Semiconductors
Building on a legacy of semiconductor strength
For decades, we have been educating top engineers who are working in the semiconductor industry, including notable alumnus Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA. Our semiconductor programs are updated in collaboration with our industry partners to stay current with company needs. We are innovating the future through research that spans numerous areas related to semiconductors including advanced materials, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, electronic devices, integrated electronics, and thermal management.
Related degrees
- Artificial Intelligence
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
Microcredential offerings
Boost your semiconductor career with a short, skill-based microcredential and earn a digital badge to showcase your expertise. All microcredentials are available at both our Corvallis campus and Ecampus.
- Process Engineering Analysis
- Process Engineering Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals
- Semiconductor Fabrication
Degree Types
Locations
Corvallis
Cascades
Online
Our Faculty
Explore our faculty's expertise and research.
Contact our industry relations team to discuss partnerships and other opportunities.
Faculty Research Areas
Collaborations with industry partners and researchers across the university ground our work in real-world applications.
Integrated Circuit Design
High-performance, ultra-efficient analog, RF, and AI chip design.
Electronic Materials and Devices
Advanced semiconductor materials, nanomaterials, and next-gen devices.
Process Technology
Advanced nanoscale fabrication, thin-film growth, and manufacturing.
Packaging & Integration
Advanced packaging, flexible electronics, and hardware security systems.
Industry partnerships boost research and education.
OSU programs are bridging the semiconductor workforce gap.
We collaborate with industry partners to develop programs and curricula that prepare students for semiconductor careers.
- Incoming students get a taste of semiconductor careers at the OSU Chips Lab.
- The VETS-UP program, in partnership with Analog Devices, Inc., provides veterans with training for careers in the semiconductor industry.
- Students can connect with top-tier semiconductor manufacturers for paid internships through OSU’s partnership with the MECOP program.
Expanding capabilities
The Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex will have one of the nation's fastest supercomputers.
New solutions for semiconductor cooling
Josh Gess’s lab is using techniques like immersion cooling and microfluidics to manage heat.
Program Details
Degree Types
Locations
Corvallis
Cascades
Online
Our Faculty
Explore our faculty's expertise and research.
Get in Touch
Partnerships
Contact our industry relations team to discuss partnerships and other opportunities.
Growing a semiconductor ecosystem
Revolutionizing integrated circuit manufacturing in Oregon
The FAST Regional Innovation Engine includes 95 organizations led by OSU.
Driving the microfluidics industry
The Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub stimulates and supports the commercialization of microfluidics-connected technologies.