Semiconductor design
Certificate, undergraduate
Drive innovation in semiconductor design
Through the semiconductor design certificate program, you’ll learn to identify, formulate and solve semiconductor design problems using core principles of engineering, science and mathematics. You’ll also build strong communication skills to effectively explain complex concepts to different audiences and gain valuable, hands-on experience conducting experiments and analyzing data.
Completing this certificate is a powerful way to enhance your degree, strengthen your résumé and position yourself for success in a variety of semiconductor design careers.
Overview
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Shape tomorrow’s technology
Degree fit
Customize your degree, enhance your career prospects and gain a competitive edge for promotion and new job opportunities. This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are an undergraduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a related field and want to build specialized skills in semiconductor devices and integrated circuit design.
- Plan to pursue a career in the fast-growing semiconductor industry, with opportunities in chip design, manufacturing and electronic device development.
- Enjoy hands-on, applied learning and want to gain practical experience working with the technologies that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
- Are considering graduate studies in electrical engineering or computer engineering with a focus on semiconductor technology.
- Want to enhance your degree and résumé with a certificate that adds industry-relevant, in-demand technical skills.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
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Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Idaho LAUNCH
This degree is approved for Idaho LAUNCH, a grant that supports Idaho students pursuing high-demand careers. Students enrolling under the 2026–27 Academic Catalog may be eligible for up to $4,000 per year / $8,000 total in scholarship funding through the Idaho LAUNCH program.
Learn about eligibility and application deadlines at nextsteps.idaho.gov/launch, or see our full list of approved U of I programs on the in-state scholarships page.
Recognized STEM Program
This program is recognized as a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may be eligible for the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension for international students.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs and organizations
The College of Engineering offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.
Clubs include:
- Cyber Defense Club
- CyberForce Competition Team
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- Polymorphic Games Studio
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Robotics Club
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.