Master in Microelectronic Design Engineering
Graduate School of Engineering and Basic Sciences
- Direction
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- Coordination
- Prof. Luis A. Entrena Arrontes, Prof. Mario García Valderas, Prof. Luis Hernández Corporales
- Language
- Spanish
- Attendance
- On-campus
- Credits
- 60
- Campus
- Madrid - Puerta de Toledo
- Applications
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☛ Places available: 30
- Departments
- Electronic Technology Department
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Electronic Integrated Circuits or Chips are essential to modern economies. They are embedded in virtually all technology products and are the fundamental components of the digital systems we use in everyday activities, from telephones to computers, in critical applications such as transport, health and automation, as well as for the operation of energy, transport and communications infrastructures. They are also crucial for emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) or the Internet of Things (IoT).
The Master of Science in Microelectronic Design Engineering offers specialized training that enables students to specify, design, validate, and use digital, analog, and mixed-signal integrated circuits, as well as photonic integrated circuits and interfaces for MEMS technologies, in advanced microelectronic technologies.
The training is eminently practical and focuses firstly on the knowledge of design tools and techniques, which is a major demand of companies in the sector, with which the Master's degree has connections both in Spain and abroad. It is also oriented towards the most innovative applications, such as Artificial Intelligence, security, communications, high-performance computing, etc., which would allow the subsequent realization of research activities, as well as to support the growing demand for specialists in microelectronic design in numerous sectors such as telecommunications, aerospace, automotive, health, etc.
Under verification for the academic year 2025-2026
│MASTER IN NUMBERS
- ☛ According to Statista, the semiconductor or chip industry has high growth expectations, with revenues comparable to those of the software industry, but with significantly higher growth expectations, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 10%. Demand for chips is expected to double in the period between 2022 and 2030. The expected growth is even higher than that of some emerging technologies, such as robotics.
- ☛ The semiconductor industry is strategic for the European Commission, which has launched the European Chips Act, with a budget of 43.000 million euros until 2030. In Spain, the Strategic Project for the Recovery and Economic Transformation of Microelectronics and Semiconductors (PERTE Chip) has been launched, with a budget of 12.250 million euros until 2027, which aims to strengthen the value chain of the Spanish microelectronics and semiconductor industry.
- ☛ The Master is supported by the EPIQ (Electronic and Photonic Integrated Circuits for Quantum technologies) Chair, funded by the PERTE Chip program
- ☛ According to a recent study sponsored by the Multisectoral Association of Information, Communications and Electronics Technology Companies (AMETIC), which represents the digital industry sector in Spain, an average annual demand of 600-700 people trained in the field of Microelectronics and Semiconductors is estimated in Spain alone.
- ☛ 100% of the professors are doctors or highly qualified professionals
- CURRICULUM
- CURRICULUM
📥 │ Syllabus content
Year 1 - Semester 1
General subjects Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Introduction to Microelectronics 3 C 
Digital Systems Architecture 6 C Analog Microelectronics 6 C Digital Microelectronics 6 C Implementation of Integrated Circuits I 3 C Implementation of Integrated Circuits II 3 C ELECTIVES Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Architectures for Digital Signal Processing 3 E Photonic Integrated Circuits 3 E Year 1 - Semester 2
ELECTIVES Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Analog and Mixed Signal Integrated Circuit Design 6 E Embedded Systems 6 E Integrated Sensors and Interfaces 3 E Validation and Test of Integrated Circuits 3 E Design of Integrated Circuits for Data Communications 3 E Design of power management systems for integrated circuits 3 E Microelectronic Circuits for Artificial Intelligence 3 E High Security Integrated Circuit Design 3 E Professional Internships 3 E MASTER THESIS Subjects ECTS TYPE Language Master Thesis 9 C vacio C) Compulsory: 27 ECTS
E) Elective Course: 24 ECTS
Master's Thesis: 9 ECTS
course Programs
- QUALITY
PROGRAMME’S QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Academic Committee of the Master’s programme complies with the SGIC-UC3M and it is responsible for the follow-up, analysis, review, assessment and quality of the program, it contributes with proposals to improve the program and produces the “Memoria Académica de Titulación” (Programme Report).
- CURRICULUM
- FACULTY
UC3M FACULTY
- BELLOCH RODRÍGUEZ, JOSÉ ANTONIO
Electronics Technology Department
Visiting Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- DIOS FERNÁNDEZ, CRISTINA DE
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- ENTRENA ARRONTES, LUIS ALFONSO
Electronics Technology Department
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- FERNANDEZ HERRERO, CRISTINA
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GARCÍA VALDERAS, MARIO
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GARVÍ JIMÉNEZ ORTIZ, RUBÉN
Electronics Technology Department
PhD Assistant Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- GUTIÉRREZ FERNANDEZ, ERIC
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- HERNÁNDEZ CORPORALES, LUIS
Electronics Technology Department
Full Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- LINDOSO MUÑOZ, ALMUDENA
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- LÓPEZ ONGIL, CELIA
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- MARTÍN GONZÁLEZ, HONORIO
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- MONROY LAFUENTE, LAURA
Electronics Technology Department
PhD Assistant Professor
PhD
- PATÓN ÁLVAREZ, SUSANA
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- PORTELA GARCÍA, MARTA
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- RODRÍGUEZ PÉREZ, ALBERTO
Electronics Technology Department
Assictant Professor
PhD
KDPOF
- RUIZ LLATA, MARTA
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- SÁNCHEZ MONTERO, DAVID RICARDO
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- SAN MILLÁN, ENRIQUE
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- VERGAZ BENITO, RICARDO
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- ZUMEL VAQUERO, PABLO
Electronics Technology Department
Associate Professor
PhD
Brief CV
- BELLOCH RODRÍGUEZ, JOSÉ ANTONIO
- ADMISSION
- ADMISSION
Application
The request must be submitted electronically through our application system. Before beginning the admission process, please read the following information:
Requirements
Access to the Master in Microelectronic Design Engineering is open to those who hold a Graduate Degree or equivalent qualification in the field of Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or Industrial Engineering, without ruling out other related disciplines, such as other engineering fields that provide a theoretical foundation that allows the subjects taught in the Master's Degree to be approached with sufficient academic guarantee. In general, the basic training required is specified in the following learning outcomes that must have been previously obtained:
- To know the basic concepts of linear systems and related functions and transforms, electrical circuit theory, electronic circuits, physical principle of semiconductors and logic families, electronic and photonic devices, materials technology and its application to solve engineering problems.
- Ability to analyze and design combinational and sequential circuits, and to use microprocessors.
In particular, those who have acquired the set of competencies specified in one of the following undergraduate degrees will have access to the Master's Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial and Automatic Electronic Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Audiovisual Systems Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Communications Systems Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Telematics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Communications Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication Technologies Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technologies Engineering with an intensification in electronics. In all these degrees at least the basic training specified above is obtained, as can be seen in the CIN orders that establish the requirements for the verification of official university degrees that enable the exercise of the corresponding professions (CIN/355/2009, CIN/352/2009, CIN/351/2009 and CIN/311/2009). Access will also be granted to those who hold some of the former related engineering degrees: Industrial Engineer with intensification in industrial electronics, Telecommunications Engineer, Industrial Technical Engineer in Industrial Electronics, Telecommunications Technical Engineer in Electronic Systems and Electronic Engineering degrees.
Likewise, those students who, within the framework of the admission process, accredit the basic training in the field of electronics described above, will have access to the master's degree.
Admission criteria
The selection of students will be made on the basis of:
ADMISSION CRITERIA WEIGHTING Academic record and academic curriculum of the access studies 50% Grades obtained in essential subjects for the master's program 30% Applicants' professional experience in the field of electronics or their research background 15% Motivation, dedication and letters of support or academic or professional recommendations for admission to the Master's program. 5% Student Profile
The degree is aimed at students who hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in the field of Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or Industrial Engineering, without ruling out other related disciplines, as indicated in the requirements section, which provide a theoretical foundation that allows them to approach the subjects taught in the master's degree with sufficient academic guarantee.
In addition, each student should have a motivation for design and innovation at the technological forefront.
Finally, creativity, the ability to work in a team and motivation for continuous learning are characteristics that contribute significantly to the successful completion of this Master's program.
Language requirements
Check the general language requirements required to study a Master’s at UC3M, depending on whether it is in Spanish, English or bilingual.
students with foreign university degrees
Once admitted to the Master’s program, students holding a university degree from a higher education institution outside the EHEA must provide the diploma, legalized through diplomatic procedures or by The Hague Apostille, for enrollment. They must also submit their transcript of records, including the grade point average, duly legalized.
More information about Legalization of Foreign Documents.
If needed, documents must be accompanied by an official sworn translation into Spanish.
- ENROLLMENT
TUITION FEES*
Reservation fee: €450
- it will be paid once the student receives notification of admission to the master’s, and deducted from the first tuition payment
- the reservation fee will only be refunded if the master program is cancelled
60 ECTS in the first academic year:
- EU students: €4,800 (€80/ECTS credit)
- Non EU students: €7,200 (€120/ECTS credit)
NOTE: the indicated public prices do not include in any case, neither the ECTS corresponding to the Formative Complements that the student must take (only master's degrees with previous Formative Complements), nor the cost of issuing the master’s degree certificate.
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* Current fees for the 24/25 academic year, pending approval by the Community of Madrid for the 25/26 academic year.
Additional information
- You may enrol on the master’s degree after completing the admission process and receiving formal confirmation of your acceptance.
- When performing the enrolment you can choose between Full-time enrolment or Part-time enrolment.
- The email address provided upon enrolment will be used for formal communications; students are therefore kindly requested to check their mail regularly.
- Pursuant to the regulations of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a student failing to pay any part of the fees will not be admitted and the enrolment process will be terminated. In cases of cancellation of enrolment due to non-payment, the University may demand the payment of the pending amounts for enrolment in previous academic courses as a prior condition of enrolment.
No diploma or certificate will be issued if a student has any outstanding payments.
- ADMISSION
- SCHOLARSHIPS
UC3M SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
CALL AM01-25/26* │ OPEN
For the academic year 2025-2026 a call has been published for a maximum of 3 scholarships for payment of the net enrolment fees for students accepted into the Master’s, with the following provision:
- 3 scholarships of €1,500
To apply, you must have completed the application for admission to the Master’s.
Application deadline: May 31, 2025
Partial resolutions:
- first partial resolution: from February 21, 2025
- second partial resolution: from April 27, 2025
- third and final resolution: from June 20, 2025
* The number of grants and amounts specified in the call, may vary depending on the conditions of the candidates who apply to them, can be even deserted as assessed by the Selection Committee for each program.
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General information on scholarships
For more information on specific scholarships of interest, awarded by the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid as well as other agencies or organizations, please refer here:
- PRACTICAL INFORMATION
MASTER’S COURSE SCHEDULE
Check the Master’s schedule (coming soon)
🕒 │ The Master's classes will be held in the AFTERNOON, from 16h to 21h (to be determined).