As a graduate of the Master’s in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in Power Electronics, you can look forward to an exciting career as a power electronics engineer, control systems engineer, electrical design engineer, or consultant in power electronics, to name but a few. You can also continue with a PhD or EngD programme. What about starting your own business?
Type of degree
Upon completion of the Master's with a specialisation in Power Electronics, you will receive a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Also, you can title yourself Master of Science (MSc). Your specialisation will be mentioned on your diploma supplement, highlighting your specialised knowledge and skills in the field of power electronics.
Job opportunities
As a graduate of this specialisation, you have an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of energy conversion and energy storage. Your expertise in electromagnetic compatibility and semiconductor devices enables you to design and develop novel power systems. With this knowledge and skills, you will be well prepared to work at semiconductor manufacturers, multinational technology companies, aerospace and defence agencies, or research institutes, among others.
Whichever career path you choose, you will be sure to find exciting opportunities at various private and public organisations. You can work at a wide range of semiconductor manufacturers like NXP or semiconductor manufacturing equipment companies like ASML. What about starting your career at technology multinationals, such as Philips or Thales? You can also work at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands. Other opportunities are providers of smart energy solutions including Alfen.
Start a business
Do you have a great business idea? At the University of Twente, you can turn it into reality! At UT, we highly encourage entrepreneurship. In fact, UT has been voted the most entrepreneurial university in the Netherlands four times in a row. We have a unique approach of putting scientific knowledge to practical use and turning our expertise and yours into solutions that people and society actually need. As a catalyst for meaningful entrepreneurship, we offer you the Novel-T foundation and the start-up hub on campus.
You can use your master’s research - or prototypes from the research you have done - to start your own business. Graduates of the specialisation in Power Electronics have founded Elmar Solar, a company that designs efficient and lightweight power electronics. Will you be next?
POST-MASTER OPPORTUNITIES
Instead of pursuing a professional career right after obtaining your Master’s degree, you can opt for an academic career by completing a PhD or an EngD. An EngD programme is more practically oriented and aligned with direct problem solving and addressing design needs of a particular industry whereas a PhD programme is more focused on research. You can follow both types of programmes at the Twente Graduate School (TGS).
CONTINUE AS A RESEARCHER: OBTAIN A PHD
A PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) entails studying and carrying out research in a particular area for a period of four years. You can do this within one of our research groups or our structured PhD programmes. An integral part of a PhD is writing your PhD thesis and presenting and defending your research publicly. Obtaining a PhD gives you the title Doctor (Dr).
FOLLOW AN ENGD PROGRAMME
You can also choose to follow an EngD programme after graduation. Such a programme usually takes two years and prepares you to become a high-level technological designer. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certified diploma and the academic degree title Professional Doctorate in Engineering (EngD).