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Diploma of Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing Technician
- Warren, United States
- 1.5 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
The Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing Technician is offered by the College of Applied and Technical Studies at Kent State University and is delivered mostly online.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing Technician. Apply concepts related to minimum 34 credit hours in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Calibration technologists and technicians
- Semiconductor processing technicians
- Field Service Technician - Semiconductor Equipment
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Packaging Technician
- Production Associate
- Production Packaging Associate
- Quality Technician
- Semiconductor Process Equipment Technician
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician
Curriculum
- Minimum 34 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Introduction to Vacuum Systems
- Introduction to Semiconductor and Cleanroom
- Electric Circuits II
- Digital Systems
- Introductory Statistics. Full course list and graduation requirements are on the Kent State catalogue page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Open-enrolment admission at the regional campuses with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Selective certificates at Kent Campus set their own criteria (some require a bachelor degree and GPA)
- English proficiency proof required for international students.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completed in home country.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall June 1
- Spring October Submit the online application with the 70 USD non-refundable fee. Upload passport page
- English proficiency score
- Prior transcripts (secondary school
- Or bachelor degree where the certificate requires one) with certified English translations. After admission
- Provide bank statements and a Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support if sponsored. Apply for the I-20 immigration document
- Then the student visa. Bring final official transcript and diploma to International Admissions in the first semester.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,298 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Trumbull Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Applied and Technical Studies |
| Department | Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing Technician |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 45 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,298 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,000 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 100.

