Why study Embedded Systems?
Today’s chip technology relies on seamless integration between hardware and software. From responding to real-world signals to coordinating with other components and performing tasks in real time, embedded systems are at the core of modern computing.
The Master’s in Embedded Systems at the University of Twente prepares you to design and optimise these systems. You'll gain expertise in both hardware and software, exploring topics such as system-on-chip design, real-time and embedded AI systems, embedded computer architecture, and dependable computing.
The Master’s in Embedded Systems at the University of Twente gives you a solid technical foundation at the intersection of hardware and software in the chip technology sector. What sets this programme apart is its multidisciplinary structure, combining core knowledge from both electrical engineering and computer science.
Career opportunities
As an expert in architecting and maintaining embedded systems that power high-precision machinery and autonomous platforms, your skill set will be essential for the global high-tech industry. Upon graduation, you will have excellent career opportunities across the semiconductor, automotive, and aerospace sectors, to name a few. Thanks to close industry connections, students collaborate frequently on semiconductor development and embedded control systems. This practical orientation prepares you for roles in chip design and system architecture at companies such as ASML, NXP, and Thales.
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 Embedded Systems 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:
- Excellent research facilities
- Strong industry connections
- Close-knit community and personal support
- Guaranteed housing offer for international first-year master’s students enrolling in Embedded Systems
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