- Degree
- Master of Science
- Course location
- Ilmenau
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Courses are held 100% in English, but you can also choose German courses.
A German language course for beginners is included in the curriculum.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Mode of study
- Fully on-site with voluntary online elements
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Application deadline
- Winter semester
• Application period for students with certificates from non-EU/EEA countries: 16 January – 15 May
• Application period for students with certificates from EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, or the UK: 16 April – 15 September
Summer semester
• Application period for students with certificates from non-EU/EEA countries: 1 August – 15 November
• Application period for students with certificates from EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, or the UK: 16 October – 15 March
Foreign applicants who need to apply for a visa to enter Germany should submit their visa application at least three months before the course starts in April or October.
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- This four-semester, Master's degree programme is structured into four phases:
Phase 1 – Basic studies: consists of fundamental courses spanning the following areas:
• Algorithms
• Information Systems
• Mobile Communication Networks
• Software & Systems Engineering
• Control Engineering
In addition, students will train research skills in seminars.
Phase 2 – Advanced studies: Students choose modules from a large catalogue of elective subjects providing in-depth and advanced knowledge on, e.g.:
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Distributed Systems
• Complex Embedded Systems
• Cellular Communication Systems
• Systems Identification & Optimisation
• Systems Security and Software Safety
• Advanced Computer Graphics
• Advanced Database Systems
• Quantum Computing
Phase 3 – Individual studies: Students work on research projects individually as well as in teams. Students are expected to apply their acquired knowledge to solve state-of-the-art industrial and research problems and to enhance their presentation and teamwork skills. In this phase, students may conduct an optional internship.
Phase 4 – Master's thesis: The goal of the Master's thesis is to apply theoretical knowledge to new and challenging research topics, thereby preparing students for a career in research or industry.