Prepare to lead in the growing semiconductor industry.
Master of Science in Semiconductor Engineering
The Master of Science in Semiconductor Engineering is an interdisciplinary, cutting-edge program offered by the Institute for NanoSystems Innovation, College of Engineering, and D’Amore-McKim School of Business.
There is an industry need for skilled engineers to design chips, discover new materials and manufacturing methods, develop software tools for the design and operation of new chips, and design advanced manufacturing tools to make these chips.
Through a choice of two concentrations—and various electives across electrical, computer, mechanical, and chemical engineering, as well as business—you can shape the program to meet your career interests.
In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn about state-of-the-art solutions relating to the building blocks of the semiconductor industry, including materials and manufacturing processes, device and system design, entrepreneurship, and product development.
- Design and use semiconductors and micro/nanosystems chips, utilizing theoretical, numerical, and experimental tools.
- Anticipate and adapt to new material, structure and device requirements, system architectures, and manufacturing techniques.
Learn more about the College of Engineering
“The AI arms race is creating massive growth in the semiconductor industry, and we need to drive semiconductor innovation in low-power devices, power electronics, green energy generation, and storage to build a sustainable AI infrastructure.”—David Horsley, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Deputy Director of the Institute for NanoSystems Innovation
Entry terms
Course delivery
Application deadlines
Domestic students:
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
International students (within the US):
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: December 1
Beyond Research.
Designed with the future in mind, the MS in Semiconductor Engineering program bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications. Northeastern is an R1 research institution, and the program is offered as part of the Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (NanoSI) . You will have the opportunity to engage in pioneering research, learn from leading experts in the field, and prepare for impactful careers in the rewarding landscape of semiconductor engineering.
NanoSI is a world-leading global institute focused on semiconductor research, education, and entrepreneurship. It is at the forefront of semiconductors and research, including next-generation chip-scale electronics, sensors, RF-mmWave devices and systems, photonics, MEMS, packaging, heterogeneous integration, and micro/nano manufacturing.
Gain experience as you study.
Northeastern is ranked #1 in internships/co-ops by U.S. News & World Report. Our respected co-op program allows you to gain up to eight months of professional experience in your field of interest as part of your studies. A vibrant consortium of industrial partners, including several world-leading companies, supports NanoSI activities. Our engineering departments have also established co-op partnerships with companies.
About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.
Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 13 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 320,000-plus alumni, and more than 3,800 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.