- Degree
- Master of Science in Communication Systems and Networks
- Course location
- Köln
- In cooperation with
- Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (University of Applied Sciences)
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- Mandatory courses are held in English (100%).
Some courses are held in German language, but they are not mandatory.
- Programme duration
- 3 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- The regular (minimum) programme study time comprises of three semesters, however, a personalised study schedule is possible (e.g. as a part-time programme).
- Application deadline
- Application deadline via uni-assist: 31 March for the following winter semester and 31 October for the following summer semester
Please always check the "How to Apply" section of the programme: https://www.th-koeln.de/en/academics/communication-systems-and-networks-master--how-to-apply_6834.php (https://www.th-koeln.de/en/academics/communication-systems-and-networks-master--how-to-apply_6834.php).
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- Yes
- Description/content
- The focus of the study programme lies on the consolidation of theoretical knowledge in combination with practical scientific work in the field of communication systems and networks. This programme is organised in close cooperation with the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences in St Augustin.
During the first semester, some basic courses on fundamentals from the area of communication systems and networks are conveyed (advanced mathematics, networks and signal processing). In addition, the programme is structured in such a way that students can focus on one of two different study profiles:
• Communication Systems
• Communication Networks
Students have to take at least four courses within a profile. To improve their scientific capabilities, students have to conduct an individual research project. A broad range of further modules from the fields of electrical engineering, optical technologies, informatics, and media technologies are available as electives due to the close cooperation between both universities. A final Master's thesis completes the programme in the third semester.
Both profiles (Communication Systems and Communication Networks) can be studied entirely in the English language, even if there are further modules in German. The thesis must also be written in English.