Overview This international Master's programme in Information Technology is delivered in English within the field of Electrical Engineering. It recognises how communication and information technologies increasingly shape societies and everyday life, and prepares graduates to contribute to those technological developments.
What you will learn and do The course trains both technical specialists and future managers so they can design, develop and influence the infrastructures and devices that will underpin tomorrow’s networks and services. With wired and wireless networks becoming faster and more pervasive, graduates are equipped to work on advanced technical systems and to take responsibility for projects that bring those systems into operation.
Career focus (concise)
Admissions and further details Please consult the official programme page for precise entry requirements, language certificates, credits and application deadlines.
This master’s programme is structured across four semesters (equivalent to two academic years). The first three semesters each consist of 18 weeks of taught courses combined with supervised project work, allowing you to blend classroom learning with hands-on application. The final, fourth semester is reserved entirely for your master’s thesis, which can take the form of an applied research project or a theoretical investigation.
During the taught semesters you will engage in course-led learning and carry out project assignments that reinforce practical skills and problem-solving. The thesis semester gives you the opportunity to pursue an in-depth research question or industry-relevant development, consolidating independent research and technical communication abilities.
Key learning outcomes you can expect
Curriculum requirements (at a glance)
Admission to this Master’s programme is selective and limited in places. You need a first professionally qualifying university degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (with a specialisation in Information and Communication Technology) or a closely related field in order to be considered.
Your prior degree must have an overall grade of at least 2.0 and must comprise a minimum of 180 ECTS credits. (Note: the German grading scale uses lower numbers for better grades; 180 ECTS is the common European credit total for a three‑year bachelor’s degree.)
When you apply, you must submit documentation proving you meet the academic entry criteria (see the programme website for details in paragraphs 1 and 3), a curriculum vitae summarising your studies and any work experience up to the application date, and a letter of motivation explaining your interest in the programme and how your background qualifies you. Foreign university entrance qualifications are verified through www.uni-assist.de, so international applicants should follow the uni-assist process as required.
Requirements (submit with your application)
Winter Semester (International)
15 April 2026
Graduates are prepared for roles in research and development of technical systems as well as for the management of ICT projects. Typical career paths include positions with network operators, telecommunications and ICT equipment companies, research institutes, and technology-driven engineering teams where they can work as R&D engineers, network architects, systems designers or project managers.
The combination of hands-on project experience and a research-oriented master’s thesis also provides a pathway to doctoral studies or specialised technical leadership roles within industry.
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