This Master's programme combines required modules with a wide choice of electives so you can tailor your studies to your interests. Core and optional courses are drawn from the current course catalogue, and you may propose courses that are not listed after approval by the Master's Examination Board. The curriculum balances theoretical instruction with hands-on training through laboratory work and project-based assignments.
Laboratories give you practical experience with experimental methods and instrumentation. During the programme you complete a half‑semester project: a focused scientific task that culminates in a written report and an oral presentation. The degree is finalised with a Master’s thesis that integrates your research and technical skills.
Core topics cover advanced digital systems, microtechnology and control as well as measurement and sensor technology, and the programme includes a German language course to support daily life and study in Germany. Electives span a broad spectrum of electrical engineering and micro-/nano-systems topics, allowing specialization in areas such as robotics, communications, sensors, and Internet of Things applications.
Requirements (programme components)
Core courses (examples included in the curriculum)
Elective topic examples
Curriculum overview
This master’s programme is delivered as three semesters of taught study followed by a fourth semester dedicated to the Master’s thesis. During the first three semesters you take a mix of lectures, exercises, seminars and laboratory courses. The taught component is made up of mandatory (fixed) modules plus additional elective courses, allowing you to cover core topics while tailoring parts of your study to specific interests.
Key teaching areas and learning outcomes
Teaching and supervision are provided jointly by five cooperating institutes, which together cover automation, electrical drives and power electronics, microsensors and actuators, telecommunications and high‑frequency techniques, and electromagnetic theory and microelectronics. As a result, the curriculum emphasizes both theoretical foundations and hands‑on experimental work across control, microsystems and microelectronics. Expected learning outcomes include advanced analytical and design skills for control systems and microelectronic devices, practical laboratory competence in sensor/actuator and high‑frequency technologies, the ability to integrate concepts across disciplines, and experience in independent research and technical communication through the Master’s thesis.
Programme structure — quick facts
To apply you should hold a relevant undergraduate degree: a four-year Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering, or the German "FH‑Diplom", in electrical engineering or a closely related subject. The degree must have been awarded by an internationally recognised university-level institution.
Academic performance should be above average — strong undergraduate grades are expected. Practical, industrial experience is considered a positive asset but is not required for admission.
As an international applicant, make sure your qualification is recognised and be prepared to provide supporting documents (transcripts, diploma, CV). If you have work experience, include references or a brief description of your role to strengthen your application.
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 roles in R&D, design and integration within microelectronics, microsystems/MEMS, sensor technology, control systems and automation. Typical employers include industrial R&D departments (electronics, automation, power utilities), telecommunications and IoT companies, sensor and MEMS manufacturers, system integrators and engineering consultancies.
The programme's lab work, project options and possibility to carry out thesis work in industry equip students for applied development and experimental roles; it also provides a foundation for doctoral research in microelectronics, control engineering or microsystems-related fields.
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