Why study Electrical Engineering?
Electrical engineers play a crucial role throughout the entire chip lifecycle – from designing nanoscale transistors and creating high-speed electric circuits to optimising energy efficiency and ensuring system reliability.
Studying Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente, you will be in splendid company. The Integrated Circuit Design department at the University of Twente, headed by professor Bram Nauta, is one of the world’s leading groups in the analogue and radio frequency domains.
There are some unique specialisations to choose from within this Master’s, that are highly relevant to the chip tech industry. You can build expertise in areas like integrated circuit design, semiconductor devices and technology, power electronics, nanoelectronics, or microsensors and systems, amongst others.
Research groups within the programme work closely together with high-tech companies, and as a student, you will be able to participate in new research projects.
Career opportunities
Graduates of Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente are the architects of the hardware that powers our digital world. This Master’s teaches you to design and develop everything from nano-scale integrated circuits to complex power grids, making you an indispensable asset in the global transition towards smarter, more sustainable technologies.
Industry connections
The University of Twente is a leader in electrical innovation, where academic research is directly applied to industrial challenges. Through partnerships with industry leaders like ASML, NXP, Axign, and ItoM, students participate in impactful research and internships across the semiconductor industry.
Career examples
Our alumni are in high demand for technical leadership roles, including:
- IC design engineer: Creating next-generation integrated circuits and semiconductor devices for modern electronics.
- Systems & control engineer: Designing advanced automation and robotic systems for high-tech manufacturing.
- Power systems architect: Developing smart grids and renewable energy solutions for reliable power distribution.
- Telecommunications specialist: Designing secure, high-speed networks and advanced signal processing systems.
Guaranteed housing for international students
Finding housing in the Netherlands can be challenging. But here’s some very good news: if you are an international student enrolling in Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente, you are guaranteed to receive a housing offer for the first year of your studies!
And that’s just one of the many reasons to choose the University of Twente:
- Join one of the world’s leading research groups in the chip tech domain
- Excellent research facilities
- Strong industry connections
- Close-knit community and personal support
- Guaranteed housing offer for international first-year master’s students enrolling in Electrical Engineering
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