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Master’s in 5G Millimetre-Wave Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in 5G millimetre-wave engineering: 12 modules covering mmWave propagation, the 5G NR physical layer, beam management, mmWave integrated circuits, antenna-in-package, base station architecture, FR2 network planning, OTA measurement, exposure and the evolution towards 6G, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Characterise propagation in millimetre-wave bands.

02

Interpret the 5G NR physical layer in the FR2 band.

03

Design beam management procedures.

04

Design RF subsystems and antenna-in-package solutions.

05

Plan millimetre-wave networks and fixed wireless access.

06

Measure equipment using OTA techniques and assess exposure.

07

Develop a complete 5G millimetre-wave use case.

Profile

Who it's for

  • 5G systems engineers.
  • Millimetre-wave RF engineers.
  • Radio planning engineers.
  • OTA test engineers.
  • Antenna module designers.
  • Private 5G network engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join telecommunications operators.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • 3GPP TS 38.101-2 (5G NR user equipment radio transmission and reception (FR2))
  • 3GPP TS 38.211 (5G NR physical channels and modulation)
  • 3GPP TR 38.901 (channel model for frequencies from 0.5 to 100 GHz)
  • 3GPP TS 38.141-2 (5G NR base station radiated conformance testing)
  • IEC 62232 (RF field strength and exposure assessment near base stations)
  • Recommendation 1999/519/EC (limitation of public exposure to electromagnetic fields)
  • Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/784 (harmonisation of the 24.25–27.5 GHz band)
  • ETSI EN 301 908-25 (IMT cellular networks: 5G NR equipment)
  • MATLAB 5G Toolbox
  • Wireless InSite
  • Keysight PathWave ADS
  • Ansys HFSS
  • Atoll
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1FR2 bands and allocated spectrum
  2. 1.2Free-space losses at 28 and 39 GHz
  3. 1.3Atmospheric and oxygen absorption
  4. 1.4Blockage by the human body and vegetation
  5. 1.5Building penetration
  6. 1.6Diffuse and specular scattering
  7. 1.73GPP TR 38.901 channel models
  8. 1.8Channel sounding campaigns
  9. 1.9Ray tracing
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: coverage model with ray tracing
  1. 2.1Numerology and subcarrier spacing
  2. 2.2Frame and slot structure
  3. 2.3Bandwidth part configuration
  4. 2.4DMRS and CSI-RS reference signals
  5. 2.5PDSCH and PUSCH channels
  6. 2.6LDPC and polar codes
  7. 2.7SSB blocks and beam sweeping
  8. 2.8Phase noise and PT-RS
  9. 2.9TDD modes and patterns
  10. 2.10Lab: demodulation of a 5G NR signal
  1. 3.1P1, P2 and P3 procedures
  2. 3.2Beam quality measurements
  3. 3.3Beam failure recovery
  4. 3.4TCI configuration indication
  5. 3.5Tracking of mobile users
  6. 3.6Hierarchical beam search
  7. 3.7Inter-beam mobility
  8. 3.8Initial access latency
  9. 3.9Codebook optimisation
  10. 3.10Workshop: beam sweeping simulation
  1. 4.128 GHz CMOS transceivers
  2. 4.2SiGe and GaN PAs
  3. 4.3Millimetre-wave LNAs
  4. 4.4Integrated silicon phase shifters
  5. 4.516-channel beamformer chips
  6. 4.6Interconnects and transitions
  7. 4.7High-frequency flip-chip packaging
  8. 4.8Thermal dissipation in modules
  9. 4.9Local oscillator distribution
  10. 4.10Case study: budget of a 28 GHz module
  1. 5.1Antenna-in-package concept
  2. 5.2LTCC and organic substrates
  3. 5.3Dual-polarised patches
  4. 5.44×4 and 8×8 arrays
  5. 5.5Chip-to-antenna transitions
  6. 5.6Antenna modules for smartphones
  7. 5.7Effect of the hand and housing
  8. 5.8Radomes for millimetre waves
  9. 5.9Substrate losses
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: design of a 28 GHz AiP
  1. 6.1Active antenna units (AAU)
  2. 6.2Small cells and dense deployment
  3. 6.3IAB: integrated access and backhaul
  4. 6.4Network-controlled smart repeaters
  5. 6.5Fronthaul and functional split
  6. 6.6Open RAN in FR2
  7. 6.7Base station energy consumption
  8. 6.8Synchronisation and timing
  9. 6.9Installation and site selection
  10. 6.10Case study: small cell deployment in a stadium
  1. 7.1Millimetre-wave link budget
  2. 7.2Urban coverage budget
  3. 7.3Fixed wireless access
  4. 7.4Densification and capacity
  5. 7.5Inter-cell interference
  6. 7.6Planning tools
  7. 7.7Coexistence with satellite services
  8. 7.8Optimisation with drive test data
  9. 7.9Network KPIs
  10. 7.10Workshop: FWA planning in a residential area
  1. 8.1Why OTA measurement is needed in FR2
  2. 8.2Indirect far-field methods
  3. 8.3Compact antenna test range (CATR) chambers
  4. 8.4EIRP, EIS and TRP
  5. 8.5EVM in conformance testing
  6. 8.6Terminal testing
  7. 8.7Base station testing
  8. 8.8OTA measurement uncertainty
  9. 8.9Test automation
  10. 8.10Lab: EIRP measurement of a module
  1. 9.1Power density and limits
  2. 9.2Exposure compliance assessment
  3. 9.3European exposure Recommendation
  4. 9.4Millimetre-wave spectrum allocation
  5. 9.5Licensing and auctions at 26 GHz
  6. 9.6Coordination with existing services
  7. 9.7Radio equipment regulations
  8. 9.8Compatibility with radio astronomy
  9. 9.9Public perception and communication
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: exposure assessment of a small cell
  1. 10.1Industry 4.0 with private 5G
  2. 10.2Immersive video and extended reality
  3. 10.3Connected vehicle communications
  4. 10.4Millimetre-wave wireless backhaul
  5. 10.5Events and high density
  6. 10.6Connected healthcare and telemedicine
  7. 10.7Non-terrestrial networks
  8. 10.8Precise positioning in 5G
  9. 10.9Network slicing for vertical services
  10. 10.10Case study: private network for a factory
  1. 11.1Sub-THz and D-band
  2. 11.2Integrated sensing and communication
  3. 11.3RIS surfaces at sub-THz
  4. 11.4Ultra-massive MIMO systems
  5. 11.5Artificial intelligence in the radio interface
  6. 11.6Short-range communications at 140 GHz
  7. 11.7Photonic terahertz transceivers
  8. 11.8Standardisation roadmap
  9. 11.9Efficiency challenges
  10. 11.10Workshop: analysis of a 140 GHz link
  1. 12.1Definition of the 5G FR2 use case
  2. 12.2Channel modelling
  3. 12.3Antenna or RF subsystem design
  4. 12.4Beam management design
  5. 12.5System simulation
  6. 12.6Measurement or validation
  7. 12.7Performance analysis
  8. 12.8Conclusions and applicability of the case
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB 5G Toolbox, Wireless InSite, Keysight PathWave ADS, Ansys HFSS and Atoll, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: demodulation and analysis of 5G NR signals in FR2, OTA measurements of EIRP and EVM, and coverage planning with ray tracing. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: 3GPP TS 38.101-2, 3GPP TS 38.211, 3GPP TR 38.901, 3GPP TS 38.141-2, IEC 62232, Recommendation 1999/519/EC, Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/784, ETSI EN 301 908-25.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of 3GPP TS 38.101-2, 3GPP TS 38.211 and 3GPP TR 38.901 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB 5G Toolbox, Wireless InSite, Keysight PathWave ADS, Ansys HFSS and Atoll, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:Development, simulation and validation of a complete 5G FR2 millimetre-wave use case, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Use case and channel
Define the 5G FR2 use case and model its propagation channel.
Antenna or RF subsystem
Design the antenna or RF subsystem for the use case.
Beam management design
Design the beam management procedures.
System simulation
Simulate the complete system with MATLAB 5G Toolbox.
Master's Thesis
Validate the design and analyse its performance, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

5G systems engineerMillimetre-wave RF engineerRadio planning engineerOTA test engineerAntenna module designerPrivate 5G network engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MATLAB 5G Toolbox, Wireless InSite, Keysight PathWave ADS, Ansys HFSS and Atoll, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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