Master of Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology (M.Sc.)
DURATION
1 up to 1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,157 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 1157€ for EEA nationals | 5,800€ for non-EEA nationals (for 60 ECTS credits or one year of full-time study) (subject to yearly revision)
Key Summary
Introduction
In this Master’s programme you choose between 3 majors:
- 1 Distributed Artificial Intelligence
- 2 Internet of Things
- 3 Cyber-Physical Systems
In each major, 60% of your time will be invested in practical engineering.
Major 1: Artificial Intelligence
This major gives you the knowledge, skills and competences to design and research new Distributed Artificial Intelligence technology by combining informatics, communication and electronics with new state-of-the-art machine learning methodologies. Distributed machine learning is the discipline where new intelligence is created by combining the strengths of different distributed intelligent devices and components. The main idea is to rely on the emergent that originates from the various devices and components working together in an intelligent way. It does not focus on computationally intensive, centralised Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, but on decentralised interaction of intelligent components to achieve an equal or better result with lower latencies, lower energy consumption and lower computational complexity.
Major 2: Internet of Things
This major will give you knowledge, skills and competences to design and research new Internet of Things (IoT) solutions by combining informatics, communication and electronics with new state-of-the art machine learning methodologies. IoT is the art of bringing together data from large sets of distributed heterogeneous embedded sensors. The main complexity of this process lies in the resource constraints. Huge quantities of data have to be sensed and communicated in an environment where resources like energy and computational power are limited. The core of this programme focusses on engineering these high complexity sensor networks, taking into account the constraints, and choosing or designing the right communication, hardware and software solutions.
Major 3: Cyber-Physical Systems
This major will give you the knowledge, skills and competences to design and research new Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) by combining informatics, communication, signal processing, sensing and electronics with new state-of-the-art (CPS) model-driven engineering and control technologies. Cyber-Physical Systems are systems where the sensors, control and computational properties are optimally adapted to the mechanical and functional requirements of the system at hand. In the fast-evolving world of digital innovation the main focus lies on the optimal integration of the individual parts of CPS to achieve certain performance constraints. The core component of this programme is solving functional, safety and timing constraints, while considering the physical and mechanical problems of both sensors and actuators, using a model-driven approach.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Antwerp directly participates in the selection process of certain scholarship programmes. In addition students can also check if they are eligible for external funding opportunities. Scholarships are available for Bachelor, Master, PhD or for shorter stay programmes.
Curriculum
In this one-year Master's programme you will learn to design and research new electronics and ICT engineering technologies by combining informatics, communication and electronics with new state-of-the-art machine learning methodologies.
You can choose between 3 majors:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
- Cyber-Physical Systems
Rankings
The University of Antwerp, which was founded in 2003, scores extremely well in Young University Rankings.
- Times Higher Education Millennials 2020 - Rank 5
- Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2024 - Rank 12
- QS 50 under 50 2021 - Rank 20
World University Rankings
- Times Higher Education 2025 - Rank 168
- Shanghai (ARWU) 2024 - Rank 300-401
- QS World Ranking 2025 - Rank 267
- Best Global Universities Ranking 2024 - Rank 213
- Europe’s Most Innovative Ranking 2019 - Rank 93
Program Outcome
Learning outcomes
General Competences
Technology Expert
1. The Master can take on a complex technical problem based on advanced international current scientific knowledge and technological know-how in his/her own discipline.
2. The Master can put knowledge and technology creatively into practice and combine these in a concrete problem and in this, acts with an eye for realism and efficiency (engineering attitude).
3. The Master can develop a complex technical design systematically and accurately taking into account incomplete, redundant or conflicting pre-conditions.
4. The Master uses his/her multidisciplinary knowledge and skills for a technical problem in the discipline in complex and in unpredictable circumstances.
Researcher
5. The Master is able to effectively collect scientific information and to integrate this in his/her own generated research results.
6. The Master can independently and accurately design, plan, execute and report on research and can select the appropriate, complex methods to do so.
7. The Master uses a critical researching attitude to solve complex technical problems, he/she can justify the choices made and evaluate and develop his/her own expertise.
Teamworker
8. The Master can communicate verbally, in writing and graphically about his/her own subject area with other professionals in a multidisciplinary team and with laypersons.
9. The Master has the social and communicative skills to take on a leading and motivating role in a team.
10. The Master has the basic skills to work thematically as a team member and as a manager.
Citizen
11. The Master takes the global international context into account in his/her actions, with attention to economics, social context, ecology, ethics, safety and sustainability.
Specific competences electronics-ICT
Technology Expert
12. The Master can conceive, analyze, design, implement and reflect on an industrial electronic system through the integration of state-of-the-art hardware, software and communication technology.
13. The Master follows the appropriate (industrial) processes, methods and testing procedures when designing in order to come to a finished product.
14. When designing, the Master takes into account the non-functional requirements typical for the limitations of the design.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
There is a great demand of electronics and ICT specialists on the labor market. You can work as an electronics engineer who works on electronic devices, systems and installations. Our graduates have careers in fields like:
- technical-commercial positions, as a programmer or designer
- an after-sales service as a service technician for multimedia equipment or industrial electronic systems
- a production support service as responsible for the control and adjustment of electronic end products
- a telecommunications company for fixed and mobile communication
- a design department as an assistant developer and for performing tests
- test and development centers as car manufacturers
- expert agencies
As an academically trained applied engineer you can also start a career in academia. If you have a passion for research you can conduct a PhD.
Facilities
Student Testimonials
Why study at University of Antwerp
Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city rich in history, but also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture, and striking cultural contrasts. The port of Antwerp is one of the largest and most important in the world, and over 170 nationalities live here - similar to New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.
First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and work. We foster the nexus between research, education, and societal impact. Internationalisation is a key element of our mission statement. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in one of the most promising European university alliances, Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE), and maintains excellent relationships with hundreds of renowned institutions around the world.
As a home away from home to over 23,000 students, the University of Antwerp is committed to sustainability and operates on a human scale. We believe in co-creation with our students, ensuring their voices are heard in our decision-making processes. Our faculty and staff will welcome you to top-notch facilities on one of our four campuses. While you’re here, immerse yourself in our lively cultural offerings, take advantage of premier sports facilities, and explore a wide array of student services and activities designed to enrich your experience.
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Program delivery
In this one-year Master's programme you will learn to design and research new electronics and ICT engineering technologies by combining informatics, communication and electronics with new state-of-the-art machine learning methodologies.
What to expect?
- 60 ECTS-credits
- Taught in English
- Organised by the Faculty of Applied Engineering
- Courses take place on Campus Groenenborger
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.