Master of Science in Integrated Circuit Design Technical University of Munich

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Courses are held in English (100%) only.
Participants must write their Master's theses in English.

The international Master of Science in Integrated Circuit Design programme, which is offered jointly by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Technical University of Munich (TUM), aims to educate the next generation of engineers and entrepreneurial leaders for the fast-moving semiconductor industry. The programme content ranges from analogue, digital and mixed-circuit design over architectural concepts for integrated circuits to design methodology and automation. Product manufacturing and testing are also addressed. Integrated circuit design is also placed in a broader context, e.g., by teaching fundamental concepts of signal processing which are at the core of today's communications circuits. Students will also be taught essential non-technical topics such as product marketing, international management, patent law, and aspects of culture and globalisation. This will be done mainly by highly qualified freelancers from our industry partners. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded a joint Master's degree from NTU and TUM.

LABORATORY ELECTIVE MODULES

• Laboratory 1: Analogue IC Design (NTU)
• Laboratory 2: Digital IC Design (NTU)

CORE TECHNICAL ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE SIX)

• Microfabrication Technology (NTU)
• Analogue IC Design (NTU)
• System-on-Chip Solutions & Architecture (TUM)
• Design Methodology & Automation (TUM)
• Digital Signal Processing (NTU)
• Mixed Signal Circuit Design (TUM)
• Integrated Circuit (IC) Packaging (NTU)

SPECIALISATION TECHNICAL ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE FOUR)

• RF IC Design (NTU)
• IC Marketing/Business Management (NTU)
• Advanced MOSFET & Novel Devices (TUM)
• Nano-Electronics (TUM)
• Design for Testability of VLSI (NTU)
• Embedded Systems (TUM)
• Simulation and Optimisation of Analogue Circuits (TUM)

NON-TECHNICAL ELECTIVE MODULES (CHOOSE TWO)

• Business Administration
• Industrial Marketing
• Production Planning in Industry
• Innovation and Technology Management
• Modern Developments in Industry
• Intellectual Property and Technopreneurship
• Project Management Principles

Internship

Master's Thesis

*Disclaimer: Specialisation and Elective modules available for selection are subject to availability. Unforeseen circumstances that affect the availability of the module include an insufficient number of students taking up the module and/or the unavailability of the professor. TUM Asia reserves the right to cancel or postpone the module under such circumstances.

The programme starts on 1 August.

31 March

Please refer to https://tum-asia.edu.sg/graduate-studies/master-integrated-circuit-design/ for the latest tuition fee updates.

The first two semesters comprise all theoretical and practical modules and will be held in Singapore together with the partner university Nanyang Technological University (NTU). After the coursework, all students are required to complete a mandatory internship at an industrial partner and a six-month Master's thesis.

All coursework is conducted in English, and students will be taught by German and Singaporean lecturers.

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After the coursework, all students have to complete a mandatory internship with the industry or with an academic institution. It is required for the student to complete an internship related to his or her field of study at TUM Asia.

One can secure an internship in Singapore, Germany, or in any other country in Asia, Europe or the rest of the world. Students who have secured scholarships with their sponsoring companies will conduct their internships in these companies (this can be conducted in any branch of the company worldwide). Students without industrial sponsorship are to look for internships independently. It is expected that all students take an active approach in this search for internships. TUM Asia will help provide students with any possible internship opportunities, but students are to lead the search for internships on their own.

Yes, but not specified

Please refer to https://tum-asia.edu.sg/graduate-studies/master-integrated-circuit-design/ for the latest tuition fee updates.

Included in tuition fees

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or in a closely related discipline with remarkable results.

For applicants with a Chinese, Vietnamese or Indian university degree, an Akademische Teststelle (APS) certificate is required.

Applicant whose native language or medium of instruction from previous studies (Bachelor's / FH Diploma) is not English must submit at least one of the following:

• TOEFL (www.toefl.org): recent score with a minimum 88 for the internet-based test (TOEFL code: 7368)
• IELTS (www.ielts.org): academic IELTS result of at least 6.5

31 March

Please refer to https://tum-asia.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/scholarships/ for information on scholarships.

The programme is too intensive for part-time jobs.

As Singapore is a relatively small island city with easy access via public transport, students are able to reside in any residential zones convenient to them. TUM Asia has no on-campus accommodation facilities and our students search for their own accommodation that fits their budget and preferred area of ​​residence. They may choose to live in student hostels when they first arrive in Singapore and, after they have made new friends at university, they rent and share a private apartment with some other friends/classmates. The living expenses in Singapore (including accommodation) are approximately 1,200 to 2,200 SGD per month. The actual amount will vary across individuals.

Founded in 1868, Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe's leading research universities. In international rankings (QS World Ranking 2023, Times Higher Education 2022, and Shanghai Ranking 2022), TUM regularly places among the best universities in Germany. As one of the most research-intensive and most innovative universities in Europe, TUM strives to create sustainable solutions for society through excellence in education and research. In 2006, 2012, and 2019, it won recognition as a German "Excellence University".

TUM's unwavering commitment to the betterment of society has led to the establishment of its first and only overseas campus, TUM Asia, offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees conferred by TUM and other top universities in Singapore. Since opening its doors in 2002, TUM Asia has since produced close to 2,300 graduates in the area of ​​engineering and natural sciences from different countries.

As the first German academic venture abroad, TUM Asia is supported by the Singapore Government through the Economic Development Board (EDB), and by the German Government through the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

The overseas campus TUM Asia currently has more than 900 active students in its various programmes.

Nestled off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is often endearingly known as the “Little Red Dot”, as it remains one of the smallest countries in the world. Despite its small size, the 710 square kilometre metropolis is constantly bursting with economic activities straddling electronics, chemicals and engineering.