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Hi! I’m a 2024 B.Tech graduate in Electronics & Communication Engineering from India and currently work at GlobalFoundries as a Fab Integration & Yield Engineer.

By Fall 2027, I expect to have around 3.5 years of total professional experience, including ~2.5 years specifically at GlobalFoundries in the semiconductor industry.

I’m considering Lund University as one of my Master’s options in Europe. My long-term goal is to move toward semiconductor design/DFT/DFM/physical design and related engineering roles.

I’d particularly appreciate perspectives from current/former Lund students in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or semiconductor-related programs:

How strong is Lund for someone who already has several years of semiconductor industry experience?

How relevant are the Electrical Engineering/electronics courses to the semiconductor industry?

How much does prior industry experience help with internships, industry projects and graduate jobs?

How hectic is the Master’s realistically, and is it possible to work part-time alongside it?

How easy is it for international students to find relevant student/engineering jobs?

How strong is the Swedish semiconductor/electronics ecosystem for someone wanting to move toward design/DFT/DFM?

Does Lund provide good industry exposure and networking opportunities?

How is student life and the international community in Lund?

After graduation, how realistic is it to find an engineering job in Sweden and stay long-term?

Most importantly, if you already had ~3.5 years of semiconductor experience, would you consider a Lund Master’s a worthwhile investment for building a semiconductor career in Europe?

I’m comparing several European options at the moment, so I’d really appreciate honest experiences—both the good and the difficult parts.

Hey everyone! I’m a 2024 Electronics & Communication Engineering graduate from India, currently working with GlobalFoundries as a Fab Integration & Yield Engineer.

By the time I move for my Master’s in Fall 2027, I expect to have around 3.5 years of total industry experience, including ~2.5 years directly in the semiconductor industry at GlobalFoundries.

I’m considering Eindhoven primarily because of the semiconductor ecosystem. My eventual goal is to move toward DFT, DFM, physical/design engineering and related semiconductor roles.

For people who actually live/study/work in Eindhoven:
Does having several years of semiconductor experience make it significantly easier to find relevant work here after graduation?

How strong are the opportunities around Eindhoven for someone wanting to transition toward semiconductor design/DFT/DFM?

How realistic is part-time/student employment while doing a Master’s?

What is Eindhoven’s student/social culture actually like for international students?

How difficult is housing and the general cost of living for students?

Is the presence of ASML and other semiconductor companies genuinely beneficial for students, or is getting into these companies still extremely competitive?

For people who moved here from India, what was the biggest surprise—positive or negative?

How is the work-life balance once you enter the Dutch semiconductor/engineering industry?

I’m seriously considering this route, so I’d really value perspectives from people who have actually made the move rather than generic advice about the Netherlands.

Hi everyone! I’m a 2024 B.Tech graduate in Electronics & Communication Engineering from India, currently working at GlobalFoundries as a Fab Integration & Yield Engineer.
By Fall 2027, when I plan to start my Master’s, I’ll have around 3.5 years of total professional experience, with ~2.5 years specifically at GlobalFoundries.

I’m seriously considering TU/e because I want to build my career further in semiconductors, eventually targeting areas such as DFT, DFM, physical/design engineering and related roles.

I’d love to hear from current students and graduates:
How strong is TU/e’s Electrical Engineering program for someone with an existing semiconductor background?

How much does prior industry experience like mine actually help with internships, industry projects and post-graduation jobs?

How hectic is the Master’s in reality? Is it feasible to work part-time without compromising academics?

How easy is it to find relevant student/part-time work in Eindhoven?

How valuable is TU/e’s proximity and connection to ASML and the wider Eindhoven semiconductor ecosystem when looking for internships/jobs?

For someone targeting semiconductor design/DFT/DFM rather than purely manufacturing/integration, does TU/e provide enough opportunities to make that transition?

What is the student culture like, particularly for international students?

Finally, if you already had ~3.5 years of semiconductor experience, would you personally consider TU/e worth the cost and two-year opportunity cost?

I’m comparing TU/e with a few other European options, so I’d really appreciate candid opinions—especially from people who have actually studied and worked here.

Hi everyone! I’m a 2024 B.Tech graduate in Electronics & Communication Engineering from India, currently working with GlobalFoundries as a Fab Integration & Yield Engineer.

By the time I start my Master’s in Fall 2027, I’ll have around 3.5 years of total industry experience, including about 2.5 years specifically at GlobalFoundries in the semiconductor industry.

I’m looking to pursue a Master’s in the Netherlands, with TU/e and TU Delft among my main options.

My long-term goal is to move toward semiconductor design-oriented roles such as DFT, DFM, physical/design engineering and related areas.

I’d really appreciate some honest perspectives from international students and graduates:

How much does 3+ years of relevant semiconductor industry experience actually help when applying for internships and graduate jobs after a Master’s in the Netherlands?

Does prior experience like mine meaningfully improve chances for internships, thesis projects, or industry collaborations, or do companies still mostly treat students the same?

Is it realistic to find a part-time or student engineering role while studying, or is the workload of TU/e / TU Delft too intense for that?

How manageable is a Master’s in Electrical Engineering in the Netherlands alongside internships or part-time work?

How strong is the semiconductor ecosystem in the Netherlands (ASML, NXP, etc.) for someone trying to move from process/integration into design/DFT/DFM roles?

For international students, how competitive is it to land relevant graduate jobs after graduation, even with prior industry experience?

How is the overall student life, workload, and international student experience in Dutch technical universities?

And finally, from a financial and career perspective, is doing a Master’s in the Netherlands still considered a strong investment if you already have several years of semiconductor experience?

I’m trying to understand the real picture beyond university brochures, so any honest insights especially from people who have studied or worked in this space would be really appreciated!