Wireless Communication

Why should you choose the Wireless Communications Master programme in Lund?

Lund University has excellent resources in the area of wireless communications, both in terms of state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and some of the best researchers in the world as teachers. It is the largest university in Scandinavia and was founded in 1666. With eight faculties and a multitude of research centres and specialized institutes, it is today the largest unit for research and higher education in Sweden.

You will study for a Master in Wireless Communications in the centre of the fastest growing region in Northern Europe. This opportunity will create new possibilities for your life and your career development. This Master's degree programme for internationally oriented students prepares you to meet the global career challenges in the development of the wireless future. The programme has its roots in 20 years of research and education in both Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer Science (CS).

And remember that the Wireless Communications area is international in its very nature! The same standards and systems are operated in most regions of the world, giving our students good employment opportunities on a world wide scale!

The Wireless Communication programme has a focus on the physical and lower layers of wireless communication. The aim is to give in-depth system knowledge, which in turn requires insights into the various components in a wireless system. In the final semester students undertake a large project for their Master´s thesis.

Career prospects:

The programme gives a solid grounding for a career in wireless communication, either in industry or in academia. On completion of the programme, students have the skills necessary for both research and development, e.g. understanding and developing future wireless systems, developing wireless networks for special applications and understanding and enhancing existing solutions. It is also a perfect start for further studies as a PhD student in the area, as shown by the fact that almost 40 per cent of our students have gone on to do a PhD after graduation.

Both Lund University and the surrounding wireless communications industry have an excellent track record in the wireless communications area. Lund was the birthplace for Bluetooth technology, Ericsson’s mobile handset industry, important technical contributions to GSM/3G, and numerous other communications solutions that many people use in their daily life without even thinking about it. In the close vicinity, two world-leading companies in the area of wireless communication are located, Ericsson AB and SonyEricsson Mobile Communications, as well as number of small and medium sized companies with activities in the field.

Welcome to join us in the next wireless revolution!

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