Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

What you'll study

The MSc in Electrical Engineering combines coursework and research to provide depth in modern electrical engineering topics alongside laboratory and project experience. Students typically take a mix of compulsory core modules and elective specialisations drawn from areas such as communications and information theory, digital and analogue integrated circuits, control systems, signal processing, embedded systems, power electronics, and photonics.

Programme elements commonly include:

• Advanced Signal Processing — statistical and adaptive methods, spectral analysis, and applications to audio, radar and biomedical signals.
• Communications and Information Theory — digital communications, coding, wireless protocols and network information theory.
• Integrated Circuits and VLSI — analogue and digital circuit design, layout, and test methodologies.
• Control and Robotics — linear and nonlinear control, estimation, and applications in autonomous systems and robotics.
• Power and Energy Systems — power electronics, renewable energy integration and smart grid technologies.
• Elective Seminars and Laboratories — hands-on labs, hardware prototyping, FPGA and embedded system implementation.

Students choose between a thesis track, which emphasises independent research carried out under supervision in one of the faculty’s research groups, or a coursework/project track that focuses on advanced practical projects and industry-relevant skills. Research topics reflect the department’s strengths and often intersect with interdisciplinary centres at the university, covering areas such as communications, microelectronics, photonics, biomedical engineering and renewable energy systems.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering, physics or computer science discipline with strong quantitative background. Admission typically considers academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose and, where applicable, relevant professional experience.

Specific expectations include a sound foundation in mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, probability), circuits and electronics, signals and systems. International applicants may need to demonstrate proficiency in English according to university language requirements. Candidates with weaker preparation may be admitted conditionally and asked to complete prerequisite courses.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MSc in Electrical Engineering enter a broad range of roles in industry, academia and the public sector. Typical career paths include:

• Research and development engineer in telecommunications, semiconductor, aerospace and defence companies.
• Systems design and integration specialist for embedded systems, control systems and IoT products.
• Hardware and firmware engineer focusing on analogue/digital electronics, FPGA and ASIC development.
• Power systems engineer working on renewable energy, smart grids and power electronics.
• Data scientist or signal processing engineer in medical devices, audio/vision and sensor networks.
• Academic or industrial researcher progressing to a PhD and roles in teaching and advanced research.

Ben-Gurion University’s location in the Negev and close ties with regional technology companies, startups and national research institutes provide students with internship and collaboration opportunities that can lead to employment in high-tech, defence and energy sectors.

Why study at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Ben-Gurion University offers a research-active Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering with faculty working on internationally relevant challenges in communications, microelectronics, photonics and energy systems. Students benefit from modern laboratory facilities, interdisciplinary centres and collaboration with local industry and national research institutions.

The university emphasises applied research with social and economic impact in the Negev region and beyond, providing a learning environment that combines rigorous academic training with opportunities for translational projects and entrepreneurship. For students seeking advanced technical training with strong links to industry and research, the MSc programme delivers both theoretical depth and practical experience.