Education in nanotechnology

Following the Nanotechnology Master's programme at the University of Twente means a flying start to a wide range of career options. In an environment of world-class labs and state-of-the-art facilities you’ll be trained in characterisation, fabrication and design of nanomaterials. You will receive personal guidance throughout the programme and benefit from a thorough academic training that covers everything from research skills to setting up a business.

Year 1, Q1 + Q2

Students in the MSc Nanotechnology programme gain hands-on experience in nanofabrication and characterisation through practical work in the MESA+ NanoLab cleanroom and research group laboratories.

The course includes four nanolithography modules, introducing students to the fundamentals of three lithography techniques. Using these techniques, students fabricate and inspect nanometre-sized structures.

Year 1, Q3

Within the BSc Electrical Engineering programme, students gain practical experience with semiconductor device realisation, including hands-on fabrication and testing of photodiodes.

The course connects fundamental concepts from quantum physics, semiconductor physics, mechanics and photonics to the operation and fabrication of commonly used devices.

Q4 elective course

This elective course introduces students to the synthesis of nanomaterials using advanced deposition techniques. Students learn about fundamental concepts of nanomaterials and commonly used deposition methods, with a focus on research applications.

As part of the course, students conduct a research project linked to active MESA+ research activities, applying experimental approaches used in nanotechnology research.