Master’s Admissions
Discovery in AI, metamaterials & quantum computing
Specialized degrees. Sought-after fields. Build your future in academia or kickstart an industry career with a customized degree that propels you forward. The choice is yours.
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Specialties To Shape the Future
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Software Engineering
Train with leading researchers who literally wrote the book on programming.
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Computer Hardware Engineering
Work on new, resilient hardware architectures for emerging platforms ranging from major data centers to personal mobile devices.
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Machine Learning & Big Data
Learn the foundations of Big Data, practical programming, and AI from faculty that rank among the top 10 in the world.
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Quantum Software & Hardware
Study with international leaders in information physics research, embodied in pathbreaking programs in metamaterials, quantum devices and optical systems.
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Semiconductor Technology
Engage in the latest developments in technology that drives our daily lives, from nanoelectronics to biochips to energy conversion devices.
You’re Gonna Like It Here
There’s more to life than textbooks and lab experiments. In addition to access to leading faculty, state-of-the-science facilities, and an inclusive, supportive community, our master’s students enjoy a high quality of life in our hometown of Durham, NC.
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Master’s Contacts
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Miroslav Pajic
Director of Master’s Studies, Professor in the Department of ECE