesters . The pro- puter Systems, Students with courses and projects within gramme has a strong focus on 3rd Semester: another bachelor’s degree can the areas of information sy- Problem Based Learning . Project on applied intelligent be admitted upon application stem design and develop- information systems and to the board of studies . Pro- ment . Candidates will acquire 1st Semester: courses on state-of-the-art ficiency in English is a prere- competencies in applying Project on Intelligent Systems . within intelligent information quisite . To learn more, please computing techniques that Intelligent systems, Fuzzy Lo- systems, machine learning, consult www .studyguide .aau . involve searching for optimal gic, Knowledge Representa- machine intelligence . dk or studievejledning@es- solutions in large solutions tion and Management bjerg aau. .dk . spaces . Furthermore they will 2nd Semester: 4th Semester: be able to creatively and in- Project on information retrie- Master’s thesis . novatively identify and pro- pose new business solutions that are scalable and involve some form of computational intelligence . The programme is structured in modules and organised as a problem-based study .

Career opportunities Graduates in Intelligent Infor- mation Systems are in high demand . A number of graduates continue their careers as Ph .D . students, others pursue a career in a multinational company in their home countries or in Denmark . Po stgraduate

39 Esbjerg

Intelligent Reliable Systems

The Department of Software continue their careers as Ph D. . cation and estimation, and reliable systems, and courses and Media Technology at students, others pursue a care- courses on probability theory, on adaptive and optimal con- Aalborg University Esbjerg, in er in a multinational company statistics and stochastic pro- trol, intelligent control and conjunction with two partner in their home countries or in cesses, system identification reliability-orientated design . universities, offers this Inter- Denmark . and diagnosis, modeling of national Masters level degree dynamic systems, Kalman fil- 4th Semester: targeted at students with a Programme structure ter theory and its application Master’s thesis bachelor-level education in Intelligent Reliable Systems computer engineering, elec- is a two year research-based 2nd Semester: Admission trical engineering, or a closely master’s programme (120 Fault diagnosis and reliability Admission requires a relevant related field of study . The ECTS credits) . Students can analysis, and courses on con- bachelor’s degree in Electro- programme features a va- also choose to pursue one or trol and surveillance processes nics and Computer Enginee- riety of courses and projects two semesters . The program- and systems, fault detection ring, Electronics and IT, or the within the areas of intelligent me has a strong focus on Pro- and diagnosis techniques, re- like . Proficiency in English is a reliable systems . Candidates blem Based Learning . liability modeling and analysis . prerequisite . To find out more, will acquire competencies wi- please consult www .study- thin system identification and 1st Semester: 3rd Semester: guide .aau .dk or studievejled- identification and its applica- Project on, system identifi- Project on design of intelligent ning@esbjerg .aau dk. . tion in engineering systems including comprehension of probability, statistic and stochastic processes . Students will also touch upon fault diagnosis and reliability analysis . Upon graduation they will be able to creatively and innovatively develop and design intelligent reliable systems . The program is structured in modules and organised as a problem-based study .

Career opportunities Graduates in Intelligent Re- liable Systems are in high demand . A number of graduates Po stgraduate

40 Foto: Lars Horn Machine Intelligence

Intelligent computer systems A significant part of the stu- need to be able to handle dies consists of projects con- uncertain information, in- ducted in small groups of stu- complete data and unreliable dents . A project will typically inputs . Methods for dealing include more in-depth study with these forms of uncer- of particular methods and tainty are of particular impor- techniques, and practical ap- tance in many areas of arti- plication of these techniques ficial intelligence, including to a problem in multi-agent natural language processing, systems or data mining . intelligent agents, robotics, The programme is managed sufficiently broad education (120 ECTS credits) . Students machine learning and data by the Machine Intelligence in general computer science . can also choose to pursue one mining . This master’s pro- Group, one of the world’s or two semesters . The programme focuses on probabi- leading research groups on Career opportunities gram has a strong focus on listic and statistical methods uncertainty in artificial in- Graduates in Machine Intelli- PBL (see page 5) . for intelligent decision ma- telligence . In particular, the gence are in high demand and king and learning . Courses group is very strong on gra- career opportunities are wide 1st Semester: provide the necessary fou- phical models (e .g . Bayesian ranging . Former students Project on model-based ma- ndation in machine intelli- networks) . The master’s pro- have continued their careers chine intelligence, and courses gence as well as other core gramme in machine intelli- as PhD students; others work on artificial intelligence, data- subjects for a graduate level gence satisfies academic curi- as project leaders or system mining, autonomous agents . computer science education . osity in particular fields, while developers in private or public 2nd Semester: at the same time providing a companies all over the world . Project on machine intelligence in reality and courses Testimonial Who can apply? on database management I am the founder and CEO of a software Students with a relevant Ba- systems, real-time systems, house developing network management chelor degree in computer datamining, business intelli- solutions for mobile network operators . science, natural sciences or gence . rd We see that mobile network operators are engineering can apply . Profi- 3 Semester: under a great deal of pressure to lower the cost ciency in English is a prerequi- Specialization, courses on of running the network, and this demands automation . site . To learn more, please con- multi-agent system agents, The research at Machine Learning/Aalborg University is sult www .studyguide .aau .dk intelligent web systems, data world leading and extremely relevant for modern process mining, machine learning, automation solutions like ours. Programme structure graphical models . th Lars Moltsen, Founder and CEO, 2operate. Machine Intelligence is a two- 4 Semester: year master’s programme Master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

41 Aalborg Copenhagen

Medialogy

Are you interested in design today’s and tomorrow’s media and the technologies used in productions . You will gain in- Testimonial film, sound, computer games, sight into the creative proces- ”Medialogy offers an education where digital animations and gra- ses and thinking that precedes you are the one setting the limits of your phics? any media production . creativity, whether you want to create ar- To be successful in today’s me- You’ll also learn how to use tistic installations, entertainment or programs dia society, you should be able technological advances in the for companies . Medialogy is an programmes where you to bridge the gap between engineering sciences in de- can express yourself creatively in the digital world . It ap- technology and creativity . At sign and production of e g. . peals to those who wish to educate themselves in compu- Medialogy your creativity is computer games, computer- ter games, sound design, animation and graphical inter- what starts the process… generated animated films, 3D faces ”. Iben Schandel, 5th semester student You will gain knowledge worlds and digital art . about film, animation and music technology and learn Career opportunities veloping your skills in a spe- • Sound and Music how design and computer You will have a huge advan- cialised area and creating a • Computer Graphics science go hand in hand in tage in the job market by de- portfolio of creative work or • Medialogy technical research . Graduates typically find work where they In the 9th semester there are are engaged in the develop- opportunities for an internship ment of computer program- in both Denmark and interna- mes and computer games, tionally and to study abroad at animation, virtual reality sy- other major universities . stems, digital design, test de- It is also possible to partici- velopment, project manage- pate in DADIU’s (The National ment and media production, Academy of Digital Interactive typically in the film, entertain- Entertainment) game development and IT industry . ment course as part of the Me- dialogy Master’s programme Medialogy full Master’s pro- under DADIU’s game programme (120 ECTS credits) grammer profile . In the 2-year master’s programme, students can spe- To learn more, please contact cialise in one of the following our student study counselors areas: vejl-medialogi@aauk .dk or visit • Games www .studyguide .aau .dk • Interaction Po stgraduate

42 Networks and Distributed Systems

Do you find satellites, colla- performance analysis met- tent, you will also learn about Programme structure borating robots, safety-critical hods, network planning and project management and NDS is a two-year ma- networks between cars and management, fault tolerance planning . Moreover, we foster’s programme (120 ECTS fighting cyber terrorism in- and reliability study in the field cus on systems design, where credits) . Students can also teresting? Do you want to of distributed systems . you will design a distributed choose to pursue one or two master advanced technology The courses give you a broad system to solve a real existing semesters . The programme and obtain a strong technical foundation within subjects problem . Part of the system has strong focus on PBL . competence profile, while also such as: will also be implemented and learning about team work? • Traffic theory and modelling tested . 1st Semester: And would you like to com- • Wired and wireless networks Project on networks and distri- bine theory with practice? • Security and management. Career opportunities buted processing, and courses Then you should consider the In the projects, you are work- Throughout NDS you will on Stochastic Systems, Distri- master’s in Networks and Di- ing in-depth with problems work with various applications buted Real Time Systems and stributed Systems (NDS) . of your own choice, often in of your own choice, giving an elective course within e .g . NDS is a master’s in engine- close cooperation with resear- you an excellent opportunity communication networks . ering, with several specialised chers and/or industrial part- to design your own compe- courses in computer net- ners . tence profile . Previous stu- 2nd Semester: works, network modeling and You will become familiar with dents have found many dif- Project on Distributed Systems project-based learning, and in ferent jobs, including System Design, and courses on Wire- addition to the technical con- architect/developer, Network less Systems Performance, consultant, Network planner, Fault detection, isolation and Network specialist, Project modeling, and Network Per- Manager or a career in re- formance and Applications . Testimonial search . “Aalborg University (AAU) offered 3rd Semester: exactly what I wanted to study . AAU is Who can apply? Project on Performance Ana- one of the few universities that offers a Students with a relevant ba- lysis or Network Planning, and master’s programme in Networks and Distri- chelor’s degree in electri- courses on Complex Systems, buted Systems in its Electronic Systems Department . Mo- cal engineering, computer and either Machine Learning reover, the university follows the Problem Based Learning science, computer engine- or Non-linear Control . method which has definitely changed my way of dealing ering or a similar degree . Pro- with problems . Furthermore, in order to carry out the ficiency in English is a prere- 4th Semester: projects assigned to us by our professors, we work with quisite . To learn more, please This semester is devoted to our teammates as one group to find a solution to the pro- consult studyguide .aau dk. . work on the master’s thesis . blem .” Ahmed Shawky, Graduate from NDS in 2009 and current PhD student Po stgraduate

43 Copenhagen

Service Systems Design

At Service Systems Design portance of service design in tion companies) in the service Programme overview you will learn about planning creating new citizens services sector as well as in service-re- The programme will provide and organisation of people, and increasing the quality of lated departments of product you with professional com- infrastructure, communica- existing public services . Ser- manufacturing companies petences within the following tion, media and components vice designers are increasing- (e .g . IT and electronics) and in disciplines: of a service, in order to im- ly requested by public autho- design consultancies . Increa- Industrial design prove its quality, the interac- rities to reorganise healthcare sing job opportunities are also • products, services, and env- tion between service provider services, tourist services, traf- emerging in the public sector, ironments in which back and and customers and the custo- fic and parking services, and including services for healt- front offices of a service are mers’ experience public administration . hcare, tourism, transport and physically placed The master’s programme in public administration . • touchpoints, i.e. material In the private sector, service Service Systems Design is the aspects, timing and environ- design is increasingly consi- first programme that specifi- Who can apply? mental conditions in which dered an important competi- cally addresses the demand Bachelor programmes from users meet the service tive factor in existing services for this professional compe- different disciplinary areas • aesthetics, emotion, expe- and a support to the introdu- tence . give access to the master’s rience and communication, ction of new services . Service programme in Service System especially in relation to int- design consultants are often Career opportunities Design, such as: Medialogy, eractions required in the sectors of tra- With a master’s in Service Sy- Experience Design, Industrial • user-involvement and parti- vel, healthcare, information stems Design you will have Design, Global Business Infor- cipation in value creation services, bank and financial employment opportunities matics and bachelor program- Information technology services and retail services . in private companies (e g. . mes within It-communication, • fundamentals of program- Also the public sector has banks, hotels, logistic and digital media, software de- ming recently emphasisied the im- transport and telecommunica- velopment and economics . • interaction between users and service providers • information and communication support to the service Engineering and management • evaluation of service quality • functional and organisational structure that support the service in the back office as well as in the front office • service strategy and business . Po stgraduate

44 Signal Processing and Computing

The programme focuses on line simulation environments, art signal processing systems . typically find jobs in industries theories, methods and algo- and 3) real-time hardware/ You will learn how to make where digital signal processing rithms for advanced signal software architectures in or- the right decisions in a signal and computing is naturally ap- processing applied to a variety der to achieve small physical processing design trajectory . plied in order to provide signal of application domains, such size, high data throughput, Furthermore, you will learn analysis, signal modification, as wireless communication, and low energy consump- how to improve the interac- or signal transmission . speech recognition, hearing tion . Mastering design- and tion between signal proces- aids, positioning, gaming, simulation-procedures for ad- sing algorithms and computer Who can apply? audio and video, and health vanced signal processing al- architectures, in order to mi- Students with a bachelor’s care . The programme aims at gorithms, and their real-time nimize the gap between the degree in electronics, elec- bridging the gap between 1) implementation in resource ever growing computational trical engineering, computer signal processing theories, 2) optimal hardware/software, complexity and the require- engineering, mathematics or programming of parallel off- are all crucial skills for engi- ments for smaller physical size similar degree can apply . Pro- neers designing state-of-the- and longer battery lifetime . ficiency in English is a prerequisite . To learn more, please Career opportunities consult studyguide .dk Testimonial The skills learned pave the With the huge amount of career op- way for a very broad range Programme structure portunities within the world of Signal of job opportunities found wi- In the four semesters, the Processing, choosing this subject for my thin domains such as wireless programme addresses the fol- master’s studies was not difficult at all . I and mobile communication, lowing themes; Signal Ana- graduated in 2006 after having conducted my consumer audio and video, lysis, Scientific Computing or Master’s thesis at the American company D2Audio, Austin, multimedia, medical aids, in- Reconfigurable Computing Texas . I looked into the design and implementation of strumentation, automotive (elective), Signal Processing smart signal processing algorithms for Class D amplifiers applications, avionics, and na- and Computing, and the Ma- – techniques appreciated by true HiFi enthusiasts . Com- vigation . In general, graduates ster’s thesis . bining the Problem Based Learning model with the possibility of work in an industrial environment was a great experience, and after having obtained my MSc degree I decided that I wanted to learn even more in terms of a PhD project focusing on tools for flexible design of signal processing systems . For me, the combination of signal processing and computing has been a great experience and I have no doubt that I can use my skills and competences in this interdisciplinary domain for continuous development of my career. Andreas Popp Po stgraduate

45 Software Development

The two-year full-time pro- ware systems . In the third and te or public companies all over 1st Semester: Project on de- gramme in Software Develop- fourth semesters, students the world . velopment of a software sy- ment is designed to prepare study the research methods stem, and courses on system students for the practice of that are relevant for studying Who can apply? analysis and design, design contemporary software de- the program’s themes, and re- Students with a bachelors de- and evaluation of user inter- velopment in leading-edge search and write the master’s gree within social sciences, hu- faces, programming . software organisations and re- thesis . The thesis addresses a manities, design, architecture 2nd Semester: Projects on search institutions . Its major topic at the frontier of practice or similar can apply . Proficien- user-centered and innovative themes are agility, innovation, research: students work with cy in English is a prerequisite . software development, and software engineering, and problems critical for software To learn more please consult courses on software engine- human-computer interaction . firms and software-dependent www .studyguide .aau .dk ering, software innovation, Students are expected both businesses, in collaboration databases . to develop extended working with leading researchers and Programme structure 3rd Semester: Project on em- software prototypes addres- experienced developers . Software Development is a pirical research development sing real-world problems and Graduates will be well placed full master’s programme (120 processes in software de- to contribute to research on for a development career with ECTS credits) . Students can velopment, and courses on the programme’s themes . a business or innovation fa- also choose to pursue one or software development re- The programme combines the cing software organisation, or two semesters . The program search methods . latest advances in research for a research career in the in- has a strong focus on PBL (see 4th Semester: Ma- and practice knowledge in a formation systems discipline . page 5) . ster’s thesis . four-semester structure . The focus in the first semester is Career opportunities model-driven and agile soft- Graduates in Software De- Testimonial ware development practice . velopment are in high de- This new programme focuses on user- The second semester deals mand and some can continue driven innovation, software development, user orientation, interaction design,

with user-centred, sketching- their careers as PhD students; Foto: Lars Horn We are based and innovative de- others work as project leaders project management and usability . ” going to bring several professional competencies and qua- velopment of complex soft- or system developers in priva- lifications into play”,says one of the founders of the programme, Professor Peter Axel Nielsen, and continues ”for that reason we are also going to spend a lot of time gui- ding the students and there will be very close cooperation between the students and their supervisors. Our aim is to recruit students from all over Europe and our graduates will be prepared for jobs in public and private companies all over the world.” Po stgraduate

46 Foto: Jiri Srba Vision, Graphics and Interactive Systems

How is your camera able of user needs and user expe- to detect whether the per- rience design . Together, these Testimonial son in front of it is smiling three topics form the core of “As a student on VGIS you are work- or not? How is it possible to the Vision, Graphics and Int- ing with state-of-the-art methods and create non-real figures, such eractive Systems (VGIS) pro- techniques which make VGIS an exciting as Gollum from Lord of the gramme . and relevant master’s degree . You can work Rings, and insert them into a The VGIS programme is re- within different sub-fields of your choosing and thereby film? Why are some products search-based and combines gain more knowledge of what you think is interesting” . so appealing and easy to use, theory and practical project while others are not? The an- work, where you can apply me, your employment possibi- ECTS credits) . Students can swer to the first question is the theories introduced in the lities range from vision systems also choose to pursue one or Computer Vision - that is, to lectures . Through the projects for automatic quality control two semesters as exchange automatically make a compu- you will be designing and buil- and handling of objects within students . The programme has ter understand what it sees . ding software systems within a production facility to desig- strong focus on Problem Ba- The answer to the second is the fields of Computer Vision, ning intuitive and user friendly sed Learning . Computer Graphics - that is, Graphics and Interactive Sy- systems and all the way to the to make a computer automa- stems . entertainment industry, where 1st Semester: tically visualise a virtual object . the knowledge and skills you Project on computer graphics The answer to the third que- Career opportunities learn can be applied in games together with courses on ma- stion is a deep understanding On completing the program- and special effects for films . chine learning, graphics programming and user experi- Who can apply? ence design . Students are required to have 2nd Semester: a Bachelor of Science degree Project on computer vision in Electronic Engineering, with courses on robot vision, Computer Engineering, com- image analysis, visualisation puter science, mathematics and scientific computing . or the equivalent . Proficiency 3rd Semester: in English is a prerequisite . Project on interactive systems To learn more, please consult design together with courses www .studyguide .aau .dk on multi-modal processing and an elective course . Programme structure 4th Semester: Vision, Graphics and Inter- This semester is devoted to active Systems is a two-year work on the master’s thesis . master’s programme (120 Po stgraduate

47 Wireless Communication Systems

The master’s programme in In today’s networked world, wireless communication sy- wireless communication plays Testimonial stems aims to graduate engi- an essential role . We are all ”The set of courses offered at Aalborg neers with competencies wi- quite familiar with personal University are very important . Because thin wireless communication mobile communication de- of the nature of wireless communications, systems and associated con- vices, but wireless commu- the skills to be gained from the courses are re- nectivity concepts . Particular nication can enhance the levant everywhere in the world . English-speaking students focus is given to small terminal functionality of about any from anywhere intending to make a career in the wireless behaviour and system radio everyday product, from passi- communications sector will benefit from the programme . resource control under dyna- ve wireless systems for produ- This is because the content is developed from a leading mic radio channel and traffic ct identification to networked centre of excellence in communications techniques, and conditions . The supporting and autonomous wireless sy- conducted by staff that has been successful with theore- topics include radio wave pro- stems on a small or large scale . tical, practical and commercial solutions in technologies pagation and antenna systems which are used globally” . processing, wireless commu- Career opportunities: Jørgen Bach Andersen, Professor, Life Fellow IEEE nication signals and access Your role will be to help develop techniques, application adap- new communication solutions with start up R&D initiatives- or mentals and Stochastic pro- tation and user device interac- for wireless connectivity, plan pursue an academic research cesses . Project on fundamen- tion and wireless communica- wireless systems or devise pro- career . tal Wireless radio transmission . tion systems and deployment . cedures for their operation, and The programme is supported possibly assist with specialist Who can apply? 2nd Semester: by the strong research env- knowledge on integration of Students with a bachelor’s de- Courses on Wireless System ironment at Dept . of Electro- wireless connectivity for new gree in electronics, computer Performance . Project on ra- nic Systems . Consequently, applications and products . Like engineering, telecommuni- dio systems and/or antenna you will have amble possibility many of our previous candida- cation, computer science or systems for Wireless commu- to work with the newest and tes you will have opportunities equivalent . nications in dynamic settings . most challenging theoretical with large international compa- and practical wireless commu- nies who seek the expertise that Programme structure 3rd and 4th Semester: nication topics . this education gives you, work Wireless Communication Sy- Courses on Multi Agent Wi- stems is a two year master pro- reless Radio and Antennas & gramme (120 ECTS credits) . Propagation . Project on Multi Students can also choose to agent wireless systems (either pursue one or two semesters separate 3rd and 4th semester projects or a single extended 1st Semester: master’s thesis covering two Courses on Wireless funda- semesters) . Po stgraduate

48 Mathematics

Studying mathematics at Aal- • PhD borg University will give you a • Teaching new experience and perspecti- • Statistics ve . For more than 30 years, we • Novo Nordisk have successfully carried out Project-Organised Education Who can apply? in mathematics and statistics For admission, you will need combining education at a high documentation for a progres- academic level with the de- sive range of skills: velopment of additional team- • 3rd semester: Calculus, Li- work skills highly valued in the The mathematics programme Modelling and Analysis Cour- near Algebra professional world . Each group is usually combined with two ses: • 4th semester: Group Theory, of students has its own office semesters within a second • Geometry Mathematical Analysis with up-to-date IT facilities . discipline (computer science, • Computer Algebra • 5th semester: Probability physics, engineering, biology, • Statistical Inference for Li- Theory Career opportunities sports or within social sciences near Models • 6th – 8th semester: Please Our graduates obtain em or humanities), either during consult the programme co- 6th – 8th semester: ployment in a wide range of the bachelor’s or the master’s ordinator, associate profes- These semesters are more companies and at public au programme . sor, Martin Raussen raus- specialised and prepare the thorities . Some examples of sen@math .aau .dk . 3rd semester - Project Area: students to do independent where they are now: Extrema, Theory and Practice mathematical work aimed at In addition, you must take an Courses: the master’s thesis . English proficiency test – see • Algebra 1: Groups apply .aau .dk . The 6th semester introduces • Analysis 1: Convergence the students to a particular and Continuity Programme structure focus area within one of the • Linearity and Differentiabi- Testimonial following fields: Applied Ma- lity The project-oriented group work has thematical Analysis and Geo- greatly benefitted me, because the 4th semester – Project Area: metry, Discrete Mathematics combination of theory and application Symmetry Courses: and Mathematical Statistics . has given me a solid foundation for my • Algebra 2: Rings and Fields During the last year (7th and work at Novo Nordisk where I work as a stati- • Analysis 2: Metric Spaces 8th semester), the students stician . Another aspect of my master’s programme at Aal- • Probability Theory concentrate on their chosen borg University is that it gives an excellent transition from • Complex Analysis school to industry because the education focuses on both subject and write their math theory and practise . Wan Hui Ong Clausen, China 5 semester, from autumn ster’s thesis supported by a 2012 - Project Area: Statistical supervisor from the faculty . Po stgraduate

49 Applied Physics

This programme aims at com- to select appropriate physical three semesters, you will split rials and nanostructures . In bining practical engineering theories, methods and tools your time equally between addition, possible applica skills with a fundamental phy- to solve practical problems . courses and projects . The tions and materials properties sical understanding of under- You will be able to commu- courses will give you the basic (electronic, magnetic, chemi- lying principles . For example, nicate research-based know- knowledge and the projects cal, etc .) will be investigated . design of electronic circuits, ledge and discuss professional will allow you to dig deep into Through application of micro- semiconductor devices and scientific problems with both the matter and strongly focus and macroscopic modelling, optical components can be peers and non-specialists . on particular subjects . you will be able to describe greatly improved via proper the properties and functio- understanding of the physical Competencies 1st Semester: nality of nanostructures . The laws governing electric fields You will be able to manage You will become experienced courses cover surface science and materials . The master’s complex and unpredictable in advanced methods for syn- and nano-optics . Degree in Applied Physics is work and development situa- thesis and characterisation of focused on practical and theo- tions, requiring new solutions, materials from macro to the 3rd Semester: retical studies of devices and to independently initiate and nanoscale . Focus is on optical You will apply physics to a technologies including fabri- implement discipline-specific spectroscopy, nanolithogra chosen technological area . cation, characterisation and and interdisciplinary coopera- phy and advanced microscopy Focus is on applied aspects of simulation . tion and assume professional (e .g . electron microscopy and nanotechnology . You will use responsibility, and to inde- scanning probe microscopy) . different tools from physics to Knowledge pendently take responsibility The courses cover materials find solutions to an actual pro- You will obtain knowledge ba- for your own professional de- chemistry, synthesis and cha- blem . The courses cover con- sed on the highest level inter- velopment and specialisation . racterisation as well as semi- tinuum mechanics, nano-elec- national research in fields such conductor physics . tronics and optoelectronics . as solid state physics, optics, Who can apply? semiconductor physics, pro- Students with a relevant ba- 2nd Semester: 4th Semester: perties of materials and com- chelor’s degree in electrical You will obtain experience This semester is devoted to ponents on the nanoscale, engineering, materials science with advanced methods for the master’s thesis . and you will be able to un- or natural science can apply . creation of functional mate- derstand and reflect on theo It is expected that you have ry, methods and applications a knowledge of mathematics within these areas mentioned . and physics .

Skills Programme structure You will be able to use basic This is a two-year master’s scientific methods and tools programme consisting of four within the field of physics and semesters . During the first Po stgraduate

50 Biotechnology

at the master’s level requires During the last two semesters, Testimonial a bachelor’s degree in relevant students specialise in a subject To study biotechnology at Aalborg Uni- natural science and engine- of their interest and individu- versity was one of the best choices that ering disciplines . In addition, ally carry out their master’s I have ever made . Being in Denmark at you must take an English profi- thesis . The areas of specialisa- Aalborg University, collaborating and work- ciency test – see details at tion are typically within: ing with international researchers and a good team in well- apply .aau .dk . • Environmental Biotechno- equipped scientific laboratories was a great experience . logy Not only gaining experience for an academic career but Programme structure • Protein Sciences also being in Aalborg gave me the opportunity to meet The 1st and 2nd semesters • Functional Genomics people from all over the world, experience new cultures consist of problem-oriented • Bioprocess Technology and traditions and new ways of life . I will never forget the project work carried out in warm-hearted and smiling faces of the Biotechnology De- groups of three to six students All project-oriented work is partment . and supported by relevant carried out in close collabo- I had wonderful time and returned to my country perso- lectures and exercises . The ration between students and nally and academically more mature and self-confident . overall themes of these two their supervisors, and often Arife Candas Adigüzel, Turkey semesters are: in collaboration with external • Molecular Biology partners from industry, other Do you want to work with crobial consortia with respect • Protein Science universities or research insti- biological molecules, gene to composition and function . tutions . technology, micro-organisms and cell cultures? Biotechno- Career opportunities logy combines biology, chemi- You will be qualified to work stry and engineering science in research, development, to develop new products management and production such as enzymes to improve in the biotechnology industry laundry detergents, textiles as well as in food or pharma- and food products . You will ceutical industries, or you can acquire the skills and know- start your own company . Suc- ledge to grow natural and cessful graduates will also be genetically modified microor- qualified to apply for further ganisms, to produce proteins, PhD studies . other bio-molecules and pharmaceuticals and to use advan- Who can apply? ced techniques to characterise Admission to the international genes, proteins, cells and mi- programme in Biotechnology Po stgraduate

51 Esbjerg

Chemical Engineering

The aim of this programme areas such as the chemical is to provide you with solid industry, in the medical indu- Testimonial knowledge of the chemical stry or in the oil industry . In The project during my 9th semester was written during a process industry and its or- addition, you have the op- stay abroad in Glasgow and the subject of the project was ganisation . You will obtain portunity to work in the food to examine new methods for determining the photocataly- knowledge and understan- industry, in a consulting engi- tic activity of TiO2 film . Photocatalysis is used for example ding of the key processes and neering company or in public in self-cleaning window glass . The benefit is that window equipment in chemical-related administration . Examples of glass coated with TiO2 is activated by the sun’s UV rays re- production . Moreover, you tasks could be: development sulting in the forming of reactive components which break will be able to apply mathe- of new materials, optimisation down the organic material on the window glass . matical models to describe of chemical productions or in- Morten Simonsen, Denmark and simulate relevant proces- specting the quality of foods . ses and equipment as well as With an master’s in Chemi- ster for the master’s program- English proficiency test – see use modelling tools for plan- cal Engineering from Aalborg me should have a bachelor’s details on apply .aau dk. . ning and optimisation . University, your job options degree or equivalent in Che- are many and varied . mical Engineering awarded by Programme structure Career opportunities a recognised university or in- Themes: As a chemical engineer, you Who can apply? stitution of higher education . 1st Semester: Process Develop- may obtain employment in Candidates who wish to regi- In addition, you must take an ment and Process Design 2nd Semester: Process Analysis and Modelling 3rd Semester: Specialisation in Chemical Engineering 4th Semester: Master’s thesis in Chemical Engineering .

The final semester is devoted to full time work on the master’s thesis . No courses are given in this semester . The thesis work is very often a continuation of the project from the third semester . It is carried out individually, or in small groups of two to three students . Po stgraduate

52 Chemistry

At Aalborg University, you are • Develop new materials and not merely educated in che- new processes Testimonial mistry . Students at AAU learn • Discover and model new In my master’s thesis, I collaborated with LEGO A/S on chemistry through Problem scientific phenomena developing better plastic . In order to achieve this goal, I Based Learning in groups . This used the opportunity to work with other parts of Aalborg It is recommended that the gives you unique training in University . In this regard, I was involved in an interdisci- students conduct industry- problem solving and improves plinary cooperation with the Department of Production related or problem-oriented your collaborative skills . as they have much expertise from which I could benefit . I projects proposed by teachers chose to write my master’s thesis over two semesters (3rd This programme provides you in collaboration with external and 4th) in order to be able to concentrate on my subject . with solid knowledge and partners from industry and re- This way, I also felt that my collaboration with my partners expertise in chemistry . The search institutions . was enhanced . Concerning my future, I hope for a PhD programme contributes to de- scholarship for which AAU provides great opportunities . veloping your ability to: Career opportunities Peter Jacobsen, Denmark • Resolve practical problems Graduates from the Chemistry related to chemical engine- programme have many possi- ering ble career paths such as pro- Who can apply? science and engineering disci- • Innovate, design and opti- cess chemist, residue chemist, In general, admission to the plines . In addition, you must mise production processes plastics and polymer chemist, chemistry studies at the Ma- take an English proficiency test of chemicals and materials, service chemist and analytical ster’s level requires a bache- – see details on apply .aau .dk . chemist . lor’s degree in relevant natural Programme structure Themes: 1st Semester: Materials Technology 2nd Semester: Controlled Release and Func- tional Polymers 3rd Semester: Specialisation in Inorganic Materials, Controlled Release, Functional Polymers, and So- lid-separation 4th Semester: Master’s thesis in Chemistry Po stgraduate

53 Esbjerg Offered from september 2013

Combustion Technology

The master’s specialisation in Career opportunities nology presupposes become design, analyse and model Combustion Technology (CT) The knowledge gained en- requires a bachelor’s degree in units for combustion of fossil primarily focuses on advan- ables the graduate to work in thermal energy engineering . and biomass fuels and gases . ced competences in combus project engineering, research, In addition, you must take an tion technology, bioenergy development and manage- English proficiency test (IELTS, 2nd Semester: systems, fluid mechanics and ment in Danish and internatio- TOEFL or Cambridge ESOL The project focuses on how flow systems, including CFD nal industries or public institu- test) – see details on apply . to design, analyse and model and multiphase flows . The tions, e g. . energy companies, aau dk. . bioenergy systems and how to programme covers energy process engineering compa- optimise the refining and the system modelling, control and nies, a wide range of produ- Programme structure combustion process . The pro- diagnostic of these systems . cers of high efficiency ener- Combustion Technology is ject should be based on full The programme is multidisci- gy devices and counselling a two-year master’s pro- scale bioenergy systems under plinary and covers the inte- companies involved in energy gramme (120 ECTS credits) . development . System analy- gration of general engineering technology and systems . You may also study here as a sis, process monitoring and disciplines, such as thermal guest student for one or two optimisation and new techno- systems, fluid and aerodyna- Who can apply? semesters . The programme is logy development should be mics, control engineering and Admission to the master’s pro- taught in an innovative, dyna- included . electrical engineering . gramme in Combustion Tech- mic and challenging environment, through a combination 3rd Semester: of research-based courses, The project will consider opti- team-based project work and misation, control or diagnostic a high degree of interaction systems for combustion sys with industrial partners and tems . First, the system is to be energy supply companies . The modelled and different system companies take an active part identification methods can be in providing project proposals applied to determine the para- for the problem-oriented pro- meters of the system . Second, ject work, guest lectures and the system model is verified visits to the companies . by simulations and data time series from either a real sy- 1st Semester: stem or a laboratory set-up . The purpose of the project is to contribute to students’ at- 4th Semester: tainment of knowledge about This semester is devoted to project-organised, Problem work on the master’s thesis . Based Learning and how to Po stgraduate

54 Design of Mechanical Systems

Global competition has in- ory of elasticity, plasticity creased the demands for ef- and micromechanics) ficiency and functionality in • Finite element methods industrial products . Therefore, • Fracture mechanics and fa- the world needs engineers tigue who can develop advanced • Energy and various methods and competitive mechanical with applications systems, machines and pro • Multi-body system analysis ducts . The master’s program- • Engineering design optimis- me Design of Mechanical Sy- ation your ideas and knowledge in a • The composite and polymer stems (DMS) prepares you for • Mechanics of composite real life-situation . industry . meeting such challenges . materials and structures

• Engineering design of me- Project examples: Who can apply? The programme offers courses chanical systems • Crash simulation, Ford, Ger- You are required to have a and projects within the follo- many bachelor of science degree in wing fields: The project work is focused • Bio-mechanical analysis of engineering . In addition, you • Stress and deformation ana- on putting theory into prac- ligament injuries must take an English proficien- lyses of load-carrying struc- tice . You will do your project • Failure analysis of a wind cy test – see apply .aau .dk . tural elements work in cooperation become turbine blade • Continuum mechanics (the- collaboration with a company, • Simulation model of a dum- Programme structure a great opportunity to try out per DMS is a two-year master’s programme which gives you Career opportunities 120 ECTS . The programme is Testimonial Graduates from the program- PBL-based (see p . 5) me have many possible career 1st Semester: I graduated as a mechanical engineer in paths . Examples of where our Stress and Deformation Ana- ”Design of Mechanical Systems” from graduates work: lysis of Load Carrying Structu- Aalborg University in 2008 . Since my gra- • Wind turbine industry: ral Element duation, I have been employed as an indu- Vestas, Siemens, LM Wind- 2nd Semester: strial PhD at Liftra in Aalborg . Liftra is developing special power, Suzlon Engineering Design of Mecha- lifting and transportation equipment for the wind turbine • Companies such as Grund- nical Systems industry . Most Liftra projects are about prototype develop- fos, Danfoss, B&O, NKT, 3rd Semester: ment, which assume creative and technical skills . In my Man B&W, FLS, Novo Nor- Traineeship or study abroad daily work, I use my background from Aalborg University disk, Danisco 4th Semester: when doing structural calculations and mechanical desig- • All industrial companies de- This semester is devoted to ning . Rasmus Mørk, Denmark signing products the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

55 Electrical Power Systems and High Voltage Engineering

The master’s programme in • Network planning, including Electrical Power Systems and stochastic planning tools Testimonial High Voltage Engineering • Fault calculation and locali- I once did a project together with four (EPSH) enables you to meet sation and relay protection other students . We used an entirely new the compete with the chal- • High voltage technology calculation method that we had program- lenges of the future smart and med ourselves from scratch . The project gave intelligent power system net- Career opportunities me so much because we made things work, and we found works . The study includes: Upon completion of this pro- out something new which had never been examined be- gramme, you are able to work fore . Unnur Stella Gudmundsdottir, Iceland • Computer simulations of in production, transmission, transient and steady-state distribution and utilisation of systems or the like . In addi- 1st Semester: phenomena, including po- electrical energy . Moreover, you tion, you must take an English Project-organised, Problem wer flow will be able to apply different proficiency test – see details Based Learning including a • Application of advanced analysis and synthesis methods on apply .aau dk. . technical problem related to control and surveillance for design and simulation of va- the dynamics of electrical strategies rious electrical energy systems . Programme structure energy systems or electrical • Stability, reliability and po- Electrical Power Systems and apparatuses . wer quality in the future Who can apply? High Voltage Engineering network grid Admission to Electrical Power is a two-year master’s pro- 2nd Semester: • Compensation systems both Systems and High Voltage gramme (120 ECTS credits) . The project will study a com- for local distribution net- Engineering assumes a ba- You may also study here as a ponent, an application or a works and for the transmis- chelor’s degree in Electrical guest student for one or two process involving control or sion network Energy Engineering, power semesters . The programme is surveillance of electrical po- taught in an innovative, dyna- wer systems (digital SRO-sy- mic and challenging environ- stems) . ment, through a combination of research-based courses, 3rd Semester: team-based project work and The project will consider opti- a high degree of interaction misation, control or diagnostic with industrial partners and systems for electrical power energy supply companies . The systems or a high voltage sys companies take an active part tem . in providing project proposals for the problem-oriented pro- 4th Semester: ject work, guest lectures and This semester is devoted to visits to the companies . work on the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

56 Electro-Mechanical System Design

The master’s programme in Project work Electro-Mechanical System The project work is focused Design (EMSD) produces on putting theory into prac- graduates who are able to tice . You will typically do your engineer systems and devices project work in cooperation where mechanics, electronics become collaboration with a and intelligent control systems company; this is a great op- are tightly integrated . As a portunity to try out your ideas graduate of the programme, and knowledge in a real-life you have a broad knowledge situation . within the areas of mechatronic system design, modelling Project examples: and analysis of electro-me- • Integration of electric and chanical systems, information combustion engine in a technology and control the- Mercedes S400 Hybrid car ory . This enables you to take • Design and control of power hydraulically actuated servo In addition, you must take an part in interdisciplinary techni- take-off system for wave- robot English proficiency test – see cal development and research energy power plant apply .aau .dk . projects . • Modelling and control of Career opportunities Graduates from the program- Programme structure me have many possible career EMSD is a two-year Master’s Testimonial paths . Many pursue a techni- programme which gives you During my EMSD education, I have ob- cal career in either industry/ 120 ECTS credits . The pro- tained a broad technical profile which academia, whereas others gramme is PBL-based (see p . makes me capable of solving problems favour project management 5) st within a number of exciting engineering positions . A few examples 1 Semester: fields . For me, this profile opens up a range of of where our graduates work Electric and fluid power servo- career possibilities where I can work with motivating and include: mechanisms nd challenging problems, and I would recommend the EMSD • Vestas Wind Systems 2 Semester: programme to anyone interested in mechatronic enginee- • Grundfos Design and control of power ring . For example, during my education, I have been invol- • Siemens Wind Power transmission systems rd ved in constructing and controlling an automated labyrinth • MAN B&W. 3 Semester: game and a Segway, both of which can be reviewed on Traineeship or study abroad th YouTube: http://www .youtube com/user/DanielBeckRo. - Who can apply? 4 Semester: mer Daniel Beck Rømer, Denmark You are required to have a ba- Master’s Thesis . chelor’s degree in engineering . Po stgraduate

57 Environmental Engineering

This programme aims to give to handle environmental chal- you the knowledge and skills lenges . Testimonial to provide solutions to the en- I had already been working a year in vironmental problems facing Career opportunities Denmark when I decided to start a ma- us today and to prevent new With a degree in Environmen- ster’s degree in Environmental Engine- problems in the future . tal Engineering you may be- ering . It was both a challenge to start with come a consulting engineer or a new programme and a great opportunity to Our programme is based you may work in the industry focus on environmental issues which are among the major on a unique combination of managing environmental is- concerns nowadays . theoretical courses and prac- sues for a major manufacturer . Studying at AAU was a new experience, as the way of tical project work designed to Many of our graduates also learning is really different from my previous university . We give you not only theoretical work in the environmental were studying in groups on different projects . The group knowledge but also hands-on sections of municipalities or work is perfect training to begin one’s working life; and experience with solutions to counties . Several of our gra- it is both fun and efficient . Responsibilities were shared real problems in collaboration duates have started their own among group members and all results and divergences with companies outside the companies within consulting were discussed . Concerning the projects, we were always university . You will learn to or manufacturing often based confronted with real-life situations, and it was really moti- use biological, chemical and on an idea they developed vating to match both theoretical and practical challenges . physical knowledge in com- during their studies at Aalborg Having the possibility to combine field, laboratory and mo- bination with technical design University . If you are intere- delling work to build up a solution is very exciting . Elise Rudelle, France

sted in further scientific work, Programme structure you may also consider our Themes: PhD programme . 1st Semester: Soil science and groundwater Who can apply? 2nd Semester: In general, admission to the Wastewater treatment and Environmental Engineering aquatic pollution studies at the master’s level re- 3rd Semester: quires a bachelor’s in relevant Topics in environmental engi- natural science and engine- neering ering disciplines . In addition, 4th Semester: you must take an English profi- This semester is devoted to ciency test – see details on the master’s thesis . apply .aau .dk . Po stgraduate

58 Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology

The specialisation in Fuel tion and storage . The pro- Cells and Hydrogen Tech- gramme is multidisciplinary, nology (HYTEC) covers ad integrating general enginee- vanced aspects, including ring disciplines, such as ther- energy system modelling, mal systems, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, con- control engineering and elec- trol engineering and expe- trical engineering . rimental work . The specialisation also involves different Career opportunities hydrogen and fuel cell related The graduate is able to work components and energy sy- in project engineering, re- stem aspects . We have a search, development and ma- new laboratory, giving you nagement in Danish and in- bachelor’s degree in Thermal the problem-oriented project the possibility of constructing ternational industries or public Energy Engineering or the like . work, guest lectures and visits and operating fuel cell-based institutions, e .g . companies In addition, you must take an to the companies . technologies in real applicati- involved directly in fuel cells English proficiency test – see 1st Semester: ons . and hydrogen technology, details on apply .aau .dk . Project-organised, Problem energy supply companies Based Learning including a The themes of the study in and other thermo-mechanical Programme structure technical problem related to Fuel Cells and Hydrogen companies . Fuel Cells and Hydrogen a thermal or fluid dynamical Technology give you an in- Technology is a two-year ma- problem . depth understanding of the Who can apply? ster’s programme (120 ECTS technologies of fuel cell sys Admission to the master’s pro- credits) . You may also study 2nd Semester: tems and hydrogen produc gramme in Fuel Cells and Hy- here as a guest student for The project focuses on mo- drogen Technology assumes a one or two semesters . The delling and optimisation of programme is taught in an a physical fuel cell or related innovative, dynamic and chal- hydrogen system . Testimonial lenging environment, through 3rd Semester: Working with students from a number a combination of research-ba- The project will consider opti- of different countries opened my mind sed courses, team-based pro- misation, control or diagnostic to new ways of thinking, and I can’t say ject work and a high degree systems for fuel cell or hydro- enough about the supervisors in the de- of interaction with industrial gen systems . partment . They were always there to help and partners and energy supply empowered the students by sharing their knowledge and companies . The companies 4th Semester: showing genuine interest in the projects being completed . take an active part in pro- This semester is devoted to Leanne Ashworth, Canada viding project proposals for work on the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

59 copenhOfferedagen from september 2012

Global System Design

Competition is intensifying an engineering approach; Who can apply? • Design of production and between global markets . hence, you will be working The programme is aimed at logistics systems and control In order to be successful, with application of modern students who have finished of associated materials, ca- companies must be highly in- calculation, automation and their bachelor’s degree, and pacity and resources novative, be able to ensure IT technologies which can a wide range of academic 2nd Semester: high quality and sustainable contribute to enhanced re- backgrounds merit admis- The following subjects are ad- products and services, gene- source utilisation amongst sion: Bachelor of Engineering, dressed: rate satisfied customers and other things . Bachelor of Engineering and • Automated and intelligent employees, and ensure a su- Science, and bachelor’s de- production systems stainable financial situation . Career opportunities grees in Economics and He- • Analysis, advanced simu- As a graduate, you will be alth Science . All applicants will lation and optimisation of The master’s programme in prepared for working in in- receive individual assessment . processes as well as formu- Global System Design enables dustry and to contribute to lation and implementation you to handle modern day developing and maintaining Programme structure of product, service, business business complexity . You will competitive workplaces and This is a two-year Master of and production strategies be able to analyse and model production systems . You will Science and Technology pro- • Process excellence, Lean specific business processes as be able to map and optimise gramme divided into four se- Six Sigma philosophies and well as complete product, ser- processes, market and pro- mesters with 30 ECTS credits tools, project management vice and production systems . duction data, and, based on per semester . and organisational change You will learn to develop, analysis of such data, you will rd simulate and cost-benefit- be able to simplify, automate 1st Semester: 3 Semester: evaluate solutions and simpli- and optimise business proces- You will be working with the In this semester, you have the fication proposals as well as ses across industrial fields . You following subjects: opportunity to define your standardisation and automa- may work as a production ma- • Introduction to Problem Ba- own semester . You may, for tion of work procedures and nager, Lean Six Sigma consul- sed Learning and scientific example, acquire industrial processes . tant, IT consultant or logistics methodology experience via a traineeship manager – to mention but a • Development and design of in an international company, In the programme, we take few . product and service systems study at a foreign university from different perspectives or specialise within a specific (customer focus, finance, lo- area through project work . gistics and sustainability) 4th Semester: • Analysis and modelling of This semester is dedicated to business systems and pro- the master’s thesis . You will cesses work independently on sol- • Business economics and sta- ving a business, production tistics related or logistics problem . Po stgraduate

60 Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering

tural backgrounds . Examples Energy Engineering is a two-ye- Testimonial of where our graduates work: ar master’s programme which Long before my arrival in Denmark, I gives you 120 ECTS credits . had heard about the masters program- • R&D in the private and pub- However, you can also choose me in Indoor Environmental and Energy lic sector to visit us as a guest student Engineering . At that time, I was studying at • Danish Technological Insti- and study one semester . Poltava Technical University in Ukraine, and one tute 1st Semester: of the professors kept telling us that if we wanted to learn • Contracting industry Advanced Modelling of Ener- from the best within this field, it was a good idea to study • Consulting Engineering gy Transport in Buildings and Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering at Aalborg companies HVAC systems University . We were trained in independent thinking and • In EU working with paten- 2nd Semester: to not just accept rules and words at face value . The pro- ting Integrated Design of Buildings ject subjects were always up-to-date, and the course ma- and Building Services terial included updates on the newest results, exactly as my Who can apply? 3rd Semester: Ukrainian professor had told us . You are required to have a Ventilation, Airflow and Con- Olena Kalyanova , Assistant professor, Bachelor of Science in Engi- taminant Transport in Buil- former PhD and degree student at neering . In addition, you must dings or Traineeship at an Indoor Environmental and Energy Engineering take an English proficiency test engineering company – see details on apply .aau .dk . 4th Semester: An engineer specialising in consumption considerably by This semester is devoted to Indoor Environmental and optimal design of the building Programme structure the master’s thesis . Energy Engineering is respon- and the building envelope, Indoor Environmental and sible for creating an ideal en- choice of materials, utilisation vironment for work as well of different kinds of renewa- as leisure, that is, an environ- ble energy and optimisation of ment that considers the need the operation of the building . for well-being and comfort of the individual . Construc- Career opportunities tion and operation of buil- Graduates from Indoor En dings are responsible for more vironmental and Energy Engi- than 40 percent of the energy neering have many possible and material consumption career paths, both in compa- in the world today . An engi- nies and public authorities, neer specialising in Indoor and have well-developed skills Environmental and Energy for working with others from Engineering can reduce this different professional and cul- Po stgraduate

61 Manufacturing Technology

This programme provides you • Simulation with competences to solve • Production Modelling and Testimonial complex production-related Monitoring During my studies in Manufacturing problems and is designed • Production Planning and Technology, I have worked with very to develop both theoretical Control different topics such as injection moul- understanding and practical • Intelligent Manufacturing ding of wood-polymer composites, analysis experience . Focus is on de- • Engineering Optimisation and development of error reporting procedures sign, development and im- • Product Development and at a production facility, simulation of the sintering process plementation of products, Modelling in metal injection moulding, the development of a mobile manufacturing and control robot and utilisation of brand new technologies within ro- systems, primarily in relation Project work botics . And this is exactly the strength of the Manufactu- to development, planning and The project work is focused ring Technology curriculum; although I have been focusing implementation of industrial on putting theory into prac- on robotics and automation in my thesis, I have gained a production . tice . You will do your project broad knowledge of the various production processes and work in cooperation with a planning . Mikkel Rath Pedersen, Denmark You will get the opportunity company; this is a great op- to specialise within specific portunity to try out your ideas areas; such as virtual product – in cooperation with Daim- take an English proficiency test and knowledge in a real life- and process development, ler Chrysler – see apply .aau .dk . situation . material and process techno- • Pool Playing Robot – in co- logy and operation and robot operation with Colorado Programme structure Project examples include: technology . School of Mines . Manufacturing Technology • Barrier properties of poly- is a two-year master’s pro- The programme aims at provi- ester nanocomposites - in Career opportunities gramme which gives you 120 ding you in-depth knowledge cooperation with Danfoss Graduates from the program- ECTS credits . The programme within: • Roller hemming of magnesi- me have many possible career is PBL-based (see p . 5) • Process Modelling um automobile door panels paths . Some examples of whe- 1st Semester: re are graduates work are: Production Analysis and Effi- • Grundfos A/S ciency Improvement • Danfoss A/S 2nd Semester: • Novo Nordisk A/S Development of Manufactu- • Simens Wind Power A/S ring Systems . 3rd Semester: Who can apply? Traineeship or study abroad You are required to have a 4th Semester: Bachelor of Science in Engi- This semester is devoted to neering . In addition, you must the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

62 Esbjerg

Mechanical Design

Is it possible to design a life- the programme, you will ob- boat the size of a suitcase and tain a high level of theoretical Testimonial which has a seating capacity knowledge to solve complex Upon completion of my upper secondary education, I for 150 people? Can you de- problems and to invent new spent a couple of years at the Royal Danish Life Guards, sign a hand blender for ice solutions to existing problems, and thus, I lived in Copenhagen . Here, I had several op- crushing? How are cell pho- for example improving the portunities regarding further education; however, I didn’t nes, CDs, bicycles or fruit gum shape of wind turbine wings . doubt it for a second that I wanted to go back to Esbjerg produced? to study . The Aalborg model caught my attention, and I Career opportunities chose to study Mechanical Design at Aalborg University As an engineer specialising in Graduates from Mechanical Esbjerg . I really like the small environment where you get Mechanical Design you will Design have many possible to know everybody . The students cooperate closely with take part in the designing and career paths and have well the teachers; you are not merely another face in the crowd improving a lot of the things developed skills for work- at lectures . I am challenged academically, because we con- surrounding us . It could be the ing with others from diffe- stantly work on optimisation . It is exciting to come up with largest machinery or the smal- rent professional and cultural new and better solutions . Søren Leth, Denmark lest technique that is absolu- backgrounds . Examples of tely essential in our everyday work areas: Who can apply? Programme structure lives . If you like to work with • Testing of wind turbine You are required to have a Ba- Mechanical Design is a two- construction and calculations, wings chelor of Science in Enginee- year master‘s programme research and development, • Maintenance of offshore in- ring within Mechanical Design . which gives you 120 ECTS . Mechanical Design would be stallations In addition, you must take an However, you can also choose interesting for you . During • Consulting English proficiency test – see to visit us as a guest student details on apply .aau dk. . and study one semester . 1st Semester: Analysis and Design of Load- Bearing Structures 2nd Semester: Offshore Structures 3rd Semester: Analysis and Solution of an Advanced Civil and/or Struc- tural Engineering Problem 4th Semester: This semester is devoted to the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

63 Mechatronic Control Engineering

English proficiency test - see 1st Semester: details on apply .aau dk. . Problem-based, project-organised learning with a technical Programme structure problem related to a hydrauli- Mechatronic Control Engi cally actuated mechanical sys neering is a two-year ma- tem that is to be controlled as ster’s programme (120 ECTS a feedback system . credits) . You may also study here as a guest student for 2nd Semester: one or two semesters . The The projects study a given fre- programme is taught in an quency converter-based con- innovative, dynamic and chal- trolled motor used to drive a Mechatronic Control Engi have a wide range of job op- lenging environment through mechanical load . neering (MCE) offers a pro- portunities . The knowledge a combination of research-ba- gramme that teaches you to gained enables graduates to sed courses, team-based pro- 3rd Semester: create and control mechatro- work in project engineering, ject work and a high degree The projects will consider op- nic systems and products and research, development and of interaction with industrial timisation, control or diagno- develop communication with management in Danish and partners . The companies take stic systems for mechatronic team members from other international industries or pub- an active part in providing systems . disciplines . It covers the fun- lic institutions with topics such project proposals for the pro- damental scientific principles as control and development blem-oriented project work, 4th Semester: and technologies used in the of all types of mechatronics guest lectures and visits to the This semester is devoted to design of modern compu- systems and components, ad- companies . the master’s thesis . ter-controlled machines and vanced control of systems and processes, and it puts special components in wind turbines focus on the synergies in the and in the wave energy indu- design process . stry, and participation in multi- The emphasis of the syllabus is disciplinary development and on application and extension research projects . of fundamental theory, e .g . in-depth modelling of specific Who can apply? applications, and advanced Admission to Mechatronic topics in control theory . Control Engineering assumes a bachelor’s in Mechatronic Career opportunities Control Engineering or the like . Mechatronic control engineers In addition, you must take an Po stgraduate

64 Nano-Physics and –Materials

Nanotechnology is the fabri- use scientific methods and other areas of engineering or 2nd Semester: cation, study and application tools within the field of phy- natural science may apply to You will obtain experience of structures on the scale from sics and materials science . And the “Applied Physics” pro- with advanced methods for a few to some hundreds of you will be able to select ap- gramme . creation of functional nano- nanometers . On this scale, propriate theories, methods structures . Possible applica- completely new material pro- and tools to solve practical Programme structure tions and properties of the perties emerge . Thus, proper- problems, and to communi- This is a two-year master’s created nanostructures will be ties can be designed by clever cate research-based know- programme consisting of four investigated . Through applica- choices of composition and ledge and discuss professional semesters . During the firsttion of micro- and macrosco- geometry, and this makes new scientific problems with both three semesters, you will split pic modelling, you will be able engineering solutions pos- peers and non-specialists . your time between courses to describe the properties and sible . Focus is on fabrication and projects . The courses give functionality of nanostructu- and understanding of diffe- Competencies you the basic knowledge and res . The courses cover surface rent nanostructures and mate- You will obtain the ability to the projects allow you to dig science and nano optics . rials . The practical application manage complex and unpre- deep into the matter and fo- of nanostructures in devices dictable work and develop- cus on particular subjects . 3rd Semester: is taught with an emphasis ment situations requiring new You will gain experience in ap- on practical examples and lab solutions . And you will be able 1st Semester: plying nanotechnology within work . You will obtain the fol- to independently initiate and You will become experien- a chosen technological area . lowing: implement discipline-specific ced in advanced methods for You will use different tools and interdisciplinary coopera- synthesis and characterisation from physics to find soluti- Knowledge tion and assume professional of nanostructures and nano- ons to an actual problem . The You will obtain knowledge in responsibility, and to take re- materials . Focus is on optical courses cover continuum me- fields such as solid state phy- sponsibility for your own pro- spectroscopy of nanostructu- chanics, nano-electronics and sics, optics, semiconductor fessional development . res, nanolithography and ad- optoelectronics . physics, surfaces and inter- vanced microscopy . The cour- faces, properties of materials Who can apply? ses cover materials chemistry, 4th Semester: and components on the nano- Students with a relevant ba- synthesis, characterisation and This semester is devoted to scale, polymer and composite chelor’s in natural science or semiconductor physics . the master’s thesis . materials and nano-electro- materials science can apply . nics . You will be able to un- Some knowledge in physics, derstand and reflect over the- including elementary quan- ory, methods and experiments tum mechanics, electromag- within these areas . netism, solid state physics and Skills optics is expected . Students You will obtain the ability to with bachelor’s degrees in Po stgraduate

65 Nanobiotechnology

This masters programme pro- in general . With a masters de- vides you with knowledge in gree in nanotechnology, you Testimonial the bio-related areas within can enter all such engineering As a person who loves nanotechnology, nanotechnology . You will ob- fields and contribute with new I spent much time choosing the right uni- tain a detailed understanding knowledge, methods and ideas versity, and Denmark in general and AAU and the necessary laboratory from a new perspective hel- in particular was a smart choice for a number skills to match the technolo- ping to develop new products . of reasons . At AAU, I found a dynamic environment of gical challenges within bio- teamwork and scientific discussion that gave me the op- technological research areas Who can apply? portunity to improve my knowledge . The so-called Aal- focusing on design, produc- Students with a relevant ba- borg-model is way more efficient than the conventional tion and characterisation and chelor’s in natural sciences, routine methods, and it makes each student a confident modelling of biological nano- materials science or biotech- scientist . What I mostly enjoy is that I am given so much structures . nology can apply . Also, you freedom - and of course responsibility - to define and do must hold an English profi- my project in my own way . This freedom has improved Career opportunities ciency test – check apply .aau . my academic confidence and the feeling that I am really Nanotechnology operates on dk . touching the essence of science . the interfaces of traditional Zeinab Esmail Nazari, Iran scientific areas . It has already Programme structure nufacture different biological/ relevant scientific theories and contributed substantially to Nanobiotechnology is a two- organic nanostructures and be methods to a formulated pro- the understanding of interdi- year master’s programme able to apply the fundamental blem . The project you are doi- sciplinary phenomena with (120 ECTS credits) . Students concepts of engineering . ng this semester can be con- in science and engineering . can also choose to pursue one sidered the first half of your Therefore, it is rapidly gaining or two semesters . 2nd Semester: Master’s thesis where you will ground in the traditional engi- Characterisation of Nano- have a half-term evaluation neering areas such as mate- 1st Semester: biostructures – You will gain and be able to continue on rial science, electronics, energy, Nano-bioengineering – You knowledge about methods the same project on the 4th biotechnology, medicine and will obtain the knowledge and and tools and obtain the skills semester . It can also be used health science and technology skills to design, model and ma- used for production and cha- to give students the possibility racterisation of biological/or- to either go abroad or to work ganic nanostructures . in collaboration with other Danish institutions/companies 3rd Semester: as part of their master’s thesis . Advanced Nanobiotechno- logy - During this semester, 4th Semester: you will gain the necessary This semester is devoted to skills to identify and apply the work on the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

66 Esbjerg Offered from september 2013

Offshore Energy Systems

The master’s programme in Mechatronic Control Engine- 2nd Semester: systems . Based on a model, Offshore Energy Systems ering or the like . In addition, The purpose of the project is the control, diagnostic or sur- (OES) primarily focuses on you must take an English pro- to contribute to students’ at- veillance system is set up to advanced competences in de- ficiency test - see details on tainment of knowledge about improve the performance of sign, analysis and modelling of apply .aau .dk . how to design, analyse and the system, either with regar- offshore energy systems and model offshore energy sys ds to power output, energy the system component inter Programme structure tems and relationship bet- efficiency, life time extraction action . The specialisation in- Offshore Energy Systems ween the used components, or fault detections etc . The cludes advanced competences is a two-year master’s pro- including fluid power compo- system is implemented and regarding fluid mechanics and gramme (120 ECTS credits) . nents, electrical machines as verified experimentally . flow system, such as CFD and You may also study here as a well as compressors, pumps, multiphase flows, fluid power guest student for one or two etc . 4th Semester: and mechanical systems to- semesters . The programme is This semester is devoted to gether with control, optimisa- taught in an innovative, dyna- 3rd Semester: work on the master’s thesis, tion and diagnosis of offshore mic and challenging environ- The project considers opti- dedicated to topics in the field energy systems . ment, through a combination misation, control or diagnostic of offshore energy systems - of research-based courses, systems for offshore energy wind, wave, oil & gas fields . Career opportunities team-based project work and Graduates are able to work in a high degree of interaction project engineering, research, with industrial partners and development and manage- energy supply companies . The ment in Danish and internatio- companies take an active part nal industries or public institu- in providing project proposals tions, e .g . energy companies, for the problem-oriented pro- process engineering compa- ject work, guest lectures and nies, a wide range of produ- visits to the companies . cers of high efficiency energy devices and counselling 1st Semester: companies involved in energy The purpose of the project is to technology and systems . contribute to students’ attain- ment of knowledge about pro- Who can apply? ject-organised, Problem Based Admission to the programme Learning and how to design, in Offshore Energy Systems analyse and model fluid power presupposes a bachelor’s de- and/or mechanical systems gree in Dynamic Systems, used in offshore energy systems . Po stgraduate

67 Esbjerg

Oil and Gas Technology

The specialisation in Oil & Gas Career opportunities Technology takes place in the The job opportunities as an Testimonial city of Esbjerg where AAU’s engineer in Oil & Gas Tech- At Aalborg University in Esbjerg, the teaching takes pla- Department of Chemistry and nology are very good . Today, ce as group work and the problems are solved in groups . Applied Engineering Science is engineers in Oil & Gas Techno- There are more of us involved in understanding and the located . logy from Aalborg University community is good for me . I cannot wait to explore orga- The aim of the programme is in Esbjerg work with offshore nic chemistry and environmental chemistry in order to gain to reach international engi processes, reservoir engineer a deeper understanding of how it is all linked together . neering standards within: ing and biogas production . When I finish my studies, I would like to work as a laboratory manager . Rasmus Hjorth Erichsen, Denmark • Research and development Who can apply? • Planning, production and Students are admitted as maintenance degree students for the en- nical engineering) awarded by 1st Semester: • Exploitation, transportation tire master’s programme or as a recognised university or in- Processes in the Oil and Gas and treatment considering guest/exchange students for stitution of higher education . Industry . economic and environmen- single semesters . Candidates In addition, you must take an tal aspects as well as health, who wish to register for the English proficiency test – see 2nd Semester: safety and working environ- master’s programme in Oil & details on apply .aau .dk/apply/ Process Modelling and Analy- ment Gas Technology should pos- entryrequirements . sis in Oil and Gas Industry . sess a bachelor’s degree or The programme is directed to- equivalent in any engineering Programme structure 3rd Semester: wards international as well as discipline (e .g . chemical, civil, Each semester is governed by Operation, Production and local employment . electrical, process, or mecha- a project theme: Maintenance .

4th Semester: Master’s thesis .

The final semester is devoted to full time work on the master’s thesis . No courses are given during this semester . The thesis work is very often a continuation of the project from the third semester . It is carried out individually, or in small groups of two-three students . Po stgraduate

68 AAlborg Copenhagen

Operations and Innovation Management

This programme is designed • Planning and management to develop your international of technological and organi- practical experience and theo- sational change retical understanding of inter- • Continuous innovation national aspects of strategy, • Organisational design innovation and change pro- • Enterprise Engineering cesses . Focus is on develop- • Culture ment, operation and maintenance of business systems Project work and you will obtain a balanced The project work is focused analytical, systemic and ma- on putting theory into prac- ment of an international chelor’s degree in engineering . nagerial understanding of glo- tice . You will do your project supply chain In addition, you must take an bal business development and work in collaboration with a English proficiency test – see its underpinning disciplines . company; this is a great op- Career opportunities apply .aau .dk . portunity to try out your ideas Graduates from the program- Programme structure The programme aims at provi- and knowledge in a real life- me have many possible career OIM is a two-year master’s pro- ding you with in-depth know- situation . paths . Examples of where our gramme, which gives you 120 ledge within: graduates work: ECTS credits . The programme is • Strategic planning and ma- Project examples include: • Grundfos A/S - as Supply PBL-based (see p . 5) nagement • Continuous Improvement Chain Manager in Shanghai, 1st Semester: • Innovation and technology (CI) project aimed at de- China . Integrated Solution – focusing management veloping an improved im- • B&O A/S – as Senior Direc- on Enterprise Engineering and • Integrated problem solving plementation process of CI tor of Technology, Platforms Design, Global Operations • Science technology • Implementing a self-gover- and Innovation Development and Organisa- ning organisation • Vestas Wind Systems – as tional Analysis and Design . • Configuration and manage- Team Leader of Planning 2nd Semester: Testimonial and Control in Madrid, Global Implementation – fo- Studying ITL (OIM) was one of the Spain cusing on Innovation and greatest decisions I’ve ever made in my • Novo Nordisk A/S – as exe- Change Management, Global life . Not only would I gain insight into cutive assistant to Manufac- Business Performance and traditional engineering subjects such as turing Development Business Intelligence . rd robotics, constructing databases, programming • LEGO system A/S – as Lean 3 Semester: etc .; I would also gain insight into managerial subjects such Consultant . Traineeship or study abroad th as project management, innovation management, supply 4 Semester: chain management etc . Alexia Jacobsen, Denmark Who can apply? This semester is devoted to You are required to have a ba- the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

69 Physical Geography

• Environmental Research In- student and study one seme- stitutes . ster .

Who can apply? 1st Semester: Climate Changes You can apply when you have and Natural Resources a bachelor’s in geography or 2nd Semester: Landscape, Land similar . You must also pass an Use and the Environment English proficiency test – see 3rd Semester: Applied Met- details on apply .aau .dk . hods in Physical Geography . Alternatively, you can do a Programme structure traineeship . You may also Geography with specialisation choose to do a long Master’s in Physical Geography is a thesis during the 3rd and 4th two-year master’s programme semester . If you love nature and want For further information about which gives you 120 ECTS 4th Semester: This semester is to gain extensive knowledge the programme, you are wel- credits . However, you can also devoted to the master’s thesis . about natural resources, cli- come to contact Morten Lau- choose to visit us as a guest mate changes and protec- ge Pedersen, mlp@civil .aau dk. tion of the environment, you or Eva Ritter, er@civil .aau dk. . should study Geography with specialisation in Physical Geo- Career opportunities Testimonial graphy . With a master’s de- Graduates from Geography This year here at Aalborg University gree in Physical Geography, with specialisation in Physical was full of new experiences for me . The you will be able to analyse Geography have many pos- method of studying proved to be novel; and understand both natural sible career paths, both in instead of attending formal and frontal lec- and man-made processes in companies, public authorities tures, as I was used to from my home university, nature and create solutions and NGOs . They have well- project work in small groups provides the centre-piece of for a sustainable environment . developed skills for working education here at AAU . The process of going through all In order to gain a deeper un- with colleagues from different stages of the project work was among the most intense derstanding of the subject, re- professional and cultural back- and enriching experience I gained from here . Having expe- search and field trips are a part grounds . Examples of where rienced this very application-oriented work, I can conclude of the study programme . On our graduates work are: that I have gained significant self-confidence in approa- site, you will acquire a better ching scientific problems . I believe that studying here in understanding of the problem • Danish Defence working Aalborg offers a perfect opportunity to apply the accrued you are investigating, and you with GIS theoretical knowledge obtained over the previous years to will be able to put your project • Consulting Firms practical applications . Timothy Thrippleton, Germany into a context . • Municipalities Po stgraduate

70 Power Electronics and Drives

The Power Electronics and Career opportunities Drives (PED) programme stu- The knowledge gained en- Testimonial dies efficient and intelligent ables graduates to work in Project-based learning and the strong energy conversion, employing project engineering, research, focus on group work distinguishes Aal- power electronic technology development and manage- borg University in Europe . At the Depart- and electrical machines . The ment in Danish and inter- ment of Energy Technology, a lot of emphasis specialisation combines state- national industries or public is put on practical laboratory work which gives a wonder- of-the-art technologies with institutions e g. . within wind ful opportunity to test your own theories or designs in the conventional technologies, energy for converter and ge- “practical world” . What I liked the most was the powerful for example power semicon- nerator design, electrical dri- connection with industry and the fact that lots of projects ductor devices, electronics, ves, high power converters for are commissioned or even sometimes financed by compa- electro-magnetics, digital sig- compensation or active filters nies . Maciej Swierczynski, Poland nal processors, control theory, or for machine design, PV sy- Engineering or the like . In ad- 1st Semester: EMC and energy technology . stems etc . dition, you must take an Eng- Problem-based and project- A large, well-equipped labora- lish proficiency test - see de- organised learning including tory is available, offering you Who can apply? tails on apply .aau .dk . a technical problem related excellent opportunities for Admission to the program- to the dynamics of electrical constructing and testing pro- me in Power Electronics and Programme structure energy systems or electrical totypes of electronic systems Drives assumes a bachelor’s Power Electronics and Drives apparatuses . and electric machines . degree in Electrical Energy is a two-year master’s pro- 2nd Semester: gramme (120 ECTS credits) . The project will study model- You may also study here as a ling, analysis, simulation and guest student for one or two control of an electric system semesters . The programme is which must include a power taught in an innovative, dy- electronic converter and an namic and challenging env- electric machine . ironment, through a combination of research-based courses, 3rd Semester: team-based project work and a The project will consider opti- high degree of interaction with misation, control or diagnostic industrial partners . The compa- systems for power electronic nies take an active part in pro- drives or converters . viding project proposals for the problem-oriented project work, 4th Semester: guest lectures and visits to the This semester is devoted to companies . work on the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

71 Aalborg Esbjerg

Structural and Civil Engineering

In this programme, you will be Civil Engineering have many part of the realisation of large possible career paths such as Testimonial buildings and constructions . in companies as consulting One of the reasons why I chose Aalborg As a graduate, you will be engineers, contractors, ma- University was the study method, project- able to determine the load on nufacturers, or within public oriented work in groups . You gain a lot from buildings and constructions, authorities . You will have well- discussions, correcting other people’s work, design and analysis of struc- developed skills for working being corrected, studying for an exam together etc . tures by means of theoretical, with others from different I have found the project-oriented study form rewarding, experimental and computer- professional and cultural back- as you work with entire projects similar to being in the in- based methods . During your grounds . Examples of where dustry instead of solving problems that are just fragments study, you will progress from our graduates work are: of a project . This master’s programme allows you to do learning to analyse a simple • COWI Consulting Firm experimental work, investigate different theories and the structural part to being able to • Grontmij Consulting Firm limitations of these theories by yourself and in that way design large structures such as • Vestas gain a better understanding of the theory . Furthermore, suspension bridges, buildings, • Siemens you are trained in how to write a scientific report and how harbour structures, the struc- to make an oral presentation . tural parts of wind turbines Who can apply? I spent my third semester of my master’s programme etc . The programme is availa- You are required to have a working as a trainee at Rambøll (a Danish Engineering ble on both our Aalborg and bachelor’s degree in structural Company) . I worked on different projects and was relieved Esbjerg Campus . and civil engineering or similar . to find that what I learned at the university could be used In addition, you must take an in the industry . It is a nice feeling that something you de- Career opportunities English proficiency test – see signed will in fact be built . Graduates from Structural and details on apply .aau .dk . Jannie Jessen Nielsen, Denmark

Programme structure 2nd Semester: Structural and Civil Engine- The Excitation and Founda- ering is a two-year master’s tion of Marine Structures programme which gives you 3rd Semester: 120 ECTS credits . However, Analysis and Solution of an you may also visit us as a Advanced Civil and/or Struc- guest student and study one tural Engineering Problem semester . 4th Semester: 1st Semester: This semester is devoted to Analysis and Design of Load- the master’s thesis . bearing Structures Po stgraduate

72 Copenhagen

Sustainable Biotechnology

Mineral oil still constitutes Who can apply? cular biological biotechnology jection of a complete biorefi- the most important source Students with a bahelor’s in or process-oriented sustainable nery . To put this progression of liquid fuels, but it is also engineering in biotechnolo- biotechnology through the into perspective, sustainability an important raw material gy, biochemistry and biology choice of courses and projects . and life cycle analyses are infor the production of plastics, may apply for this master’s volved in the courses, and to chemicals, pharmaceuticals programme . InternationalIn the first semester, a broad maintain the application per- etc . During the coming deca- students and those with ba- biological foundation with re- spective, a business plan is des, we need to exploit alter- chelor’s degrees with other spect to sustainable biotech- prepared in connection with native sustainable resources specialisations are welcome nology is established . the design of the biorefinery . to compensate for the forth- to apply and are evaluated for coming depletion of minerals admission on an individual ba- In the second semester, the The fourth semester is dedi- and deal with greenhouse sis . In addition, you must take complexity is increased de- cated to the master’s thesis gases and the associated cli- an English proficiency test – veloping molecular biology, which constitutes an inde- mate effects . see details on apply .aau .dk . microbiology and biochemical pendent project attached to We offer a state-of-the-art skills which are increasingly a research group and/or a master’s programme in Su- Programme structure integrated with process tech- company . A more comprehen- stainable Biotechnology in- The programme has been nological disciplines . sive two-semester project can corporating the newest tech- structured to ensure a clear be done by having the third nologies and scientific results technical and scientific progres- In the third semester, this semester project incorporated within these rapidly expan- sion and to offer the opportu- scientific and technical inte- as the first part of the master’s ding fields . nity to focus on either mole- gration concludes in the pro- thesis .

Career opportunities This programme qualifies you for employment within a number of fields where the transition to sustainable technologies and resources has been initiated, or will be . You will be qualified for working with general biotechnology disciplines, in biotechnological and bioenergy companies, research institutions, consulting engineering companies and public institutions . Po stgraduate

73 CopAeanhlborgOfferedagen from september 2012

Techno-Anthropology

Programme Structure those outside and within tech- Techno-Anthropology is a two-year, PBL-based master’s programme (120 ECTS credits) . nological circles . This will ena- Semester Project Courses ble the graduate to develop 1st Semester Expert Cultures and Sustainable Corporate Culture: Organisation, responsible solutions to com- Technology Responsibility and Innovation plex technological and social Sustainable and Innovational Know- problems . ledge Production Elective Graduates who are able to 2nd Semester The Anthropology of the Product Anthropology of the Sciences combine technological know- Theories of Techno-Science ledge with skills enabling Elective them to address cross-discipli- 3rd Semester Field Study Reflections on and Management of nary problems are in high de- Empirical Material mand by the various kinds of 4th Semester Master’s thesis companies and organisations mentioned above . The Techno-Anthropology Career opportunities technology cultures to other programme presents students Graduates from the program- cultural categories, as well as Who can apply? with theoretical accounts of me have numerous possible to be involved in responsible In order to apply, you are re- knowledge production, user- career paths in companies, technological innovation and quired to have a relevant pro- driven innovation, expert cultu- NGOs and different authori- decision-making . fessional or a university Ba- res and social responsibility and ties . Graduates will have well The programme provides stu- chelor degree in areas such as more . It combines sustainable developed skills for teamwork dents with academic skills that Natural Science, Engineering and responsible technological with people from different enable them to act and in or Health; or a Bachelor de- innovation with competence cultural, educational as well as teract professionally in cross- gree in areas such as Sociolo- in carrying out anthropological professional backgrounds and disciplinary and inter-cultural gy, Ethnology or any other si- studies of users of new techno- will be equipped to navigate positions, combining and milar educational programme logy as well as the experts who in specialist technological cul- advancing insights in cutting where acquiring the ability to develop cutting-edge techno- tures, analyse these cultures, edge technology with applied make use of qualitative me logy . bridge cultural gaps between anthropology . thods is a part .

Students completing the ma- Furthermore, you must pass ster’s programme in Techno- an English proficiency test Anthropology are able to ana- prior to enrolment, for more lyse and understand cultural information please consult: aspects of new technology apply .aau .dk . and facilitate and promote this understanding among Po stgraduate

74 Thermal Energy and Process Engineering

The master’s specialisation in tion of general engineering Thermal Energy and Process disciplines such as thermal Testimonial Engineering (TEPE) primarily systems, fluid- and aerodyna- Through the group work, you learn to focuses on thermal energy mics, control engineering and make compromises and cooperate with technologies and systems, and electrical engineering . others . Furthermore, it prepares you for it covers advanced aspects of entering industry since team work is practiced energy system modelling, heat Career opportunities and highly appreciated in many companies . and mass transfer, control The graduate is able to work Feng Li, China engineering and experimental in project engineering, re- work with focus on different search, development and and process engineering as the problem-oriented project components and energy sy- management in Danish and sumes a bachelor’s degree in work, guest lectures and visits stem aspects . international industries or Thermal Energy Engineering to the companies . public institutions, e g. . energy or the like . In addition, you The themes for the projects companies, process engineer 1st Semester: must take an English profi- are particularly focused on ing companies, a wide range Project-organised, Problem ciency test (IELTS, TOEFL or thermal energy and process of producers of high efficiency Based Learning including a Cambridge ESOL test) – see engineering and in-depth un- energy devices and consulting technical problem related to a details on apply .aau .dk . derstanding of the technolo- companies involved in energy thermal or fluid dynamic pro- gies and scientific disciplines technology and systems . blem . Programme structure involved in energy conversion, Thermal Energy and Process 2nd Semester: utilisation and transport . The Who can apply? Engineering is a two-year ma- The project focuses on mo- programme is multi-discipli- Admission to the master’s ster’s programme (120 ECTS delling and optimisation of a nary and covers the integra- programme in thermal energy credits) . You may also study physical energy system, e .g . a here as a guest student for power plant, cooling plant or one or two semesters . The industrial process system . programme is taught in an 3rd Semester: innovative, dynamic and chal- The project will consider opti- lenging environment, through misation, control or diagnostic a combination of research-ba- systems for a thermal energy sed courses, team-based pro- and process engineering sys ject work and a high degree tem . of interaction with industrial partners and energy supply 4th Semester: companies . The companies This semester is devoted to take an active part in pro- work on the master’s thesis . viding project proposals for Po stgraduate

75 Water and Environment

Do you want to work with the ment as your specialisation, most important resource in the your job opportunities are Testimonial world? As an engineer in the unlimited worldwide - from “I finished the Water and Environment field of Water and Environ- planning jobs in the public degree from Aalborg University in 2007 ment, you will work in the area sector to consulting jobs in and since then, I have had the job of of resource and environmen- the private sector and re- my dreams at the Danish consultancy firm tal management with specific search jobs in R&D organi- COWI working on nature restoration and water reference to the use of water . sations . You get the oppor- resources . At COWI, I work on a lot of different assign- With your background and tunity to work within many ments: understanding of the way in fields - all with water as a • Flooding analysis along rivers and impact of climate which industrial plants, roads, central key element . Nature change buildings and other construc- restoration and water resour- • Nature restoration of wetlands and rivers tions impact on the natural ces, remediation of contami- • Water Frame directive related assignments environment, you will be a nated soil and groundwater, • Analysis of aquifer systems by means of pump tests. key person in evaluating the urban and rural drainage, I spent my third semester as an intern on a big airport pro- environmental effects of major climate change adaption and ject in Oman with COWI, working with drainage of the installations . As a part of the coastal and marine pollution airport . This was a great working experience where I got study programme, you will get are some of the issues that a taste of working abroad on a big multidisciplinary pro- the opportunity to carry out graduates from Water and ject and it made my contact with COWI . The Water and experiments in the laboratory Environment are presently Environment programme has given me a good basis for or to do measurements in the engaged in . working with all kinds of environmental issues, and Aal- natural environment using hy- borg University is a place I am inclined to go back to . drological, hydrographic, geo- Who can apply? Minna Ørberg Simonsen, Denmark logical and hydrogeological You are required to have a techniques as well as advanced bachelor’s degree in water computer modelling . and environment or similar . Programme structure 2nd Semester: In addition, you must take an Water and Environment is a Pollution of Coastal Waters Career opportunities English proficiency test – see two-year master’s programme 3rd Semester: With Water and Environ- details on apply .aau .dk . of 120 ECTS credits . However, Numerical Modelling and Ex- you can also choose to visit us perimental Methods and Ad- as a guest student and study vanced Urban Drainage or for one semester . Traineeship at an engineering 1st Semester: company . Soil and Groundwater Pollu- 4th Semester: tion This semester is devoted to the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

76 Wind Power Systems

Through the master’s specia- tween the wind turbines and lisation in Wind Power Sy- the grid . stems (WPS), you will gain experience with project work Career opportunities in connection with problems The knowledge gained en- in the areas of electrical engi- ables graduates to work in neering and wind generation project engineering, research, technology, and you are going development and manage- to work with the dynamics of ment in Danish and inter- wind generators under nor- national industries or public mal and abnormal conditions institutions, e .g . in electrical of duty . The dynamic beha- transmission companies, the viour of wind turbine systems, wind industry, the power in- st when connecting them to a dustry, power system or elec- English proficiency test – see 1 Semester: power system with time va- tronics companies and consul- details on apply .aau .dk . Project-organised, Problem rying loads, is analysed, and ting companies . Based Learning including a the stability in such a system Programme structure technical problem related to is examined . Different types Who can apply? Wind Power Systems is a two- the dynamics of electrical of wind turbines are analysed Admission to the programme year maste’s programme (120 energy systems or electrical together with their control in Wind Power Systems as- ECTS credits) . You may also apparatuses . study here as a guest student principles and the use of po- sumes a bachelor’s degree in 2nd Semester: for one or two semesters . The wer electronics interface be Electrical Energy Engineering, The project will study a wind programme is taught in an in- power systems or the like . In turbine system which has to novative, dynamic and chal- addition, you must take an be controlled under time va- lenging environment, through rying loads, either as a stand- a combination of research-ba- alone system or coupled to a Testimonial sed courses, team-based pro- power network . Day by day I realised the differences ject work and a high degree between the system I was used to before of interaction with industrial 3rd Semester: coming to Denmark and what I was now partners and energy supply The project will consider opti- experiencing at the Department of Energy companies . The companies misation, control or diagnostic Technology . Its education system enabled me to work take an active part in pro- systems for wind power sy- in collaborative groups and delve into real industry providing project proposals for stems . blems . Thus, Aalborg University gives you the opportunity the problem-oriented project 4th Semester: to link your theoretical knowledge to practical cases . work, guest lectures and visits This semester is devoted to Cosmin Eugen Banceanu, Romania to the companies . work on the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

77 Esbjerg Offered from september 2013

Wind Turbine Systems

The master’s progamme in misation and diagnosis of wind Who can apply? tainment of knowledge about Wind Turbine Systems (WTS) turbine systems . Admission to the programme project-organised, Problem primarily focuses on advanced in Wind Turbine Systems pre- Based Learning and analysis competences within aero- Career opportunities supposes a bachelor’ degree and modelling of the aerody- dynamic conditions around The knowledge gained enables in Dynamic Systems, Mecha- namic conditions around wind the wind turbine and in wind the graduates to work in pro- tronic Control Engineering or turbines and in wind power farms as well as design, analy- ject engineering, research, de- the like . In addition, you must plants . sis and control of different con- velopment and management take an English proficiency trol systems for wind turbines . in Danish and international in- test - see details on apply .aau . 2nd Semester: Furthermore, this specialisation dustries or public institutions, dk . The purpose of the project is includes advanced competen- e .g . energy companies, pro- to contribute to students’ at- ces regarding fluid mechanics cess engineering companies, Programme structure tainment of knowledge about and flow system, such as CFD a wide range of producers of Wind Turbine Systems is a design, analysis and model- and multiphase flows, fluid po- high efficiency energy devices two-year master’s programme ling of different control sy- wer and mechanical systems and counselling companies in- (120 ECTS credits) . You may stems for wind turbines inclu- and flow-structural interaction volved in energy technology also study here as a guest ding systems, for instance for together with control, opti- and systems . student for one or two se- pitch- and stall control, con- mesters . The programme is trol of the mechanical brake taught in an innovative, dyna- and control of the generator . mic and challenging environment, through a combination 3rd Semester: of research-based courses, The purpose of the project is team-based project work and to contribute to students’ at- a high degree of interaction tainment of knowledge about with industrial partners and how to design advanced con- energy supply companies . The trol-, diagnostic- or surveil- companies take an active part lance systems for wind turbine in providing project proposals systems or wind power plants for the problem-oriented pro- with respect to life time opti- ject work, guest lectures and misation and optimisation of visits to the companies . the power production .

1st Semester: 4th Semester: The purpose of the project is This semester is devoted to to contribute to students’ at- work on the master’s thesis . Po stgraduate

78 Guest/exchange programmes

As a Guest/Exchange student (incl . ERASMUS) you can either study one of the following programmes or choose from the list of programmes under Post- graduate or Undergraduate . You can study only one programme and follow that programme’s courses for either one or two semesters . Please note! If you are an EU citizen studying at a university that does not have an exchange programme with Aalborg University, you will have to pay a tution fee . To learn more about tuition fees please look at page 5 . Please also note that if you apply for a postgraduate programme you will be expected to have obtained a full bachelor’s degree in advance . For entry requirements, please see: http://www .apply .aau .dk/how-to-apply-exchange- student/entry-admission-requirements http://www .apply .aau .dk/how-to-apply-Erasmus- Erasmus-Mundus-student/entry-admission-requirements G uest / e x change pr o grammes

79 Esbjerg Offered from september 2012

Undergraduate Energy Engineering

During your stay here as a e .g . wind turbines and wave Energy is to provide the neces- 5th Semester: guest student, the bachelor’s energy systems and perhaps sary background to continue Dynamic systems: This se- programme in Energy provides also including new hydrau- on one of the master’s specia- mester aims for a complete you with a broad theoretical lic systems . Other aspects lisations offered . The know- dynamic system analysis of a basis and solid practical tools . may be dynamics of energy ledge gained also enables you wind turbine . Furthermore, a You will work in depth with saving apparatuses . to work in design, consulting, controller is to be developed, different areas, for example • Thermal Processes: Focus is development and research . tested and verified by labora- within new energy production on knowledge about ther- tory experiments . systems and usage as well as mal processes, e .g . renew Who can apply? Thermal Processes: The ob- efficiency enhancement of able power production and In order to be enrolled, you jective of this semester is to energy . You will choose a spe- new energy saving appa- must have completed your design and simulate thermo- cialisation within one of the ratuses, bioenergy and fuel 1st - 4th semester (plus your mechanical energy systems . two following areas: cell systems . 5th, if you are applying for the The steady-state model is to 6th semester) of a relevant be studied and possibly veri- • Dynamic systems: Focus is Career opportunities bachelor’s programme, in re- fied by experiments and data on knowledge about dy- The primary purpose of the lation to the specialisation you for existing systems . namics in energy systems, bachelor’s programme in are applying for . In addition, you must take an English pro- 6th Semester: ficiency test (IELTS, TOEFL or Dynamic systems: This seme- Cambridge ESOL test) – see ster focuses on the design of details on apply .aau .dk . wave motion compensating systems . The aim is to de Programme structure crease the impact of the water The programme is taught waves on offshore energy sy- in an innovative, dynamic stems, e .g . oil rigs, wind turbi- and challenging environ- nes, wave energy converters . ment through a combination Thermal Processes: The ob- of research-based courses, jective of this semester is to team-based project work and provide knowledge about the a high degree of interaction construction of flow machi- with industrial partners . The nes and components used in companies take an active part thermal energy systems . En in providing project proposals vironmental issues in relation for the problem-oriented pro- to the thermal systems are ject work, guest lectures and considered . visits to companies . G uest / e x change pr o grammes

80 Undergraduate Energy Engineering

based project work and a high Mechatronic Control Engi Testimonial degree of interaction with in- neering: A project concerning This programme provides you with a dustrial partners . The compa- a mechatronic system or pro broad picture of many various energy nies take an active part in product that is to be analysed and forms and applications . Students work viding project proposals for modelled . with both improvement of well known tech- the problem-oriented project nologies and development of and research on new energy work, guest lectures and visits 6th Semester: forms . This means that you always keep abreast of the la- to the companies . Electrical Energy Engineering: test developments . A project about designing po- Project work and group work give you an opportunity to 5th Semester: wer electronic apparatus and collaborate with industry and solve problems from real life . Electrical Energy Engineering: understanding their function . Lars Grundahl, Denmark A project concerning an elec- Thermal Energy Engineering: (student, Thermal Energy Engineering, BSc) trical machine to which energy A project which focuses on is transmitted to an electrical flow machines and other ther- As a guest student, the pro- enables you to work in design, distribution system which is mal flow system components . gramme provides you with consulting, development and either isolated or connected to Mechatronic Control Engine- a broad theoretical basis and research . the distribution network . ering: A project concerning solid practical tools . You will Thermal Energy Engineering: the design of mechatronic sy- work in depth with different Who can apply? A project concerning a ther- stems and components, eva- areas, e .g . within new ener- In order to be enrolled, you modynamic energy system, luating the suitability of the gy production systems and must have completed your either a new one, or one that different solution principles . usage as well as efficiency en- 1st-4th semester (plus your needs further development . hancement of energy . You will 5th, if you are applying for choose a specialisation within the 6th semester) of a rele- one of the following areas: vant bachelor’s programme . Thermal Energy Engineering, In addition, you must take an Electrical Energy Engineering English proficiency test – see or Mechatronic Control Engi- details on studyguide .aau dk/. neering . apply/entryrequirements .

Career opportunities Programme structure The primary purpose is to pro- The programme is taught in vide you with the necessary an innovative, dynamic and background to continue on one challenging environment, of the master’s specialisations through a combination of offered . The programme also research-based courses, team- G uest / e x change pr o grammes

81 Undergraduate Mathematics

Studying mathematics at Aal- Who can apply? borg University will give you a For admission, you will need Testimonial new experience and perspecti- documentation for a progres- The project-oriented group work has ve . For more than 30 years, we sive range of skills: greatly benefitted me, because the com- have successfully carried out bination of theory and application has • 3rd semester: Calculus, Li- Project-Organised Education given me a solid foundation for my work near Algebra in mathematics and statistics at Novo Nordisk where I work as a statistician . • 4th semester: Group Theory, combining education at a high Another aspect of my master’s programme at Aalborg Uni- Mathematical Analysis academic level with the de- versity is that it gives an excellent transition from school • 5th semester: Probability velopment of additional team- to industry because the education focuses on both theory Theory work skills highly valued in the and practise . Wan Hui Ong Clausen, China • 6th – 8th semester: Please professional world . Each group consult the programme co- of students has its own office sports or within social sciences • Computer Algebra ordinator, associate profes- with up-to-date IT facilities . or humanities), either during • Statistical Inference for Li- sor, Martin Raussen raus- the bachelor’s or the master’s near Models sen@math .aau dk. . Career opportunities programme . 6th – 8th semester: Our graduates obtain em In addition, you must take an 3rd semester - Project Area: These semesters are more ployment in a wide range of English proficiency test – see Extrema, Theory and Practice specialised and prepare the companies and at public au apply .aau .dk . Courses: students to do independent thorities . Some examples of • Algebra 1: Groups mathematical work aimed at where they are now: Programme structure • Analysis 1: Convergence the master’s thesis . The mathematics programme and Continuity • PhD is usually combined with two The 6th semester introduces • Linearity and Differentiabi- • Teaching semesters within a second the students to a particular lity • Statistics discipline (computer science, focus area within one of the • Novo Nordisk physics, engineering, biology, 4th semester – Project Area: following fields: Applied Ma- Symmetry Courses: thematical Analysis and Geo- • Algebra 2: Rings and Fields metry, Discrete Mathematics • Analysis 2: Metric Spaces and Mathematical Statistics . • Probability Theory During the last year (7th and • Complex Analysis 8th semester), the students 5th semester, from autumn concentrate on their chosen 2012 - Project Area: Statistical subject and write their ma- Modelling and Analysis Cour- ster’s thesis supported by a ses: supervisor from the faculty . • Geometry G uest / e x change pr o grammes

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