Microelectronic engineering affects nearly all aspects of life–from communication, entertainment, and transportation to health, solid state lighting, and solar cells. RIT’s microelectronic engineering master's program is a world leader in the education of semiconductor process engineers.

Integrated microelectronic or nanoelectronic circuits and sensors drive our global economy, increase our productivity, and help improve our quality of life. Semiconductor and photonic devices impact virtually every aspect of human life, from communication, entertainment, and transportation to health, solid state lighting, and solar cells. RIT’s microelectronic engineering program is considered a world leader in the education of semiconductor process engineers.

The microelectronic engineering masters provides a unique combination of physics, chemistry, and engineering in a state-of-the-art facility to prepare graduates for the real world. With internationally renowned professors with years of experience, courses are grounded in reality – practical skill and advanced theory, combine for comprehensive learning. Put your knowledge to work with a microelectronic engineering masters from RIT.

The objective of the microelectronic engineering master's degree is to provide an opportunity for students to perform graduate-level research as they prepare for entry into either the semiconductor industry or a doctoral program. The degree requires strong preparation in the area of microelectronics and requires a thesis.

Program Outcomes

• Understand the fundamental scientific principles governing solid-state devices and their incorporation into modern integrated circuits.
• Understand the relevance of a process or device, either proposed or existing, to current manufacturing practices.
• Develop in-depth knowledge in existing or emerging areas of the field of microelectronics such as device engineering, circuit design, lithography, materials and processes, yield, and manufacturing.
• Apply microelectronic processing techniques to the creation/investigation of new process/device structures.
• Communicate technical material effectively through oral presentations, written reports, and publications.

Microelectronic Engineering, MS degree, typical course sequence
Course    Sem. Cr. Hrs.
First Year
MCEE-601    Microelectronic Fabrication    3
MCEE-602    Semiconductor Process Integration    3
MCEE-603    Thin Films    3
MCEE-605    Lithography Materials and Processes    3
MCEE-732    Microelectronics Manufacturing    3
MCEE-795    Microelectronics Research Methods*    2
     
Graduate Elective
3
Second Year
MCEE-704    Physical Modeling of Semiconductor Devices    3
MCEE-799    Graduate Independent Study*    2
     
Graduate Elective
3
Choose one of the following:    
6
EEEE-792    Graduate Paper, plus one Graduate Elective     
MCEE-790    MS Thesis     
Total Semester Credit Hours    
32

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the MS program in microelectronic engineering, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete an online graduate application. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for information on application deadlines, entry terms, and more.
• Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college in engineering or a related field.
• Recommended minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent).
• Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Two letters of recommendation are required. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• Not all programs require the submission of scores from entrance exams (GMAT or GRE). Please refer to the Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements page for more information.
• Submit a personal statement of educational objectives. Refer to Application Instructions and Requirements for additional information.
• Applicants applying with a bachelor’s degree in fields outside of electrical and microelectronic engineering may be considered for admission; however, bridge courses may be required to ensure the student is adequately prepared for graduate study.
• International applicants whose native language is not English must submit official test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE. Students below the minimum requirement may be considered for conditional admission. Refer to Graduate Admission Deadlines and Requirements for additional information on English requirements. International applicants may be considered for an English test requirement waiver. Refer to Additional Requirements for International Applicants to review waiver eligibility.

Assistantships and Fellowships

A limited number of assistantships and fellowships may be available for full-time students. Appointment as a teaching assistant carries a 12-hour-per-week commitment to a teaching function and permits a student to take graduate work at the rate of 9 credits per semester. Appointment as a research assistant also permits taking up to 9 credits per semester while the remaining time is devoted to the research effort, which often serves as a thesis subject. Students in the MS program are eligible for research fellowships. Appointments provide full or partial tuition and stipend. Applicants for financial aid should contact to the program director for details.
 

Tuition fee-2 years1,06,000

Total fee-2 years1,44,000