Overview

Key facts

The main focus of this Electrical Engineering - Electronic Circuits and Systems at Ghent University is on analysing, designing, fabrication and testing of smart devices and the internet-of-things. An electrical engineer shapes the strong evolution towards an environment where everything is ‘smart’ and where all these smart devices are connected and exchange information.

Examples are smart cities, smart mobility, smart health care, smart grids, smart buildings, wearable electronics, robotics, sensor systems, devices improving safety and security, etc. The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is the only programme that covers the hardware aspects of all these smart devices.

Career

The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering focuses specifically on research and development, as well as on creation and design in the field of electronics, information and communication technology (ICT).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Antennas and Propagation

Design Methodology for FPGAs

High-speed Electronics

Modulation and Detection

Sensors and Actuators

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gent, Belgium

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology View 13 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in Belgium

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Students who wish to enrol for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering can enter the programme without any prerequisites if they hold the following diploma: an academic diploma of Bachelor (or Master) of Science in Engineering (university level, minimum of three years), with the main subject in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent to this.
Admission can only be granted after an individual application procedure. The Study Programme Committee will make the final decision whether to accept the application or not. The Study Programme Committee can decide that students need to follow a preparatory course or an individual master’s programme, for instance for students with another diploma of Bachelor or Master.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6929 EUR / year

≈ 6929 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1157 EUR / year

≈ 1157 EUR / year

Living costs

Gent

Belgium

754 - 1205 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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