
Master Electrical Engineering
Enschede, Netherlands
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 17,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EUR 2,530 ┃for EU/EEA students
Introduction
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, and developing implantable and wearable medical devices? Electrical engineering also plays a pivotal 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 optimize 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 two-year, English-taught Master’s, you will research, design, analyze, develop, and optimize 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.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
WWF/Russell E. Train Fellowships
Russel E. Train Fellowships support individuals pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree in conservation and related fields. Each year, WWF supports committed conservation leaders and scientists from target countries to receive financial support for their studies and research.
Level of Study: Master's programs
Master's programs: Geo-information Science and Earth Observation
ITC Faculty Early Bird Programme
ITC is happy to announce the ‘Early Bird’ program for a limited number of unconditionally admitted candidates.
Level of Study: Master's programs and Short course
Master's programmes
- Geo-information Science and Earth Observation
- Spatial Engineering
Short Course
- Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (Postgraduate diploma)
University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)
The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EER countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente.
Level of Study: Master's programmes
Master's programmes:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Information Technology
- Chemical Science & Engineering
- Civil Engineering & Management
- Communication Science
- Computer Science
- Construction Management & Engineering
- Educational Science & Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Environmental & Energy Management
- European Studies
- Health Sciences
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Interaction Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Robotics
- Sustainable Energy Technology
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is a scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EEA countries, applying for a Master's programme at the University of Twente. The scholarship amounts to € 5,000 only for the first year of your studies.
Level of Study: Master's programmes
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Information Technology
- Chemical Science & Engineering
- Civil Engineering & Management
- Communication Science
- Computer Science
- Construction Management & Engineering
- Educational Science & Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Environmental & Energy Management
- European Studies
- Geo-information Science and Earth Observation
- Health Sciences
- Humanitarian Engineering
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Interaction Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Robotics
- Spatial Engineering
- Sustainable Energy Technology
William Georgetti Scholarships
The purpose of the William Georgetti Scholarship is to encourage postgraduate study and research, normally in New Zealand, in a field that in the opinion of the Scholarship Board is important to the social, cultural or economic development of New Zealand.
Level of Study: Master's programmes
Master's programmes:
- Environmental & Energy Management
- Geo-information Science and Earth Observation
- Sustainable Energy Technology
- Water Technology
ITC Excellence Scholarship Programme
The Faculty of Geo-information Science and Earth Observation is pleased to announce the offer of partial scholarships to a maximum of 25 applicants with a very good academic track record. These academic scholarships are designed for students exhibiting as high-skilled geospatial professionals.
Level of Study: Master's programmes
Master's programmes:
- Geo-information Science and Earth Observation
- Spatial Engineering
Colfuturo Loan Programme powered by the University of Twente
Colfuturo and the University of Twente provide a shared financing programme to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The programme is for talented Colombians interested in a Master's programme at the University of Twente, within the framework of a Joint Graduate Loan-Scholarship programme.
Level of Study: Master's programmes
Master's programmes:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Information Technology
- Chemical Science & Engineering
- Civil Engineering & Management
- Communication Science
- Computer Science
- Construction Management & Engineering
- Educational Science & Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Environmental & Energy Management
- European Studies
- Geo-information Science and Earth Observation
- Health Sciences
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Interaction Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Spatial Engineering
- Sustainable Energy Technology
ASML Technology Scholarship
Last year, 40 of the best technical Master's degree students from across the world studying at a Dutch university were selected to receive the ASML Technology Scholarship.
Level of Study: Master's programmes
Master's programmes:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Chemical Science & Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
Kipaji Scholarship
The Kipaji Scholarship Fund is founded especially for talented students from countries with upcoming economies. Students from these countries could have the potential, but not the means to study at the University of Twente. The scholarship is meant as additional support for UTS scholarship students.
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Business Information Technology
- Chemical Science & Engineering
- Civil Engineering & Management
- Communication Science
- Computer Science
- Construction Management & Engineering
- Educational Science & Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Environmental & Energy Management
- European Studies
- Health Sciences
- Industrial Design Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Interaction Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Robotics
- Science Education
- Sustainable Energy Technology
- Technical Medicine
- Water Technology
Curriculum
Choose a specialisation
You have a lot of freedom to customize 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 optimize 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 specializations. Your choice determines what courses you will take and the research in your master’s thesis. You can opt for one of the following specializations or combine two:
- Biomedical Signals & Systems
- Communication Networks
- Computer Vision & Biometrics
- Dependable Integrated Systems
- Integrated Circuit Design
- Integrated Optical Systems
- Micro Sensors & Systems
- Nanoelectronics
- Power Electronics
- Radio Systems
- Semiconductor Devices & Technology
How to compose your Master’s
- Step 1: Choose a specialization
- Step 2: Compose your study programme
Master’s structure
During your Master’s in Electrical Engineering, you will earn a total of 120 EC in two years.
You will begin with two mandatory non-technical courses and technical courses tailored to your specialization. In consultation with your program mentor, you will choose elective courses. In the second year, you will focus on your master’s thesis, which entails extensive research within one of our research groups.
Below is the general structure of this Master’s program.
Years 1 and 2
Compulsory courses for all master’s students
- Perspectives on Engineering Design
- Philosophy of Engineering
Specialisation courses
- Each specialization has its own set of compulsory courses. Choose a specialization and find out which.
Elective courses
- You will choose elective courses to gain more in-depth knowledge in your specialization or explore other specializations and related fields.
Internship
- In the second year, you will do an internship preparing you for the professional field.
Master's thesis
- In the final three quarters, you will join a research group to complete your master’s thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career perspectives
Electrical engineers are in high demand across many industries, such as healthcare, energy, aerospace, manufacturing, and telecommunications. Your expertise in designing, developing, and optimising electrical devices and systems will open up a 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.
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!
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.