Integrated Circuit Design (GIST-TUM Asia)

Course of studies

Degree

Master

Duration of study (semesters)

3

Language

Englisch

Location

Singapur

Description of course of studies

Jointly run by Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) and the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU), the Master of Science in Integrated Circuit Design to educate the next generation of engineers and leaders for the semiconductor and electronics industries. Strong technical modules as well as essential non-technical topics such as product marketing, international management, patent law, culture and globalization are covered. The course is held in Singapore and administered by the German Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) – TUM Asia, Singapore.

Graduates can work as IC Design engineers, technical expert, or engineering managers. Branch out into concept engineering, product definition, marketing and sales, work in research institutions, and pursue further studies (PhD)

TUITION FEES:
The tuition fee is SGD 10.000 (Singepore Dollars) per semester

Curriculum (link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/programme_int_circuit.aspx

Major fields of study

Six essential core modules:

• Digital IC Design, Analog IC design
• System on chip Solutions & Architecture
• Design Methodology and Automation
• Digital Signal Processing
• Mized Signal Circuit Design

Laboratories : Digital Design and Analog Design
Four technical modules
Non-technical modules: language, management, business, law, and culture.

Guide to study (Link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/integrated_circuit_design.aspx

Course of studies

Integrated Circuit Design (GIST-TUM Asia)

Internship

Internship

The 2 months internship and 6 months master thesis may be undertaken either at NTU, TUM or in a company in Singapore/Germany.

Internship´s office (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/praktikum/praktikantenaemter/

Application and admission

Application

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic or related disciplines from a university with recognized standing. Application documents assessment/ written test and / or interview with the Joint Admission Board of the Faculties of Electrical Engineering of NTU and TUM.

Aptitude test

yes

Start of course

August each year

Application Period

15 March every year

Admission notification

May - June

Application documents

To apply, there are two steps.

1. Submit online application via http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx
2. Send printed out of online application and hardcopy required documents

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree, certified translation of the above document (if not in English), TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English, 2 passport-size photos, name and contacts of two references (minimum two recommendation letters either from Professor or Employer), passport or identity card, and motivation letter (signed by applicant). For more details please refer to the general admission requirements.

Application documents (International students)

To apply, there are two steps.

1. Submit online application via http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx
2. Send printed out of online application and hardcopy required documents

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree, certified translation of the above document (if not in English), TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English, 2 passport-size photos, name and contacts of two references (minimum two recommendation letters either from Professor or Employer), passport or identity card, and motivation letter (signed by applicant). For more details please refer to the general admission requirements.

Application form/ Online application (Link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx

Further information on admission procedure (link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/application.aspx

Information | Counselling

Academic counseling

Programmes Counselling: Nicholas Tan
General enquiries : info@gist.edu.sg

General student counseling (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studienberatung/

Contact

Studienberatung

Study and examination regulations

Conditions of study (Link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/

Examination regulations (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/archiv/kompendium_rechtsangelegenheiten/fachpruefungsordnungen/2006-52_FPOICDFINAL13.9.06.pdf

Examination information

For the recognition of already earned semesters & examinations, please contact the office of the faculty’s examination board.

Further links

Website of course of studies (link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/integrated_circuit_design.aspx

Department website

http://www.gist.edu.sg/

Women's representatives (link)

http://portal.mytum.de/frauenbeauftragte/ansprechpartnerinnen/fakultaetsbeauf_uebersicht