UNIVERSITY OF INFINITE AMBITIONS.

MASTER OF SCIENCEELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

FOCUS AND DISCIPLINESElectrical Engineering teaches you how modern technology can be used to further enhance, accelerate or scale down electronics-based systems. It will provide you with skills and expertise that you can apply in nearly all fields of technology. You will be challenged to improve high-tech systems with an emphasis on themes such as sustainability, health and safety.

RESEARCH AND SPECIALIZATIONOur research focuses on many areas, ranging from microsystems, mechatronics and telecom, to integrated circuit design/architecture and biomedical applications. You can tailor a large part of the programme to suit your own personal interests (ranging from technical to managerial aspects).

MASTER’S PROGRAMME ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGThe Electrical Engineering Master’s programme is all about specialization: there are no core courses that have to be taken by all students. All specializations share the same structure. In your first year you will attend lectures in your specialized field and in your second year you will further develop the knowledge and skills you have acquired during your studies by applying them to practical work and problem-based learning. You will be given the chance to tackle problems that even the professionals have yet to solve. Your personal curriculum will be designed in consultation with your thesis supervisor.

MASTER’S PROGRAMME ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGWould you like to expand your knowledge of design, analysis and research with regard to innovative electrical engineering systems? Do you see designing, developing and producing electrical and electronic systems and processes as an exciting challenge? If so, this two-year Master’s in Electrical Engineering is definitely one to consider. This is an internationally oriented programme and is taught entirely in English. You can start in September and February. You can start the pre-master’s programme in September.

This MSc programme challenges you to develop new methods and technologies for high-tech electronics-based systems in nanotechnology, robotics, electronics, telecommunication or biomedical systems.

QUICK FACTSStarting date 1 September or 1 FebruaryDegree Master of ScienceLanguage EnglishDuration 2 years, 120 creditsWebsite utwente.nl/go/ee

WHY THIS PROGRAMME?• Interesting specializations that tie in with your own

personal interests• A wide range of subjects• A strong emphasis on information systems and

technology• Small classes and personal guidance• Internationally oriented, English-taught, project-based

education• Close ties to world-renowned research institutes

Communication Networks focuses on the design & implementation of dependable networked systems, such as communication systems and methods/techniques to support this design.

A dependable system is designed to satisfy the changing requirements of its users. You will learn to design and implement dependable networked systems, focusing primarily on communication systems (wired, wireless, or embedded in other systems) as well as on methods and techniques to support the design and dimensioning of

such systems. All of this is done to ensure dependability in all phases of the lifecycle (availability, reliability, performance and security).

The specialization Communication Networks is directly linked with the researchgroup Design and Analysis of Communication Systems and research institute CTIT. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

Computer Vision & Biometrics focuses on signal processing and pattern recognition to retrieve information from (biometric) signals.

This specialization focuses on signal processing and pattern recognition. Signals are viewed as information carriers, which can vary from 1D time signals and 2D images to 3D data sets and 4D moving structures. The objective is to retrieve the information from the signals, for example to diagnose a disease on the basis of medical

images, to identify criminals based on security camera footage, or to discover the identity of a gun owner based on fingerprints.

The specialization Computer Vision & Biometrics is directly linked with the researchgroup Services, Cybersecurity and Safety and research institute CTIT. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

Dependable Integrated Systems focuses on computer architectures such as streaming applications in the high-performance domain, architectures for embedded systems and ICT for energy management.

A dependable system is a system that has been designed to satisfy the changing requirements of its users. While the Communication Networks specialization concentrates on communication systems, the emphasis in Dependable Integrated Systems is on computer architectures. Topics include streaming applications in the high-performance

high-tech domain (e.g. phased array antenna systems, medical image processing and signal processing on board satellites), architectures for embedded systems and ICT for energy management (e.g. smart grids).

The specialization Dependable Integrated Systems is directly linked with the researchgroup Computer Architecture for Embedded Systems and research institute CTIT. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

COMPUTER VISION & BIOMETRICS

DEPENDABLE INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

SPECIALIZATION

Devices for Integrated Circuits deals with silicon circuit technology, with a primary focus on IC processing, device characterization and reliability, device physics and modelling.

This specialization teaches you all about silicon circuit technology and focuses on three main areas. The first, IC Processing, is concerned with the fabrication of new on-chip components (CMOS wafer post-processing), incorporating features such as LEDs, high-quality passives and gas sensors into a CMOS process (novel devices) and exploring the world of nanotechnology in the shape of novel thin films, nanocrystal memories, ultrathin silicon and silicon nanowires.

The second, Device Characterization and Reliability, deals with novel characterization methods to measure the

capacitance-voltage relationship, the improvement of characterization methods to measure contact resistances and the reliability of MOS devices, interconnections and novel devices.

The third, Device Physics and Modelling, addresses the problem of understanding and modelling ultra-thin silicon that has almost ceased to be three-dimensional, and looks at possible techniques for modelling a bulk-acoustic-wave resonator or silicon LEDs.

The specialization Devices for Integrated Circuits is directly linked with the researchgroup Semiconductor Components and research institute MESA+. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

Integrated circuits are at the heart of the rapid developments in mobile telecommunications, multimedia and the internet, and in numerous other applications.

Integrated Circuit Design focuses on smart IC design techniques to create portable, fast and energy-efficient communication systems.

Integrated circuits are at the heart of the rapid developments in mobile telecommunications, multimedia, the internet and numerous other applications. IC design is of major industrial importance, and this is even more true of analogue circuit design, an area in which the European electronics industry is leading the way. You will focus on

integrated transceivers in CMOS technology. This includes transmitters and receivers for wireless and wired communication systems. Smart IC design techniques are being developed to create portable, fast and energy-efficient communication systems. Current projects are in the field of frequency synthesizers, radio frontends, RF beam-forming and cognitive radio.

The specialization Integrated Circuit Design is directly linked with the researchgroup Integrated Circuit Design and research institute CTIT. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges in the design of integrated transceivers in CMOS technology.

Integrated Optical Systems focuses on microscale/nanoscale integrated on-chip optical devices.

This specialization focuses on microscale and nanoscale integrated on-chip optical devices. We are particularly interested in the integration of active nanodevices and microdevices (e.g. amplifiers and lasers) in passive photonic technology platforms. We are also investigating how to utilize the beneficial aspects of plasmonics to produce integrated devices with novel and/or improved

functionalities. Our main focus is on applications in sensing and communication (i.e. on-chip optical interconnects).

The specialization Integrated Optical Systems is directly linked with the researchgroup Optical Sciences and research institute MESA+. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

DEVICES FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN

INTEGRATED OPTICAL SYSTEMS

SPECIALIZATION

Lab-on-a-chip Systems for Biomedical & Environmental Applications focuses on electrical, fluidic, and optical functions integrated in a microsystem in (bio)chemical and medical fields.

A ‘lab-on-a-chip’ (LoC) consists of electrical, fluidic, and optical functions integrated in a microsystem, and has applications in (bio)chemical and medical fields. The core of the lab-on-a-chip system is a microfluidic channel structure, through which fluid samples of less than a nanolitre are propelled by hydraulic, electro-kinetic or surface forces. The fluid sample is then analysed by the LoC’s circuitry. LoCs can be used for diagnostic devices in clinical measurements and in life sciences, for

experiments on the microscale and nanoscale, in microreactors, for the manipulation and analysis of cells and biomolecules and in tissue engineering. You will learn more about nanofluidics and nanosensing, and about new micro and nanotechnologies for Lab-on-a-Chip systems and the potential of LoC applications.

The specialization Lab-on-a-Chip Systems for Biomedical and Environmental Applications is directly linked with the researchgroup Bios Lab-on-a-chip and research institutes MESA+ and MIRA. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

Nano Electronics examines the electronic and magnetic properties of systems at the nanoscale. Its subfields include hybrid inorganic-organic electronics, spin electronics and quantum electronics.

The specialization in Nano Electronics comprises the study of the electronic and magnetic properties of systems with critical dimensions at the nanoscale, i.e. sub ~100 nm. Its key areas include hybrid inorganic-organic

electronics, spin electronics and quantum electronics and it combines aspects of Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Nanotechnology.

The specialization Nano Electronics is directly linked with the researchgroup Nano Electronics and research institute MESA+. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

Neurotechnology & Biomechatronics focuses on neural engineering, interfacing with the neural system and on monitoring and influencing body functions on distance through such interfaces.

This specialization focuses on neural engineering, interfacing with the neural system and on monitoring and influencing body functions through such interfaces. Research is conducted at three levels:- At cellular and network level, you will look at neuro-

electronic interfacing of live neural tissue on electrode substrates, learning and memory in cultured circuits and neural endcap prosthesis.

- At human function level you will study neuromodulation

and dynamic identification with reference to pain, motor control and heart function; diagnosis, functional support and neurofeedback training in rehabilitation.

- At healthcare level you will explore areas of telemedicine, such as remote monitoring and remotely supervised treatment using wearable interfaces and ICT systems.

The specialization Neurotechnology and Biomechatroniccs is directly linked with the researchgroup Biomedical Signals and Systems and research institute MIRA. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

LAB-ON-A-CHIP SYSTEMS FOR BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS

NANO ELECTRONICS

NEUROTECHNOLOGY AND BIOMECHATRONICS

SPECIALIZATION

Robotics & Mechatronics focuses on robotics and deals with modelling and simulation of physical systems, intelligent control, robotic actuators and embedded control systems.

The specialization in Robotics and Mechatronics deals with the application of modern systems and control methods in practical situations. Its focus is on robotics as a specific class of mechatronic systems. Areas of application include inspection robotics (UAVs, UGV, UUVs), medical robotics (assistance to surgeons), and service robotics (street cleaning, service to people). The

science and engineering topics you will work on include modelling and simulation of physical systems, intelligent control, robotic actuators, and embedded control systems.

The specialization Robotics and Mechatronics is directly linked with the researchgroup Robotics and Mechatronics and research institute CTIT. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

Telecommunication Engineering concentrates on optical signal processing and networks, mobile communications, microwave techniques and radiation from ICs and PCBs.

Our research concentrates on optical signal processing and networks, mobile communications, microwave techniques and radiation from ICs and PCBs. The Telecommunication Engineering group’s research can be divided in two principal areas:• Short-Range Radio (SRR): The main issues in this

research area are low power consumption, resilience tointerference, on-chip integration (including antenna)and overall costs.

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): The EMC group’s

research focuses on modelling radiated emission and immunity of circuits at IC and PCB level, signal integrity of high-speed electronic circuits, development of test techniques for high-intensity electromagnetic fields, and the combination of two or more numerical methods for optimum prediction of Electromagnetic Interference.

The specialization Telecommunication Engineering is directly linked with the researchgroup Telecommunication Engineering and research institute CTIT. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

Transducers Science & Technology centres on three-dimensional nanofabrication and microfabrication based on top-down lithography methods.

Research at TST is conducted at the MESA+ Research Institute for Nanotechnology. We specialize in three-dimensional nanofabrication and microfabrication based on top-down lithography methods. We invent new fabrication techniques and demonstrate them on various devices with the aim of ultimately transferring our knowledge to industry. We are working on three

generations of fabrication technologies, in different stages of the process between fundamental research and application: microtechnology, nanotechnology and self-assembly.

The specialization Transducers Science and Technology is directly linked with the researchgroup Transducers Science and Technology and research institute MESA+. This means you will have excellent peer guidance and will be working on the newest challenges.

ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS

TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

TRANSDUCERS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SPECIALIZATION

CAREERThe Master’s programme in Electrical Engineering provides you with the knowledge and skills you will need to be successful in almost any area of technology. It is an innovative engineering discipline in which you will develop new methods and technologies. Electrical engineers are highly employable, largely because their training encompasses a branch of science rather than focusing on a specific profession. You will be trained in development teams for all kinds of new technologies. Without electrical engineers there would be no cars, aircraft, mobile phones, tablets, PCs or TVs.

The programme offers a wide variety of specializations. You will build your own future in line with your personal interests, whether you would like to be a researcher, a designer (developer of new products and services) or an organizer (manager of an engineering department or provider of consulting services).

Many of the programme’s graduates start their careers in R&D departments. Our research groups enjoy close ties with major companies such as Philips (consumer and medical electronic devices), ASML (machine fabrication to produce chips), NXP (chips), Demcon (robots) and Thales, but also with SMEs. These ties could help you find your first job, often with an internship as a first step. You might also decide to specialize further by becoming a PhD researcher at one of our research groups. You could then go to work as a specialist for a company, or start your own business as many of our past graduates have done.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSApplicants for the Master’s programme should have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or accredited academic institution in a discipline related to that of the Master’s programme Electrical Engineering such as Electrical Engineering, Advanced Technology, Physics or Computer Science.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:International students: English-language test results. Academic IELTS, overall band score of at least 6.5, or TOEFL, internet based (TOEFL-iBT) of at least 90, or Cambridge CAE-C (CPE). For the minimum CPGA of your country, please visit our Master’s website: utwente.nl/go/master/country-list

DUTCH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES: You may need to complete a pre-Master’s programme first with a maximum of 30 credits.

For more specific admission requirements, please visit our website: utwente.nl/go/ee

ELIGIBILITY CHECKOur eligibility check is designed to assist you as a student holding a non-Dutch diploma. It will give you an indication of your eligibility to be admitted to the master’s programme Electrical Engineering. The check will take about five minutes to complete. Please note that this is not part of the official admission procedure. No rights can be obtained from the outcome of the eligibility check.

Check your eligibility: utwente.nl/go/ee/eligibility-check

If you are considering studying at the University of Twente, but have not yet succeeded in securing funding, please note that our Master of Science programmes are eligible for various scholarships. It is advisable to apply for multiple funding opportunities at an early stage of your application process.

For your convenience, we have listed a variety of scholarship opportunities on our website. These scholarships vary from government grants to funding by organizations or private persons. In addition, the University of Twente Scholarship Programme offers scholarships to excellent international students enrolled in Master of Science programmes.

For more information, please check out our website: utwente.nl/scholarships

You can also start by enquiring at your own Ministry of Education, or Department of Education, as they may have details of scholarship or bursary opportunities for students wishing to study overseas.

Please note that the University of Twente cannot provide assistance during the scholarship application process. Before applying, most scholarships require your academic admission to be completed. Make sure you apply for admission at least two months before the scholarship deadline, because of strict deadlines.

The UTS scholarship application is also open for EU-students.

SCHOLARSHIPS