Master in Electronic Systems Design

Tuition fees for Master in Electronic Systems Design are 22,196 USD per year. The application deadline for the Aug 2027 intake is Dec 1, 2026.

The Master in Electronic Systems Design is a 2-year program at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, taught in English. It's for students interested in electronics, acoustics, or photonics who want to create solutions for sustainable social development.

The curriculum covers topics like analog circuit design, digital and embedded systems, nano electronics, and signal processing. Students can choose from six specializations, including acoustics for communication and environment, and space systems, and will work on projects and a master's thesis.

Graduates can pursue careers as analog circuit designers, digital system designers, nano electronics engineers, signal processing engineers, or space systems engineers, working for companies like tech firms, research institutions, or aerospace agencies.

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway's largest university, headquartered in Trondheim with campuses in Ålesund and Gjøvik. Formed in 1996 from a merger of historic institutions, NTNU carries a deep tradition in engineering and technology while offering broad academic disciplines from medicine and social sciences to the arts. With roughly 42,840 students and 3,629 international students, NTNU is a major hub for research, innovation and international study in Scandinavia.

NTNU emphasizes close collaboration with industry and research partners, providing many opportunities for applied projects, internships and graduate research across 64 programs. English-taught degrees and strong research supervision make the university accessible to international students aiming for careers in technology, sustainable energy, health sciences or entrepreneurship. Student services include international advising, integration programs and support for housing and visas.

Life at NTNU combines rigorous academics with outdoor and cultural experiences typical of Norway. The student community is active in associations, innovation labs and cross-disciplinary initiatives, and Trondheim offers an affordable, student-friendly city environment. Prospective international applicants should review program-specific entry requirements, explore funding and scholarship options and contact the international office early to plan arrival and accommodation.