Masters

Master of Science in Integrated Circuit Design

Technical University of Munich

Singapore, Germany

Program Overview

The international Master of Science in Integrated Circuit Design programme, which is offered jointly by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Technical University of Munich (TUM), aims to educate the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurial leaders for the fast-moving semiconductor industry. The programme content ranges from analogue, digital and mixed-circuit design over architectural concepts for integrated circuits to design methodology and automation. Product manufacturing and testing are also addressed. Integrated circuit design is also placed in a broader context, e.g., by teaching fundamental concepts of signal processing which are at the core of today's communications circuits. Students will also be taught essential non-technical topics such as product marketing, international management, patent law, and aspects of culture and globalisation. This will be done mainly by highly qualified freelancers from our industry partners. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded a joint Master's degree from NTU and TUM. LABORATORY ELECTIVE MODULES Laboratory 1: Analogue IC Design (NTU) Laboratory 2: Digital IC Design (NTU) CORE TECHNICAL ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE SIX) Microfabrication Technology (NTU) Analogue IC Design (NTU) System-on-Chip Solutions & Architecture (TUM) Design Methodology & Automation (TUM) Digital Signal Processing (NTU) Mixed Signal Circuit Design (TUM) Integrated Circuit (IC) Packaging (NTU) SPECIALISATION TECHNICAL ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE FOUR) RF IC Design (NTU) IC Marketing/Business Management (NTU) Advanced MOSFET & Novel Devices (TUM) Nano-Electronics (TUM) Design for Testability of VLSI (NTU) Embedded Systems (TUM) Simulation and Optimisation of Analogue Circuits (TUM) NON-TECHNICAL ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE TWO) Business Administration Industrial Marketing Production Planning in Industry Innovation and Technology Management Modern Developments in Industry Intellectual Property and Technopreneurship Project Management Principles Internship Master's Thesis *Disclaimer: Specialisation and Elective modules available for selection are subject to availability. Unforeseen circumstances that affect the availability of the module include an insufficient number of students taking up the module and/or the unavailability of the professor. TUM Asia reserves the right to cancel or postpone the module under such circumstances.

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Financials

Tuition FeesYes
Living Expenses11904 euros (living expense) plus semester contribution
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Intakes and Duration

Intake Season

Winter (October)

Duration

4 semesters

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Career Outcomes

You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.

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Salary Outlook

Typical range

€45,000 – €75,000 per year

Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.

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Language & Exams

Teaching Language

English

Applicant whose native language or medium of instruction from previous studies (Bachelor's / FH Diploma) is not English must submit at least one of the following: TOEFL ( www.toefl.org ): recent score with a minimum 88 for the internet-based test (TOEFL code: 7368) IELTS ( www.ielts.org ): academic IELTS result of at least 6.5

IELTS required (IELTS 6.5 overall)No extra certification required
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Requirements

Academic Admission

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or in a closely related discipline with remarkable results. For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian university degree, an Akademische Teststelle (APS) certificate is required.

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

IELTS 6.5 overall

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.

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