DEGREE PROGRAM
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Kent Ridge
MSc Electrical Engineering (IC design specialisations)
Singapore's top university with strong circuits research.
- LENGTH
- 1–2 years
- LANGUAGE
- English
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Studying chip design in Singapore
Two world-class universities, an English-speaking job market and fabs on the doorstep. Master's programs here are short and expensive, but graduates move straight into Singapore's semiconductor industry.
- 5PROGRAMS LISTED
- EnglishTEACHING LANGUAGE
- 1–2 yrsMASTER'S LENGTH
- A*STARRESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
Checked by hand, last reviewed October 2026. Program names, fees and intakes change, so confirm on each institute's official site.
THE LANDSCAPE
Short programs, strong industry
NUS and NTU both offer MSc programs in electrical and electronic engineering with IC-design specialisations. TUM Asia runs an MSc in Integrated Circuit Design jointly with NTU, taught in English by German and Singaporean faculty.
Coursework master's degrees are self-funded and relatively expensive. Research degrees (PhD) are often funded, for example by A*STAR's SINGA award for international students.
Graduates job-hunt in an English-speaking market with many fabs, packaging plants and design centres, but need an Employment Pass, whose minimum salary rises in 2027.
ADMISSIONS AT A GLANCE
How admission works in Singapore
| Degree | MSc (1–2 years) or PhD. |
|---|---|
| Entry | Strong bachelor's; IELTS/TOEFL; GRE for some programs. |
| Intake | August (some January). |
| Cost | Coursework MSc fees are high; check each program. PhDs often funded. |
| After graduating | Employment Pass sponsored by your employer. |
Fees, thresholds and deadlines change every year. Treat these as orientation and confirm on the official sites before you apply.
DIRECTORY
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UNIVERSITIES AND PROGRAMS
Programs
DEGREE PROGRAM
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Jurong West
MSc Electronics
Large EEE school with VIRTUS, an IC-design centre of excellence.
- LENGTH
- 1–2 years
- LANGUAGE
- English
DEGREE PROGRAM
TUM Asia (with NTU)
Singapore
MSc Integrated Circuit Design
A joint TUM–NTU program built specifically for IC design.
- LENGTH
- About 2 years
- LANGUAGE
- English
RESEARCH CENTRE
A*STAR (SINGA award)
Singapore
Funded PhDs and research attachments
A*STAR's scholarships fund international PhD students at NUS, NTU and A*STAR institutes.
- FOR
- PhD
- FUNDING
- Full
RESEARCH CENTRE
A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics
Singapore
Packaging, sensors and photonics research
Offers research attachments and internships.
- FOR
- Internships, research
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AFTER THE DEGREE
From Singapore degree to a job
- Apply while you studySingapore employers recruit year-round.
- Target fabs and design centresMost openings are in manufacturing and design centres.
- Check Employment Pass rulesYour salary must meet the minimum for your age.
KEEP GOING
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FAQ
Common questions
Is a master's in Singapore worth it for VLSI?
If you want to work in Singapore's industry, yes: the programs are short, taught in English, and next to the employers. They are expensive, so compare total cost with Germany or Taiwan.
What is TUM Asia?
The Singapore campus of the Technical University of Munich. Its MSc in Integrated Circuit Design runs jointly with NTU.
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