Paul
Paul, from Austria, holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from MCI in Innsbruck. He gained experience at KTM Motorcycles and BMW before starting his Master's in Production Engineering and Management at KTH in August 2025. Fluent in German, Czech, French, and English, Paul is also a board member and player for KTH Hockey. His interests include skiing, mountain biking, and hiking.
Why did you choose this master’s programme at KTH?
My interest in the core of every industrial company, production operations, blended with an international setup and management skills.
What are the best aspects of your programme?
The international background of the class and the collaboration with companies. I also appreciate the wide range of courses that can be chosen, which cover all aspects of industrial manufacturing.
Have you chosen a specialisation track within the programme? Which track and why?
I have chosen the production engineering track for my conditionally elective courses, and more economic-focused courses for my free electives, because I want to connect production with economic knowledge.
What are some of your favourite courses so far?
My favorite courses so far are Production Planning & Control and Assembly Technology. Production Planning featured a lot of hands-on workshops, like the production games and lean labs, while Assembly Technology included a project involving a real product.
How do studies at KTH differ from your previous studies?
KTH is much bigger than my previous university, but the main difference is the style of teaching. KTH is much more research-focused, and preparing for exams sometimes requires studying additional external sources of information.
How would you describe your time at KTH so far?
Very impactful and full of learning, not only academically but also culturally. It is interesting to see how the Swedish university system works.
What do you want to do after graduating?
I would like to work as a plant manager handling tasks concerning production, logistics, quality, and financial aspects, or as a restructuring manager focusing on helping manufacturing companies get back on track.