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Overview
The (ultra)wide bandgap semiconductors, also known as the third and fourth generation semiconductors, have enormous potentials to revolutionize almost every industry on the planet and in space. Because of the unique and superior properties, they can be made in ultra-efficient, ultra-sensitive and ultra-reliable optical and electronic devices. Learn more with this Cutting-edge Research on (ultra)wide Bandgap Semiconductors for Integrated Circuits, Power Electronics, and Optoelectronics (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) .
Despite being in the early phrase of development and commercialization, these semiconductors have already resulted in industries worth of hundreds of billions USD and creating numerous jobs, as well as 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics. Opening your phone, computers and anything using electricity, you will likely find plenty of them.
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- Semiconductor Physics
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- Analog and digital circuits
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Application deadline: all year around.
Language
English
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Campus Location
- Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA 3.5
English requirements
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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General requirements
- Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master’s students.
- Minimum GPA: 3.5/4
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Contact details of 3 referees
- Official English language test score
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Additional Details
- This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs
Thuwal
Saudi Arabia
2270 - 3445 SAR / month
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