Why Semiconductor Engineering?

The English-language master’s program in Semiconductor Engineering is a joint program offered by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics and the Faculty of Natural Sciences at BME, in collaboration with industry partners such as Bosch, Semilab, and Infineon. The program aims to address the shortage of professionals with expertise in semiconductor technologies, both nationally and across Europe. The curriculum covers the entire semiconductor industry value chain, ranging from semiconductor physics and materials science to process technology, metrology, integrated systems and chip design, all the way to emerging information technology solutions.

Focus areas of our program

Semiconductor physics and materials science
Microsystems design and MEMS technologies
Novel devices from power semiconductors to photonics and photovoltaics
Heterogeneous integration
Semiconductor process technology
Neuromorphic and quantum devices
Semiconductor metrology
Deeptech and innovation
What will you learn?

You can study the physics and process technology of semiconductors and semiconductor devices, and gain knowledge of measurement techniques and computer modeling used by the semiconductor industry. The program covers a wide range of areas, from semiconductor materials and individual devices to integrated systems and emerging technologies.

Semiconductor Engineering MSc

Foundational subjects

Quantum Physics, Solid State Physics, Electronics, Microelectronics (for those who did not study it in their BSc)

17 ECTS

Core subjects

Semiconductor (SC) Physics, SC Devices, SC Process Technologies, SC Metrology, Solid State Electronics, Packaging and Integration, SC Modeling and Simulation, SC Characterization Lab

29 ECTS

Transversal skills

Management, Communication, Deeptech and Engineering Innovation

6 ECTS

Optional subjects

Any course of the university

6 ECTS

Microsystems engineering specialization

Microsystems Modeling, System Level Design + Lab,...

22 ECTS

OR

Advanced devices and metrology specialization

Emerging Devices and Architectures for Information Technologies, SC Photonics, Quantum Transport in Semiconductor Nanostructures, Advanced Semiconductor Metrology Lab,...

22 ECTS

Professional practice and thesis work

Summer Practice, Summer School, Project works, Diploma Thesis

40 ECTS

Learn more about the specializations

Our master program is for you, if you

Carreer paths

Did you know that the European Chips Act aims to double the EU’s global market share in semiconductor industry to 20% by 2030 by mobilizing over €43 billion in public and private investment?

Did you know that there are also many rapidly growing companies in Hungary that specialize in semiconductor and chip technologies?

It is the right time to join this cutting-edge field of engineering!

“Progress in semiconductor manufacturing depends heavily on our ability to understand and measure increasingly complex materials and devices. As a BME-trained physicist and Head of Product Marketing at Semilab, I see the value every day of connecting scientific insight with engineering practice. BME’s Semiconductor Engineering MSc develops exactly this combination for the dynamic high-tech sector.”

Anita Pongrácz

Semilab

“MEMS have been the center of my 2-decade-long professional life. The teams I head as a Section Manager at Bosch develop and measure microstructures and ASICs of MEMS: sensors that serve you every day, from life-saving airbags to earphones. My journey in the complex world of semiconductors was inspired by the BME’s electrical engineering curriculum, which is now expanding with a new Semiconductor Engineering master’s program. Challenge yourself, sign up – start your journey and engineer the future at the smallest scale and biggest impact.”

András Takács

Bosch

“As an electrical engineer graduated from BME and Country R&D Officer at Infineon, I know firsthand that BME’s strong engineering foundations lead straight to the forefront of the semiconductor industry. Our chips actively shape the future of e-mobility and green energy. Serving as a local center of excellence, BME’s Semiconductor Engineering MSc bridges cutting-edge tech with practical innovation, offering high market value and an international career path. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to actively build tomorrow’s technology.”

Zoltán Szabó

Infineon

Microsystems Engineering Specialization

This specialization, offered by the BME Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, aims to equip students with the technological and design knowledge necessary for the development of complex, integrated systems that utilize modern, diverse (heterogeneous) semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Focus areas include:

Advanced Devices and Metrology Specialization

This specialization, offered by the BME Faculty of Natural Sciences, aims to gain an understanding of the structure and operating principles of modern semiconductor devices, as well as the modern measurement techniques used in semiconductor manufacturing, with a special focus on emerging technologies. Focus areas include: