Master in 반도체융합공학과

The Department of Semiconductor Convergence Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), located in Jongno-gu, South Korea, offers a master's degree focused on the design, fabrication, and materials science behind semiconductor devices. Coursework typically covers semiconductor physics, integrated circuit design, materials engineering, and the fabrication processes used to manufacture chips, alongside applied topics tied to memory devices, power semiconductors, or display technology depending on a student's research focus. Students study how semiconductor materials are grown, processed, and patterned into functional devices, as well as how circuits are designed to make efficient use of those devices. Given the convergence framing of the department, coursework often draws on physics, materials science, and electrical engineering together, reflecting how modern semiconductor development spans multiple technical disciplines at once. Graduates typically pursue careers at semiconductor manufacturers, chip design firms, materials suppliers, and equipment makers, sectors where Korea holds a significant global position. Positions might include process engineer, device engineer, circuit designer, or materials research scientist. Training combines lecture-based coursework with laboratory and cleanroom-based experimental work, and students generally complete a thesis addressing a specific problem in semiconductor design or fabrication. The program runs two years, with new students admitted in March and September of every year, and instruction is delivered in English, supporting a mixed cohort of domestic and international students working alongside Korea's established semiconductor research infrastructure. Applicants typically hold undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or a related technical field.