The master's programme in Engineering Mechanics provides a solid and up-to-date knowledge base for the analysis and design of products and processes. 

Students learn to use advanced simulation and experimental methods to analyse mechanical phenomena ranging from lightweight gases to solid materials. Graduates work in numerous branches with design, testing, computation and research as managers, engineers, consultants, or researchers.

Engineering Mechanics at KTH:

This is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. The master's programme in Engineering Mechanics covers theory, numerical methods and experimental techniques related to fluid mechanics, solid mechanics and sound and vibration.

The curriculum is developed with strong involvement from industry and is heavily influenced by the latest research. It will prepare you with the knowledge and skills for advanced industrial problem-solving in large and small international enterprises and research organisations.

1. Fluid Mechanics track: The students taking the track in Fluid Mechanics will acquire a deep and widely applicable competence in fluid mechanics, preparing them for their future profession. Fluid Mechanics as a discipline encompasses physics, mathematics, mechanics, and numerical analysis. As our student, you will learn and work with modern theoretical, numerical, and experimental methods to find solutions to various fluid mechanical problems. In addition, extensive high-profile research is carried out within the field at KTH, which will be introduced via interaction with our researchers and teachers.
2. Solid Mechanics track: The students taking the track in Solid Mechanics will have their own premises and computer laboratory. Our faculty strongly values communication with the students. Our goal is to provide you with knowledge in all the technical aspects of Solid Mechanics analyses, which are in great demand in many industries. Your future occupation can include working with computational stress and strain analysis, design, development, research, or testing.
3. Sound and Vibration track: As a students in the track in Sound and Vibration, you will learn advanced topics in noise and vibration control, especially in the field of vehicle engineering, and you can develop your specialisation through numerous elective courses. Sound and Vibration as a discipline encompasses mathematics, numerical analysis, mechanics, and physics. It also involves several aspects of sustainable development. The programme has a good balance between theoretical studies and practical applications. It gives you a platform for a successful career in the industry or continuation towards a PhD.

​​​​Career:

Graduates from the Master's programme in Engineering Mechanics are proficient in fluid mechanics, solid mechanics or sound and vibration, areas linked with a multitude of industries. As a result, you will find a wide range of job opportunities in research and development within the industry, consulting, and research, not only in mechanical engineering but also in other engineering fields.

Typically, graduates work as design engineers, testing engineers, calculation engineers, researchers, consultants, and specialists at companies such as ABB, Airbus, FS Dynamics, Ericsson, Alfa Laval, COMSOL, Sandvik, Scania, Tetra Pak, AFRY and Volvo. In addition, many graduates also pursue doctoral studies at KTH or other internationally renowned universities.