The Master of Science in Integrated Circuit Design emphasises the theoretical and practical fundamentals of integrated circuit (IC) design, enhancing students’ specialised knowledge in analogue, mixed-signal, and digital circuits to meet today’s rapidly increasing performance demands in IC design. This programme enables students to master architectural concepts, design methodologies, and automation for IC design. Students will gain a strong foundation in signal processing, which is essential for the success of modern communication circuits.As new and attractive applications for the use of ICs open up, the semiconductor industry has grown exponentially. Modern technology and knowledge have also enabled us to integrate billions of transistors into a single integrated circuit, leading to the creation of numerous modern devices.

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering or in a closely related discipline with remarkable results
  

For applicants whose native language or language of instruction from previous studies is not English, a TOEFL / IELTS score is required.
For more information:

• TOEFL (www.toefl.org): Recent score with a Minimum 88* for the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL code: 7368)
• IELTS (www.ielts.org): With academic IELTS result of at least 6.5

Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) certificate is required for applicant with education qualification from China, Vietnam and India.

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Programme Structure

No. of AUs Graduate	≥ 36
Laboratory Core Modules	2 Modules (6 AUs)
Core Elective Modules (Select 6 out of 7)	6 Modules (18 AUs)
Elective Modules (Select 4 Modules and BTE OR 6 Modules)	4 Modules (12 AUs) +BTE (5 AUs) or 6 Modules (18 AUs)
Internship for 3 Months	Compulsory
Dissertation for 6 Months	Compulsory
Non-technical Elective Modules (Select 2 out of 6)	2 Modules
Min NTU CGPA Require to Graduate	≥ 2.5

 

Project Duration

Type of Coursework Programme	Candidature
Joint NTU-TUM (Full-time)	Minimum	Maximum
	24 months	36 months

The Master of Science in Integrated Circuit Degree is a 2-year full-time programme. Students must complete their coursework, 3-month internship and 6-month of Master Thesis writing to qualify for graduation.

 

Graduate level Modules offered

Laboratory Core Modules (45 hours per Module) 

Module Code	Module Title (3 AUs / Module)	Conducted By
NM6007	Laboratory 1: Analog IC Design Lab	NTU
NM6008	Laboratory 2: Digital IC Design Lab	NTU

 

Core Elective Modules (Select any 6) (45 hours per Module) 

Module Code	Module Title (3 AUs / Module)	Conducted By
NM6001	Digital IC Design	NTU
NM6002	Analog IC Design	NTU
NM6003	System-on-Chip Solutions & Architecture	TUM
NM6004	Design Methodology & Automation	TUM
NM6005	Digital Signal Processing	NTU
NM6006	Mixed Signal Circuit Design	TUM
NM6010	IC (Integrated Circuit) Packaging	NTU

 

Elective Modules (Select any 4) (45 hours per Module) 

Module Code	Module Title (3 AUs / Module Except BTE)	Conducted By
NM6009	RF IC Design	NTU
NM6011	IC Marketing / Business Management	NTU
NM6012	Advanced MOSFET & Novel Devices	TUM
NM6013	Nano-Electronics	TUM
NM6014	Design for Testability of VLSI	NTU
NM6015	Embedded Systems	TUM
NM6016	Simulation and Optimization of Analog Circuits	TUM

 

Non-technical Elective Modules (Select 2 out of 7)

Module Title	Conducted By
Business Administration	TUM
Industrial Marketing	TUM
Production Planning in Industry	TUM
Innovation and Technology Management	TUM
Modern Developments in Industry	TUM
Intellectual Property and Technopreneurship	TUM
Project Management Principles	TUM

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International applicants are advised to have sufficient funds (whether from scholarships or personal funds or both) to cover the expenses of their entire period of study. There are no arrangements for employment for graduate students.