Program Overview

Electrical Engineering Master Program

The Electrical Engineering master program at the University of Twente focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing electrical systems and components. This program has a strong emphasis on signal processing and analysis, as well as the actual design and development of electrical components and systems.

Program Details

• Language: English
• Duration: 2 years
• Start dates: February 1, 2026, and September 1, 2026
• Location: Enschede
• Degree: Master of Science
• Number of specializations: 11
• CROHO code: 60353
• Accreditation: NVAO

Specializations

• Biomedical Signals & Systems: Developing hardware and software to prevent, diagnose, and treat sensory or motor disorders in the human body.
• Communication Networks: Improving digital communication, internet access, and data storage by making networks faster, safer, and more reliable.
• Computer Vision & Biometrics: Designing systems that use biometric data like fingerprints or facial recognition to contribute to better diagnoses, secure identification, and more.
• Dependable Integrated Systems: Developing reliable computer systems that can withstand failures and always provide safe, uninterrupted services.
• Integrated Circuit Design: Designing smaller, more powerful, and energy-efficient integrated circuits or chips used in various technologies from phones to medical devices.
• Integrated Optical Systems: Developing advanced integrated optical systems for faster and more sustainable communication systems, sensors, and medical imaging.
• Micro Sensors & Systems: Designing microsensors and systems that measure movement, light, pressure, and more, which are indispensable in domains like healthcare, safety, and environment.
• Nano Electronics: Designing electronic devices on a nanoscale with lower energy consumption, longer battery life, and better conductivity for future electronics.
• Power Electronics: Contributing to the energy transition and reducing CO2 emissions by designing efficient electronics for sustainable energy, electric vehicles, and smart devices.
• Radio Systems: Designing, analyzing, and optimizing radio systems for telecommunication, IoT, and more in our connected world.
• Semiconductor Devices & Technology: Discovering sustainable materials and technologies to design faster, energy-efficient semiconductors or chips.

Career Opportunities

There is a high demand for electrical engineers in various sectors, including healthcare, energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, and aerospace. This master's program offers excellent career prospects, with many students receiving job offers before they even graduate. Graduates can work as design or process engineers, data analysts, biomedical engineers, or R&D engineers/scientists, among other roles. They can also choose to pursue a PhD and a career in research or start their own business.

Research Areas

The program involves impactful research and innovative technologies that shape the future of electronics. Students contribute to the development and optimization of technologies such as smart sensors, solar cells, and AI-supported pattern recognition. The research areas are diverse, reflecting the broad applications of electrical engineering in modern society.