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Broadband Telecommunication Technologies – (M.Sc.)

Application Deadline: Start in 1 September: May (non-EEA: May).
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 1,770 ≈ € 12,650 (non-EEA)
Location: Eindhoven / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 24 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 
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Location of Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

Broadband Telecommunication technology is a key enabler for todays information society. Its a field with strong dynamics, so its crucial that there are constantly innovations.

The special Master's track is broadly based, including, photonic ICs, wireless transceiver electronics, network operation, computational electromagnetics, adaptive signal processing, ultra-fast optical switching and signal coding. Telecommunication is a very broad field, comprising research, development and manufacturing of devices, equipment and systems. Furthermore it covers the development and operation of a broad spectrum of applications. As a graduate you will be able to find employment at a very wide range of companies and institutes. For example you could find work in telecommunication operators, manufacturers of equipment and systems, application developers, service providers, network installation and exploitation companies, research institutes, consultancies and government agencies.


Contents

This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.

The special Master's degree program Broadband Telecommunication Technologies lasts two years. Each year consists of 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).

These credit points are subdivided as follows:

First year

- Physics and mathematical courses (10%)
- Broadband Telecommunication Technology courses (40%)
- Internship (15%)
- Development activities (15%)
- Electives (20%)

Second year

- Electives (10%)
- Internship (25%)
- Final research project (65%)

Internship opportunities

The Master´s degree program includes two internships of six and ten weeks. One of these should preferably be in another country, if you have not yet gained international experience. But if you have already done so, then you can follow both internships within the university. The university can help you to find internship placements at companies or universities in Europe or beyond, for example in the USA or Japan.

Specializations

The special Master´s degree program in Broadband Telecommunication Technologies has a choice of five profiles: Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and Technology Management. The contents of this Master´s degree program will depend on the profile of the department in which you follow the program. Within the Electrical Engineering profile, you follow a broadly based program with a certain level of specialization at the end of the program and in the final research project.

This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.

Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.

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Requirements

Grade list

Written request: Letter of motivation.

Previous education: BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Grade average: For admission a minimum of 75% CGPA. For entry to Talent Scholarship Program a minimum of 80% CGPA.

Language test

Additional language requirements:

  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 90

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
TOEFL Paper-based: 550
TOEFL Computer-based: 213
TOEFL Internet-based: 90

Funding details

Scholarships / Grants:

Eindhoven University of Technology:
Scholarships are awarded by the TU/e and institutes situated in the Eindhoven region and the rest of the Netherlands (NL): ASML, NXP, Océ, Vredestein and Philips. The scholarships are awarded to students with the best grades from their previous education at respected universities outside NL.
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