Discover MERIT through the voices of its students

What is it really like to study on a MERIT master’s programme? What motivates students to develop advanced digital skills, and how are their studies helping them prepare for the next steps in their careers?

The MERIT Student Testimonials video series brings together first-hand experiences from students participating in the master’s programmes.

Through their stories, viewers can learn more about their academic journeys, the skills they are developing and their experiences of studying in an international educational environment connected to evolving technological and industry needs.

Explore the MERIT Student Testimonials playlist on YouTube

Real experiences from the MERIT community

The testimonials offer direct insight into why students chose their programmes, what they value about their studies and how they are connecting advanced technological knowledge with practical applications.

They also show that developing digital skills involves more than acquiring technical expertise. Students learn to address complex challenges, work across disciplines and collaborate in international environments.

Among these voices are students from TalTech’s Industrial Engineering and Management (MARM) Master’s Programme. Their experiences highlight how the programme combines engineering, management and emerging technologies, covering areas such as digitalisation, automation, robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, the Internet of Things and digital twins.

Find out more in the article Why Students Choose the MERIT Industrial Engineering and Management Master Programme (MARM): Real Experiences from Future Industrial Engineering Leaders.

New student stories will continue to be added to the playlist. Follow the Digital MERIT Project YouTube channel (@digitalmeriteu) to discover upcoming testimonials and further content from the MERIT community.

MERIT programs students and Alumni LinkedIn group

The MERIT group on LinkedIn is a dedicated space for current students and alumni of the MERIT master’s programmes to remain connected with the international MERIT project community.

The group supports the continued exchange of knowledge and experiences, while also enabling members to:

Find posts relevant to their studies and professional development.
Build connections with peers and future professionals in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT).

If you are an SME or organisation interested in offering opportunities to students or exploring potential collaboration, contact us here.

About MERIT

The MERIT project aims to strengthen advanced digital skills in key deep-tech domains, including Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things. Through close collaboration among its consortium partners, MERIT has developed new master’s and training programmes at UPC, RTU-RBS, TalTech, and VILNIUS TECH, shaped by technological market trends and aligned with industry needs, with students already benefiting from them.

MERIT supports the development of innovative educational programmes and engagement activities that prepare students, professionals, and organisations for the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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