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USD 64400

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 75 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Semiconductor Technology is a non-thesis post-bachelor’s degree program intended for those who wish to enter the semiconductor industry upon completion or engage in advanced research. The program is designed to reflect the broad range of needs and the interdisciplinary nature of the semiconductor field. The program includes core areas such as Semiconductor Devices and Processing, Circuits and Systems Design, and Power Electronics. The degree requires a set of semiconductor courses from the core areas and interdisciplinary elective courses. Students entering the program will typically hold an accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, e.g., Electrical, Computer and Systems, Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, as well as Computer Science or Physics.  Master's project through research, co-op, internship, or similar experience is encouraged.  Rensselaer is situated close to numerous semiconductor companies in the Hudson River Valley, including IBM, GlobalFoundries, Micron, OnSemi, and others, providing excellent opportunities for internships and co-op.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    64400

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 75 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    18120 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Merit Based Scholarship

    • Automatic Scholarship upto 35% of the Tuition fee

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