Applied Finite Element Methods

Education facts

Code: 1TD056

A commonly used computational method in commercial software is the finite element method (FEM). Although the method first was introduced for solving problems in structural mechanics, it can be applied to a wide range of engineering applications. FEM serves very much as a general framework for solving differential equations using computers and is therefore common in the industry. Although the emphasis is on practical issues, some theoretical parts are also present in the course. Commercial FEM software (FEniCS) as well as MATLAB is used in the course.

Entry requirements

120 credits in science/engineering including 30 credits in mathematics, where 5 credits linear algebra and 5 credits several variable calculus must be covered. Participation in Scientific Computing III or Scientific Computing for Partial Differential Equations. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Applied Finite Element Methods

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 33 %