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Edu4Chip

Joint education for advanced chip design in Europe

Welcome to Edu4Chip, a cutting-edge, hands-on Master's course program in Advanced Chip Design, offered by a consortium of five top European universities: Technical University of Munich, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Technical University of Denmark, Tampere University, and Institut Mines-Télécom.

Whether you aspire to design the next generation of AI hardware, create energy-efficient chips for IoT, or develop secure systems for the future, Edu4Chip provides the skills, experience, and industry connections to get you there.

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Program highlights

Aligned programs

With Edu4Chip, you will join one of several aligned Master’s programs at the partner universities, all sharing a core focus on chip design. You will dive into digital and analog design, mastering both front-end and back-end processes, and gain the skills to design, build, and test real chips.

Chip tapeout projects

Experience the thrill of creating a real chip! In Edu4Chip you wll go beyond simulations. Design, manufacture, and test your own chip. From concept to fabrication, the hands-on chip tapeout project gives you practical skills that set you apart in the world of chip design.

International student exchange

Broaden your horizons through Edu4Chip’s exchange program, where you can study at partner universities across Europe, with grants available to support your journey. Gain international experience while staying on track with your chip design studies.

Collaboration with industry

Work with Europe’s top semiconductor companies! Edu4Chip connects you directly with industry experts through guest lectures and real-world projects. You will even have the chance to complete your Master’s thesis in collaboration with industry, setting you up for a successful career.

Partner universities

Technical Univeristy of Munich (TUM)

A top-ranked technical university in Germany, known for its cutting-edge research and education in electrical engineering and computer science.

Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

Sweden’s largest and oldest technical university, recognized for its advanced education in embedded systems, microelectronics, and sustainable technologies.

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

A leading European technical university focused on engineering, science, and technology, offering innovative and fexible programs in digital and embedded systems.

Tampere University (TAU)

A Finnish university excelling in embedded computing, system-on-chip design, and AI hardware, known for its deep collaboration with the semiconductor industry.

Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT)

A French leading institution specializing in microelectronics, embedded systems, and telecommunications, with a strong emphasis on research and innovation.

Industrial partners

Fraunhofer IIS

Europe’s leading research institute for integrated digital and mixed-signal systems, contributing expertise in chip design, secure systems, and innovative technologies.

LogiqWorks Ltd.

A Bulgarian company specializing in high-level digital and analog design automation, providing tools and consulting services for efficient chip development processes.

MINRES Technologies GmbH

A German company focused on simulation tools and customizable RISC-V core IPs for microcontroller applications in edge and IoT scenarios.

SyoSil ApS

A Danish company with expertise in verification technologies, offering methodologies and environments to ensure accurate and reliable chip design.

Edu4Chip - Joint Education for Advanced Chip Design in Europe is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HADEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.