Admission requirements
Today’s chipmakers typically cram millions of
HBO
International applicants
transistors onto a single microchip. The circuits to
Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch
Applicants from non- Dutch universities must make a
process signals emanating from sensors built into
University of Applied Sciences (HBO): Applicants
formal application for admission. Application is handled
microchips must themselves be microscopically
with a relevant degree can be admitted after completing a
by the international office. The application period starts
small. The MSc track in Microelectronics gives
one-year bridging course.
in September and closes on 1 April. To start an MSc
electronics engineers the highly specialised
application, fill in the online application and pay the
knowledge and experience required for the design,
Dutch university graduates
non-refundable application fee of €50. Then send hard
fabrication and testing of these devices, circuits
Applicants with a degree in Electrical/Electronics
copies of the application documents to TU Delft’s
and systems.
Engineering, Physics or other equivalent undergraduate
International Office. Please note that you should apply
degrees are eligible for admission. In some cases
early when you want to apply for a scholarship as well!
students without adequate preparation will be required to
Check www.tudelft.nl for the exact and up to date
complete a bridging course.
application schedule.
Progress measured in
nanometres
In the programme, you will study the fundamentals of
Please visit the webpage for all details, complete requirements,
deadlines and contact information. www.tudelft.nl/masters
microelectronics, and acquire in-depth knowledge of
electronic circuit design, digital IC design,
semiconductor device physics, electronic
instrumentation, and IC and MEMS technology.
For further information
The department is internationally renowned for its
research on smart sensors, semiconductor fabrication,
www.ee.msc.tudelft.nl
solar cells, signal processing, RF transceivers and RF
Dr.ir. A. Bossche, Master Coordinator
components. You will have the opportunity to take
T +31 (0)15 27 86049
your own ideas from theory to application in the
E A.Bossche@tudelft.nl
MSc Programme
department’s own clean room. The range of facilities
Electrical Engineering
also encourages fruitful discussions between designoriented and technology-oriented students. The
flexible curriculum will afford you the opportunity to
design a programme that matches your particular
interests. It will also give you opportunities for
international exchanges, including possibilities to
Track
Microelectronics
work in the USA, China, Austria and Australia.
Microelectronics
curriculum
Microelectronics
curriculum
First Year
st
1 semester
2
nd
semester
Introduction to Microelectronics
Specialisation
Physics of Semiconductor Devices
Integrated Circuits and MEMS
Technology
Introduction to Analog CMOS Design
Introduction to Analog CMOS Design
Digital IC Design
Specialisation
Electronic Instrumentation
Specialisation
Specialisation
Specialisation
Free electives
Free electives
Free electives
Second Year
st
1 semester
2
nd
semester
Graduation project
Common core (25 EC)
Specialisation (25 EC)
Free electives (10 EC)
Graduation project (60 EC)
• 1 EC = 28 hrs study, according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) • One academic year = 60 EC • Total amount of credits MSc programme = 120 EC
For more information on all courses: www.studyguide.tudelft.nl
• RF & Analog Circuit Design: Analog, mixed
signal, RF/high-speed electronic circuits,
modelling, circuit design and simulation.
• Digital System Design: Digital signal
processing, VLSI circuit and system design.
Admission requirements
• Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch
University of Applied Sciences (HBO): Applicants
with a relevant degree can be admitted after
Programme
specialisations
completing
a one-year bridging course.
• Dutch university graduates: Applicants with a
Career prospects
degree
in Electrical/Electronics
There are four
specialisations
for studentsEngineering,
to choose from:
Physics or other equivalent undergraduate
The job prospects for microelectronics graduates are
degrees are eligible for admission. In some cases
excellent. Most of the leading electronics companies
• T echnology: MEMS/MST, solar cells, TFT devices, silicon
students without adequate preparation will be
including names such as Philips, NXP (formerly
device integration and nano-electronics.
required to complete a bridging course.
Philips Semiconductors), ASML, Nokia, National
• M icrosystems
Design:
Measurement
and from
• International
applicants:
Applicants
Semiconductor, Maxim, Analog Devices, Philips
non-Dutch
universities
should
meetsmart
the same
Medical and BioMetrix have all employed Delft
instrumentation,
data
acquisition
systems,
sensors.
requirements
as
graduates
of
Dutch
universities.
graduates. Among the fields in which you can apply• R F & Analog
Circuit Design: Analog, mixed signal, RF/
your knowledge and experience are chip design,
high-speed electronic circuits, modelling, circuit design
RF circuit development, and advanced technology
and simulation.
systems. You can also opt for an academic career
•
D igital System Design: Digital signal processing, VLSI
and continue your studies for a PhD.
circuit and system design.
“
Career prospects
The advances that electronics have made throughout the
years are amazing; being a part of it is truly a privilege.
My name is Miki Trifunovic and I chose the Master’s
programme in Microelectronics. It is all about the design,
fabrication and testing of small-scale electronics. Within
Microelectronics there is a large range of specialisation
excellent. Most of the leading electronics companies
you can follow: from analog to digital, and from
including names such as Philips, NXP (formerly Philips
component technology to high-level system design. The
Semiconductors), ASML, Nokia, National Semiconductor,
wide range of specialisation courses includes practically
Maxim, Analog Devices, Philips Healthcare and BioMetrix
any type of electronic fascination that a student may
have all employed Delft graduates. Among the fields in which
have, and does not limit a student’s desire to one specific
you can apply your knowledge and experience are chip
design, RF circuit development, and advanced technology
systems. You can also opt for an academic career and
continue your studies for a PhD.
For further information: www.ee.msc.tudelft.nl
Dr R.A.C.M.M.van Swaaij, Programme Coordinator
T +31 (0)15 27 87259
E R.A.C.M.M.vanSwaaij@tudelft.nl
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The job prospects for microelectronics graduates are
field. I have chosen two specialisations: Technology, and
Miki Trifunovic
(The Netherlands)
Microsystem Design. Delft University of Technology has a
great reputation and a high quality education system. As
a Microelectronics student, there is an additional
advantage: you can actually produce your own
microelectronic devices in the cleanrooms. All this has left
me without a doubt that I made the right choice!
”