KU Leuven European Master of Science in Radiation and its Effects on Microelectronics and Photonics Technologies (RADMEP)
KU Leuven

KU Leuven

European Master of Science in Radiation and its Effects on Microelectronics and Photonics Technologies (RADMEP)

Geel, Belgium

MSc

2 years

English

Full time

09 Feb 2026*

16 Sep 2026

EUR 9,000 **

On-Campus

* for non-EEA & EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines, please check the KU Leuven webpage

** for non-EEA; EUR 4500 for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage

Key Summary

    About : The European Master of Science in Radiation and its Effects on Microelectronics and Photonics Technologies (RADMEP) is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with expertise in radiation effects on electronic materials and systems. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills over the course of two years, delivering a strong foundation in advanced technologies used in various fields. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary studies with a focus on microelectronics and photonics.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of the RADMEP program can pursue careers in several fields, including microelectronics, photonics, and radiation protection. Potential roles include positions in research and development, technology consulting, testing and evaluation, and regulatory compliance in industries that deal with radiation effects and advanced electronic systems.

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This two-year Erasmus Mundus programme provides a multidisciplinary and innovative programme covering the interactions between Radiation and Micro-Electronics and Photonics, two Key Enabling Technologies for the future of Europe.

About the Programme

The European Master in Radiation and its effects on MicroElectronics and Photonics Technologies (RADMEP) provides a multidisciplinary and innovative programme covering the interactions between Radiation and MicroElectronics and Photonics, two Key Enabling Technologies for the future of Europe. RADMEP's objective is to educate students in those advanced technologies, providing methodologies and introducing practical applications for their implementation in a variety of natural or man-made radiation-rich environments. RADMEP has two goals: first to improve the career prospects of its students and second to respond to the needs of the industry, agencies, and society. Thanks to this Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree, students will develop useful professional and soft skills in the rich European cultural context.

All RADMEP students will start their studies in semester 1 at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland), ​​before moving to KU Leuven Geel Campus (Belgium) in semester 2. They will obtain fundamental knowledge and experience in MicroElectronics and Photonics and their behavior under irradiation.

In the third semester, RADMEP students will have to make a choice between two different specialisations: Radiation Effects on Photonics Technologies at Université Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne (France), or Radiation Effects on MicroElectronics at Université de Montpellier (France). Finally, in the last semester, students will undertake a 6-month master's thesis in a research centre or in the industry (for example from the large RADMEP network of more than 35 associate partners).

Read more on the institution's website