This research-oriented Master’s programme in Electrical Engineering is designed to deepen your technical knowledge and develop the skills needed for professional careers in both academic and industrial settings. The curriculum emphasizes approaches used in scientific inquiry and advanced engineering practice, preparing graduates for work in research & development, technology companies, or for further academic study.
Students commit to one of two specializations — Information Technology or Power Engineering — allowing focused study in either digital/communication systems or energy and power systems. In addition to technical coursework, the programme includes mandatory German language classes to support integration into the local environment and improve employability in German-speaking workplaces.
The Master’s curriculum is organized over four semesters. In the first three semesters you complete a mix of mandatory (core) and elective courses, earning 30 credit points each semester for a total of 90 credit points. The fourth semester is dedicated to writing and defending the Master’s thesis, which carries 30 credit points.
This structure is designed so that taught coursework in the initial semesters builds advanced technical knowledge and allows you to tailor your studies through electives, while the final semester consolidates research and independent problem-solving skills in a supervised thesis and its oral defence.
You must satisfy the following academic prerequisites to be considered for admission. Successful applicants typically hold a relevant first degree and have strong overall grades, plus specific coursework in mathematics and theoretical electrical engineering.
If your university uses a different grading or credit system, be prepared to submit official transcripts and course descriptions so your results can be converted for evaluation. If you are unsure whether your degree or courses meet the listed requirements, contact admissions early to discuss equivalency.
Winter Semester (International)
Please check the application periods online athttps://www.uni-rostock.de/en/study/international-students/degree-students/application-for-non-german-prospective-students-via-uni-assist/.
Graduates are prepared for both academic and industrial careers in electrical engineering, with specialised knowledge either in Information Technology or in Power Engineering. Typical roles include R&D engineer, power systems or grid engineer, automation/control engineer, telecommunications or embedded systems developer, and positions in product development, consulting or systems integration.
The programme also provides a foundation for doctoral studies (PhD) for students interested in research, and equips graduates for sectors with strong demand such as renewable energy, smart grids, automation and digitalisation of electrical systems.
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