Worldwide University Program 

Fostering the Innovations of Tomorrow 

The Synopsys Worldwide University Program provides industry-leading EDA tools and resources for teaching and academic research to numerous universities around the globe. Using Synopsys products in a learning environment provides students with hands-on experience and enables graduates to quickly bring valuable skills to the fast paced world of semiconductor technology. Benefits of membership in the program include access to technical support, training, curriculum and more.

 

 
Full semester and short course materials available for: digital system architecture and design, analog RF design, IC semiconductor fabrication and more.

  • Library
  • Synopsys 90nm Generic Library for Teaching more

 
Library includes: technology kit, digital standard cell library, I/O standard cell library, memories and phase locked loop.


 
Apply for a chance to build a new IC design lab at your university - includes a set of Synopsys EDA software tools and compute hardware for 15-20 students.


 
Stay on top of the latest design techniques with access to books on topics such as low power design, verification methodology, SystemVerilog, HSPICE and more.


 
Access to technical support and tool training available for University Program members.


 
Helpful links for teaching IC design: free libraries, processors and more.

How to Apply
To request membership information and to learn more about the Synopsys University Program please contact our regional representatives below.

North America/South America
To apply for the first time or to renew your membership, please complete the membership request form including details of the courses and projects that will utilize Synopsys tools at your site. Participating universities agree to use the software for teaching and academic research purposes only. Please allow 2 full weeks for your request to be processed.

University Program Membership Request Form

For more information, contact the University Program Administration Team.

Europe
Synopsys works with EUROPRACTICE to provide access to our industry-leading EDA tools for non-commercial teaching and advanced research. Support and training are provided by EUROPRACTICE. For more information, contact: EUROPRACTICE

Japan
To learn more about the Synopsys University Program in Japan, contact: japan-univprogram@synopsys.com

Asia Pacific
To learn more about the Synopsys University Program in Asia Pacific, contact: ap-univprogram@synopsys.com

For information on the Synopsys University Program in areas other than those listed above, please contact the Synopsys University Program Administrator.

Check out what’s being said by university professors and staff utilizing the tools and resources provided by Synopsys' Worldwide University Program:

“Early exposure to Synopsys tools offers excellent opportunities not only for students, but also for educators in efficiently teaching modern design methodologies. We have been actively using Synopsys tools for more than a decade in class and research. I cannot imagine how the high quality of various electronic design classes is maintained without using Synopsys tools."
— Dr. Deog-Kyoon Jeong, Professor of Electrical Engineering,
Seoul National University

“In today’s generation of education programs Synopsys tools have been an excellent instrument in providing in house industrial training for students. We highly appreciate the support given by Synopsys for enabling us to reduce our design and research cycle."
— Yong-Bum Cho, Professor of Electronic Engineering,
Konkuk University

“Engineering students at our university have benefited from using Synopsys tools for many years. The quality of our programs has been significantly enhanced due to support and training made available to our faculty through Synopsys."
— Dr. Benham Arad, Professor of Computer Engineering,
California State University, Sacramento

"For over a decade we have successfully trained a generation of engineers in Digital Systems, VLSI Design, CAD and Embedded Systems using Synopsys tools. We are very grateful to Synopsys for their contribution in helping us fulfill our educational and research objectives at our university."
— Dr. Christos Papachristou, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Case Western Reserve University

"Synopsys tools have been a major boost to our research efforts. We have been able to publish the results in International conferences and journals. Thanks, Synopsys, for everything including your prompt responses to our requests!"
— Dr. Mahesh B. Patil, Professor of Electrical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

"Access to Synopsys' leading-edge design software enables our engineering students to learn in the same environment as their industry counterparts, increasing the value of the student experience and research at Purdue University.”
— Dr. Mark C. Johnson, Manager of Digital and Systems Laboratories, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Purdue University

"Using real industrial tools from Synopsys is a clear differentiator for our students when seeking industry employment."
— Shu-Kai Chin, Dean of Engineering,
Syracuse University

“In 2007 and 2008 the EE Dept of the University of Chile with Synopsys sponsorship organized two successful summer schools where Synopsys tools were used to prepare students for a new electronics era. The support of Synopsys and its commitment for excellence is certainly showing good results in this part of the world.”
— Dr. Nicolas Beltran, Professor of Electrical Engineering,
Universidad de Chile

“The College of Engineering at the Universidad de los Andes is far from the main world markets, and it is very difficult to convey to our students the belief that they can also do things as they are done in the US, Europe or Asia. However, with Synopsys’ tools they have learned that these possibilities are also within their reach.”
— Dr. Pablo Zegers, Professor of Engineering,
Universidad de los Andes



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