Examinations are taken towards the end of each semester, normally the third week in January and the first week in June. Projects are selected at the end of the first semester after which the student develops a work plan and makes an oral presentation. The literature search and the experimental work start at the end of the second semester. The thesis is submitted in September. A number of modules are available as Short Courses, each of one week duration.
More flexible arrangements permit attendance over a maximum period of eight years.
From time to time, industrial scholarships are available for the MSc programmes. It is also possible for companies to sponsor their employees. Part-time students are normally supported in this way, as are many overseas students. In addition, bursaries have recently been made available for home, EU, and overseas students. Part-time students may qualify for funds from the Panasonic Trust, which provides a substantial contribution towards tuition fees.