Overview

The Semiconductor Engineering programme from Northeastern University prepares students with the interdisciplinary knowledge and experimental tools to meet the rapidly evolving needs of semiconductor companies seeking to fill their talent gap.

As the industry advances, so does the profile of successful job candidates. Conventional single-discipline degrees are not sufficient to support current and future hiring needs.

Unique Features

Earn your degree in the country’s first and only MS in Semiconductor Engineering program.
Study in an interdisciplinary program offered through the Institute for NanoSystems Innovation, multiple departments in the College of Engineering, and the D’Amore-McKim School of Business.
Gain research experience through the Institute for NanoSystems Innovation in Boston or Oakland, California, engaging in the country’s most vibrant communities and the hottest semiconductor hiring areas.
Leverage the NanoSI entrepreneurial ecosystem, including partnerships with the largest semiconductor-based incubator programs in the country and several semiconductor-focused startups in Boston, Burlington, MA, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Select from thesis, project-based, or course-only options.
Build your resumé in our top-ranked cooperative education program, allowing you to gain up to eight months of professional experience as part of your academics.

Career Outlook

Given the landmark CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, a significant share of new chip manufacturing capacity and R&D is expected to be located in the U.S. The Semiconductor Industry Association projects that the semiconductor industry’s workforce will grow by nearly 115,000 by 2030 to approximately 460,000 jobs by the end of the decade, representing 33% growth. An estimated 80% of new technical risk going unfilled at current degree completion rates. Of the unfilled jobs, 35% will be engineers or computer scientists with four-year degrees, and 26% will be engineers at the master’s or PhD level. Source: SIA
“The United States currently makes about 10% of all chips and aspires to 30% share by 2030… and we will need more people in more locations to make a trillion dollars’ worth of chips.”—Deloitte, The Global Semiconductor Talent Shortage

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Solid State Devices
Analog Integrated Circuit Design
Micro- and Nanofabrication
Properties and Processing of Electronic Materials
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Leading Global Virtual Innovation Teams

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Final Deadline: International Students Inside the US - July 1 for Fall
International Students Inside the US - December 1 for Spring

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

33 with optional co-op

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States
Oakland, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Completed online application form
Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
Statement of purpose
Resumé
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Successful applicants to the program will have a background in STEM disciplines, including engineering and sciences (e.g., physics, math) or other related disciplines. Strong candidates in other disciplines with prior exposure to the fundamentals of science and engineering will also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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30864 USD / year

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30864 USD / year

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30864 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

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1560 - 3239 USD / month

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