Master of Electrical Engineering

KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

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# =40QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

7,771 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Electrical Engineering

The Master of Electrical Engineering programme is a comprehensive course of study providing graduate students with the foundational knowledge needed to pioneer the next generation of networked, integrated systems.

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Master of Electrical Engineering

About this programme

The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering teaches the design and implementation of innovative electronic circuits and ICT solutions for almost every sector: from smart health to self-driving cars, from the latest wearables to massive power plants. You’ll learn how to solve problems using signalprocessing algorithms, software, hardware and ICs as complimentary components of a truly integrated design.

Our goal is to equip you with the necessary technical skills and methods to contribute to the creation of this digital environment. The program counts four options, each with their own emphasis.

Programme strengths

The Electrical Engineering Department is the largest department within the university. The professors are internationally renowned in areas as diverse as analogue design, cryptography, deep learning, system theory, autonomous vehicles, power systems, wireless communication … Students can choose in which direction they wish to specialise.

The department was the starting point of imec and many spin-off companies. The professors have strong contacts with industry. The close link between education and research exposes students to challenging and ground-breaking topics during their coursework and master's thesis research. Your master's thesis, carried out in close co-operation with the department's ongoing research, will expose you to cutting-edge research.

At the Faculty of Engineering Science, students are given the opportunity to complete one or two semesters abroad within the Erasmus+ programme at a European university, or a university outside Europe. Students are also encouraged to carry out industrial and research internships abroad under the supervision of the Internship Coordinator.

Programme structure

The program starts with courses that provide the common hardware and software basis for electronic platforms, analogue and digital circuits, signal processing and telecommunications, supplemented with a range of option specific in-depth courses. You choose one of the following four options:

Power Systems and Automation
Electronics and Chip Design
ICT Security and Networks
Information Systems and Signal Processing

Each option focuses on a different domain with its own applications, typical careers and specific courses.

Career perspectives

The Master of Electrical Engineering programme graduates are found in a surprising amount of sectors. Masters graduates work in Electrical Engineering, in ICT companies and the IT departments of large companies, banks and service providers. You can also find Masters graduates in sectors where there is a need for integrated circuits and electronic systems with both hardware and software aspects. The knowledge of both algorithms and their implementation in hardware and software is an important asset.

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Electrical Engineering

About this...
Read more

Master of Electrical Engineering

About this programme

Our goal is to equip you with the necessary technical skills and methods to contribute to the creation of this digital environment. The program counts four options, each with their own emphasis.

Programme strengths

Programme structure

Power Systems and Automation
Electronics and Chip Design
ICT Security and Networks
Information Systems and Signal Processing

Each option focuses on a different domain with its own applications, typical careers and specific courses.

Career perspectives

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.

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Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

Admission criteria

Diploma requirements

Bachelor of science programme of minimum 3 years (180 ECTS credit points) in electrical engineering
Bachelor of science programme of minimum 3 years (180 ECTS credit points) in a related field (e.g., physics, computer engineering, computer science) but with a proven knowledge of the basics of electrical engineering

For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.

Student profile

You want to understand how modern electronic systems function, both in terms of algorithms and software as of hardware and ICs. You are interested in fundamental methods but also in the applications: the Internet-of-Things, cryptography, telecom, audio and video, deep learning, autonomous vehicles. You want to design new systems and solve new problems with signal-processing software and hardware.

You know the basics of electrical engineering, including basic transistors and logic design, digital signal processing, systems and control, to a level similar to the contents of a Bachelor’s minor of Electrical Engineering.
You want to understand how modern electronic and electrical systems operate, both in terms of algorithms and software as in terms of hardware and chips.
You want to design new electronic and electrical systems in order to solve new society-relevant challenges.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,157 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

7,771 EUR

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

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2013
#51-100
2014
#51-100
2015
#51-100
2016
#51-100
2017
#51-100
2018
#51-100
2019
#51-100
2020
#51-100
2021
#38
2022
#39
2023
#40
2024
#=43
2025
#=40

Ranking criteria

Overall

78.2

Academic Reputation

75.7

Citations per Paper

85.4

Employer Reputation

77.4

H-index Citations

77.9

International Research Network

86.3

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KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

# =40QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

7,771 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

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Program overview

Main Subject

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Tuition Fee and Scholarships

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