Chalmers University of Technology: Chalmers University of Technology, situated in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a prominent technical university known for its world-class education and research in engineering, technology, and natural sciences. Chalmers fosters an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment and encourages innovation and sustainability. The university has strong ties with industry and offers students valuable opportunities for practical training and

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Sound and vibration master's programme​ at Chalmers Contribute to a sustainable built environment and support the development of products and services with the right sound and vibration properties. The master's programme in Sound and vibration at Chalmers is unique in Sweden and with its breadth within acoustics engineering one of very few in Europe and worldwide. Sound and vibrations are a fundamental part of our daily life. Visual and auditory stimuli represent our main source of information from the outer world. Therefore, it is no surprise that sound and vibration properties are critical for the experienced quality of environments or products such as high-speed trains, road vehicles, outdoor and indoor environments, sound reproduction systems, virtual environments, or communication systems. The lack of appropriate sound and vibration quality leads to dysfunctional products and environments. In the very end, it even may lead to adverse effects such as annoyance, sleep disturbance, and stress, impacting people's well-being and health.​ Therefore, the master’s programme Sound and vibration is aimed towards engineers who want to contribute to a "better acoustic world" by creating products with high sound and vibration quality as well as functional and sustainable environments that offer space for recreation, supporting people's well-being and health. To prepare for such challenging tasks, the programme offers a broad education in the interdisciplinary field of acoustics incorporating fields as diverse as physics, mechanics, physiology, signal processing, psychology, and electrical engineering. The programme structure allows for a specialization in different areas such as noise control engineering, architectural acoustics, environmental acoustics, or audio technology. Cooperation with other master's programmes inside Chalmers and at Scandinavian and European universities enables the range of specialisations to be further extended. The master's programme has a strong focus on the link between theory and practical application. The focus is on identifying and solving problems by using experimental investigations, physical reasoning, analytical models, and numerical methods. This is accomplished through project work in small groups guided by experienced teachers, as well as through access to experimental facilities especially suited to this purpose. Show less

The master's programme runs for a duration of two years, leading to a Master of Science (MSc) degree​. During each year, students can earn 60 credits (ECTS) and complete the programme by accumulating a total of 120 credits. Credits are earned by completing courses where each course is usually 7.5 credits. The programme consists of compulsory courses, compulsory elective courses and elective courses.​

Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year the programme starts with four compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Sound and Vibration. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.​

Introduction to audio technology and acoustics
Technical acoustics 1
Sound and vibration measurements
Individual preparation course ​
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year you must complete a master's thesis in order to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.

​Master’s thesis​
Compulsory elective courses
Through compulsory elective courses, you can then specialize in a certain profile. During year 1 and 2, you need to select at least 4 compulsory elective courses out of the following in order to graduate.

Human response to sound and vibration
Urban Acoustics​
Technical acoustics 2
Room acoustics
Digital signal processing for audio engineering and active sound and vibration control
Musical acoustics
Design of silent products
Electro acoustics ​​
Elective courses
You will also be able to select courses outside of your programme plan. These are called elective courses. You can choose from a wide range of elective courses

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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