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Master of Technology and Design Integrated Photonics for Semiconductor Technology

Singapore University of Technology and Design

Singapore, Singapore
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A one-year full-time master's on photonics for semiconductor and AI hardware.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Technology and Design (Integrated Photonics for Semiconductor Technology) to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to 12-month
silicon photonics for AI hardware
modelling
as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.

Career outcomes

Silicon photonics engineer
photonic IC design engineer
semiconductor process integration engineer
co-packaged optics engineer
optical interconnect engineer
nanofabrication process engineer
metrology and yield engineer
further study (PhD)

Curriculum

12-month
three-term programme. Term 1: innovation by design
silicon photonics for AI hardware
modelling and simulation. Term 2: design science
nanofabrication and co-packaged optics
materials design. Term 3: industry design project and AI for semiconductor manufacturing. Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree
usually in a related discipline
some tracks ask for industry experience
IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 85 unless the degree was taught in English.

Accepted academic background

At least a bachelor's degree, usually in a related discipline (unrelated degrees considered case by case with a resume or portfolio); some tracks ask for industry experience (e.g. Cybersecurity: technology degree, or related degree with two years of ICT experience); holistic review, interview where applicable

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 85
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
CV or Resume

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$52,550 - $62,594 SGD
Application fee	$22 SGD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Upper Changi Campus
Faculty or school	Master's in Technology and Design (MTD)
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 May 2027
198 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.