Programme description

The MSc in Human-Robot Interaction for Sustainable Manufacturing from EIT Manufacturing Master School addresses contemporary industrial challenges by integrating automation systems, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

Focused on self-learning robots in collaborative environments, the program empowers the development of innovative products and solutions, spanning the entire product development cycle. It equips students with skills to tackle real-world manufacturing challenges, fostering sustainable, highly productive, and adaptable processes aligned with the latest advancements in automation and robotics.

The programme also includes a specialized track in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The MSc in Human-Robot Interaction for Sustainable Manufacturing is designed to address contemporary industrial engineering challenges and steer them towards a more sustainable, adaptable, and efficient manufacturing landscape. It achieves this by seamlessly integrating emerging technological trends in automation systems and robotics with the evolving needs of the workforce, both present and future.

One of the programme’s key focuses is on the application of artificial intelligence in the context of self-learning robots operating within collaborative environments. This technological innovation empowers the development of novel products and solutions that are not only in tune with the demands of the modern industrial sector but also forward-looking in terms of automation and efficiency.

Internationalization

This double degree program mandates geographical mobility, requiring students to study at two European universities in different countries affiliated with EIT Manufacturing. Upon meeting all degree requirements, students receive two degrees: one from the entry university, another from the exit university, along with the EIT Label certificate.

Programme structure

In the first year, students must complete 40-50 ECTS credits in technical courses and an additional 10-20 ECTS credits in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, totaling 60 ECTS credits. The subsequent year includes 10-20 ECTS credits in technical courses, another 10-20 ECTS credits in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and a substantial 30 ECTS credits dedicated to the Master’s thesis, resulting in a total of 60 ECTS credits

Students must obtain minimum of 120 ECTS credits combining both the years.

Studying at the EIT Manufacturing Master School

• Merit-based scholarship and €2,000 mobility grant
• Study in 2 universities in 2 EU countries
• EIT Labelled double degree programmes
• Thesis project in collaboration with a manufacturer
• International experience with networking opportunities
• Learning-by-doing approach with various company visits throughout the programme
• Be a part of our diverse EIT Alumni community

Our partner universities delivering the programme

Entry – Exit combination

Students can choose up to a maximum of two programmes, ranking them in the preferred order. Within each programme, the student can choose up to three study tracks, meaning combinations of entry and exit universities, wherever available.

Note: The allocation of combinations are subject to various criteria and we do not guarantee the preferred choice will be provided in the programme acceptance letter.

• SUPSI – University of Trento
• SUPSI – TU Wien
• SUPSI – University of Tartu
• University of Tartu – University of Trento