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Coordinator
Krisliin Rohtla
Communications Specialist, Coordinator for the Industrial Master's programme
Institute of Technology
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Industrial Master's Programme for Students

The Industrial Master's program in Computer Engineering and Robotics combines research-based education with practical work in a company to train engineers who create value for both industry and society. The program brings together first-year master's students from the Institute of Technology and companies and institutions that want to contribute to the development of engineering and offer students real work experience. For students, this is an excellent opportunity to combine university studies with practical experience and thus, take the first steps on their career path. The schedule for the industrial master's program is divided as follows:

Graph of the timetable regarding the Industrial Master's program.
Author: Krisliin Rohtla

The topics and positions for the industrial master's program will be announced in early 2026, and students will be able to start their internships in the summer.

  • The opportunity to combine master's studies with practical work on real projects.
  • By participating in the program, you can choose a master's thesis topic that focuses on solving a problem that is important to a partner company or institution.
  • A monthly scholarship that allows you to focus on learning and development from both a personal and professional perspective.
  • Field-specific projects help hone technical skills as well as collaboration and problem-solving skills.
  • Cooperation with a company creates a strong foundation for professional success, broadening your career opportunities and creating new professional connections.
  • You are a first-year master's student at the University of Tartu Institute of Technology.
  • You want to combine your master's studies with practical work and are ready to devote yourself to solving real-life problems in a company.
  • You take responsibility for the results of your work and follow the guidelines of both your company and university supervisors.
  • You are ready to work independently and proactively, actively participating in the company's work and contributing to teamwork.
  • You will write a master's thesis based on the needs of the cooperation partner, using a research-based approach.
  • You will value feedback and use it to develop your work and skills.
  • You will represent the University of Tartu and the values of the program with dignity in your communication with the company and colleagues.

Introductory video for the Robotics and Computer Engineering curriculum