Founded in 2018, the School of Microelectronics stands as one of the first schools established at the Guangzhou International Campus of South China University of Technology (SCUT) and is among the inaugural National Exemplary Schools of Microelectronics designated by the Ministry of Education. New-generation information technology serves as the engine of global development and a focal point in international scientific competition. Cultivating innovation capabilities and gathering talent advantages in integrated circuits aligns with China's major national development strategy. Responding to the nation's strategic priorities and industry demands, the School of Microelectronics was established with a profound sense of mission to nurture high-end professionals in the field of integrated circuits. In 2019, the School was recognized as one of Guangdong Province's first Exemplary Industry Schools. In 2021, the School of Integrated Circuits was formally established,and its development is being coordinated and advanced alongside that of the School of Microelectronics. In 2022, its Microelectronics Science and Engineering program was selected as a National First-Class Undergraduate Program Construction Site, marking another milestone in its academic excellence.The School currently offers two first-level doctoral degree programs (Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, Electronic Science and Technology), two professional master's degree programs (Electronic Information and Integrated Circuit Engineering), one professional doctoral degree category (Electronic Information), and maintains two postdoctoral research stations (Electronic Science and Technology, Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering). This comprehensive academic structure establishes our institution as a leading hub for advanced education and research in electronic information technologies and integrated circuit disciplines.

Leveraging the faculty strength of the International Exemplary School of Microelectronics and recruiting outstanding talents globally, the School has established a young, internationalized, and high-caliber teaching and research team. Currently, the School has 56 faculty and staff members, including 36 full-time faculty, 5 postdoctoral researchers (with over 20 additional corporate postdoctoral researchers). Among the full-time faculty, 88.9% hold doctoral degrees, including 11 professors and 20 associate professors. The faculty cohort features 7 high-level overseas talents, 1 Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, 4 IEEE Fellows, 1 recipient of the national major talent program, 1 recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, 1 Guangdong Provincial Distinguished Teacher, 1 Guangdong Provincial Outstanding Young Scholar, and 12 provincial/municipal high-level talents. Additionally, the School collaborates with industry leaders by appointing senior experts from leading enterprises as adjunct or visiting professors, creating a robust faculty team integrating academic and engineering expertise.The School’s disciplines span a comprehensive spectrum covering both fundamental and applied research, forming a complete professional chain encompassing integrated circuit design-manufacturing-packaging and testing-system integration. Current research focuses on forward-looking applied fundamental studies and chip development in areas including broadband communication chips, computing and AI chips, low-power IoT chips, third-generation semiconductor devices and chips, semiconductor materials and devices, and flexible electronics. Concurrently, the School advances applied systems research in communication, radar, IoT, artificial intelligence, and medical health technologies, driving innovation across interdisciplinary domains.

The School implements a scientific talent cultivation system that emphasizes foundational disciplinary education and strengthens innovation capability development, equipping students with a robust interdisciplinary knowledge framework in microelectronics and integrated circuits. By integrating globally distinguished faculty resources and inviting internationally renowned scholars to deliver specialized courses, the institution systematically enhances students' global perspectives. As a national leader in engineering education, the School houses multiple state-level teaching and research platforms including the National Integrated Circuit Talent Training Base, National Innovation Experimental Zone for Talent Development Models, National Engineering Practice Education Center, and National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers. These authoritative academic infrastructures collectively provide a comprehensive ecosystem for cultivating next-generation innovators with theoretical mastery, technical proficiency, and cross-disciplinary competencies, solidifying the School's position as a national benchmark in microelectronics education.

Capitalizing on its strategic location in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area—a global hub for electronic information industries—the School proactively collaborates with leading domestic enterprises and research institutes to establish joint training platforms. While conducting cutting-edge academic research, it deeply aligns with industrial demands by driving core technological innovation in integrated circuits and accelerating technology transfer, thereby achieving seamless integration of education, research, production, and application. The School implements a dual mentorship system combining academic and industrial supervisors to strengthen the cultivation of comprehensive theoretical and applied competencies, while advancing its coordinated industry-academia-research talent development initiative that bridges technological breakthroughs with real-world implementation.

The School offers a complete academic structure spanning undergraduate to doctoral programs. At the undergraduate level, it enrolls students in Microelectronics Science and Engineering and Integrated Circuit Design and Integrated Systems. Graduate programs include Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics, along with Electronic Information. Graduates in integrated circuits are in exceptionally high demand, with the School maintaining a 100% employment rate. Over 50% of graduates pursue advanced studies through postgraduate programs or overseas research opportunities, while more than 30% secure positions at Fortune Global 500 enterprises. Notably, alumni are widely recognized by industry leaders for their technical expertise and operational capabilities, with many assuming critical roles in cutting-edge semiconductor R&D and strategic project implementation, demonstrating the program's alignment with global industry standards and workforce needs.