Masters in Nanotechnology (in Europe)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around pursuing a master's degree in nanotechnology in Europe, particularly focusing on programs that integrate theoretical physics and electrical engineering. Participants share recommendations for universities and programs, as well as considerations regarding language of instruction.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in pursuing a master's in nanotechnology after completing an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, emphasizing a desire for programs in English.
  • Another participant suggests the University of Leuven in Belgium, highlighting its historical significance and the IMEC research group specializing in nanotechnology.
  • A different participant questions the exclusion of Oxbridge, particularly Cambridge, which is noted to have a nanotechnology department.
  • One reply mentions Copenhagen University, which recently received a government grant for its nanotechnology center, though the language of instruction is uncertain.
  • A participant recommends the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands, noting its master's program in Nanoscience.
  • Another participant suggests considering programs outside Europe, specifically mentioning the Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineering program at Rochester Institute of Technology in the U.S.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views regarding the best options for studying nanotechnology in Europe, with no consensus reached on a single preferred institution or program.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the institutions mentioned, and there are uncertainties regarding the language of instruction at some universities.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in pursuing advanced studies in nanotechnology, particularly those with backgrounds in electrical engineering or physics, may find this discussion relevant.

Hercule Poirot
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hi guys,

I just finished my undergrades in electrical engineering and I am planning to continue to the masters level. Though it wasn't a field of study, i got hooked to physics and i am planning to do my masters in nanotechnology where theoratical physics (specifically quantom mechanics) merges with practical EE.

I would appreciate it if one of you could suggest a list of good schools in Europe that would offer this type of program in English or French ( although my french isn't that great), but I would prefer it to be in the language of science (i.e. English).

By the way, when i talk of europe I only mean continental europe (i.e. Britian is excluded).
 
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you need to be in Belgium...
Check out this site from the university of Leuven, one of the oldest in Europe...

http://www.imec.be/ovinter/static_general/start_en_flash.shtml

IMEC is an international research group, specialized in nanotechnology...

marlon
 
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Why would you want to miss out on Oxbridge? Especially Cambridge which I think has a nanotechnology department...
 
Copenhagen university just got a big grant from the govenrment for their nanotechnology science scenter http://www.nano.ku.dk/education/start.htm must admit i don't know much about them except they are around the same buildings as me lol, but it may be of interest to you to check it out. Not sure if they teach in english or not o_O
 
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If you change your mind about Europe...

take a look at the ME Program in Microelectronics Manufacturing Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY)

http://www.microe.rit.edu/me.php

Also check:

http://smfl.microe.rit.edu/fac_overview.php
 
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