Master Engineering Systems: Cyber-Physical Systems Part-time
The program starts 1 September 2025
Smartphones, medical devices, and energy grids are all examples of Cyber-physical systems. They are indispensable to individuals & society. Join us on this track and master how to integrate Computation, Communication & embedded Control to develop the next generation of cyber-physical systems.
Why study Cyber-Physical Systems at HAN?
Ready for the future
You participate in research on the interface between energy and mobility conducted by various HAN research groups.
Career opportunities
Utility companies, engineering firms, higher education, research institutes or R&D departments; you’re in high demand everywhere.
Top support
Gain support through guest lecturers and projects from top companies like KEMA, TENNET, Alliander, Shell, IPCOS and OMRON.
Who is this master for?
This part-time master program is for:
- EU/EER, Swiss or Surinamese citizens
- Expats with a valid Dutch residence permit
- Refugees with a valid Dutch residence permit
Don’t fit into one of these categories? Unfortunately, you can’t apply for the part-time program. But you can apply for the full-time program.
Skills and future job prospects:
Control systems are essential in mechatronics and process manufacturing. As a control systems engineer, you know all about robotic applications in automation, steering and tracking devices. Along with high-tech temperature, pressure and volume controllers for chemical processes in industry. Your skills are in high demand!
Skills
Learn these skills during the program:
- Project management
- Applied research
- Communication, reporting and presenting
Jobs
Positions you’re qualified for with this master degree:
- Embedded Systems Architect
- Real-Time Systems Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer
- Lead Engineer Control Systems
Info for employers
Master students gain experience in professional practice, which they bring to the program in the form of actual case studies. This way, HAN’s master program curriculums reflect what’s happening in the professional field. Learn more about the benefits of this program for employers.
What do you learn?
The Cyber-Physical Systems master is part of the Master in Engineering Systems. Your 1st year, you take the modules Systems Modeling and Applied Control. In the 2nd year you choose 2 elective modules. Your 3rd year revolves around your graduation project. This is where you research a cyber-physical systems issue in your own work practice and write a comprehensive report or article about it.
Part of the Master in Engineering Systems
Cyber-Physical Systems is a track within the Master in Engineering Systems. So when you apply on Studielink you choose Engineering Systems. Then you indicate the track you wish to follow. In this case, Cyber-Physical Systems. Other tracks in the Master in Engineering Systems are: Sustainable Energy and Automotive Systems.
Combining a study with work and private life takes some getting used to. But organize it properly and it's easier than you think. You get so much more in return!
Part-time or full-time
You can also take on a full-time Cyber-Physical Systems master. Then you follow a 1.5-year program. Comparing full-time to part-time? Arrange a meeting with us to see which suits you best – no strings attached.
The Dutch way of learning
The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at Dutch universities like HAN, you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions. To give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative. And to discover things for yourself.
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