International Summer School on Microelectronics 2026

Discover the world behind the chip

Microelectronics is at the heart of the digital revolution, enabling everything from smartphones and autonomous vehicles to biomedical implants and AI hardware. At its core are chips: intricately designed, precisely manufactured, and deeply integrated into the systems that power our everyday lives and tomorrow’s innovations.

Are you nearing the end of your studies and still exploring your specialization? Or already focused on microelectronics and looking to broaden your horizon and deepen your understanding of the field? This year's International Summer School on Microelectronics invites you to spend a week diving into the fascinating world of chip design and microelectronics.
Applications are already closed for this year
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When
Starts 31 Aug 2026, 08:00
Ends 4 Sep 2026, 15:00
Europe/Berlin
Where
Königlicher Pferdestall, Leibniz Universität Hannover

Appelstraße 7
30167 Hannover
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Why attend?

  • Explore the lifecycle of a chip, from concept to circuit
  • Engage with experts from academia and industry through lectures, hands-on sessions, and keynotes
  • Understand real-world applications in fields like healthcare, AI, and automotive
  • Connect with students from across the world and build your network

Impressions

A look back at ISSOM25, the first edition of the International Summer School on Microelectronics.
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Our Sponsors

Elite sponsors
Chipdesign GermanyEuropean Universities Linking Society and TechnologyEuropean Universities Linking Society and Technology
Premium sponsors
HEIDENHAINHEIDENHAINDream Chip TechnologiesDream Chip TechnologiesInfineonSynopsys
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Application & Selection

Applicants are selected based on their CV, a motivation letter, and academic transcripts. We strive to create a diverse environment by considering gender and geographical balance.

Travel costs, accomodation, and food

We offer financial support for travel and accommodation depending on your location:
  • Students from within Europe (excluding Germany):
    Travel costs to/from Hannover will be reimbursed based on receipts, up to a maximum of 375 EUR. Please choose climate-friendly travel options (e.g., train or long-distance bus) whenever possible.
  • Students from outside Europe:
    Please contact us in advance. We aim to support you with a travel grant where possible and will assess this on a case-by-case basis.
  • Students from Germany:
    • Students from Germany beyond regional train distance (travel times > 5 hours):
      Travel costs will be reimbursed based on 2nd class Deutsche Bahn fares. Please keep all receipts. Accommodation will be provided.
    • Students within regional train distance (~4 hours) and with applicable student ticket:
      Travel costs will not be reimbursed, but accommodation will be provided.
    • Students from the Hannover region (~1 hour travel time):
      No travel or accommodation support is provided. We expect local students to commute.
Accommodation from Sunday to Friday will be provided free of charge for selected students. You don't need to make any arrangements — we’ll take care of everything. Selected meals are provided to participants free of charge; however, some meals must be paid for by the participants.
Getting to Hannover

Scientific Partners

Leibniz University HanoverIMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik- und Mechatronik-Systeme gemeinnützige GmbHTU WienTU WienBrno University of Technology CISPACISPAUniversity StuttgartUniversity StuttgartTechnische Universität Berlin

Programme ISSOM26

General
Academic Session
Break
Social
Workshop / Hands-on
Industry Session
08:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:00
Registration
Pferdestall
Welcome
Application-Specific Instruction-Set Processors: Bridging Flexibility and Efficiency
Holger Blume
IMS AS (LUH)
Lecture Hall 023
Break
University Research Spotlight: Brno University of Technology
Petr Mrázek & Jan Schilhab
Department of Microelectronics (BUT Brno)
Lecture Hall 023
Lunch
Research Spotlight: PhD Student Presentations
Lecture Hall 023
Break
University Research Spotlight: TU Wien
Edris Zaman Farsa & Yang Liu
Institute of Computer Engineering (TU Wien)
Lecture Hall 023
Break
Research Spotlight: PhD Student Presentations
Lecture Hall 023
Break
Dinner & Icebreaker Session
Pferdestall
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