Electrical Engineering

MSc programmes

Electrical Engineering offers three MSc programmes: Electrical Power Engineering , Microelectronics and Telecommunications and The Signals & Systems specialisation

The programmes take 24 months and comprise 120 credit points. TU Delft uses the EC definition of credit points. Each programme includes a common core which is compulsory for all students in the programme.

You will specialise in a specific field by selecting a number of courses from the list of specialisation courses, offered by the research groups participating in the selected programme and by other groups of EEMCS.

The free elective space can be used for a minor or for units of study such as a internship, international exchange or courses from other programmes.
You will conclude the programme with a thesis project resulting in an MSc thesis.

EC: european credit transfer system, EC = 26.7 hours, 60 EC = one year.

The Electrical Power Engineering Track
Electrical energy is the major energy carrier of the future. The operating environment of the power system is changing drastically due to new regulations and the liberalisation of the power market. The MSc- programme in Electrical Power Engineering brings the student up to date with the hot topics in Power Engineering: renewable energy, decentralisation of generation and the liberalisation of the energy market.

Graduate studies in Electrical Power Engineering form an excellent basis for a successful international career in this field. The 2-year programme starts with compulsory courses in Power Electromagnetics, High Voltage Technology, Planning and Operation of Power Systems, and Electronic Power Conversion. Subsequently, the graduate student selects courses to specialise either in High Voltage Technology, in Power Electronics and Drives, or in Power Systems.

Students specialising in High Voltage Technology will perform real-scale tests in our High Voltage Lab, the second largest lab in Europe. The lab does not only develop new diagnostic tools for monitoring transformers and turbo-generators in power plants, it is also involved in the 25 kV railroad electrification project of the Dutch railways. Students specialising in Power Electronics and Drives take part in the rapidly developing world of Power Electronics and Energy Conversion. Power electronics is the field concerned with influencing the flow of current in the high voltage network of utilities, and with designing of new solutions for the energy management in automobiles, ships and aeroplanes. And do not forget the sterilisation of food with pulsed electric fields. It is for these types of challenges that students of Electrical Power Engineering in Delft are trained.

If you decide to specialise in Power Systems, you can join the Intelligent Power Systems Research Programme and perform advanced network studies on our Real Time Digital Simulator, the largest network simulator in the Netherlands. Here we develop the control and protection schemes for the electrical power system of the future.

The Microelectronics Track
The MSc programme in Microelectronics is supported by the Department of Microelectronics. It takes 24 months and is fully conducted in English. The programme offers challenging high-level education and research to talented students holding a BSc degree in technology or science. The first year comprises theoretical study, assignments, and laboratory work, whereas the second year is largely devoted to the graduation project. For the graduation project students participate in one of the university's advanced research or design projects or an equivalent assignment within a company.

A graduation in Microelectronics constitutes an excellent basis for a successful international career in this field. Within the 2-year programme students follow a number of compulsory courses (core module) that cover the entire field of Microelectronics. Further, students select a number of specialisation courses to design a programme that matches their interest. The specialisation courses range from technology and devices, via integrated circuit design to high-level system design and cover many important present and future application areas. It also brings students in close contact with challenging and internationally recognised research areas that are covered by the Department of Microelectronics and Computer Engineering via its strong participation in the Delft Institute of Microsystems and Nanoelectronics (DIMES).

The global character of the Department of Microelectronics and Computer Engineering is reflected by the international background of both the students and their professors. The department has its own clean rooms, so a student's idea does not have to remain only an idea, but can be realised. The available facilities also stimulate essential interaction between design-oriented and technology-oriented students. You are invited to take a virtual clean room tour.

The scope of Microelectronics includes the design, fabrication and testing of devices, circuits and systems, using integrated (silicon) micro-fabrication technologies. Only trained people with state-of-the-art expertise can develop successful innovative products. This MSc programme aims at providing such knowledge, by offering a set of courses that enables a student to acquire both a broad knowledge of the field and more detailed knowledge in a specialisation area.

The Signals & Systems Track
Signals and systems play a major role in many of todays applications, like consumer electronics (portable audio player, mobile telephony, CD player, HDTV and DVB-H receivers), radar (aviation, remote sensing, GPS), control systems (automobile's cruise control, robots) and medical systems (X-ray/CT/ultrasound/MRI images, digital hearing aids).

The programme track Signals and Systems covers the broad field of signal processing and system design and offers the possibility for graduation in a signal processing area, like multimedia signal processing, signal processing for communication and biomedical signal processing.

The Telecommunications Track
Telecommunication is an integral part of modern society. Within a very short period of time, a wide range of new facilities has become available - today it is easy to exchange information by wired and wireless media, for anyone and anything, any time, any place, and the associated distribution of services has followed in its footsteps.

In addition, we have created a complex society with intensive economic activity, cultural diversity, ecological changes and risks and rewards, the management and government of which necessitate up-to-date information.

In parallel to the telecommunications revolution, yet based on the same techniques, new observation technologies are being developed. Radar and remote sensing are used to collect up-to-date information required e.g. to prevent collisions between aircraft, forecast weather, and manage crop health.

What is required to be considered for admission to an MSc programme? Please note: if you do not meet all the formal requirements, it is no use applying.1)A. A good university Bachelor's degree in a main subject closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying, with good grades on the key courses.orB. A proof that you have nearly completed a Bachelor's programme in a main subject which is closely related to the MSc programme to which you are applying, with good grades on the key courses.Exceptions: Management of Technology, Engineering and Policy Analysis and Science Education & Communication, to which all students holding any Bachelors of technology or science / engineering degree may be admitted.2)A Bachelor's Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% of the scale maximum, unless specific requirements are defined for the country in which you obtained your Bachelors degree: * Countries A - H * Countries I - P * Countries Q - ZPlease note: if you have not graduated yet your CGPA must meet the requirements at the time of application.3)Proof of English language proficiencyOnly nationals from the USA, U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are exempt from the proof of English language proficiency requirement. Applicants who obtained a bachelors degree in one of the mentioned countries, are also exempt from the proof of English language proficiency requirement.Certificates older than two years are not accepted. As the whole process of collecting information, registering for the tests and receiving the test results may take several months, we advise you to register for the IELTS or TOEFL several months before starting your application.It is allowed to send us a copy of your test results, please check the application documents for detailed information. * For EU/EFTA nationals, the English language certificate may be submitted until 1 July provided that all other required hard copy documents are received before the application deadline of 1 April. * Nationals of the Peoples Republic of China only: for visa purposes you need a Nuffic certificate as proof of your English language proficiency. In order to obtain the Nuffic certificate you will need to take the IELTS or TOEFL internet-based test.4)A clear and relevant essay in English (1,000 - 2,000 words) addressing the following:Your motivation for taking the MSc programme of your choice. * Your motivation for taking the MSc programme of your choice. * Why you wish to pursue this programme abroad and/or in the Netherlands in particular. * Why you are interested in TU Delft and what you expect to find here * If there are optional specialisations in the Masters programme of your choice: which specialisation(s) interest you most, and why? * Describe your hypothetical thesis project; what kind of a projectwould you prefer if you were free to make a choice? Also briefly explain what you would want to explore in your thesis project. Provide a maximum of three hypothetical thesis topics and elaborate on your particular interests in them. * A brief summary (maximum 250 words) of the thesis work or the final assignment (to be) done for your Bachelors programme, including information on the credits earned, grade, and full workload.5)Two reference letters in English, French, German or Dutch: * one from from a professor or an assistant professor from the faculty from which you graduated. * one from your employer, if you already have work experience.If you have not yet graduated or do not have work experience, you need to provide two letters from professors or assistant professors from the faculty at which you are studying.6)An extensive résumé (curriculum vitae) written in English.7)Proof of identity8)Please note:Applicants for Architecture Urbanism & Building Sciences, Design for Interaction, Integrated Product Design and Strategic Product Design are required to upload a digital portfolio. Please note that only uploaded portfolios will be processed. The programme specific portfolio requirements are described on the following pages: * portfolio requirements for Architecture Urbanism & Building Sciences (and its five tracks) * portfolio requirements for Design for Interaction * portfolio requirements for Integrated Product Design * Portfolio requirements for Strategic Product Design English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 60 (Grade C) TOEFL iBT® test: 90

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