Program Overview

Mastertrack Connected World Technologies

The master's program in Connected World Technologies at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a two-year program consisting of 120 ECTS credits. The program is taught in English and is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in electrical engineering, as well as specialized knowledge in a specific area of interest.

Study Program

The study program consists of:

• Basisvakken (basic courses) that provide a foundation in mathematics, physics, and electrical engineering
• Specialisatievakken (specialization courses) that prepare students for a specific area of electrical engineering
• Keuzevakken (elective courses) that allow students to broaden their perspective or deepen their knowledge in a specific area
• Professionele vaardigheden (professional skills) that provide training in general professional skills
• Stage (internship) that provides students with practical experience in the field
• Afstudeerproject (graduation project) that allows students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge as an electrical engineer

First Year

In the first year, students take:

• Basisvakken (25% of the total credits)
• Specialisatievakken (16.67% of the total credits)
• Keuzevakken (50% of the total credits)
• Professionele vaardigheden (8.33% of the total credits)

Second Year

In the second year, students take:

• Professionele vaardigheden (15% of the total credits)
• Stage (25% of the total credits)
• Afstudeerproject (75% of the total credits)

Stage

The internship is a unique opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the field of electrical engineering. Students can choose to do their internship within one of the nine research groups at TU/e, or at a company or university abroad. The internship prepares students for the larger graduation project and provides them with the opportunity to experience cultural differences and work in international teams.

Afstudeerproject

The graduation project is an eight-month research project that allows students to demonstrate their skills and knowledge as an electrical engineer. Students work on a project that applies what they have learned and develops new knowledge and designs. The result of the project is usually a new product, a tool, a publication in a scientific journal, a presentation at an international conference, or a patent.

Research Areas

The program covers a broad range of research areas in electrical engineering, including:

• Detection of epileptic seizures and prostate cancer
• Conversion of 60 Hz video to 50 Hz
• Glass ovens, brains, printed circuit boards, vibrations, robots, audio, electromagnetic lenses, mobile networks, or traffic control