This master’s program is delivered as an interdisciplinary graduate course jointly run by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. By combining expertise from these areas, the curriculum builds the scientific foundations and methodological skills needed to design and develop integrated technical systems.
The course prepares students for advanced engineering roles that require cross-disciplinary thinking and system-level design. It is also research-oriented: graduates may choose to continue into a doctoral programme, culminating in the German doctoral degree Dr.-Ing. Instruction is offered in English, making the programme accessible to international students.
Requirements & key facts
Curriculum overview
The program is built over four semesters, combining advanced coursework, laboratory practice and an independent research project. In the first and second semesters you take postgraduate courses in Control and System Theory, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Signal Processing and Mechanical Engineering. These core modules are supported by corresponding laboratory classes to develop hands‑on skills, alongside elective courses that let you broaden your technical base.
In the third semester the emphasis shifts to Embedded Systems and Applied Computer Science while you continue to choose electives. More than 20 elective modules are offered, so you can shape the curriculum to suit interests such as robotics, sensors and actuators, real‑time systems, or advanced dynamics. This phase is designed to deepen your ability to integrate software and hardware and to prepare you for systems‑level engineering tasks.
The fourth semester is devoted to a Master’s thesis conducted within one of the department’s active research groups. This capstone project develops research competence, problem‑solving, project planning and scientific communication. Throughout the program, grades and credit points follow the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). A detailed syllabus and module descriptions are available as a PDF.
Key curriculum requirements and highlights
Admission to the Master’s program requires a completed Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline from a university that is recognized by the program. Admissions are competitive: applicants are expected to have achieved very strong academic results in their undergraduate degree.
If you studied outside Germany, make sure your bachelor’s qualification is recognized as equivalent by the admissions office and that your transcripts clearly show your grades. For the exact application procedure, required documents and any country-specific rules (e.g., grade conversion, recognition procedures), consult the program’s official admissions page.
Winter Semester (International)
30 April 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
30 April 2026
Graduates are prepared for development and engineering roles in sectors that require integrated mechanical, electronic and software solutions, such as automotive, robotics, automation, medical devices, aerospace and industrial control. Typical positions include mechatronics engineer, systems/control engineer, embedded systems developer and R&D engineer in product development and system integration teams.
The programme's research orientation and thesis option also enable graduates to continue into doctoral studies (Dr-Ing) and academic or specialised research careers. The interdisciplinary skill set increases employability in both industry and research-driven organisations that demand cross-domain expertise.
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