Overview
This four-semester, research-focused Master of Science programme deepens advanced concepts in electrical engineering and information technology. The curriculum is structured into compulsory modules, compulsory elective modules and a research-based Master’s thesis, ensuring both breadth and depth across the field. Instruction is delivered in English and emphasises high-level theoretical grounding while encouraging independent scientific work.
Teaching and practical experience
Innovative teaching methods are combined with hands-on learning: students work in small exercise groups and gain laboratory experience to apply theoretical knowledge to real problems. Soft skills are developed through a dedicated seminar on scientific working, academic writing and presentation techniques, preparing students to communicate research and technical results effectively.
Specialisations and career prospects
Optional specialisation courses reflect the department’s main research priorities and are intended to build advanced knowledge and practical skills in cutting-edge technologies. The programme aims to broaden students’ professional perspectives and foster the capabilities needed for lifelong learning, equipping graduates for careers in industry or academia within electrical engineering and information technology.
Programme requirements (academic structure and components)
For detailed admission criteria, credit requirements and application deadlines, consult the university’s official programme webpage or admissions office.
The programme is structured across four semesters. The first semester focuses on compulsory modules that reinforce and deepen core concepts in electrical engineering and information technology. During the second and third semesters students concentrate on a chosen specialisation by picking from a range of elective modules. Most courses combine lectures with exercises to consolidate theory.
Elective offerings and laboratory work let you gain hands‑on experience in areas such as Mechatronics, Automation Systems, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Power Electronics, Image Processing and Information Technology. Optional courses typically include lab components taught in well‑equipped facilities, ensuring that theoretical learning is complemented by practical skill development.
By the end of the programme you will have strengthened your foundational knowledge, acquired advanced, subject‑specific expertise in your chosen specialisation, and developed practical laboratory and system‑integration skills. The degree culminates in an independent Master’s thesis completed in the fourth semester, demonstrating your ability to conduct focused research or an applied engineering project.
Applicants must hold a completed Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related discipline. The bachelor's qualification should provide the foundational knowledge needed for graduate study in electrical engineering and information technology.
If your undergraduate degree is in a different but related field, you may still be eligible — however, eligibility and the need for any preparatory coursework will be determined on a case-by-case basis. International applicants should verify that their degree is recognized as comparable to the required BSc level.
Winter Semester (International)
15 July 2026
Graduates are prepared for technical and research roles in electrical engineering and information technology across industry and academia. Typical areas of employment include automation and control systems, communications and signal processing, power and energy systems, power electronics, embedded systems and industrial R&D, where they can work as development engineers, system designers, test and validation engineers, or technical project leads.
The programme’s research orientation and laboratory experience also provide a solid foundation for pursuing a PhD or careers in research institutions. The taught soft-skills components (scientific working, writing and presenting) further support pathways into roles that require technical documentation, project management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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