Electrical Engineering
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Shape the future of electronics by developing novel electronic devices and systems, from circuits to sustainable energy technologies.
Electrical engineering is the foundation of technological progress in many fields, such as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, and the automotive industry. Do you want to push the boundaries of what is possible in electrical engineering? Think of innovating chip architecture, researching alternative components to replace transistors in current electronic devices, and making 3D printed sensors. What about improving medical imaging technologies, such as MRI and X-rays, along with developing implantable and wearable medical devices? Electrical engineering also plays apivotal role in the ongoing energy transition, offering you immense opportunities to contribute to our future. You can enhance solar cell efficiency, facilitate sustainable chip manufacturing processes, and optimise power grids for compatibility with renewable sources like solar and wind energy. If you want to engage in impactful research and innovative technologies that will shape the future of electronics, the Master’s in Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente is the right choice for you!
In this Master’s, you will research, design, analyse, develop, and optimise electrical components and systems for a wide range of applications, such as smartphones, computers, medical devices, power grids, vehicles, or manufacturing processes. This Master’s places a strong emphasis on signal processing and analysis as well as on the design and development of electrical components and systems. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of technologies like solar cells, AI-assisted pattern recognition, and smart sensors.
Choose a specialisation
You have a lot of freedom to customise your Master’s in Electrical Engineering to your interests and ambitions. Do you want to explore wireless communication and sensing systems? Or does the biomedical aspect of electrical engineering pique your curiosity? Perhaps you are eager to optimise the efficiency of energy systems or to innovate integrated circuit designs. Have you considered delving into nanoscale device and system development? Within this Master’s, you will develop a unique expertise in a specific domain by choosing one of the eleven specialisations. Your choice determines what courses you will take and the research in your master’s thesis. You can opt for one of the following specialisations or combine two:
- [Biomedical Signals & Systems
In this specialisation, you will learn to engineer hardware and software that prevent, diagnose and treat sensory or motor dysfunction of the human body.
2 yearsFull-timeEnglish-taught](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/biomedical-signals-and-systems/) - [Communication Networks
Digital communication, internet access, and data storage rely on networks. Want to make them faster, safer, and more reliable? Then this specialisation is for you.
2 yearsFull-timeEnglish-taught](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/communication-networks/) - [Computer Vision and Biometrics
In this specialisation, you will learn to design systems with biometric data such as fingerprints or facial recognition, to contribute to better diagnoses, secure identification, and more.
2 yearsFull-timeEnglish-taught](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/computer-vision-biometrics/) - [Dependable Integrated Systems
This specialisation teaches you to develop reliable and trustworthy computing systems that can withstand any failure and provide secure, uninterrupted service.
2 yearsFull-timeEnglish-taught](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/dependable-integrated-systems/) - [Integrated Circuit Design
Integrated circuits, or chips, give power to countless systems, from your phone to medical devices. This specialisation teaches you to design smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient chips.
2 yearsFull-timeEnglish-taught](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/integrated-circuit-design/) - [Integrated Optical Systems
In this specialisation, you will learn to create advanced integrated optical systems for faster and more sustainable communication systems, sensors, and healthcare imaging.
2 yearsFull-timeEnglish-taught](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/integrated-optical-systems/) - [Micro Sensors & Systems
This specialisation teaches you to design micro sensors and systems that monitor motion, light, pressure, and more – vital for domains like healthcare, safety, and environmental monitoring.
2 yearsFull-timeEnglish-taught](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/micro-sensors-and-systems/) - [Nano Electronics
This specialisation teaches you to design nanoscale electronic devices for future electronics with lower power use, longer battery life, and better conductivity.
2 yearsFull-timeEnglish-taught](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/nano-electronics/) - [Power Electronics
Want to play a role in the energy transition and reduce CO2 emissions? This specialisation helps you to design efficient power electronics for sustainable energy, electric vehicles, and smart devices.
2 yearsFull-time](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/power-electronics/) - [Radio Systems
Today’s interconnected world is increasingly reliant on wireless technologies. This specialisation teaches you to design, analyse, and optimise radio systems for telecommunications, IoT and more.
2 yearsFull-timeEnglish-taught](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/radio-systems/) - [Semiconductor Devices & Technology
Semiconductors are the foundation of chips and electronics. In this specialisation, you’ll explore sustainable materials and technologies to design faster, energy-efficient semiconductors.
2 yearsFull-time](https://www.utwente.nl/en/education/master/programmes/electrical-engineering/specialisation/semiconductor-devices-and-technology/)
Application deadlinesAdmission requirementsPre-master
Career perspectives
Electrical engineers are in high demand across many industries, such as healthcare, energy, aerospace, manufacturing,andtelecommunications. Your expertise in designing, developing, and optimising electrical devices and systems will open upa variety of career opportunities in both the public and private domains. You can find a job at technology giants, IC design houses, semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturers, power plants, renewable energy companies, aerospace centres, research and development institutions, and security firms, among others. Most alumni secure a job well before graduating. Within the programme there are collaborations with the industry through guest lectures, projects and a mandatory internship.
Job opportunities for electrical engineers
There is a growing need for electrical engineers with strong research skills and specialised technical knowledge in electrical systems. You will find a wide range of career opportunities including roles such as a design and process engineer, control systems engineer, data analyst, biomedical engineer, or research and development scientist. You can also opt for a career in academia and do a PhD at a university anywhere in the world. Or you can start your own company!
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