Available on both full-time and part-time bases, the programme covers the semiconductor value chain
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has partnered with Applied Materials and Micron to strengthen the pipeline of industry-ready talent for Singapore’s semiconductor sector.
Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) Summit, outstanding students enrolled in NUS’ Master of Science in Semiconductor Technology & Operations (MSc STO) programme will be considered for scholarships and internships with Applied Materials and Micron. The partnership will also provide potential employment opportunities with the companies upon graduation.
The collaboration comes as demand for semiconductor talent grows alongside the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles and other advanced technologies. The global semiconductor market is projected to reach US$1.6 trillion by 2030. Singapore has attracted more than S$30 billion in semiconductor investments between 2022 and 2025 and currently accounts for one in 10 semiconductor chips and one in five semiconductor equipment units produced globally.
The MSc STO programme is a multidisciplinary postgraduate programme hosted by NUS’ Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in collaboration with its Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Industrial Systems Engineering and Management. The programme also draws on NUS semiconductor research initiatives, including the Singapore Hybrid-Integrated Next-Generation µ-Electronics (SHINE) Centre.
Available on both full-time and part-time bases, the programme covers the semiconductor value chain, including materials and devices, manufacturing, packaging, supply chain management and strategic decision-making. Students can also pursue specialised industry pathways, including AI training combined with experiential learning.
The programme is designed for STEM graduates and working professionals and prepares students for engineering and management roles across semiconductor foundries, equipment suppliers and government agencies.
“By combining rigorous postgraduate education with industry internships and expert mentorship, this partnership will accelerate the development of highly skilled industry-ready talent,” said Professor Aaron Thean, Deputy President (Academic Affairs) and Provost at NUS.
He added that the partnership will help build the talent capacity required for the next phase of semiconductor innovation and manufacturing and support Singapore’s position as a global semiconductor hub.
