# Electronics
**Source**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/msc-programmes/electrical-engineering/specialization/electronics
**Parent**: https://www.dtu.dk/english/education/graduate/msc-programmes/electrical-engineering
## Electronics (ELE)
The Electronics **specialization** includes two study areas: power electronics and integrated circuit (IC) design. The Electronics specialization provides a solid foundation and specialized knowledge in power electronics and IC design. Graduates have excellent prospects for employment in various industries, contributing to the advancement of technology and the development of innovative electronic systems and devices.
The study area in Power Electronics focuses on the efficient power conversion, control, and management of electrical power. Graduates specializing in power electronics often find employment opportunities in industries such as power supply, renewable energy, electric vehicles, industrial automation, and power systems. Companies in Denmark such as Danfoss Power Electronics, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Grundfos and Vestas are known for their involvement in power electronics and often hire graduates to contribute to the development of advanced power electronic devices, converters, and systems.
The study area in IC Design focuses on the design and development of integrated circuits, which are essential components in various electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and medical equipment. Graduates specializing in IC design can find employment in Danish companies like Infineon Technologies Denmark A/S, GN, Demant, and NVIDIA, where they contribute to the design, verification, and testing of complex integrated circuits. They work on developing high-performance processors, wireless communication chips, or specialized integrated circuits for the hearing aid industry.
**Core competence I** **(CORE 1)** - mandatory :
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| [34652](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34652?menulanguage=en) | Power Electronics 1 | 10 | point | Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17) |
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**Innovation course II** **(INNO)** - mandatory:
- 34658 is flexible, and the individual topics and schedules must agree with the course responsible person.
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| [34658](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34658?menulanguage=en) | Research immersion 1 - Power electronics and IC design | 5 | point | Outside schedule structure |
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**Core competence II** **(CORE 2)** - choose 20 ECTS among the following courses:
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| [34653](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34653?menulanguage=en) | Power Electronics 2. Laboratory course | 5 | point | January |
| [34654](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34654?menulanguage=en) | Circuit technology and EMC | 5 | point | Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17) |
| [34655](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34655?menulanguage=en) | Integrated analog electronics 2 | 5 | point | Spring F4A (Tues 13-17) |
| [34656](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34656?menulanguage=en) | Design and layout of integrated CMOS circuits | 5 | point | June |
| [34657](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34657?menulanguage=en) | System level integrated circuit design | 10 | point | Autumn E5 (Wed 8-17) |
| [34659](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34659?menulanguage=en) | Research immersion 2 - Power electronics and IC design | 10 | point | Outside schedule structure |
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**Advanced programme specific courses (AVANC)**: Choose 15 ECTS among the rest of the programme specific courses:
Note:
- Courses in CORE 2 can be counted towards this group AVANC, but **NOT** vice versa. The following list includes additional courses for the AVANC, excluding those from CORE 2.
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| [02203](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/02203?menulanguage=en) | Design of Digital Systems | 5 | point | Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12) |
| [02205](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/02205?menulanguage=en) | VLSI Design | 5 | point | Spring F3A (Tues 8-12) |
| [30021](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/30021?menulanguage=en) | Digital Instrumentation | 5 | point | Autumn E4A (Tues 13-17) |
| [30415](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/30415?menulanguage=en) | RF communication circuits | 10 | point | Autumn E2 (Mon 13-17, Thurs 8-12) |
| [30421](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/30421?menulanguage=en) | Advanced Microwave Techniques and High Speed Electronics | 10 | point | Spring F2 (Mon 13-17, Thurs 8-12) |
| [34349](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34349?menulanguage=en) | FPGA design for communication systems | 10 | point | Spring F5 (Wed 8-17) |
| [34365](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34365?menulanguage=en) | IoT Prototyping | 5 | point | Autumn E2B (Thurs 8-12) |
| [34373](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34373?menulanguage=en) | Introduction to microcontroller development for IoT using embedded C | 5 | point | Spring F3A (Tues 8-12) |
| [34374](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34374?menulanguage=en) | IoT Hardware and PCB Design | 5 | point | Spring F4B (Fri 8-12) |
| [34540](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34540?menulanguage=en) | Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics for energy applications | 5 | point | Autumn E2A (Mon 13-17) |
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**Elective Courses**
This group contains in principle all DTU's advanced level courses. In addition to regular courses, special courses are also accepted in this group of courses, provided that the topic and level of the special course is approved by DTU supervisors. Instead you may also choose to follow more programme specific courses or conduct a MSc thesis of 35 ECTS. Here are some recommended elective courses (but not limited):
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| [02209](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/02209?menulanguage=en) | Test of Digital Systems | 5 | point | Autumn E1B (Thurs 13-17) |
| [10314](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10314?menulanguage=en) | Magnetism and Magnetic Materials | 5 | point | Spring F5B (Wed 13-17) |
| [10852](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10852?menulanguage=en) | Introduction to cleanroom-based microfabrication | 5 | point | June |
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| [10851](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10851?menulanguage=en) | Introduction to cleanroom-based microfabrication | 5 | point | January |
| [30428](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/30428?menulanguage=en) | Advanced electromagnetics | 5 | point | Spring F4A (Tues 13-17) |
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## Focus on Power Electronics - example:
Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
Electives
1.Semester
[34652](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34652?menulanguage=en)\
Power Electronics 1
10 point
[34654](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34654?menulanguage=en)\
Circuit technology and EMC
5 point
[34653](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34653?menulanguage=en)\
Power Electronics 2. Laboratory course
5 point
[02203](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/02203?menulanguage=en)\
Design of Digital Systems
5 point
[34540](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34540?menulanguage=en)\
Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics... Light emitting diodes and photovoltaics for energy applications
5 point
2.Semester
[42504](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42504?menulanguage=en)\
Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
[34659](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34659?menulanguage=en)\
Research immersion 2 - Power electronics and IC design
10 point
[34655](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34655?menulanguage=en)\
Integrated analog electronics 2
5 point
[10314](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/10314?menulanguage=en)\
Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
5 point
[12101](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12101?menulanguage=en)\
Quantitative methods to assess... Quantitative methods to assess sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
3.Semester
[34658](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34658?menulanguage=en)\
Research immersion 1 - Power electronics... Research immersion 1 - Power electronics and IC design
5 point
[46735](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/46735?menulanguage=en)\
Wind, solar and energy storage electrical drive trains
10 point
elective course
10 point
[34374](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34374?menulanguage=en)\
IoT Hardware and PCB Design
5 point
4.Semester
Thesis \
Masters thesis
30 point
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## Focus on Integrated Circuit - example:
Polytechnical foundation
Programme specific courses
Thesis
Electives
1.Semester
[34652](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34652?menulanguage=en)\
Power Electronics 1
10 point
[34653](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34653?menulanguage=en)\
Power Electronics 2. Laboratory course
5 point
[30021](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/30021?menulanguage=en)\
Digital Instrumentation
5 point
[30415](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/30415?menulanguage=en)\
RF communication circuits
10 point
2.Semester
[42504](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/42504?menulanguage=en)\
Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical... Innovation in Engineering (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
[34655](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34655?menulanguage=en)\
Integrated analog electronics 2
5 point
[34656](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34656?menulanguage=en)\
Design and layout of integrated CMOS... Design and layout of integrated CMOS circuits
5 point
[34349](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34349?menulanguage=en)\
FPGA design for communication systems
10 point
[02205](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/02205?menulanguage=en)\
VLSI Design
5 point
3.Semester
[34654](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34654?menulanguage=en)\
Circuit technology and EMC
5 point
[02203](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/02203?menulanguage=en)\
Design of Digital Systems
5 point
[34657](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34657?menulanguage=en)\
System level integrated circuit design
10 point
[34658](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/34658?menulanguage=en)\
Research immersion 1 - Power electronics... Research immersion 1 - Power electronics and IC design
5 point
[12101](https://kurser.dtu.dk/course/2025-2026/12101?menulanguage=en)\
Quantitative methods to assess... Quantitative methods to assess sustainability (Polytechnical Foundation)
5 point
4.Semester
Thesis \
Masters thesis
30 point
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*Specializations are merely recommended ways of choosing the courses in the curriculum. Applicants are not admitted to a specialization but to the programme and it is possible to choose among all the courses in the curriculum following the directions given. However, if a specialization has been fulfilled the title of the specialization may be added to the diploma.*
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