Program Overview
The Microelectronic Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Microelectronic Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Microelectronic Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Microelectronic Fabrication
- Lithographic Materials and Processes
- Thin Films
- Microelectronics Research Methods
- Microelectronic Man.
- VLS Process Modeling
- Microelectronics Research Methods
- Physical Modeling of Semiconductor Devices
- MS Thesis
- Microelectronics Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To be considered for admission to the MS program in microelectronic engineering, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university in engineering or a related field,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) from all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Have an GPA of 3.0 or higher,
- Submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam (RIT graduates exempt),
- Submit two letters of reference from individuals well qualified to judge the candidate\'s ability for graduate study, and
- Complete a graduate application.
- International applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,804 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rochester Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
private research university in Rochester, New York, USA, founded 1829
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
