> Receive a US Master of Science degree from one of the best public
universities in the USA: the University of California (Irvine).
> Learn about both Parallel and Embedded Systems, which are converging
to form an exciting new domain, in courses offered by the UC Irvine
faculty.
> Study for two five-week sessions in the United States at the
University of California, Irvine during the summer and for three
quarters in Naples, Italy.
> Improve your English, including technical English.
> Work on state-of-the-art research projects that lead to a thesis.
Students can work on research projects on topics of interest to their
employers.
> Coursework in this program earns full credit towards a Ph.D.
degree at UC Irvine or may be applied towards a Ph.D. degree at other
US universities.
> Obtain an advanced degree at a very reasonable cost in as little
as 15 months (five quarters), on a part-time basis, while working in
Europe.
Student grants may be available through ICIB in Italy.
> Work with researchers at the world-renowned Center for Embedded
Systems at UC Irvine on joint research projects.
> Practical training with high-tech companies in California is
possible during or upon completion of the program.
> Irvine is one of the safest cities in the US located within easy
reach of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and San Diego.
There are mountains, deserts, and some of the best swimming and surfing
beaches in California within easy reach.
> Naples has a rich history and culture dating back to the ancient
Greek and Roman civilizations.
The area has a very mild Mediterranean climate and offers wonderful
sights within an hours drive, such as the Amalfi Coast, the Vesuvio, Pompei,
Sorrento and the island of Capri.