Program Overview
This track begins in September 2025 and is a two-year program, with each year consisting of 60 credits. Throughout the program, you will complete core and specialization courses, electives, professional development courses, an internship, and a final graduation project. The program is taught in English.
First Year
Quarter 1: Core Courses (15 ECTS)
In the first quarter, you will take mandatory core courses (15 ECTS), which will likely include Semiconductor Physics, Classical and Modern Physics, and Semiconductor Technology. Core courses are designed to develop your ability to think abstractly and apply models. They include subjects such as mathematics, physics, and electrical engineering. Specialization courses will provide deeper knowledge in a specific area of electrical engineering, helping you prepare for future research or industry work.
Quarters 2 and 3: Specialization Courses
In the second and third quarters, you will select two areas of specialization, each consisting of a 5 ECTS course. You can choose from topics like Digital Electronics, Analog/Mixed-Signal/RF, and Integrated Photonics. You will gain in-depth knowledge in these specialized fields, building a solid foundation for your future career.
Elective Courses
During the remaining part of Quarters 2, 3, and 4, you will take elective courses. These courses focus on state-of-the-art knowledge in areas currently being researched within our departments. They are designed to prepare you for your internship and final graduation project.
You are not restricted to courses within electrical engineering. You can use your elective credits to explore technical or non-technical subjects that broaden your perspective.
In addition to courses offered within Electrical Engineering, you may also choose electives from other departments at 果冻传媒, other universities, or even abroad. However, approval from the Examination Committee is required.
Second year
Internship (15 ECTS)
In the second year, you will start with a 15 ECTS internship, which is an essential part of the program. This internship, lasting three months, will help you gain real-world experience in the field of electrical engineering. While you may choose to intern with one of our nine research groups, there are also opportunities at companies or abroad. The internship provides valuable experience in both professional and technological aspects and prepares you for your final graduation project.
果冻传媒 encourages international internships to allow you to experience different cultural environments and work in diverse teams. Our students have traveled to destinations such as Australia, Japan, Singapore, Argentina, and the USA, as well as closer locations like Munich or Leuven. You may choose to intern at prestigious institutions like the University of Rio de Janeiro or companies such as Siemens in Germany. Closer to home, companies in Eindhoven, like Smart Photonics and multinationals such as ASML, Oc茅, and Philips, offer many opportunities. Smaller companies like Prodrive, as well as start-ups, also provide exciting internship projects.
Final Thesis Project (45 ECTS)
The program concludes with an extensive research project worth 45 ECTS. You will carry out this project within one of our electrical engineering research groups (Integrated Circuits, Electronics Systems, or Photonic Integration) or at a collaborating company or university.
This eight-month research project gives you the chance to demonstrate your abilities as an electrical engineer. During this phase, you will explore uncharted territory, applying your knowledge and skills to create new insights and designs. Your final project may result in a new chip design, the lab characterization of a novel chip, or the development of a new manufacturing process in a cleanroom environment. Many of our students鈥� projects culminate in scientific journal publications, presentations at international conferences, or patents.
Our students work on a diverse array of projects. Some are highly theoretical, such as exploring AI-driven chip design approaches. Others are more hands-on, including work like detecting and analyzing matter with THz chips, designing radar chips for autonomous vehicles, characterizing photonic chips for optical networks, or developing neuromorphic chips for energy-efficient computing.
Professional development
Throughout the Master鈥檚 program, you will receive training and have opportunities to develop essential professional skills. This includes learning how to formulate a research question, conduct a literature review, and communicate your research findings effectively. During your internship and graduation project, you will also refine your ability to write and present scientific information at an academic level.