University-Specific Master’s Degree in Microelectronics and Semiconductors
This program aims to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in semiconductor engineering.
Specialised training in semiconductor engineering
The University-Specific Master’s Degree in Microelectronics and
Semiconductors is designed to train professionals with advanced knowledge in one of today’s most strategic technological fields: microelectronics.
The programme covers key areas such as semiconductor materials, device and circuit design, integrated systems, advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration. Its objective is to provide students with a broad and applied understanding of semiconductor engineering, combining technological foundations, advanced electronic design and industrial applications.
Organisation, format and admission profile
The master’s degree is linked to the University of Málaga and Innova IRV, with the involvement of the Vice-Rectorate for Business, Territory and Digital Transformation.
It is a university-specific master’s programme worth 74 ECTS credits, delivered on campus and scheduled in the afternoon. The programme offers 30 places and requires a minimum of 15 students to be launched.
It is mainly aimed at graduates in engineering fields related to computer science, telecommunications and industrial engineering, as well as technical profiles interested in specialising in the semiconductor and microelectronics sector.
A technical and multidisciplinary programme
The academic programme is structured into 16 modules covering the main knowledge areas of modern microelectronics. Its contents include CMOS VLSI design, advanced VLSI design, analogue integrated circuits, power semiconductor devices, automation of digital system design, VLSI testing and verification, real-time systems and computer architecture.
The master’s degree also includes subjects closely aligned with current industry demands, such as advanced computing systems, integrated photonic circuit design, IoT fundamentals, SiP/SoC design, ASIC design laboratory, radio- frequency integrated circuits and solid-state devices. The programme concludes with a 120-hour Master’s Thesis.
A response to the needs of the technology industry
Microelectronics and semiconductors are essential technologies for sectors such as telecommunications, automotive, artificial intelligence, connected industry, digital health, defence and advanced computing.
This master’s degree responds to the growing demand for qualified professionals capable of participating in the design, development, integration and validation of advanced electronic systems. Its approach connects university training with the real needs of industry, helping to strengthen the technology ecosystem and generate specialised talent in semiconductors.
