Electrical Engineering

Overview

This international Master's programme in Electrical Engineering is taught entirely in English and runs for three semesters. It was developed to address the increasing complexity of electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunication technology in globally operating companies. The curriculum spans a wide range of technical topics so you can build a broad, up-to-date skill set.

You will be trained to adapt to companies with fast-changing business requirements and will have chances to work directly on demanding, real-world problems in electrical and communication technologies. The programme’s practical orientation aims to prepare you for work in environments where high technical complexity and rapid innovation are the norm.

The course is open to both German and international applicants—foreign students are explicitly encouraged to apply. Studying alongside people from many cultural backgrounds helps develop social and intercultural skills that are highly valued by multinational employers. The university already cooperates with more than 80 partner institutions worldwide and intends to grow its international exchange opportunities. Graduates leave with not only technical expertise but also preparation for international careers and future leadership roles.

Requirements / key facts

• Duration: 3 semesters
• Language of instruction: English (entire programme taught in English)
• Eligibility: open to German and international applicants (international students encouraged to apply)
• International partnerships: links and exchange agreements with 80+ universities worldwide
• Graduate outcome: prepares for global career opportunities and leadership positions

This three-semester Master's programme combines concentrated coursework and hands-on laboratory training with an intensive final research phase. The first two semesters are devoted to lectures and practical lab work, giving you regular, application-oriented training. The final semester is primarily reserved for completing your Master's thesis and consolidating the project work you began during the taught portion of the programme.

The curriculum is strongly practice-focused and designed to let you tailor your studies. By selecting elective modules and defining the subject of your scientific project and Master's thesis, you can steer the programme toward a particular specialization within electrical engineering. The Master's thesis can be carried out in industry—cooperating with a professor from Kempten University of Applied Sciences—or under supervision from a professor at a partner university, or it can be done in one of the university’s laboratories, providing flexible routes into applied research or professional practice.

Learning outcomes emphasize practical engineering competence and independent research capability. Graduates will gain laboratory skills, experience applying theory to real-world problems, and the ability to plan and execute a scientific project or thesis. The programme’s industry-linked thesis options enhance readiness for technical roles in industry or for continued research collaboration with academic partners.

Key facts / requirements

• Duration: 3 semesters (full programme)
• Structure: 2 semesters of lectures and laboratory training; 3rd semester primarily for the Master’s thesis
• Specialization: elective modules and scientific project/thesis topics allow you to focus the programme toward a chosen area
• Thesis options: in-company thesis (in cooperation with a professor from Kempten University of Applied Sciences), supervised by a professor from a partner university, or completed in a university laboratory
• Emphasis: application-oriented, practice-focused teaching and laboratory experience

Graduates are prepared for technical and leadership roles in sectors such as electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications. The programme’s applied orientation and opportunities to work on company-linked theses help equip students for positions in R&D, project engineering, systems integration and technical management at internationally operating firms.

The international cohort and exchange links also facilitate careers abroad; beyond immediate industry roles, the degree provides a foundation for further professional development and leadership trajectories within global engineering companies.