Master of Science in Electronics and Information Technology Engineering

This Master offers

  • A broad scientific and profound practical knowledge of technology, with attention to the social, moral, juridical, economical and environmental aspects of their activities.
  • A profound knowledge of electronic circuits and systems knowledge of telecommunications and computer-controlled systems.
  • Basic knowledge of information theory, treatments of signals and images, multimedia and photonics.
  • A profound knowledge of modeling, systemidentification, electric and electronic
    measurements and industrial control.
  • Basic knowledge of economics and management informatics and software
    engineering.

Course outline & programme

Credits: 120
Years: 2
Campus: Etterbeek

General competences at an advanced level

  • The students are ready for an international career with English as working language.
  • They are prepared to take responsibilties, can withstand stress, can act individually but can also function in a group.
  • They are intellectually mobile and curious, they can act upon necessary evolutions, they are prepared for life-long learning, especially in their own field of specialization.

Scientific knowledge in their own field

  • The students have already some experience in conducting research and can consequently contribute to technological and/or scientific innovations.
  • They have a profound and active knowledge of the theory and applications of electronics and information technology.

Programme

The students have to specialize in one of the above mentioned topics by choosing a coherent package of optional course units:

  • Measuring, Modeling and Simulating
    gives a profound knowledge of modeling, system-identification, electric and electronic measurements and industrial control
  • Multimedia
    gives a profound knowledge of information theory for the treatment of signals and images for multimedia applications
  • Telecom
    gives a profound knowledge of electronic circuits and systems knowledge of telecommunications and computer-controlled systems
  • Informatics
    gives a profound knowledge of information and computer theory
  • Photonics
    gives a basic knowledge of photonics for multimedia and telecom applications

Moreover, the students also have the possibility to broaden their view by choosing free optional course units.

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Admission requirements

Admission decisions for students from other institutions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file. Students with a bachelor in the same field of study have direct access after the evaluation of their application file. The admission for holders of another engineering degree is based upon evaluation and approval by the cirriculum council.


Non-EU students should present a proof of proficiency in English. More information can be found on the website.

Language requirements

In order to be admitted, you need to be proficient in English. The language requirements can be found on the website.

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For you?

  • You are interested in electronics and information technology
  • You are looking for a balance between a rigorous scientific and technical formation and practical skills, with emphasis on independence, creativity and inventiveness
  • You are interested in specialising in electronics and information technology engineering while maintaining a broad-based education by balancing the specialisation with more general subjects
  • You are looking for an academic programme closely
    linked to scientific research

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Career opportunities

The students are ready for an international career with English as working language.
They are prepared to take responsibilties, can withstand stress, can act individually but can also function in a group.

They are intellectually mobile and curious, they can act upon necessary evolutions, they are prepared for life-long learning, especially in their own field of specialization.

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Our Student Service

Students at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel are not just mere numbers. A lot of attention goes to making sure that you can study in the best possible situation. There are numerous staff members ready to assist you and give advice on all topics related to student life: practical information, medical assistance and finance, study planning, sports and culture, health, transport, housing and food, etc.

For all kinds of help, advice and support, visit the web pages of ‘Student Facilities’.

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