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Deepen your SEMICON West experience with SEMI University courses

Add focused, expert‑led learning before and during the show

Most SEMI U courses take place on Monday, October 12, offering full‑day, in‑depth learning ahead of the main SEMICON West program. It’s a great way to arrive early, build expertise, and start the week with focused, hands‑on training.

Also available, select half‑day and full-day SEMI U courses on Thursday, October 15, giving you flexible options to continue your learning experience later in the week.

Designed for SEMICON West attendees at every stage

  • Engineers and technical professionals looking for deeper, structured learning beyond conference sessions
  • Industry professionals expanding into new roles or adjacent technologies who want a solid technical foundation
  • Individuals new to the semiconductor industry seeking a clear, practical introduction to core concepts and terminology
  • Attendees who want to maximize their time onsite by adding focused, instructor‑led learning to their SEMICON West experience
SEMI U Courses

Course Samples

Fundamentals of EUV Full Day Course, Monday, October 12

Gain a practical understanding of EUV lithography, including core concepts, technology status, and key challenges across sources, optics, masks, metrology, and patterning materials.

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Understanding Semiconductor Technology & Business Full Day Course, Monday, October 12

Explore semiconductor design, fabrication, devices, and market dynamics, connecting technical fundamentals with business drivers and industry structure.

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PFAS Compounds in Semiconductor Environment Half Day Course, Thursday, October 15

Examine PFAS compounds across the semiconductor value chain, including regulatory drivers, environmental impacts, and analytical methods.

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SEMI U Pricing

Add to Your SEMICON West Registration

- Full-Day Course: $695
- Discounted Rate for Students and All-In Pass Holders: $595
- Half-Day Course: $395

Book a SEMI U Workshop Only

- Full-Day Course: $795
- Half-Day Course: $495

Additional Terms: SEMI U Workshops

- Registrants may cancel or reschedule a class no less than 30 days prior to the class start date.
- Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted via email to [email protected]
- All refund requests must be made by the registrant or the credit card holder.
- Refund requests must include the name of the attendee, Course Name and date of session.
- Refunds will be credited to the original payment method used for payment.
- Cancellation and Rescheduling by Registrants

- SEMI reserves the right to cancel any course due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event unavailable 10 business days prior to the class's start date.
- If SEMI cancels a class, the registrants will be offered a full refund.
- At no time are travel reservations made by the registrant, refundable by SEMI, whether the class cancellation is initiated by SEMI or the registrant.  This includes flight fees, hotel reservations, car and or ground transportation costs or cancellation fees.

You may attend a SEMI University course without registering for SEMICON West.

This SEMI U‑only option is available for participants focused solely on coursework. Course fees for SEMI U‑only registrations are $100 higher than the discounted pricing available to SEMICON West attendees.