Master in Manufacturing Engineering with Platforms for Dig Value Networks

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.

The Master in Manufacturing Engineering with Platforms for Dig Value Networks is a 2-year program at University College Dublin, suitable for students with a Bachelor's degree. It's a double degree program that combines technical and technological aspects with innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on global societal challenges.

The curriculum includes courses on manufacturing science, digital solutions, and platforms, with skills developed in areas like modelling and simulation, virtual prototyping, and system engineering. Students can choose from three minors, including Additive Manufacture for Full Flexibility and Zero-Defect Manufacturing for a Circular Economy.

Graduates can pursue careers as Manufacturing Engineers, System Engineers, or Industrial Process Managers, working in industries like cyber-physical systems, information system management, or digital monitoring. They may find employment with companies that specialize in digitalized value networks, such as technology firms or manufacturing companies.