This MSc in Communication & Information Technology is structured around mandatory core modules and a broad range of electives, allowing you to build both deep technical knowledge and individual specialisation. You select courses from the current lecture catalogue, and—after consultation with the Master's Examination Board—you may also take courses that are not on the published list. Practical lab work and project work are central: labs provide hands-on experimental experience, and a half‑semester scientific project requires independent research, a written report and an oral presentation. The programme is completed with a Master’s thesis.
Core technical training covers signal processing, communication theory, networks and RF/front-end topics, while electives let you focus on areas such as mobile communications, IoT, control or digital microsystems. Instruction is in English; a German language course is included among the compulsory components to help international students settle and study in Germany.
If you want guidance on which electives best match particular career paths (e.g., wireless engineering, network design, embedded systems, or research), I can suggest combinations tailored to your goals.
This MSc programme runs over three semesters and combines classroom teaching with practical work. You will take lectures and exercises to build theoretical foundations, participate in seminars for discussion and presentation skills, and complete laboratory courses that develop hands‑on competencies. The taught portion is rounded off by an applied project and a Master’s thesis, so the curriculum balances coursework, experimental practice, and independent research.
Core learning areas reflect the expertise of several specialized institutes: telecommunications and high‑frequency techniques; communication networks; RF & microwave engineering; electrical drives, power electronics and devices; microsensors, actuators and systems; electromagnetic theory and microelectronics; and automation. Together these units deliver compulsory modules and a range of electives, allowing you to tailor the programme toward areas such as wireless systems, high‑frequency circuit design, sensor integration, power‑electronic interfaces, or automated control and networked communications.
By the end of the MSc you should be able to apply advanced concepts in communication and information technology to design and analyse hardware and networked systems, conduct experiments and interpret laboratory data, plan and execute an independent engineering project, and communicate technical results effectively. The multidisciplinary setup also prepares you to work across industry and research environments where RF, embedded sensors, power electronics and communication networks converge.
Program components (requirements)
To be considered for this MSc in Communication & Information Technology (Electrical Engineering field), you must hold a four-year undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline. The programme expects above-average academic performance in your bachelor’s studies. Degrees accepted include a four-year Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering, as well as the German "FH Diplom," provided they were awarded by an internationally recognised university-level institution.
Work experience in industry can strengthen an application and is viewed positively, but it is not mandatory. If your undergraduate degree differs from the standard formats listed (for example, in length or structure), you should confirm whether it meets the programme’s equivalency requirements before applying.
Winter Semester (International)
15 October (every year) for courses starting the following spring
Summer Semester (International)
15 October 2026
Summer Semester (EU/EEA)
15 October 2026
Graduates are prepared for technical roles in the telecommunications and information-technology sectors, including positions such as RF/wireless engineer, network engineer, signal processing specialist, IoT systems developer, and embedded systems designer. The programme's emphasis on labs, projects and industry-linked thesis work also supports entry into industrial research and development roles within companies working on mobile communications, wireless networks, and microwave/RF systems.
The degree also provides a solid foundation for academic and research careers (e.g., PhD studies) in communications and related fields. Employers will value the combination of theoretical modules and hands-on laboratory experience when recruiting for engineering, system design and R&D positions in both established firms and startups in the communications and IoT ecosystems.
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