Education

The Department of Microelectronics heavily participates in the education curriculum at the faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science. The faculty and scientific staff of ME are strongly involved in the teaching activities of the Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme in Electrical Engineering and the three Master of Science (MSc) programmes of Microelectronics, Telecommunication and Sensing Systems, and Signals and Systems.

The Bachelor programme in Electrical Engineering provides broad, solid expertise, allowing students to enroll in 23 different MSc programmes. Among these, the three MSc tracks offered at Microelectronics are among the most popular ones.

Over the past decade, our MSc programs have attracted talented students from around the world to The Netherlands. A majority of students finds permanent employment with companies we collaborate with upon graduation or after completing post-graduate or doctoral research in joint projects with local firms. Among the employers are NXP, TNO, Philips, Siemens, ASML, Nuon, and ICT and Telecom companies.

MSc tracks which the Department coordinates

MSc Signals, Networking and Sensing

Starts September 2026: The "SNS" Track of MSc Electrical Engineering specializes in Signal Processing, Network Science, and Radar Systems. About 60 students enter the two-year program annually, about half of them are international students. Students are eligible for a range of full and partial scholarships, as well as other forms of financial assistance.

MSc Wireless Communication and Sensing

Until 2025: The MSc track on Telecommunication and Sensing Systems is part of the MSc in Electrical Engineering. About 20-25 students enter the two-year program annually, about half of them are international students. Students are eligible for a range of full and partial scholarships, as well as other forms of financial assistance.

MSc Signals and Systems

Until 2025: The programme track "Signals and Systems" covers the broad field of signal processing and system design. About 35-40 students enter the two-year program annually, about half of them are international students. Students are eligible for a range of full and partial scholarships, as well as other forms of financial assistance.

MSc Microelectronics

The scope of Microelectronics includes the design, fabrication and testing of devices, circuits and systems, using integrated (silicon) micro-fabrication technologies. The MSc track on Microelectronics is part of the MSc in Electrical Engineering. About 30-35 students enter the two-year program annually, about half of them are international students. Students are eligible for a range of full and partial , as well as other forms of financial assistance.

The department is also significantly involved in the MSC Computer Engineering and the MSc Biomedical Engineering.