Systems and Control

Why study Systems and Control?

The two-year Master’s in Systems and Control  at TU/e trains you to model and control complex, high-tech systems that impact our daily lives, ranging from self-driving cars and health-care robots, to smart energy grids and high-precision instruments.  With a strong integration between theory and practical application, the programme prepares you to work on the forefront of science and technology.

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Three unique strengths

The Systems and Control Master's at TU/e offers distinct advantages:

• Focus on Complex High-Tech Systems: The programme explicitly trains you to model and control complex, high-tech systems, providing the expertise tackling future engineering challenges.  

• Theory Meets Practice: The curriculum effectively combines theory and practical applications which allows you to apply your skills to real-world systems such as robotic arms, lithography machines, electron microscopes, and smart energy grids — all essential technologies in today’s high-tech industries.

• Strong Industry Connections: You will have access to top international companies and institutes in the field of modelling and control technology, facilitating excellent opportunities for collaboration and career placement.

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Connection with semiconductor industry

The connection between Systems and Control and the semicon industry is direct and essential. The industry's manufacturing processes, such as lithography and wafer handling, rely on some of the world's most complex, high-tech systems that demand ultra-precise control. Expertise in modelling and control technology is crucial for ensuring the nanometre-level accuracy and stability of semiconductor machinery (e.g., at ASML). Graduates from this programme are uniquely prepared to work on these cutting-edge technologies within the sector.

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Programme structure

This is a two-year Master’s programme that focuses on the core principles of modelling and control technology. The structure is designed to provide a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The opportunity for collaboration with top international companies and institutes is integrated into the curriculum.

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Career perspectives

Graduates of the Systems and Control Master's are prepared for careers that involve the design, modelling, and control of complex systems. You will be highly sought after in a broad range of industries like semicon, robotics, electronics, and energy. Career paths include roles such as Control Systems Engineer, System Architect, Automation Specialist, or R&D Engineer, Mechatronic System Designer often in global high-tech companies and international research institutes or you can continue toward a PhD.