Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Semiconductor Engineering & Manufacturing for Computer Scientists (SEMiCS)
Starting Winter Semester 2026/27 | Campus Zweibrücken | Full-time | English | 90 ECTS | Tuition: €12,600 + one-time admission fee
Europe needs semiconductor engineers. Become one of them.
The Master's program Semiconductor Engineering & Manufacturing for Computer Scientists (SEMiCS) prepares you for one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. It combines computer science with hands-on engineering education and focuses on modern semiconductor technologies.
Offered at the Zweibrücken campus of Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences, SEMiCS provides practice-oriented teaching in an international, English-speaking environment and opens excellent career opportunities in Europe and worldwide.
The degree awarded is Master of Engineering (M.Eng.).
Why you should study SEMiCS on the Zweibrücken campus
SEMiCS is a specialized master's program for computer scientists who want to expand their skills in semiconductor technology, manufacturing and systems integration.
The program combines:
- Engineering Basics for Computer Scientists
- Semiconductor Technology & Microfabrication
- Embedded Systems & Software Engineering
- Laboratory and project work with an industrial connection
What you will learn in the SEMiCS course
- Holistic analysis of complex technical systems
- Integration of software and hardware perspectives
- Application of informatics methods in hightech production environments
- Understanding semiconductor processes and manufacturing technologies
- Independent structuring and solution of complex engineering tasks
A quick overview of the course of study
Semester 1 – Engineering Foundation | Systems Engineering for Informatics-Oriented Applications | Semiconductor Technology and Microfabrication | Electrical Engineering for Sensing Technology | Physics and Chemistry | Engineering Mathematics | MEMS Lab |
Semester 2 – Advanced Semiconductor Systems | Software Engineering for Embedded Systems | Advanced Semiconductor Devices | Mechanics of Materials | Systems Integration and Packaging | Signal Processing for Sensing Applications | |
Semester 3 – Master’s Thesis | Master's thesis with colloquium | Application or research-oriented project |
More information about your studies & FAQ
With SEMiCS you qualify for positions such as:
- Process engineer
- Semiconductor Systems Engineer
- Developers of embedded systems
- Application engineer
- Project engineer in high-tech industry
- IT specialist for manufacturing
Europe invests heavily in semiconductor manufacturing – specialists with interdisciplinary expertise are in high demand.
Tuition fees for the SEMiCS Master's program are 12,600 €.
In addition, there is a one-time admission fee of 980 €.
Educational background
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer science, software engineering or comparable IT-related degree programs
Language skills
- English (e.g. IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, PTE 56 or equivalent)
Work experience
- At least one year of relevant practical experience in software, system or technology-related activities
Yes, all modules are offered in English.
Basics are helpful, but not essential. The engineering content is systematically structured.
Yes. Laboratory and project-based modules are an integral part of the course.
Lectures start on the 29th September 2026, i.e. in the coming winter semester 2026/2027.
Your contact person in the course
Studiengangsleitung "Engineering und Management in den Mikro- und Nanotechnologien, Master", Fachbereichsrat IMST, Fachausschuss Studium und Lehre MST
- +49 631 3724-5428stefan.braun(at)hs-kl(dot)de
- Campus Zweibrücken
- Room H144
In close cooperation with
The program is offered in close collaboration with our partner and combines academic excellence with an international focus in the field of Semiconductor Engineering.
Learn more about our cooperation partner here!