Study location	Various - see programme structure below
Type	Masters, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Tuition fee	€15,000 per year Available financial support is: To be announced.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) First application window deadline is 2nd February 2024! If you apply BY 2nd February 2024, you will be evaluated along February and you will receive the offer in March 2024. After 1st February your application will be frozen and we don’t consider any further modification and resubmission. Please note we recommend this deadline to NOT EU/EFTA students requiring to apply for a VISA to study in Europe. Second application window deadline is 31st March 2024! If you apply AFTER 2nd February 2024, you will be evaluated along April and you will receive the offer in May. Please consider this in case you need to get a VISA for Europe. IMORTANT: please check special university requirements, before applying! BACHELOR DEGREE Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree encompassing a minimum of 180 ECTS credits. Conditional acceptance Students in their final year of undergraduate education may also apply and if qualified, receive a conditional acceptance. If you have not completed your studies, please include a written statement from the degree administration office (or equivalent department), confirming that you are enrolled in the final year of your education and giving your expected completion date – which should be before the start of the Master’s programme. If you receive a conditional offer, you should present your degree certificate to your entry university before enrollment at the latest. The specific required admission diplomas are: B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Business Engineering, Management Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or Industrial Engineering or equivalent degrees. Individual universities qualify bachelor degrees according to the table below: B.Sc. degree in ECN UCD SUPSI UNITN Mechanical Engineering YES YES Yes (case by case Yes (case by case) Electrical Engineering YES Yes (case by case) NO Yes (case by case) Computer Engineering YES No YES YES Business Engineering YES No NO NO Management Engineering YES No NO NO Computer Science YES No YES YES Information Technology YES No YES YES Industrial Engineering YES Yes (case by case) NO Yes (case by case) Other equivalent degrees Yes (case by case) Yes (case by case) Yes (case by case) Yes (case by case) Students should have basic competence in engineering analysis, production operations, and mathematics including calculus, algebra, and mathematical statistics. Students must have basic competences in programming (python) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You have to provide a duly certified copy of transcript of records in original language and translated into English. All courses must be included. Please scan the front and back of every document- all stamps and signatures must be fully visible. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English IMPORTANT: your English certificate must be not older than 2 years (24 months) at 30th September 2024 Please note applications not in line with the English requirements will be discarded and not evaluated. Minimum certificate grade: IELTS >= 6.5, with no section lower than 6 A photocopy of your test IELTS test result together with your application documents is sufficient. TOEFL IBT>= 93 (minimum 21 for writing, 19 in the other sections) English test results from TOEFL should be sent directly from the ETS test centre to the EIT Manufacturing Master School Office. (EIT Manufacturing Master School code number: C898 , you can choose industrial engineering if you apply to “Platform for Digitalized Value Networks” and “Data Science and AI for Competitive Manufacturing”, otherwise choose mechanical engineering for the other programmes)) CAE: grades A – C are accepted CPE: grades A – C are accepted English proficiency tests are waived for applicants who: have completed a bachelor degree given in English at a university in an EU/EFTA country. The instruction language of the bachelor degree has to be stated in the degree certificate or its supplement, or in the transcript of records. have completed a bachelor degree given in English at a university that is physically located in one of the following countries: USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application. Your motivation letter must be at maximum 600 words and it should point out : Your specific contributions within the field of manufacturing Your interest/experience in Innovation and Entrepreneurship The benefits you would like to obtain from the EITM Master School for your career A bonus is to add your entrepreneurial idea To apply to the Master School, you are required to upload the following documents. IMPORTANT: you need to submit a complete application package consisting of the following documents, in pdf and portrait format, before the application deadline. It is every prospective student´s responsibility to make sure their application is correct and complete. Degree Certificate/Diploma in its original language AND translated into English (If your university does not provide this service, the translation has to be done by an authorized translator and his/her credentials, signature and stamps must be visible in the translated document). In case of on-going studies, a statement certifying that you are in the final year of your studies. The statement must be written by the degree administration office (or equivalent department), confirming that you are enrolled on the final year of your education and giving your expected completion date. Official and stamped transcript of records in original language and translated into English. All courses taken must be included. Please scan the front and back of every document- all stamps and signatures must be fully visible. Proof of English proficiency. Please refer to the ‘Language requirements’ section for more information. Curriculum Vitae including details on your academic and professional career. A letter of motivation in which you prove your innovative potential. Please refer to “Motivation letter” section for more information. The letter can be addressed to the “Selection committee”. How you organize the letter is up to you, but all in all the letter should not be longer than two pages. We recommend that you include a specific motivation letter for each programme of your choice, if you are applying to two programmes. A colour copy of your either National ID (only for EU/EFTA students) or passport Please notice that, from the moment you are admitted, your university will contact you to complete the formalities for enrolment and might request additional documents from you. IMPORTANT: Please upload the original version of your degree certificate and transcript of records. If this is not possible, photo copies of your degree certificate, transcript of records and statements should be stamped and signed by the degree administrations office (or equivalent department) of the issuing institution, or by a Notary Public. Please note that we do not accept documents after the deadline. All documents must be uploaded/come in before the deadline in order for us to process your application. Applications that are not supported by official documents will not be processed. Statements made by professors or the heads of departments are not accepted. Applications with fraudulent documents will invariably be rejected. All admitted students must present the original Transcript of records and Degree Certificate/Diploma before enrolment. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Applicants are responsible for their own VISA. SPECIAL UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS For NOT EU/EFTA students choosing SUPSI (University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland – Switzerland) as entry/exit university, before apply, please: • You need to submit 2 applications: one application into this portal and a second application into SUPSI local portal by 30th April, to be eligible to enroll locally: www.supsi.ch/home_en/bachelor-diploma-master/informazioni-generali/iscrizioni.html . In case you applied BY 2nd February, you can wait for the EITM offer before applying to the SUPSI system. If you apply AFTER 2nd February, you can enroll into the local portal, but be aware you will receive the EITM offer only in May. • check the Switzerland entry requirements at: www.sem.admin.ch/sem/it/home/publiservice/weisungen-kreisschreiben/auslaenderbereich/verfahren_und_zustaendigkeiten.html • check NOT ELIGIBLE Countries for VISA in Switzerland at: www.sem.admin.ch/dam/sem/it/data/rechtsgrundlagen/weisungen/auslaender/verfahren/zustimmungspfl-studierende-i.pdf.download.pdf/zustimmungspfl-studierende-i.pdf. If you choose ECN (Ecole Central de Nantes) as entry/exit university you have to submit also two (2) letters of references by two different people, otherwise do not upload.

More information	eitmanufacturing.eu/..titive-manufacturing  eitmanufacturing.eu/..-Manufacturing-1.pdf

Overview

The Data Science and AI for Competitive Manufacturing programme (DS) is a Master of Science level programme within the EIT Manufacturing (EITM) Master School. The EITM Master School is a highly prestigious Manufacturing Engineering and Science education provider on advanced level with a focus on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E). The education at EIT Manufacturing Master School combines technical competence with skills in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. EIT Manufacturing Master School students will be an elite group of forthcoming engineers, ICT experts, operators, innovators, and other relevant professionals.

The EIT Manufacturing Master School students will:

• improve their knowledge on up to date manufacturing innovation and learn
  how to turn this knowledge into successful business;
• take part in events such as Summer Schools and Kick-offs;
• exchange ideas with business partners and researchers at Co-Locations Centres (CLC) and during internships;
• have access to renowned European research facilities;
• earn double degree and the EIT Manufacturing Certificate.

Data Science and AI for Competitive Manufacturing is a combination of studying manufacturing science and Information and communication technology including the usage and adoption of advanced digital solutions and platforms. During the programme, students will gain new skills in these areas.

• Relevant fields of studies include modelling and simulation, virtual prototyping, service and system engineering, machine learning and data mining.
• Students learn the latest theoretical knowledge and know how to apply their skills in practical real-life problems. Typical application areas of Data Science and AI for competitive manufacturing: Cyber-physical systems (CPS), Information system management, digital monitoring, digital security.

Students will have a solid background with well-founded scientific knowledge with a significant technical and application content, favouring immediate entrance to job market. Typical functions of a DS engineer and ICT expert include quality management, design and management of manufacturing processes, industrial installations as well as machine learning techniques, High-performance computing for data science.

A student who graduates from the Data Science and AI for Competitive Manufacturing programme (DS) shall:

• have broad knowledge of theories and concepts in Cyber-physical systems (CPS), Information system management, digital monitoring, digital security.
• be able to critically, independently and creatively participate in strategic work to meet manufacturing-related problems and to be able to relate these measures to sustainable social development,
• be able to implement the gained engineering expertise to create new or improved methods, techniques, products, and services in the field;
• be able to think beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries to find innovative solutions to real-world problems and to come up with new ideas;
• be able to draw up plans and to make decisions foreseeing future consequences from a scientific, ethical, and societal perspective;
• be able to turn innovations in the area into feasible and successful business solutions;
• be able to profitably work in small size teams and contexts by taking into account all relevant elements and showing effective decision-making and leadership abilities.

Scholarships:
Merit based scholarship and 2000€ as Mobility Grant
To learn more about scholarship click here

Programme structure

The first year is spent at one university (entry) and second year at another (exit) university in two different European countries. There is a choice of 2 entry points and 1 exit point.

The following universities provide an entry year (first year):

• University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
• Ecole Centrale de Nantes (ECN), France
• University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland
• University Trento (UniTrento), Italy

The following parties provide an exit year (second year):

• Università di Trento (UNITN), Italy
• Ecole Centrale de Nantes (ECN), France
• University Trento (UniTrento), Italy
• University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)

Possible educational paths to choose from (combinations):

Combination number	ENTRY University (YEAR 1)	EXIT University (YEAR 2)
Combination 1	ECN (France)	UNITN (Italy)
Combination 2	SUPSI (Switzerland)	UNITN (Italy)
Combination 3	UNITN* (Italy)	ECN (France)
Combination 4	UCD (Ireland)	UNITN (Italy)
Combination 5	UNITN* (Italy)	SUPSI (Switzerland)

(*) – to confirm

EIT Manufacturing reserve the right to change the entry and exit university of this programme

The two years programme (120 ECTS) includes an Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Module (30 ECTS) and a Technical Major Module (90 ECTS) structured as follows:

• 45 ECTS for Host Programme technical courses
• 15 ECTS for Host Programme AM specialization courses
• 30 ECTS for the I&E Module courses
• 30 ECTS for the Master thesis

Students are committed to collect a total of 40-50 ECTS related to the Technical Major and of 10-20 ECTS related to the I&E Module in the first year (60 ECTS total) whereas in the second year they are committed to collect 10-20 ECTS for the Technical Major, 10-20 ECTS for the I&E Module and 30 ECTS for the Master Thesis Project (60 ECTS total). The total of technical courses and specialization courses must be 60 ECTS, within the boundaries above. All Master School education will be held in English and all partner universities are assumed to use ECTS units.

NOTE: Each university can have, in addition to the general programme above, compulsory requirements for the student study plan, such us mandatory local language courses. You you will be informed by your university about this.

DEGREES and EIT Label Certificate

At the end of the EIT Manufacturing Data Science and AI for Competitive Manufacturing programme (DS) of 120 ECTS, students will get two degrees from each entry and exit university. One degree will be in Engineering and a second degree will be in Information Technology (ICT), according to the following list:

• ECN: Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Smart and Connected Enterprise, Ecole Centrale de Nantes (Accréditation du bulletin officiel du 3 septembre 2017-Ministère de l’enseignement supérieur, de la recherche et de l’innovation) – 120 ECTS degree
• SUPSI: Master of Science (MS) in Engineering, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of southern Switzerland (SUPSI). Higher Education Act of Switzerland (414.20/2011). => 90 ECTS degree
• UCD: Master of Engineering (ME) in Manufacturing Engineering
• UNITN: Master of Science in Computer Science (Laurea Magistrale, Ordinamento 270/04, Classe di Laurea LM-18 – Informatica) – 120 ECTS degree

In addition to the National Accredited degrees, the students receive the EIT Label Certificate, documenting the EIT accreditation and high quality of the programme.

Career opportunities

Manufacturing is struggling to find digital experts able to understand engineering production systems and to manage data to address technological and business challenges. With this programme you can boost your career becoming one of the few experts on the market.
Moreover, the EIT Manufacturing Master School will prepare you for high level technical positions, Innovation roles and business profiles, including the capability to create your own start-up. It will allow you to create a professional network at national and international level through the several initiatives and the EIT alumni communities.
The degrees also grant you the eligibility (120 ECTS degrees only) for post graduate doctoral studies, eventually to be done at EIT Manufacturing Doctoral School