Master Embedded Systems - University of Twente

The programme
This English-taught Master’s in Embedded Systems focuses on the design of embedded systems, e.g. system validation, quantitative evaluation of embedded systems, electronics, maths, embedded computer architecture and how to create a system on a chip. You’ll be challenged by topics ranging from control engineering, integrated circuit design and computer architecture, to communication networks, and real-time operating systems.
An embedded system is a combination of hardware systems (electrical engineering) and software systems (computer science) built into equipment that we don’t always recognise as being computerised, such as the systems that control a car’s anti-lock brakes, the automatic pilot of an aircraft or the sensors and filters used in processing plants. Embedded systems call for real-time operation, reliability, maintainability and cost-effectiveness, which places heavy demands on software (user interfaces, data processing, machine control) and hardware (I/O, Asics, DSP, FPGA).
This programme addresses the contemporary trends of pervasive computerisation, better performance, cheaper products and reduced environmental impact. While combining electrical engineering and computer science, you will be challenged in research and design for applications such as: Embedded software for controlling the power grid / Automatic vehicles / Car-to-car communication / Flying robots / Verification techniques / Multi-core architectures / Energy-efficient wireless communication (e.g. high-performance applications (radar systems), underwater communication)
Collaboration between 4 universities
This master’s is offered under the auspices of the 4TU federation. This means you will be able to follow a common core programme at the University of Twente, Delft University of Technology, or Eindhoven University of Technology. The admission procedures, teaching and examination regulations and academic calendars at all three universities have been carefully coordinated. Students are registered at the location of their choice, but they are automatically co-registered at the other two locations to ensure access to the facilities of all three.
The topics at the University of Twente are: Dependable systems / Embedded control systems, e.g. robotics / Energy-efficient systems / Small embedded systems, e.g. ambient/pervasive systems / Formal methods and tools
Career prospects
Our graduates have excellent career prospects. There’s a great need for engineers with skills that bridge the gap between hardware and software.