Why study Nanotechnology?
Nanotechnology enables breakthroughs in materials, devices, and chip innovation. With strong ties to the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology – one of Europe’s leading research centres – you’ll benefit from direct access to advanced facilities such as the NanoLab and its state-of-the-art cleanroom.
The University of Twente is the only research university in the Netherlands that offers a multidisciplinary Master’s in Nanotechnology, integrating all disciplines, from physics to chemistry and from electrical to biomedical engineering. This breadth of disciplines enables you to tackle real-world nano-related challenges – whether you're working on semiconductors, advanced materials for etching, novel nanoelectronics, or lab-on-chip systems that support next-gen sensors. Through practical training in the NanoLab, you will gain hands-on experience in developing materials and devices at scales directly relevant to chip manufacturing and other industrial applications.
Studying Nanotechnology will give you excellent career prospects. The multidisciplinary approach of this Master’s not only deepens your understanding of amongst others, transistor physics and fabrication processes, but also helps you to integrate novel materials, design compact devices, and optimise systems. That makes you a strong candidate for roles like process engineer, IC/materials developer, semiconductor R&D engineer – or even founder of a chip-focused start-up.
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 Nanotechnology 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:
- Unique multidisciplinary master’s programme in Nanotechnology
- Access to excellent research facilities like the MESA+ NanoLab.
- Strong industry connections
- Close-knit community and personal support
- Guaranteed housing offer for international first-year master’s students enrolling in Nanotechnology
