Chip technology at Saxion
Your launchpad to a future full of innovation
Chips may look small, but they make a huge difference. They drive innovations in health care, sustainability, artificial intelligence and mobility. In Twente, you will collaborate with companies and researchers to help shape the future. At Saxion, you will learn how to use chip technology to make an impact on the world around you. You won’t just be working with chips; you’ll be helping to build a meaningful future.
Our study programmes in chip technology
Thanks to our diverse range of programmes, you'll gain the expertise needed to make an impact on the world of tomorrow.
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Explore our programmesWhy study chip technology at Saxion?
What makes Saxion unique in chip technology education
- Applied focus: learn hands-on through labs and projects focused on applications in nanotechnology, quantum technology, embedded systems, data science, and software architecture.
- Cross-disciplinary connection: integrate knowledge from engineering, ICT and data science to develop innovative technology solutions.
- Regional and industrial collaborations: in the Twente high-tech region, you will collaborate with companies such as ASML, NXP, LioniX, MESA+ and New Origin. Internships and graduation projects are often closely aligned with industry.
- Future-oriented education: our programmes respond to current trends such as chips in AI, energy-efficient computing, organs-on-a-chip, nano and quantum technology.
What can you do with it? Career opportunities
Your career in chip technology starts here.
Examples of possible positions:
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Process engineer (chemical/nanotechnology)
For example: work on developing chips for medical implants or on designing thin layers of material for solar cells that generate energy more efficiently. -
Developer of embedded systems
For example: design smart sensors that are incorporated into clothing or wearables to monitor heart rate and health. Or develop systems to make cars safer and facilitate self-driving. -
AI/data engineer / applied data scientist
For example: use data and AI to discover patterns to better predict climate change. Or develop smart algorithms that help hospitals make diagnoses faster. -
Software architect or engineer in high-tech sector
For example: design software that helps factories operate more energy efficiently. Or build platforms to optimise interaction between chips in smartphones and cars. -
Designer of quantum or nanotechnology applications
For example: develop chips that speed up drug testing using organ-on-a-chip technology. Or harness quantum technology to build secure communication systems and ultra-powerful computers. -
R&D engineer at technology companies or research institutes
For example: collaborate in a high-tech company like ASML or at a research centre in Twente on the next generation of microchips that make computers faster, more sustainable and more powerful.
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