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Master's degree 2
Automotive Engineering (MSc) • RWTH Aachen University • Aachen 2
ERASMUS Mundus Master's Programme EUROPHOTONICS • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology •
Karlsruhe 10
Energy Technology • Leibniz University Hannover • Hannover 14
MSc Hydrography • HafenCity University Hamburg • Hamburg 18
MSc Process Engineering • Hamburg University of Applied Sciences • Hamburg 23
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSc) • FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences •
Aachen 29
Master of Science in International Automotive Engineering • FH Aachen University of Applied
Sciences • Aachen 36
Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology (MMT) • TU Dortmund University • Dortmund 43
Master of Science in Mechatronics • FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences • Aachen 49
Master's in Industrial Informatics • University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer • Emden 53
Renewable Energy Management (MSc) • Technische Hochschule Köln (University of Applied
Sciences) • Köln 60

General information about studying in Germany 67

Important contact information 67
Scholarships & Financing 67
Accommodation in Germany 67
The German language 67
Admission requirements 67

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Master's degree
Automotive Engineering (MSc)
RWTH Aachen University • Aachen

Overview

Degree Master of Science in Automotive Engineering

Course location Aachen

Teaching language
English

Languages The Automotive Engineering (MSc) degree programme is a Master's programme that is fully taught
in English (100%). All compulsory and elective modules are taught in English.

The Master's thesis can be completed in either German or English.

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 3 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Application deadline The following dates apply for starting our programme on 1 October (winter semester) each year:

Non-EU students (non-EU/EEA citizens):

1 December to 1 March

EU students (EU/EEA citizens) and international exchange students who are already enrolled as
students at RWTH Aachen University:
1 May to 15 July

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

Description/content The English-taught Automotive Engineering (MSc) Master's programme at RWTH Aachen University
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 is part of the extensive catalogue of Master's degree programmes in Mechanical Engineering. The
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is among the most acclaimed in the world and one of the largest
in Europe. Automotive Engineering is an essential part of the different institutes and research
entities. With the Institute for Automotive Engineering celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2027,
education and research in this field have a long tradition. Key infrastructure includes automotive
laboratories for chassis and drivetrain components, a dynamic (hexapod-type) driving simulator,
crash test facilities, climate and semi-anechoic chambers and extensive test tracks (incl.
autonomous driving infrastructure). An insight into our extensive facilities, research activities and
industrial projects can be found at www.ika.rwth-aachen.de.

The English-taught Automotive Engineering (MSc) Master's programme was originally introduced in
2000 and attracts a vast number of applicants each year.

In this programme, students are taught the technological basics and in-depth knowledge of the
conception and the development of passenger cars and commercial vehicles as well as the
conception and the development of motorcycles and off-highway vehicles (e.g. agricultural
vehicles and bots). This comprises technical vehicle design with regard to market, legislative, and
manufacturing requirements. Course modules cover all major research and development domains
such as chassis, body, drivetrain, safety, driver assistance systems, thermal management,
electronics, connected and automated driving and others. An extensive focus is on autonomous
driving. Graduates will be proficient in relevant technological areas like vehicle dynamics, energy
efficiency, acoustics, mechatronics, structural fatigue, and durability.

The programme provides in-depth knowledge of industrial design approaches and research topics
with regard to real-world vehicle requirements, market developments, and legislative constraints.

Students have the option to join excursions and technical visits that take place each year in the
excursion week in May/June following Whitsun. Some elective courses are held by lecturers from
industry and also feature dedicated visits to automotive companies.

The Master's thesis is usually embedded in a real project on state-of-the-art topics with industrial
partners or different partners in publicly-funded projects (e.g. EU funding).

After graduation, students will enjoy a highly regarded Master's degree with a multitude of possible
opportunities to work in research, industry, consultancies or other sectors. The degree qualifies
students to continue towards a German Dr-Ing degree or continue in PhD degree programmes
around the world.

Current information The student advisory service of the programme (masterprog@ika.rwth-aachen.de) offers dedicated
individual support for students and applicants from countries/regions of conflict and/or crisis. All
communication remains confidential.

Course Details

Course organisation The programme duration is three semesters, and it consists of two semesters of compulsory and
elective courses. Each semester comprises on average 30 CP (credit points).

A 22-week Master's thesis concludes the programme after the third semester.

The courses are taught in English and usually comprise lectures and corresponding exercises as
well as a written or oral examination. Compulsory subjects amount to 38 CP, and elective course of
22 CP are to be taken within the first two semesters. The Master's thesis itself is weighted at 30 CP.

The students are required to earn a total of 90 CP. Students who have been conditionally accepted
into the programme and must acquire additional CP will have to earn more than 90 CP in order to
make up the credits they were missing at the time of admission (maximum 120 CP).

The final grade is the credit-weighted average of all prior modules, excluding enrolment conditions.

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 A Diploma supplement will Yes
be issued

Integrated internships An industrial internship of 20 weeks must be approved prior to the registration of the Master's
thesis. It can be an internship that was already completed before enrolment.

The approval of the internship does not take place upon application to the programme. A reminder
to obtain the approval will appear in the acceptance letter.

Most students will have permission to pursue internship positions in industry in Germany using
their student visa, provided the internship content is in line with the internship guidelines.

The internship guidelines can be found on the website of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
(http://www.maschinenbau.rwth-aachen.de). If you have questions regarding the contents of
required internships, please contact the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Internship Office:
praktikantenamt@fb4.rwth-aachen.de.

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution There are no tuition fees at RWTH Aachen University, except for RWTH Academy programmes.
However, every student, including international students, must pay a student body and social
contribution fee, which includes the cost of a semester ticket (state-wide public transport excluding
long-distance trains/buses in North Rhine-Westphalia, plus some buses crossing into Belgium and
the Netherlands). The exact amount varies each year. It is currently approx. 300 EUR per semester.

Costs of living The entire cost of studies and life in Aachen, including rent, insurance, living expenses, etc., is on
average at least 1,100 EUR per month or 13,200 EUR per year. Please find more information about
general costs via the following website: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bqmo/lidx/1.

Funding opportunities No
within the university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission The primary requirement for admission to the three-semester Master's programme in Automotive
requirements Engineering (MSc) is a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or automotive
engineering (minimum seven semesters). The following content is required (amount/contents as
per RWTH module handbooks):

Mechanik / Mechanics
Maschinengestaltung / Machine Design
CAD-Einführung / Introduction to CAD
Thermodynamik / Thermodynamics

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 Wärme- und Stoffübertragung / Heat and Mass Transfer
Werkstoffkunde / Material Science
Regelungstechnik / Control Engineering
Strömungsmechanik / Fluid Mechanics
Mathematik / Mathematics
Fahrzeugtechnik - Längsdynamik / Automotive Engineering – Longitudinal Dynamics
Fahrzeugtechnik - Vertikal- und Querdynamik / Automotive Engineering – Vertical and
Lateral Dynamics
Grundlagen Mobiler Antriebe / Mobile Propulsion Fundamentals
Mechatronische Systeme in der Fahrzeugtechnik / Mechatronic Systems in Automotive
Engineering
Industriepraktikum / Industrial internship (20 weeks as per RWTH regulations – internship
can be taken after enrolment until registration of the Master's thesis)

Lacking or not completely meeting these requirements will result in enrolment conditions, i.e.
mandatory subjects required in addition to the formal curriculum to be completed after enrolment
and prior to the registration to the Master's thesis. Certain limitations apply to the maximum
amount of imposed conditions, and exceeding these will mean that we will not accept you into our
programme. Enrolment conditions will not exceed 30 CP (exceptions apply), and it will probably
mean that the realistic duration to complete the programme extends to four semesters (including
Master's thesis). The decision concerning enrolment conditions is taken by the Examination Board
after careful assessment of each individual application.

There is no minimum GPA requirement, but all prospective applicants are advised that the
programme is very demanding, and coursework and exams are unlike any they may have taken
before.

Mandatory requirements for the application:

1. Tabular resume / CV
2. Copy of transcript of records
A transcript of records with all of the completed semesters is key to the selection process. If
your Bachelor's studies have not yet concluded, the last year’s (i.e. last two semesters)
transcript can submitted later prior to enrolment. It is strongly recommended to include an
overview of the subjects you are taking during your final year.
3. Module descriptions / diploma supplement / module catalogue
An official description of the course contents in your Bachelor's programme provides us
with vital information to assess your fitness for our Master's programme. It forms the basis
for potential enrolment conditions. There is no defined format; please simply use the one
provided by your university. If this information is incomplete, we will be unable to properly
assess your proficiency in the relevant fields. It is likely that it would lead to a rejection –
even if you actually fulfil all requirements.
4. Copy of university completion certificate (degree certificate)
5. Proof of English language skills: Copy of language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
6. Only for non-EU students (non-EU/EEA citizens): GRE General Test, exceptions apply
Minimum test results: Verbal Reasoning 145, Quantitative Reasoning 160, Analytical Writing
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Further optional documentation/proof of proficiency/assessments may include internship

certificates, job references, national university entrance examination result (e.g. GATE), motivation
letter, recommendation letters, etc.

Important: All official documents are required in their original language and translated into
German or English. The correctness of the translation must be notarised by the responsible German
diplomatic or consulate representative in your home country (e.g. at a German Embassy) or through
a registered/certified interpreter or translator. You can upload copies of the notarisations. Please
make sure that any notary stamps etc. are clearly visible and legible.

Language requirements The Automotive Engineering (MSc) Master's programme is an international Master's programme
taught in English. German language proficiency is therefore not a requirement. However, knowing
some German is very helpful in daily life in Aachen, and we recommend taking a dedicated
language course if you have no knowledge of German language at all.

The following language tests are accepted as proof of English language skills:

Test of English as Foreign Language/TOEFL, Internet-based test IBT test score: 90

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 IELTS Test score: 5.5
Cambridge Test – Certificate of Advanced English CAE
First Certificate in English (FCE), grade: B
A certificate, certifying English skills at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages, CEFR –This certificate can be a German "Abitur" certificate, where
it is clear that a student completed English until the end of Qualification Phase 1 – that is
grade 11 for the G8 "Abitur", otherwise grade 12 – and completed the subject with at least
sufficient performance.
Placement test of the RWTH Aachen Language Centre at the B2 level, that is MK 7
Important Information: Applicants who are already enrolled as students at RWTH Aachen
may only obtain and use this language certificate.

Applicants who have completed an educational qualification (secondary or higher level degree) in
the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Australia are exempt from the requirement to
provide evidence of English language proficiency.

A mere participation in an English-language academic or study programme in one of the countries

listed above (e.g. during an exchange year etc.) does not replace the language test requirement.
Studies in an English-language study programme in a country other than one of the countries
above is not sufficient! Language tests from other universities are not accepted either, nor are
certificates and test results from other tests.

Application deadline The following dates apply for starting our programme on 1 October (winter semester) each year:

Non-EU students (non-EU/EEA citizens):

1 December to 1 March

EU students (EU/EEA citizens) and international exchange students who are already enrolled as
students at RWTH Aachen University:
1 May to 15 July

Submit application to Applications can only be submitted through the RWTHonline application tool. Do not use any other
means to apply. We strongly advise against using agencies and/or organisations that falsely
promise a higher chance of acceptance.

Services

Possibility of finding part- International students may take up work in the private sector during the semester or in the
time employment semester break for up to four months without having obtained a work permit. Students thus may
work full time for 120 days or part time (up to four hours per day) for 240 days. This regulation is
also stated on the residence permit.

During the semester, students are allowed to take up jobs with working hours of up to 19 hours a
week. During the semester break, students may work full time but only for a maximum of 13
consecutive weeks. To give an example: A student takes up a job at a restaurant. She or he is
scheduled to work for 19 hours per week. According to the regulation stated above, the student is
allowed to work for 48 weeks of the year. The student's employer is advised to register the number
of days that the student has worked in order to avoid difficulties with the Immigration Office.

Student assistants are more flexible with regard to working hours since the aforementioned
regulation does not apply. As a student assistant - the so-called "HiWi" – you are allowed to work
up to 19 hours per week throughout the year. These HiWi positions are very sought-after and
difficult to obtain, especially if placed in very popular institutes.

Please find more information about financial matters and work opportunities on the following
website: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bqmp/lidx/1.

Accommodation Unlike in other countries, you are not automatically assigned a place to live when you come to
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 Germany to study. You must independently look for housing and independently apply for a room in
a dorm.

RWTH Aachen University does not own or manage any dorms and thus cannot provide nor
guarantee housing. The staff at the International Office can only provide you with information
about providers and give you an overview of different options. Here are a few tips to prepare you
for apartment hunting in Aachen:

1. Begin your search for housing at least three months before you come. Use the numerous
addresses and information on our webpages. When searching for an apartment, you can
apply to both the private apartment market or to the Studierendenwerk dorms.
2. In order to increase your chances of finding a room or an apartment, it is important that you
are flexible about the location and take the outer districts of Aachen and surrounding cities
into consideration. Please note that if you are not a citizen of the EU, the conditions of your
visa may not allow you to live outside of Germany.
3. Reserve a room early on for your first few days or weeks in Aachen – for example, in a hostel
or guesthouse. That way, you can be sure that you have short-term housing and can
continue to look for permanent housing once you are here.

The availability and demand of the housing market often determine whether you find a private
apartment, a shared flat, or a room in a student dorm. Your search can take longer than you expect.
You aren't alone though; almost all new students at RWTH are in the same situation. Start your
search early and don't be shy about asking for help.

Career advisory services and A dedicated course advisory service is available to all students. The advisers in charge are
programmes for future themselves engineers in Automotive Engineering with extensive experience to support any arising
professionals academic and career planning queries.

Specific career advisory support and counselling for female students is provided by a team of
experts at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering as well as across the university.

Support for international

Welcome event
students and doctoral
Buddy programme
candidates
Visa matters
Specialist counselling

General services and support Support with many formalities is provided by theInternational Office.
for international students
and doctoral candidates RWTH Aachen University is a diverse university. It offers extensive support in all matters of gender,
diversity and equal opportunities. These include advisory experts and a range of dedicated events
in German and English.

Its LGBTQI+ community is also well organised. Denominational student unions as well as unions and
clubs relating to different national and cultural backgrounds are equally available.

The RWTH sports centre is available to all members of the university and offers a range of activities.

Furthermore, student support in Mechanical Engineering is guaranteed by over 60 distinguished

professors (chairs), 150 adjunct professors/lecturers and over 1,000 full-time engineering
researchers (most with teaching roles).

RWTH Aachen University

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 Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika) at RWTH Aachen University
© B. Gnörich / ika / RWTH Aachen University

Thinking the Future

The Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments provided a huge boost to the further development of RWTH Aachen
University. The institutional strategy on which the successful Excellence Initiative application was based has, in the meantime, been
expanded to form a long-term strategy to strengthen all the areas of the university and enhance their profiles. In the process, it has gained
great momentum, an example of which can be seen in the extensive building activities.

Visible evidence of this is the RWTH Aachen Campus, which is being developed in close cooperation with industry and which is to form one
of the largest research campuses in Europe. Students and employees of RWTH Aachen will benefit equally from these developments and
are expressly invited to get involved in shaping the individual initiatives.

The many stimulating ideas already have an impact on the whole urban region of Aachen and the entire tri-border area of Germany,
Belgium and the Netherlands. An innovative knowledge community is evolving, which is closely networked with some of the world’s
leading research and industry partners.

RWTH Aachen is a major driving force behind this development. And Aachen, as a liveable and lovable city at the crossroads of three
cultures, provides an ideal environment for this creative process of development.

RWTH Graduates in High Demand

With its 260 institutes in nine faculties, RWTH Aachen is among the leading European scientific and research institutions. Its 45,377 students
in 157 courses of study were registered for the winter semester of 2017/18, including 9,651 international students from 131 countries.
Teaching at RWTH Aachen is first and foremost application-oriented. Its graduates are therefore sought-after as junior executives and
leaders in business and industry.

National rankings (DE) and international assessments attest to the RWTH graduates’ marked ability to handle complex tasks, to solve
problems constructively by using teamwork and to take on leadership roles. It is therefore not surprising that many board members of
German corporate groups studied at RWTH Aachen.

University location
Many new products and processes originate in Aachen. In the research laboratories and testing facilities of RWTH, for example, the first all-
metal aircraft was developed, as was the diesel soot filter. This is where the first wind tunnel stood and the first particle accelerator.

This trend-setting innovative capacity and the practical technology transfer to the economic world have a long history in Aachen, the city of
science. The first German Technology Development Center opened here in 1982. With its business start-ups and the approximately 32,000
jobs that were created as a result, Aachen has become the city with the highest density of university spin-offs and engineering offices in
Germany.
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Science has defined the structural change from a mining area to a technology region and today it is the most important economic factor.
More than 50,000 people study and teach at the four universities and colleges in the Aachen region. Because of the academic expertise here,
Forschungszentrum Jülich and numerous research centres of international corporate groups have been established in and around Aachen,
making the urban region a Silicon Valley at the heart of Europe.

Aachen, known as an “Europastadt” (city of Europe), is Germany’s westernmost major city at whose city borders three nations with three
languages converge. It is the centre of a dynamic, cross-border knowledge region, and it stands for world-class university education in
natural sciences and engineering.

International RWTH students from various countries, along with the close contacts the university has with many registered alumni, give the
scientific centre of Aachen an international atmosphere.

Teaching and research are also reflected in the image of the city. Thanks to the students and their diverse cultural life, the tradition-rich
city of Aachen has a lively and young appearance, particularly in the student quarter of Pontviertel. Its proximity to the Eifel and the
Ardennes as well as to Maastricht and Brussels with their linguistic and cultural distinctiveness give the city that lies in the shadow of
Charlemagne’s palace chapel a particular charm. According to a study by the Prognos consultancy, anyone who has been here once keeps
coming back...

Contact
RWTH Aachen University
Institute for Automotive Engineering (ika)

Dr-Ing Bruno Gnörich

Steinbachstr. 7
52074 Aachen

masterprog@ika.rwth-aachen.de
Course website: https://www.ika.rwth-aachen.de/en/studies/study-programs/automotive-engineering-msc.html

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ERASMUS Mundus Master's Programme 9

 ERASMUS Mundus Master's Programme
EUROPHOTONICS
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology • Karlsruhe

Overview

Degree Master of Science degree awarded by at least two universities

Course location Karlsruhe

In cooperation with Aix-Marseille University (France), Ecole Centrale de Marseille (France), Universities of Barcelona –
UPC, ICFO, UB, UAB (Spain), Tampere University of Technology (Finland), Vilnius University
(Lithuania)

Five non-European universities are also partners of the programme: University of Rochester (USA),
University of Gondar (Ethiopia), University of Shanghai Jiao Tong (China), University of Sydney
(Australia), and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (Mexico).

Teaching language
English

Languages Courses are held in English (100%).

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Application deadline Beginning of each year

Please check deadlines online at http://www.europhotonics.org.

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree Yes

programme

Description/content The Master's programme covers some of the most rapidly expanding fields in physics and material
sciences, dealing with the control, manipulation, and monitoring of light and its interaction with
matter.

It aims at providing an extensive, two-year programme from fundamentals to advanced research

topics in photonics and its interdisciplinary applications. Master's students benefiting from this
programme will be able to work on today's new challenges in their academic or applied research
careers: understanding and controlling matter and optical phenomena at the ultimate nanometric
scale, providing new imaging tools for the most complex biological processes from cells and
tissues to clinical applications, and bringing original tools into line with future optical devices.
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 This two-year Master's programme (120 ECTS credits) is organised by five groups of institutions:
Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III University (France), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) /
Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (Germany), Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya /
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona / University of Barcelona / ICFO (Institute of Photonic
Sciences) (Spain), Tampere University of Technology (Finland), and Vilnius University
(Lithuania). These institutions are recognised for their high-quality training and research centres
in the field of optics and photonics and their applications, with the unique opportunity to benefit
from the presence of excellent and interdisciplinary research institutes, high-level advice from
professors and administrative staff as well as local companies and international cooperation
networking.

Along with the organising universities, there are five non-European universities that are partners of
the programme: University of Rochester (USA), University of Gondar (Ethiopia), University of
Shanghai Jiao Tong (China), University of Sydney (Australia), and Universidad Nacional
Autonoma de Mexico (Mexico).

Selected based on their scientific and English language levels, students will follow the first
semester of fundamental lectures in optics and its applications in Marseille. The second semester
on core subjects will be spent in Karlsruhe. The third specialisation semester is proposed as a
choice (restricted by conditions based on the marks obtained during the first semester) between
the five institutions. The last semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis and the summer school.

This programme is dedicated to students with backgrounds in physics or engineering, who will
receive a multiple Master's degree awarded from the universities where they spent their semesters.
The teaching language is English.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship:

Per academic year, several Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for EMMP EU students
(category B) and non-EU students (category A).

Course Details

Course organisation Programme & mobility structure:

First semester: fundamentals

Second semester: core subjects & industry internship
Third semester: specialisation
Fourth semester: Master's thesis

Depending on the personal mobility structure, graduates receive a Master of Science degree
awarded by at least two universities. For the two-year Master of Science (MSc) programme, 120
ECTS points are awarded. The language of instruction is English.

International elements
Language training provided
Training in intercultural skills
Courses are led with foreign partners
Projects with partners in Germany and abroad

Integrated internships An eight-week industry internship is integrated into the Master's curriculum. The KSOP offers an
elaborate internship programme in cooperation with well-known industry partners such as
Bosch, Carl Zeiss AG or Polytec.

Special promotion / funding

ERASMUS+
of the programme

Course-specific, integrated Yes

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 German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution Approx. 150 EUR per semester that are later refunded

Costs of living The estimated general living expenses per month for a single student are as follows:

public transportation: approx. 34 EUR

food: approx. 170 EUR
pocket money: approx. 150 EUR
compulsory German health insurance: approx. 120 EUR

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- Scholarships run for the entire programme duration of two years. There will only be a small number
mentioned funding of scholarships available each year.
opportunities within the
university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission For application to the Erasmus Mundus Europhotonics programme, you must hand in the following
requirements documents:

Officially certified copies and translations of your diplomas into English (first university
degree and others – do not send secondary school diploma). Selected students will be
asked to bring the original diplomas upon arrival. In case your current degree has not yet
been achieved, please upload a letter from your university declaring the expected
completion date, as well as available transcripts.
Certified English translation of transcripts (BSc or equivalent, and MSc, if available)
Clear copy of passport
Documentation for language tests (copy of the TOEFL score/IELTS report sheet)
Letter of motivation
Two letters of reference/recommendation
Up-to-date curriculum vitae (two pages maximum) with photo

Language requirements Since courses are presented in English, foreign applicants must pass the TOEFL examination with a
minimum of 570 points PBT, 260 points CBT and 88 points iBT, or IELTS band 6.5.

Application deadline Beginning of each year

Please check deadlines online at http://www.europhotonics.org.

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 Submit application to Please apply through the following online portal:
http://www.europhotonics.org/wordpress/master/future-students/master-application-procedure.

Services

Possibility of finding part- International students have the opportunity to work part-time during their studies at KIT. Local
time employment industry and businesses are constantly looking for temporary staff. Additionally, there are various
positions available as student assistants at KIT.

However, students should check with the authorities if and to what extent they are allowed to
work. They should also be aware that taxes and social contribution fees may apply.

Accommodation Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 250 EUR per month. Private rooms are more
expensive (approx. 300 EUR).

The International Students Office offers support in finding accommodation for newly enrolled
international students. It works closely together with the student union "Studierendenwerk
Karlsruhe", the organisation that manages the student residences in Karlsruhe. The International
Students Office can also help students to find private accommodation.

However, students should keep in mind that there is a general shortage of housing in Karlsruhe.
They should start looking at an early stage, especially if starting their studies in the winter
semester.

https://www.kit.edu/study/living-and-learning-in-karlsruhe.php

Career advisory services and German language courses and career workshops are offered to students who are interested.
programmes for future
professionals

Support for international

Welcome event
students and doctoral
Cultural and linguistic preparation
candidates
Visa matters

Contact
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Electrical Engineering, Biochemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

Schlossplatz 19
76131 Karlsruhe

Tel. +49 72160847687

msc@ksop.kit.edu
Course website: https://www.ksop.kit.edu/erasmus.php

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 Energy Technology
Leibniz University Hannover • Hannover

Overview

Degree Master of Science in Energy Technology (two degrees)

Course location Hannover

In cooperation with Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT)

Teaching language
English

Languages Courses are held in English, and the Master's thesis will be written in English as well.

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Additional information on The winter semester starts on 1 September each year in Lappeenranta. Orientation week in
beginning, duration and Lappeenranta starts end of August each year.
mode of study

Application deadline Application period:

1 December of the previous year to 15 January of the year for the following winter semester

Prospective students applying from outside the EU must request aPreliminary Examination
Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist before applying to the Master's programme. The processing
time for the VPD takes up to eight weeks. Therefore, please allow enough time before applying for
the programme. More information about applying for the VPD can be found on the central
application pages.

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree Yes

programme

Description/content The programme is designed to provide students a highly-qualified specialisation in the field of
energy technology. It is offered in the English language by Leibniz University Hannover (Germany)
in cooperation with Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (Finland).

The sector of energy technology is increasingly characterised by international and multinational

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 collaborations. Thus, besides technical expertise, international experience is in demand. The
Master‘s degree programme in Energy Technology is offered to meet these arising requirements of
internationality. Technical expertise is taught in an international environment.

Main foci during studies:

Power Transmission, Electricity Market, Energy Efficiency, Energy Resources, Energy Society,
Electrothermal Processes, Electrical Machines, Energy Storage, Thermodynamics, Fluid Machinery

The Master's thesis will be written at Leibniz University Hannover.

Course Details

Course organisation Courses are given as lectures, seminars or labs

PDF Download

A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

International elements
Training in intercultural skills
Courses are led with foreign partners

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution Approx. 400 EUR semester fee ("Semesterbeitrag")

The semester fee includes the following:

Contribution to the "Studentenwerk Hannover" (student services organisation)

Contribution to the student government (Student Union, AStA)
Semester ticket
Contribution to administrative costs for the Federal State of Lower Saxony

http://go.lu-h.de/study-costs

Costs of living Compared with other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable. The
prices for food, accommodation, clothing, cultural events, etc. are basically in line with the EU
average. You will need around 850 EUR a month to cover your living expenses. The largest expense
will be your monthly rent. In Hanover, the rent amounts to between 300 and 500 EUR per month.

Cost of studying at Leibniz University Hannover:

http://go.lu-h.de/study-costs

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 General information on the cost of studying in Germany:
https://www.study-in.de/en/plan-your-stay/money-and-costs/cost-of-living_28220.php

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- Although tuition fees no longer exist in Lower Saxony, costs are indeed incurred at university, such
mentioned funding as the semester fee, accommodation and living costs, and costs for learning materials. Here you
opportunities within the will find possibilities to help you finance your studies:
university www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/finanzierung-foerderung

Deutschlandstipendium:
go.lu-h.de/deutschlandstipendium

Niedersachsenstipendium:
go.lu-h.de/niedersachsenstipendium

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Students are welcome to apply if they have completed an internationally accepted (at least three-
requirements year) Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy
Technology or a related field. Job experience is not required. The Bachelor's degree certification
should be good or excellent. The application will be checked by our partner university as well.
Leibniz University Hannover lays a strong focus on the motivation letter that is submitted as part of
the application.

Language requirements We only accept applications with valid language certifications. The following minimum scores of
English language test certificates are required:

TOEFL Academic – 95 iBT or 627 PBT

IELTS Academic – 7.0
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in
English (CPE) – grade A, B, or C PTE Academic – 76

Application deadline Application period:

1 December of the previous year to 15 January of the year for the following winter semester

Prospective students applying from outside the EU must request aPreliminary Examination
Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist before applying to the Master's programme. The processing
time for the VPD takes up to eight weeks. Therefore, please allow enough time before applying for
the programme. More information about applying for the VPD can be found on the central
application pages.

Submit application to https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-zulassung/

Services

Possibility of finding part- There are many job opportunities for students on campus (in the different departments, the central
time employment administration, etc.) and off campus. About two-thirds of our students work at part-time jobs while
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 pursuing their studies.

Internal job postings:

https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/universitaet/stellenangebote-arbeit-an-der-uni/jobboerse

Student jobs outside of the university:

jobbico Uni Hannover

Accommodation Links on housing in Hanover (including a video about housing in Hanover for international
students)

Career advisory services and Career Service Leibniz University Hannover:

programmes for future https://www.zqs.uni-hannover.de/en/kc/
professionals

Contact
Leibniz University Hannover
Studiendekanat Elektrotechnik und Informatik - Student Advisory Services

Franziska Arens

Appelstr. 11
30167 Hannover

franziska.arens@fei.uni-hannover.de
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MSc Hydrography 17
 MSc Hydrography
HafenCity University Hamburg • Hamburg

Overview

Degree Master of Science - MSc

Course location Hamburg

Teaching language
English

Languages All classes are held in English.

In order to be prepared for everyday life and work in Germany, students may attend German
language courses at different levels at the HafenCity University Hamburg.

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Application deadline Applicants with a non-German university degree have to apply via uni-assist and the ahoi
application portal of the HafenCity University.

First step:
You can submit your application at uni-assist starting from 1 March each year for the following
winter semester. Uni-assist needs up to six weeks for checking the certificates. Therefore, we
recommend that applicants submit the documents at uni-assist early enough to keep the
application deadline of the HCU in our ahoi portal, which is 15 July for the following winter
semester.

Second step:
In addition, all applicants have to apply directly at HCU via the ahoi online application portal (1
June - 15 July): https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/en/sv/for-prospective-students

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

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 Description/content The HafenCity University (HCU) in Hamburg offers one of the few specialisations in Hydrography in
the world and the only one in Germany accredited according to the highest FIG/IHO/ICA level
(Category A).
Hydrography is one of the three specialisations (together with Geodesy and Geoinformatics) within
the MSc Programme Geodesy and Geoinformatics that can be chosen at the HCU.
The focus of the Master's courses of hydrography is on collecting, analysing, modelling, and
visualising data of oceans, coasts, and inland waters for the safety of waterways, planning,
engineering, georesource management, and research.
One of the highest priorities of hydrography is securing modern marine navigation and the
preparation of basic information for all structural engineering measures in the maritime field.
Modern technology is employed here to survey the waters. The survey data are administered,
analysed, and visualised in digital hydrographic information systems. Modern methods of nautical
charting also contribute directly to the protection of marine ecosystems through a reduction in ship
groundings and maritime accidents. Furthermore, a hydrographic database provides important
components for marine pollution detection, coastal zone management as well as sensitive
ecosystem identification and monitoring.
The two-year Master's specialisation combines scientific and technological aspects and covers
areas including advanced geodesy, navigation, geoinformation, marine sciences, oceanography,
maritime environment, data processing, and software technology. The curriculum includes several
supervised field trainings.

Course Details

Course organisation The two-year study programme of the specialisation Hydrography is organised in compulsory
modules, some of which are also included in the specialisations Geodesy and Geoinformatics.
Two eligible courses of the Q-Studies are also part of the curriculum. In these courses, educational
knowledge from art as well as the social and natural sciences is taught in a transdisciplinary way.
Practice and field exercises are integrated in the programme.

For further details please visit our website:

https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/bachelor/geodaesie-und-geoinformatik/organisation/hydrographie-
1

PDF Download

A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

Course-specific, integrated Yes

German language courses

Course-specific, integrated Yes

English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution 340 EUR

Costs of living We recommend that single students budget at least 800 EUR per month to meet personal expenses
(accommodation, living, health insurance, books).

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 Funding opportunities Yes
within the university

Description of the above- https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/en/international/financial-support

mentioned funding
opportunities within the
university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Bachelor's or Master's degree in hydrography, surveying, geodesy and geoinformatics, or related
requirements fields
Non-German university degrees have to be approved by uni-assist. Information on requesting the
preliminary documentation can be consulted online at http://www.uni-assist.de.

Language requirements All applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit official evidence of
sufficient English knowledge. This may be proven by one of the following:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as an Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) with at
least 71 points or as an Institutional Testing Programme (TOEFL ITP) with at least 490 points
International English Language Testing System - Academic Test (IELTS) with at least Band
5.0
TELC - at least level B1
Proof of a professional or subject-relevant stay of at least four months in an anglophone
country
Proof of minimum 20 CP course achievement in an anglophone study programme
The advanced technical college certificate or the final grade certificate of year 12 or 13 of
Germany secondary school in each case with the grade satisfactory (minimum 3.0 or 8
points according to the German grade system in secondary school)
Attendance of a minimum of one year at a general-education school in an anglophone
country

Application deadline Applicants with a non-German university degree have to apply via uni-assist and the ahoi
application portal of the HafenCity University.

First step:
You can submit your application at uni-assist starting from 1 March each year for the following
winter semester. Uni-assist needs up to six weeks for checking the certificates. Therefore, we
recommend that applicants submit the documents at uni-assist early enough to keep the
application deadline of the HCU in our ahoi portal, which is 15 July for the following winter
semester.

Second step:
In addition, all applicants have to apply directly at HCU via the ahoi online application portal (1
June - 15 July): https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/en/sv/for-prospective-students

Submit application to First step:

All applicants with a non-German degree have to apply through www.uni-assist.de.

Second step:
In addition, all applicants have to apply directly at HCU via the HCU online application system (1
June - 15 July)

Further information: https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/en/sv/for-prospective-students

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Services

Possibility of finding part- Due to the intense nature of the programme, working while studying is sometimes difficult but still
time employment possible. Nevertheless, nearly all of our students have some sort of a part-time job in one of the
study periods. The university itself offers students the opportunity to work as assistants for
lectures, research or projects under the supervision of a professor. Students can also obtain off-
campus part-time jobs in the public sector or private industry in the field of hydrography.
Students from the European Union and the EEA stand practically on equal terms with German
students and have free access to the German job market. However, for students who do not come
from the EU or EEA countries, work is restricted; they are only allowed to work up to a specific
number or hours. German employment regulations have to be considered before taking on a job.

Accommodation Most of our international students live in Haus Bauhütte (seewww.studentenwohnheim-

hh.de/wohnen/einzelzimmer for further information) or in rooms provided by Studierendenwerk
Hamburg (see www.studierendenwerk-hamburg.de/en/accommodation-for-students-and-trainees
for further information).

Important: It is not at all easy to find an adequate and affordable accommodation in Hamburg in
time for the beginning of the semester. Therefore, we highly recommend to begin the search even
before receiving your letter of acceptance and arriving in Hamburg.

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HafenCity University Hamburg

HCU Hamburg
© HCU Hamburg

The HCU Hamburg - University of the Built Environment and Metropolitan Development - was founded by the Free and Hanseatic City of
Hamburg in January 2006. With its approx. 2,300 students, HCU is a small university with a focus on addressing current and future issues
facing our towns and cities. Our professional excellence is based on the four disciplines that cover the spectrum from house to city:
architecture, civil engineering, geodesy and geoinformatics, and urban planning.
Our reality is changing more rapidly than ever. New solutions for metropolitan problems thus demand disciplinary excellence as well as
openness to neighbouring disciplines such as social sciences, humanities, and metropolitan culture. Our goal at HCU is to foster lifelong
learning and the continual search for new solutions. The "studium fundamentale" and the study projects at HCU encourage students to
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diverge from the usual ways of thinking, develop their abilities to reflect, and use their powers of judgement in the complex and changing
challenges of the future.

University location
The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, one of the 16 states of the Federal Republic of Germany, with its 1.8 million inhabitants, is the
second largest city in Germany. Economically and culturally, Hamburg is also the centre of all Northern Germany. Approximately 3.5 million
people live in the metropolitan region of Hamburg. For them, Hamburg is a shopping and cultural metropolis. With 755 square kilometres,
the city area is seven times larger than Paris and two and a half times larger than London. Up to 14% of the city area is made up of green
spaces and recreational areas. Hamburg boasts 31 theatres, six music halls, 10 cabarets and 50 state and private museums. They range
from the Kunsthalle Art Museum and the State Opera to music clubs on the Reeperbahn. The Reeperbahn, formerly known as the "Sin
Mile", has numerous bars, cafés, and discos as well as many other interesting sites that can not be found anywhere else. The "Kiez", as the
natives call it, even gave the Beatles their start in the early 1960s.

For more info, please see: http://english.hamburg.de/.

Contact
HafenCity University Hamburg
Geodesy and Geoinformatics

Prof Dr-Ing Harald Sternberg

Henning-Voscherau-Platz 1
20457 Hamburg

Tel. +49 40428275350

fr-geo@hcu-hamburg.de
Course website: https://www.hcu-hamburg.de/en/master/geo

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MSc Process Engineering 22

 MSc Process Engineering
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences • Hamburg

Overview

Degree Master of Science in Process Engineering

Course location Hamburg

Teaching language
English

Languages Classes are held in English.

No German is required to complete the course, but we recommend that you learn some basic
German before starting the programme to help with integration into life in Germany.

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 3 semesters

Beginning Winter and summer semester

Additional information on This course is taught in person only. There is not an option to study online.
beginning, duration and
mode of study

Application deadline Application periods:

1 April to 15 May (programme start: October)

1 October to 15 November (programme start: April)

Please have your school and Bachelor's certificates checked first by uni-assist (www.uni-assist.de)
to get a VPD ("Vorprüfungsdokumentation") BEFORE applying to HAW Hamburg.

With your VPD, please apply using the HAW Hamburg online application portal. Here is the
link: https://bit.ly/applyHAW.

The HAW Hamburg online application portal is open during the application period only.

You do not need to send your documents with the postal mail to complete your application.

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

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 Description/content The Master’s degree (MSc) programme in Process Engineering at the HAW Hamburg provides
participants with scientific and practical skills, which enable the students to conduct research and
work in the field of research and development, maintenance and service, planning and design of
plants, plant operation or management in the process-related industry or in academia. Graduates
fulfil the formal and scientific requirements to start a PhD programme.

The Master's programme covers mathematical, scientific and engineering topics of the various
phases of the process plant life cycle with a strong emphasis on digitalisation/industry 4.0.

The full-time study programme consists of three semesters (90 CPs). The first two semesters (60
CPs) encompass modules such as numerical mathematics, digital plant design, advanced
instrumentation and automation, process optimisation and simulation, advanced
thermodynamics and separation processes, advanced solids processing and reaction engineering,
plant engineering, process and plant safety, multi-physics simulation, materials and corrosion,
environmental technologies, bioenergy and plant operation. Non-technical skills focus on project
management and asset management as well as project finance.

Most lectures and seminars are complemented by associated practical courses with state-of-the-
art software tools and experiments in our on-site laboratories. Students can deepen their
competences in a scientific project in small groups. Enhanced soft skills are acquired in the
seminars and during the lectures through intense discussions and small projects as well as
presentations, posters and papers.

The third semester is a research semester (30 CPs) with the completion of a Master's thesis.
Students will participate in a research project conducted at the university or in the industry.

This course is taught in person only. There isn't an option to study online.

Course Details

Course organisation The first two semesters (60 CPs) consist of courses in small groups, seminars, project and lab work.
The programme contains compulsory, compulsory elective and elective modules.

The Master's thesis is written at the university or in industry during the third semester.

This course is taught in person only. There isn't an option to study online.

For further details, please click on the PDF link below.

PDF Download

A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

Integrated internships The programme does not include an integrated internship, but most students complete the
Master's thesis in industry.

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

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 Tuition fees per semester in None
EUR

Semester contribution Each semester, students have to pay a semester contribution (345 EUR as of September 2024). This
fee includes a semester ticket for unlimited use of Hamburg's public transport system. For more
information about studying and living in Hamburg, see: https://www.haw-
hamburg.de/en/international/international-students/.

Costs of living Hamburg is a relatively expensive city. Depending on your lifestyle, you should expect living costs of
700 to 900 EUR for rent, food, and other expenses.

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- Students can apply for scholarships for academic excellence. They can also apply for an
mentioned funding examination scholarship when they are in their final semester. This will serve as a financial support
opportunities within the while students are completing their Master's theses. More information can be found here:
university https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/international/international-students/

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in process engineering or a similar technical field
requirements Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for applicants who do not have a Bachelor's
qualification from an EU country
Proof of English language ability if English is not your first language (see language
requirements)

Uni-assist (VPD) (www.uni-assist.de): Students who completed their school education outside
Germany must have their high school and Bachelor's certificates checked by uni-assist and receive
a VPD BEFORE applying to the HAW Hamburg. The VPD from uni-assist must be uploaded as part of
the application process at HAW Hamburg. Please be advised that the uni-assist VPD process can
take six to eight weeks, so please apply early.

More information about the academic requirements can be found here: https://bit.ly/31YhrXQ.
Should you have additional questions, please write to the Admissions Office: master-
applications@haw-hamburg.de

Language requirements All applicants whose first language is not English must provide one of the following language
certificates:

TOEFL min. score: 87 (Internet-based)

IELTS min. score: band 5.5
FCE (Cambridge First Certificate) min. score: C
Any other certificate proving level B2 acc. to Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages (CEFR)

Knowledge of German is recommended.

Application deadline Application periods:

1 April to 15 May (programme start: October)

1 October to 15 November (programme start: April)

Please have your school and Bachelor's certificates checked first by uni-assist (www.uni-assist.de)

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 to get a VPD ("Vorprüfungsdokumentation") BEFORE applying to HAW Hamburg.

With your VPD, please apply using the HAW Hamburg online application portal. Here is the
link: https://bit.ly/applyHAW.

The HAW Hamburg online application portal is open during the application period only.

You do not need to send your documents with the postal mail to complete your application.

Submit application to Please apply using the myHAW online application system on the HAW Hamburg website. Here is the
link: https://bit.ly/applyHAW

You do not need to send your documents with the postal mail to complete your application. If you
are offered a place, we will ask you to submit documents.

master-application@haw-hamburg.de

Services

Possibility of finding part- If you are coming to Germany on a visa, you will have to provide proof of your finances for the first
time employment year: 853 EUR/month – 10,236 EUR/year.

EU students can work 20 hours/week.

Students from non-EU countries are only permitted to work 120 full days (240 half days) in one
calendar year, and part-time job opportunities are limited, especially for students who do not
speak German. It is unlikely that we will be able to offer you a job on campus.

More information can be found here, under "Visa & Paperwork":

https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/international/international-students/

Accommodation "Studierendenwerk Hamburg" offers affordable accommodation for students under the age of 30.
Generally, students have their own room in a shared apartment with a communal bathroom and
kitchen. The monthly rent for a room in a student hall of residence is usually between 350 and 450
EUR (including amenities). New students can apply three months before the start of their degree
programme.

Please be advised that it is unfortunately not easy to find accommodation in Hamburg; finding
somewhere to live can take a while. The student halls of residences offered by the
"Studierendenwerk Hamburg" often have waiting lists.

Further information on accommodation can be found here: https://www.haw-

hamburg.de/en/study/campus-life/accommodation/.

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Video
The HAW Hamburg in 120 seconds

more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=q0h5Iomi5sw

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

HAW Hamburg Bergedorf campus – Faculty of Life Sciences

© HAW Hamburg / Paula Markert

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) is one of the largest of its kind in Germany and within our four faculties we offer a
wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in engineering, IT, life sciences, design and media as well as business and social
sciences. We focus on applied sciences in our teaching, giving our students a practical insight into their fields of study through projects, lab
work, internships and theses in industry. Our expertise is drawn from faculty members who have worked in industry before joining the
university. In research, we are an important partner for the city of Hamburg’s companies and innovation clusters, developing new ideas
from the synergies of this dynamic location.

Our fields of expertise reflect the technologies, industries and services that make Germany a leading economy, and our close collaboration
with Hamburg's innovation clusters allows us to develop this knowledge in our teaching and research.

We are a very international university, with students from over 100 countries making up 16% of our students. Combined with the
international nature of the city of Hamburg, you will feel very comfortable studying here.

Read more about the city and what our students say:https://bit.ly/3bq2rI3

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 University location
In the north of Germany and in the heart of Europe, Germany’s second largest city (1.8 million) offers excellent quality of life and
international flair. If you like to spend your leisure time outdoors, then you will love Europe’s “greenest” city with its lake, canals and
beautiful parks. For those of you who love culture, Hamburg’s museums, theatres and its world-famous concert hall, the Elbphilharmonie,
will inspire you. Hamburg is also one of the most dynamic commercial centres in Europe, placing its strategic focus on six innovative
segments: aviation (Airbus), IT and media, the international port and logistics, life sciences (biotechnology, medical technology and health
care), nanotechnology, and renewable energies. We are sure you will feel at home.

Contact
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Life Sciences
Department of Process Engineering

Ulmenliet 20
21033 Hamburg

master-pe@haw-hamburg.de
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 Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSc)
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences • Aachen

Overview

Degree Master of Science (MSc)

Course location Aachen

In cooperation with RMIT University

Teaching language
English

Languages Courses are held in English. Participants can choose to write the Master's thesis in German or
English.

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 3 semesters

Beginning Winter and summer semester

Additional information on The winter semester starts at the beginning of October. The summer semester starts at the
beginning, duration and beginning of April.
mode of study
Each semester, an orientation day is organised to give detailed information about course structure,
course details and organisational matters.

Application deadline Non-EU applicants: 30 November for the following summer semester
EU applicants: 15 January for the following summer semester

Non-EU applicants: 31 May for the following winter semester

EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree Yes

programme
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 Description/content Become an Expert for Tomorrow

The demand for new, sustainable and improved technologies in the world is higher and more
urgent than ever before. Especially in the field of aerospace, structures and industries are in a state
of flux. In order for things to move forward, capable engineers are needed who can apply their
expertise in a target-oriented manner. In the Master's degree programme in Aerospace Engineering,
everything revolves around the combination of proven and tested technology and new knowledge
in order to surmount today's challenges.

Being an engineer does not only mean having know-how but also being able to implement it as
part of a team. The course of study at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering includes various
practical group work projects, practical training in the laboratory and extracurricular modules to
provide its students with suitable – and, of course, fun and fascinating – training for their future
careers, working in one of the most fascinating fields of technology.

Structure of Studies

In the first two semesters, the Master's degree programme includes modules from general
engineering sciences on the one hand, and from subject-specific modules in the fields of aircraft
construction, flight operations, engine technology and space flight on the other. These can either
be chosen freely or pursued on the basis of a predefined specialisation (focus area).

Accordingly, the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering can be obtained in the following forms:

General Aerospace Engineering (free choice)

Airframe Design and Production
Flight Physics and Flight Guidance
Sustainable Aircraft Propulsion Engineering
Space Exploration Engineering

The Master's thesis takes place in the third semester.

This will provide you with the necessary skills to be able to solve problems and tasks from product
development, research and quality assurance – independently, in a team, or as a leader.

The Master's degree is optionally offered as a four-semester degree programme with the double
degree of Master of Science and Master of Engineering. In this case, the last two semesters are
completed at our partner university, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in
Australia.

Course Details

Course organisation During the first and second academic semesters, students strengthen the basics in Engineering
Sciences and widen their specialised knowledge in fields such as Environmental Effects of Aircraft
Propulsion, Dynamics of Flight/Flight Control, Transonic Aerodynamics, CFD Applications, Aircraft
Design, Space Environment/Simulation, Space Mission Analysis and Design, or Space Utilisation
and Technology. In the third semester, students do their research for the Master's thesis.
Students participating in the double degree programme spend their third and fourth semesters
attending lectures and writing the Master's thesis at RMIT.
Collaboration with selected outstanding partners from industry and research institutions is one of
the unique characteristics of this programme.

PDF Download

A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

International elements
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

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 Integrated/optional study Optional double degree
abroad unit(s)

Diverse intercultural Our students come from various countries all over the world, such as India, Turkey, Indonesia and
background of students Iran. Together with local students, this creates a valuable learning environment with numerous
positive effects.

Integrated internships No mandatory internship is to be completed during the course of study.

Course-specific, integrated Yes

German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution About 300 EUR per semester

Funding opportunities No
within the university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission General Information

requirements
The Aerospace Engineering degree programme is a Master's degree programme with no admission
restrictions. This means that there are no restrictions on the number of places. However, please
note the minimum requirements for the application. The degree programme is held entirely in
English.

The application takes place via the application portal of FH Aachen which will be opened four
weeks before the application deadlines.

Find out how to apply and which requirements have to be fulfilled in the following sections.

Academic Degree

The prerequisite for admission to the Master's course of study is a completed university degree of
minimum seven semesters (210 ECTS) in one of the following fields:

Bachelor's degree (BEng) in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with

respective fields of study
"Diplom" degree (Dipl-Ing FH or TU/TH) in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical
Engineering with respective fields of study

For applicants who did not obtain their degree qualification within a member state of the European
Higher Education Area (EHEA), the assessment of the qualification is based on the final grade of the
degree and the assessment of a GRE test score. These two components each make up 50% of the
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 overall grade. Both must be submitted electronically (via the application portal) to the university by
the application deadline at the latest. The minimum requirement for the GRE test is a score at or
above the 83rd percentile (referred to as "percentile below") in the "Quantitative" section of the
test. Applications without a GRE will not be considered. As the final grade is converted using the
"Bavarian formula", proof of the minimum pass mark and the maximum achievable grade must
also be submitted.

If you completed your undergraduate studies in China, India or Vietnam, you must present an APS
certificate during application and during the visa process.

Language requirements English Language Skills

Proof of English language skills is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or
who have not completed their first professionally qualifying degree at an English-speaking
university.

The following TOEFL/IELTS examination scores are considered as proof:

TOEFL Internet-based with at least 92 points or

TOEFL Paper-based with at least 580 points or
IELTS with at least 6.5 overall band-score

or

Cambridge Certificate in English (FCE), Grade C

Proof of English language skills can be provided at the Language Centre of FH Aachen.

German Language Skills

Applicants whose native language is not German or who have not acquired their study qualification
at a German-speaking university must prove their knowledge of German by taking the examination
"Zertifikat Deutsch", level A2. Certificates from the Goethe Institute are recognised without
further assessment by the Registrar's Office.

However, the "Zertifikat Deutsch" at level B1 is required for the registering the Master's thesis.

Application deadline Non-EU applicants: 30 November for the following summer semester
EU applicants: 15 January for the following summer semester

Non-EU applicants: 31 May for the following winter semester

EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

Submit application to http://hi.fh-aachen.de/

Services

Possibility of finding part- Many students are successful in finding part-time jobs at the university, research institutes and
time employment engineering companies around the Aachen region. However, applicants should not count on
financing their stay in Aachen by working part time during their studies.

Accommodation Generally, each student lives in a private room in a shared apartment. Living areas, bathrooms and
cooking facilities are shared. Furnished rooms start at about 300 to 350 EUR per month plus about
150 EUR per month for electricity, water and heat. Most rooms require the first month's rent and a
security deposit of one to three months' rent in advance before you can move into the room.

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Career advisory services and https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/fh-aachen/university-structure/central-administration/division-ii-
programmes for future student-and-academic-affairs/ii5-career-service
professionals

Support for international

Specialist counselling
students and doctoral
Welcome event
candidates

FH Aachen
©Falk Götten Department of
Falk Götten Aerospace Engineering
MSc, PhD
Introduction to the department and
its key fields of teaching and research

Besides my strong interest in the more:

aerospace sciences, I am also quite a https://www.youtube.com/watch?
practical guy who loves to work v=75T8fkumC9s&t=126s
hands-on. Studying at FH Aachen gave
me the perfect combination of
theoretical learning and directly
applying my new knowledge in many
of the practical courses. This is exactly
what makes studying here different
from other universities. You really
learn what you need to know in the
industrial environment.

FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences

33
 © FH Aachen l Paprotny-Bender

FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1971 after the merger of several technical colleges and vocational training
centres. Additionally, it looks back on more than 100 years of practice-oriented educational tradition.

Theory and practice are closely linked during the entire course of study. A professionally qualifying and scientifically sound course of study
is ensured by the close connection with professional practice and the staff of 240 professors and approx. 900 employees engaged in
teaching and research.

More than 15,000 students benefit from this. The FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences offers them a first-rate education in modern and
trendsetting professions. Close cooperation with regional and international business enterprises as well as renowned research institutions
such as the Jülich Research Centre (FZJ) are reflected in the quality of the courses offered. At the FH Aachen, new job requirements are
seen as a chance to constantly adjust and expand the curriculum in terms of content.

At present, prospective students can choose from about 100 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in engineering sciences, business
studies and design. Additionally, some degree programmes are offered as dual and extra occupational study programmes.

An added, special advantage of the FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences is the central location of Aachen and Jülich, in close proximity
to Belgium and the Netherlands. This internationality in teaching and studies is an essential and unique feature of the FH Aachen. We
enable our students to prepare for the demands of a globalised working world and to develop the capability of cross-cultural collaboration.
To this end, we support the mobility of our students and teaching staff during the course of study and in joint projects as well as through
international degrees in cooperation with our partner universities. At this time, the percentage of students from abroad totals more than
19%.

University location
By choosing Aachen for your stay in Germany, you have opened the door to a beautiful, historical and youthful city. Aachen is located at the
centre of "Euregio", the border area between Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. The unique location of Aachen in a tri-border region
(Dreiländereck) allows for a cross-border exchange of knowledge, culture, and lifestyle that has come to fruition. People from neighbouring
countries come to Aachen to work, and Aachener and Aachenerinnen (that's what people of Aachen are called!) travel to nearby Lüttich
(Liège) or to Maastricht, an equally old, yet youthful, lively city. The motto "Stadt im Herzen Europas" refers to the fact that European ideals
like freedom and living together in harmony without borders are a way of everyday life in Aachen. In this tri-border region, Europe has
existed for a long time, outside institutions and treaties.

Today, with around 250,000 inhabitants, Aachen is a large city and the westernmost city in Germany. It is located directly on the border with
Belgium and the Netherlands. The 40,000 students working in four universities, industry, and trade keep thriving beyond its borders. Every
year, people from all over the world travel to Aachen to enjoy the international and easygoing atmosphere. A special annual attraction is
the CHIO (Concours Hippique International Officiel), one of the most important international equestrian tournaments. Beyond that, even
more is happening in town. The ''Aachener Kultursommer'', held every year in July, brings renowned musicians to one of "Germany's most
beautiful open air stages". Naturally, there is the carnival in February, when people cast out the winter with costumes, parades and festive
cheer.
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In the "Euregio", there are not only interesting and lively cities like Maastricht or Lüttich with numerous shopping possibilities, but also
cosy and inviting cafés. There region has a rich cultural offering with many concerts and parties. The entire region has a lot to offer - old
hamlets in Limburg province, placid lakes and woods in the Eifel and, again and again, cross-cultural encounters with open-minded and
interesting people.

If you want to leave the city behind for a while, you can do this in the forests of the Eifel in the south of Aachen, or in the Hohes Venn, a
unique high moor landscape directly at the gates of the city. In summer, you can easily travel by train or car to the seaside at Oostende or
Zeeland and enjoy the sun and the sea.

In Aachen, there is a lot to see and experience, and we hope that we can offer you a glimpse of that. If you're already curious, then come
over and see it for yourself.

Contact
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Aerospace Engineering

Prof Dr-Ing Carsten Braun

Hohenstaufenallee 6
52064 Aachen

Tel. +49 241600952374

master-fb6@fh-aachen.de
Course website: https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/studies/degree-programmes/aerospace-engineering-msc
Corinna Hornig-Flöck

Tel. +49 241600952428

Email

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Master of Science in International Automotive 35

 Master of Science in International Automotive
Engineering
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences • Aachen

Overview

Degree Master of Science (MSc)

Course location Aachen

In cooperation with RMIT University

Teaching language
English

Languages Courses are held in English. Participants can choose to write the Master's thesis in German or
English.

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 3 semesters

Beginning Winter and summer semester

Additional information on The winter semester starts at the beginning of October. The summer semester starts at the
beginning, duration and beginning of April.
mode of study
Each semester, an orientation day is organised to give detailed information about course structure,
course details and organisational matters.

Application deadline Non-EU applicants: 30 November for the following summer semester
EU applicants: 15 January for the following summer semester

Non-EU applicants: 31 May for the following winter semester

EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree Yes

programme
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 Description/content Move Technology Forward

Mobility, logistics, locomotion and global trade are changing at a faster pace than ever before. Two
common features, however, remain constant: they all require means of transport to the remotest
corners and, at the same time, they are hugely influential parameters for the economy, for
prosperity, and for the climate. The world of automotive engineering is confronted with the
complex task of reconciling these aspects. This only works with modern ideas, and above all, the
global impact must be taken into account.

The Master's degree programme in "International Automotive Engineering" therefore imparts in-
depth knowledge about existing and new technologies, the interactions between technology and
sustainability and, last but not least, the globally networked activities in the automotive industry.
To this end, the degree programme includes various practical trainings in the laboratory, and
group work as well as more advanced modules aimed at educating you for your future path with
enthusiasm and enjoyment.

In the first two semesters, the Master's degree programme comprises modules from the general
engineering sciences on the one hand, and from subject-specific modules in the areas of vehicle
development, drive engineering and vehicle interior on the other hand. These can either be chosen
freely or pursued on the basis of a fixed specialisation (focus area).

Accordingly, the Master of Science in International Automotive Engineering can be obtained in the
following ways:

General Automotive Engineering (free choice)

Computational Aided Engineering Automotive
Vehicle Propulsion Engineering
Automotive Body Engineering

The Master's thesis takes place in the third semester.

This programme will provide you with the necessary skills needed to solve problems and tasks from
product development, research and quality assurance independently, in a team, or as a leader.

Optionally, the Master's degree is offered as a four-semester degree programme leading to the
double degree of Master of Science and Master of Engineering. The last two semesters are
completed at our partner university, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in
Australia.

Course Details

Course organisation During the first and second academic semesters, students deepen their basic understanding of
engineering sciences and widen their specialised knowledge in automotive fields, such as
Environmental Impacts of Vehicle Propulsion Systems, Vehicle Acoustics, Vehicle Engineering –
FEM, Powertrain Calibration or Global Automotive Homologation. In the third semester, students
carry out their research for the Master's thesis. About 70% of the final projects are written in or in
cooperation with industry.
Modules are presented in the form of lectures and tutorials. Many courses offer accompanying
laboratory or workshop practice.
The collaboration in a qualification network group with outstanding selected partners from
industry and research institutions is one of the unique characteristics of this course. Parts of the
core subjects are organised by the qualification network partners.

PDF Download

A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

International elements
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

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 Integrated/optional study Optional double degree
abroad unit(s)

Diverse intercultural Our students come from various countries all over the world, such as India, Turkey, Indonesia and
background of students Pakistan. Together with local students, this creates a valuable learning environment with
numerous positive effects.

Integrated internships No mandatory internship is to be completed during the course of study.

Course-specific, integrated Yes

German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution About 300 EUR per semester

Funding opportunities No
within the university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission General Information

requirements
The degree programme International Automotive Engineering is a locally restricted Master's degree
programme. This is why there are only a limited number of places available. The degree programme
is held entirely in English. Find out how to apply and which requirements have to be fulfilled in the
following sections.

The application takes place via the Application Portal of FH Aachen which will be opened four
weeks before the application deadlines.

Academic Degree

The prerequisite for admission to the Master's course of study is a completed university degree of
minimum seven semesters (210 ECTS) in one of the following fields:

Bachelor's degree (BEng) from a degree programme in "Automotive and Drive Engineering"
or "Mechanical Engineering" with respective specialisations
"Diplom" degree (Dipl-Ing FH or TU/TH) from a degree programme in "Automotive and
Drive Engineering" or "Mechanical Engineering" with respective specialisations

For applicants who did not obtain their degree qualification within a member state of the European
Higher Education Area (EHEA), the assessment of the qualification is based on the final grade of the
degree and the assessment of a GRE test score. These two components each make up 50% of the
overall grade. Both must be submitted electronically (via the application portal) to the university by
the application deadline at the latest. The minimum requirement for the GRE test is a score at or
38
 above the 83rd percentile (referred to as "percentile below") in the "Quantitative" section of the
test. Applications without a GRE will not be considered. As the final grade is converted using the
"Bavarian formula", proof of the minimum pass mark and the maximum achievable grade must
also be submitted.

If you completed your undergraduate studies in China, India or Vietnam, you must present an APS
certificate during application and during the visa process.

Language requirements English Language Skills

Proof of English language skills is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or
who have not completed their first professionally qualifying degree at an English-speaking
university.

The following TOEFL/IELTS examination scores are considered as proof:

TOEFL Internet-based with at least 92 points or

TOEFL Paper-based with at least 580 points or
IELTS with at least 6.5 overall band score

or

Cambridge Certificate in English (FCE), Grade C

Proof of English language skills can be provided at the Language Centre of FH Aachen.

German Language Skills

Applicants whose native language is not German or who have not acquired their study qualification
at a German-speaking university must prove their knowledge of German by taking the examination
"Zertifikat Deutsch" and proving level A2 knowledge of the language. Certificates from the Goethe
Institute are recognised without further assessment by the Registrar's Office.

However, the "Zertifikat Deutsch" at level B1 is required for registering the Master's thesis.

Application deadline Non-EU applicants: 30 November for the following summer semester
EU applicants: 15 January for the following summer semester

Non-EU applicants: 31 May for the following winter semester

EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester

Submit application to https://hi.fh-aachen.de

Services

Possibility of finding part- Applicants should not count on financing their stay in Aachen by working part-time during their
time employment studies. However, many students are successful in finding part-time jobs either at the university or
research institutions and engineering companies around the Aachen region.

Accommodation Generally, each student lives in a private room in a shared apartment. Living areas, bathrooms and
cooking facilities are shared. Furnished rooms start at about 300 to 350 EUR per month plus about
150 EUR per month for electricity, water and heat. Most rooms require the first month's rent and a
security deposit of one to three months' rent in advance before you can move into the room.

39
Career advisory services and https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/fh-aachen/university-structure/central-administration/division-ii-
programmes for future student-and-academic-affairs/ii5-career-service
professionals

Support for international

Specialist counselling
students and doctoral
Welcome event
candidates

The Department of
©Amulya Mantha Aerospace Engineering
Amulya Mantha at FH Aachen
MSc University of Applied
Sciences: Synergies for
The Master’s course of study at FH
Tomorrow
Aachen made my dream to study
automotive engineering in Germany Introduction to the department and
come true. A well-structured its key fields of teaching and research
programme including individually
chosen courses kick-started my career more:
in the automotive industry. The https://www.youtube.com/watch?
faculty is keen, approachable, and v=75T8fkumC9s&t=126s
always ready to offer guidance. Life in
Aachen has been great, with lots of
activities and opportunities to
interact with local and international
students. All in all, I would
recommend studying at FH Aachen.

FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences

40
 © FH Aachen l Paprotny-Bender

FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1971 after the merger of several technical colleges and vocational training
centres. Additionally, it looks back on more than 100 years of practice-oriented educational tradition.

Theory and practice are closely linked during the entire course of study. A professionally qualifying and scientifically sound course of study
is ensured by the close connection with professional practice and the staff of 240 professors and approx. 900 employees engaged in
teaching and research.

More than 15,000 students benefit from this. The FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences offers them a first-rate education in modern and
trendsetting professions. Close cooperation with regional and international business enterprises as well as renowned research institutions
such as the Jülich Research Centre (FZJ) are reflected in the quality of the courses offered. At the FH Aachen, new job requirements are
seen as a chance to constantly adjust and expand the curriculum in terms of content.

At present, prospective students can choose from about 100 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in engineering sciences, business
studies and design. Additionally, some degree programmes are offered as dual and extra occupational study programmes.

An added, special advantage of the FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences is the central location of Aachen and Jülich, in close proximity
to Belgium and the Netherlands. This internationality in teaching and studies is an essential and unique feature of the FH Aachen. We
enable our students to prepare for the demands of a globalised working world and to develop the capability of cross-cultural collaboration.
To this end, we support the mobility of our students and teaching staff during the course of study and in joint projects as well as through
international degrees in cooperation with our partner universities. At this time, the percentage of students from abroad totals more than
19%.

University location
By choosing Aachen for your stay in Germany, you have opened the door to a beautiful, historical and youthful city. Aachen is located at the
centre of "Euregio", the border area between Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
The unique location of Aachen in a tri-border region (Dreiländereck) allows for a cross-border exchange of knowledge, culture, and lifestyle
that has come to fruition. People from neighbouring countries come to Aachen to work, and Aachener and Aachenerinnen (that's what
people of Aachen are called!) travel to nearby Lüttich (Liège) or to Maastricht, an equally old, yet youthful, lively city. The motto "Stadt im
Herzen Europas" refers to the fact that European ideals like freedom and living together in harmony without borders are a way of everyday
life in Aachen. In this tri-border region, Europe has existed for a long time, outside institutions and treaties.
Today, with around 250,000 inhabitants, Aachen is a large city and the westernmost city in Germany. It is located directly on the border with
Belgium and the Netherlands. The 40,000 students working in four universities, industry, and trade keep thriving beyond its borders. Every
year, people from all over the world travel to Aachen to enjoy the international and easygoing atmosphere. A special annual attraction is
the CHIO (Concours Hippique International Officiel), one of the most important international equestrian tournaments. Beyond that, even
more is happening in town. The ''Aachener Kultursommer'', held every year in July, brings renowned musicians to one of "Germany's most
beautiful open-air stages". Naturally, there is the carnival in February, when people cast out the winter with costumes, parades and festive
cheer.

41
In the "Euregio", there are not only interesting and lively cities like Maastricht or Lüttich with numerous shopping possibilities, but also
cosy and inviting cafés. There region has a rich cultural offering with many concerts and parties. The entire region has a lot to offer - old
hamlets in Limburg province, placid lakes and woods in the Eifel and, again and again, cross-cultural encounters with open-minded and
interesting people.

If you want to leave the city behind for a while, you can do this in the forests of the Eifel in the south of Aachen, or in the Hohes Venn, a
unique high moor landscape directly at the gates of the city. In summer, you can easily travel by train or car to the seaside at Oostende or
Zeeland and enjoy the sun and the sea.

In Aachen, there is a lot to see and experience, and we hope that we can offer you a glimpse of that. If you're already curious, then come
over and see it for yourself.

Contact
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Aerospace Engineering

Prof Dr-Ing Thomas Esch

Hohenstaufenallee 6
52064 Aachen

master-fb6@fh-aachen.de
Course website: https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/studies/degree-programmes/international-automotive-engineering-msc
Corinna Hornig-Flöck

Tel. +49 241600952428

Email


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
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Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology 42

 Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology
(MMT)
TU Dortmund University • Dortmund

Overview

Degree Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology

Course location Dortmund

Teaching language
English

Languages The MMT programme is a fully English-taught course of study.

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Application deadline Application period: 1 February to 31 March - extended deadline (for both EU and non-EU applicants)

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

Description/content In the first two semesters, students gain a deep, theoretical knowledge in the field of
manufacturing technology. Furthermore, students choose elective modules according to their
individual interests. The second year of study is dedicated to acquiring practical skills by
completing the laboratory and scientific (industrial) project work modules. In this way, the
understanding as well as the competence of applying the theoretical knowledge in practice is
consolidated. In the same way, students shall learn to be able to compare the manufacturing
processes currently applied in industry with state-of-the-art developments in specific fields.
Furthermore, students become familiar with organising and implementing projects with several
members. Due to the internationality of the Master's programme, students acquire intercultural
competence. The Interdisciplinary Qualification module allows students to become familiar with
the methodology of other disciplines like the humanities, the social or economic sciences.
Competencies acquired in rhetoric and language courses can be applied in everyday working life
and contribute to the students’ personal development. With the final Master's thesis, students
prove their ability to work on a complex problem independently. Graduates are able to analyse and
optimise existing manufacturing processes, evaluate existing production systems, and design new
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 techniques.

Further information can be found on the MMT website:http://www.mmt.mb.tu-dortmund.de/.

Course Details

Course organisation During the first two semesters, students gain profound theoretical knowledge in the following
compulsory modules:

Machining Technology I + II
Materials Science
Bulk Metal Forming
Sheet Metal Forming

The "Interdisciplinary Qualification" module is geared towards imparting soft skills as well as
language skills in order to prepare students for their future professions.

In addition, students choose elective modules according to their individual interests. An overview of
the elective courses offered currently can be found here: https://mb.tu-
dortmund.de/studium/studiengaenge/msc-manufacturing-technology/course-of-studies/.

The third semester is characterised by project and laboratory work, which enables students to
acquire the competency to apply theoretical knowledge in practical applications.

The Master's thesis is scheduled for the fourth semester.

A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

International elements
Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)

Integrated/optional study Voluntary stays abroad are possible.

abroad unit(s)

Integrated internships Voluntary internships are possible.

Special promotion / funding

Other (e.g. state level)
of the programme

Course-specific, integrated Yes

German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR
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 Semester contribution Approx. 300 EUR per semester

Costs of living 800-1000 EUR per month

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- Deutschlandstipendium

mentioned funding Please find more information here: https://mb.tu-dortmund.de/en/faculty/scholarships-awards/
opportunities within the
university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission An appropriate Bachelor of Science degree in the field of mechanical engineering or a
requirements comparable degree with a total of 180 credit points (ECTS). A Bachelor's degree course is
considered appropriate when it includes modules of the following subjects:

1. mathematics, covering at least 15 credit points (ECTS)

2. mechanics, covering at least 9 credit points (ECTS)
3. materials engineering, production engineering, theory of design and/or metrology and
feedback control, totalling at least 15 credit points (ECTS) to be divided individually

Credits from the fields 1-3 totalling at least 50 CP

An average final Bachelor's degree grade which corresponds at least to the grade
"satisfactory" (2.9)
Language certificate (see below)
Recommended: three letters of recommendation (academic or professional)
Recommended: proof of one's ranking among the top 10% students of one's graduating
class
Recommended: GRE (graduate record examination)

An admissions committee decides on exceptions, requirements, and the admission of candidates

with comparable degrees to the Master's programme.

Language requirements All applicants must provide proof of their English skills B2 (TOEFL [72], IELTS [5.5], or equivalent
certificate). Please check here for detailed information: https://mb.tu-
dortmund.de/studium/studiengaenge/msc-manufacturing-technology/application/requirements-
documents/.

Knowledge of German is not required.

Application deadline Application period: 1 February to 31 March - extended deadline (for both EU and non-EU applicants)

Submit application to Applications can be submitted online via uni-assist.

Please click here for further information: https://mb.tu-dortmund.de/studium/studiengaenge/msc-

manufacturing-technology/application/.

Services
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Possibility of finding part- Student research assistant positions are available.
time employment

Accommodation Accommodation is available through student services (https://www.stwdo.de/wohnen) as well as

through the International Office of TU Dortmund University (https://international.tu-
dortmund.de/en/international-students/everyday-life/accommodation-1/), or on the private
market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 180 to 300 EUR. Also check out the
City of Dortmund website for information on finding housing for
students (https://www.dortmund.de/themen/studium-wissenschaft-und-forschung/studium/tipps-
zur-wohnungssuche/).

Support for international

Welcome event
students and doctoral
Buddy programme
candidates

General services and support An International Coordination Team can be approached at all times. Before the start of their
for international students studies, first-year students are assigned a "buddy team" consisting of an already-established MMT
and doctoral candidates student and a student from the German taught programmes. In this way, the first-year students can
already establish contacts, ask questions and ask for help in a short and unconventional way.

As an integrated part of the syllabus, every semester, we offer am MMT German course at the
beginner level A1 (winter semester). In case students already have German language skills, they
may choose another German course with a higher level. However, those courses are not integrated
into the schedule.

We are TU Dortmund
University
Communicative – innovative – unique

more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=L7IYgWsiW6Y

TU Dortmund University

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 View of the Math Tower
© TU Dortmund University

A university with a unique profile: Since its founding in 1968, TU Dort​mund Uni​ver​sity has developed a special profile encompassing 17
departments ranging from science and engineering to social sciences and cultural studies. The uni​ver​si​ty has more than 30,000 students
and 6,500 employees, in​clu​ding 300 professors.

TU Dort​mund Uni​ver​sity has a strong focus on re​search. The uni​ver​si​ty’s departments, e.g. mechanical engineering (with its emphasis on
production and logistics), physics, biochemical and chemical engineering, statistics and computer science, and education re​search, are
well known for their outstanding re​search achievements both nationally and internationally.

Students at TU Dort​mund Uni​ver​sity can choose from classical subjects and in​no​va​ti​ve courses of study such as medical physics or degree
programmes in spatial planning, statistics, and journalism. A particular focus is on teacher train​ing. TU Dort​mund Uni​ver​sity is one of only a
few universities in Germany that offers professional teaching qualifications for all types of schools.

University location
With around 6,500 employees, TU Dort​mund Uni​ver​sity is one of Dort​mund’s largest employers and has helped drive the transformation of
the city and the Ruhr region from Europe’s largest coal mining and steel production area into a high-tech and service location as well as a
cultural metropolis.

Dortmund is located in the heart of Europe. It is the largest city in the Ruhr region and is home to the Borussia Dortmund (BVB) soccer club.
All of this contributes to the many advantages that will make studying in Dort​mund an unforgettable experience. Apart from destinations
for football fans, there are many other places of interest to discover in Dort​mund and the Ruhr region.

Of particular importance for the development of the region is the Uni​ver​sity Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), in which TU Dort​mund Uni​ver​sity, the
Uni​ver​sity of Duis​burg-Essen, and Ruhr Uni​ver​sity Bo​chum joined forces more than a decade ago. Since the founding of the UA Ruhr, the
Ruhr area has developed into one of the strongest science regions in Germany.

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Contact
TU Dortmund University
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Leonhard-Euler-Strasse 5
44227 Dortmund

Tel. +49 2317556462

mmt.mb@tu-dortmund.de
Course website: https://mb.tu-dortmund.de/studium/studiengaenge/msc-manufacturing-technology/course-of-studies/

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Master of Science in Mechatronics 48

 Master of Science in Mechatronics
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences • Aachen

Overview

Degree Master's degree in Mechatronics

Course location Aachen

Teaching language
English

Languages All compulsory modules and most of the elective modules are taught in English. Only some elective
modules are given in German. The whole programme can be completed in English. Students can
choose to write the Master's thesis in either language.

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Application deadline 30 June for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

Description/content Students acquire widely ranged interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of the
fundamentals and applications of mechatronics. Our instruction methods include problem-based
approaches and integrated team work.

Our modern, well-equipped labs play a major role in ensuring that students are later able to apply
their knowledge to problems arising within the fields of their chosen careers. Advanced students
plan projects together, work towards a common goal and then present the results in a written
report as well as to the class.

Compulsory modules:

Fundamentals of Mechanical /Electrical Engineering

MEMS / Microtechnology
Analogue and Digital Control Technology
Sensors & Actuators
Advanced Mathematics
System Engineering
Autonomous Mobile Robotic Systems
Mechatronics System Simulation
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 Advanced Motion Control
Mechatronics Project

The selection of electives includes the following modules:

Advanced System Control

FEM Simulation
Advanced Fabrication Technology
Automobile Mechatronics Systems
Actuator Systems
Advanced CAD-Methods
Industrial Communication
Design of Electronic Powertrain Management Systems
Rapid Control Prototyping
3D Image Processing
Automation of Technical Systems
Embedded Drive Systems
Automated Driving
Vehicle Structures – FEM and Testing
Critical Thinking and the Scientific Method
ROS – open source technologies for robotics
Introduction to Industry 4.0
General Management of Automotive and Aerospace Suppliers
Application of control devices
High Voltage Networks for Electromobility
Application of Mechatronics Systems

Course Details

Course organisation In the first semester, all students have to master the basics of electrical engineering (if they have a
background in mechanical engineering) or mechanical engineering (if they have a background in
electrical engineering), advanced mathematics, an introduction to MEMS and analogue and digital
control as basic components of mechatronics systems. In the second and third semesters, students
have to study further compulsory modules (e.g. investigating the system behaviour of mechatronic
systems and the fundamentals of autonomous and mobile robotic systems as well as an
introduction into modern sensors and new type of actuators) and can focus on their specialisation
by choosing appropriate elective courses. An integrated project with a duration of two semesters
must be carried out by teams of three to six Master's students. In the last semester, students write a
Master's thesis on a research and development project, on which they can work either at the
university or in industry.

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A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

International elements
International guest lecturers

Diverse intercultural Large share of international students from very different parts of the world
background of students

Integrated internships No obligatory internships

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
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 English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution Approx. 380 EUR per semester

Costs of living Approx. 850 EUR per month

Funding opportunities No
within the university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, physics or
requirements related fields with high academic standing, or an equivalent university degree
GRE General test

Language requirements Proof of English language ability such as TOEFL (550 paper-based test, 213 computer-based test, 79
Internet-based test) or IELTS 6.0

Proof of German language abilities at level B1 (e.g. Zertifikat Deutsch [B1] or equivalent)

Application deadline 30 June for the following winter semester

Submit application to https://www.fh-aachen.de/studium/mechatronics-msc/bewerbung/

Services

Possibility of finding part- Applicants should not count on financing their stay in Aachen by working part-time during their
time employment studies. However, many students are successful in finding part-time jobs at one of the universities
in Aachen or one of the many R&D-oriented companies in the region.

Accommodation Many student dormitories are available in Aachen. However, sometimes it may be difficult to find a
room there. Private furnished rooms cost from 250 to 500 EUR per month plus approx. 150 EUR per
month for electricity, water, and heating. Most rooms require the first month's rent and a security
deposit of one to three months' rent in advance before you can move into the room. If the room is in
a good condition when you move out, your security deposit will be returned.

Supervisor-student ratio Good supervisor to student ratio

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Contact
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

Prof Dr Klaus-Peter Kämper

Goethestr. 1
52064 Aachen

Tel. +49 241600952325

kaemper@fh-aachen.de
Course website: https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/studies/degree-programmes/mechatronics-msc

Master's in Industrial Informatics 52

 Master's in Industrial Informatics
University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer • Emden

Overview

Degree Master of Engineering

Course location Emden

Teaching language
English

Languages English is the compulsory language of all modules and courses.

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 3 semesters

Beginning Winter and summer semester

Application deadline Non-EU applicants, winter semester (semester starts in September): 30 May
Non-EU applicants, summer semester (semester starts in March): 30 November
German & EU applicants, winter semester (semester starts in September): 15 July
German & EU applicants, summer semester (semester starts in March): 15 January

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

Description/content We are witnessing rapid changes in the industrial environment, mainly driven by business and
societal needs towards production customisation and the digitalisation of the economy. In 2006,
the term Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) was coined to refer to the integration of computation with
physical processes. CPS can be described as smart systems that encompass hardware and software
as well as computational and physical components. These are seamlessly integrated, closely
interacting to sense and to control the changing state of the real world in real time. These systems
involve a high degree of complexity at numerous spatial and temporal scales, and highly networked
communications integrating their computational and physical components. As such, CPS refers to
Information-Communication-Control-Mechatronics Systems (sensing, actuating, computing,
communicating, etc.) embedded in physical objects, interconnected through several networks
including the internet, and providing citizens and businesses with a wide range of innovative
applications based on digitalised data, information, and services.
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 Ontologically, the term Cyber-Physical Systems means hardware-software systems that tightly
couple the physical world and the digitalised (virtual) world. In a CPS ecosystem, on the one hand
every real physical object (things/assets) has one or more cyber representations, and on the other
hand a cyber component or system can be linked to a physical representation, i.e. an object in the
three-dimensional human-tangible world. Moreover, these things are increasingly interconnected
in real-operational time, either permanently networked or communicating in an asynchronous
manner from time to time, using the Internet (Internet-of-Things, IoT). Digitalised data and
information associated to functions of these things are then exposed as services in the Internet
(Internet-of-Service, IoS) and they can be consumed by any other CPS for performing business.
Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems (ICPS) forge the core of real-world networked industrial
infrastructures that have a cyber representation through digitalisation of data and information
across the enterprise, along the product and process engineering life cycle, and from suppliers to
customers along the supply chain. As such, the competitive performance of an ICPS mainly
depends on the ability to effectively collect, analyse, and use large-scale digitalised data and
information from many different and often heterogeneous sources in order to sustainably and
efficiently manage, supervise, and operate in the industrial environments. This effective
information-driven interaction of ICPS with other real-time critical CPS like IT-enterprise systems,
extending to all business processes, is viewed as vital to modern industries.
There are many challenges ahead in the convergence of computing, control, mechatronics,
communications and software programming for CPS ecosystems. There is a need for investigating
and learning a wide spectrum of foundations, research, and technological fields. In this context, the
Master's in Industrial Informatics with a specialisation in ICPS addresses the penetration and
proliferation of such ecosystems in the industrial environments, taking into account that the same
trend is also evident in other domains such as energy, healthcare, manufacturing, military,
transportation, consumer, enterprise, robotics, and smart cities, among others.

Current information There is an obligation to submit a health insurance declaration: since 1 December 2021, the
University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer has been using the electronic student notification
procedure (SMV). Notifications from the health insurance companies can only be accepted
electronically. In addition to the application, all applicants must apply for a confirmation of
insurance from a statutory health insurance company, quoting our sender number, H0002194.

Course Details

Course organisation Summer semester (March – August):

Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems: 5 CP
Digitalisation Engineering: 5 CP
Industrial Internet of Things: 5 CP
Group Project: 10 CP
Optative One: 5 CP: e.g. Innovation Engineering etc.

Winter semester (September – February):

Robotic Systems: 5 CP
Mathematical Modelling of ICPS: 5 CP
Data Science and Analytics: 5 CP
Peer Project: 10 CP
OptativeTwo: 5 CP: e.g. Human Factors and Augmented Reality, etc.

Third semester:
Master's thesis: 30 CP

The courses are organised in lectures, projects, and laboratory work.

For more details about the rationale as well as organisation of the course, please refer to the
following video.

A Diploma supplement will Yes

be issued

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 International elements
International guest lecturers
Specialist literature in other languages
Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
International comparisons and thematic reference to the international context

Description of other For students enrolled in this Master’s course, there is the possibility to earn a double Master's
international elements degree from an Argentinian university (Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Facultad Regional Santa
Fe [UTN-FRSF]) with financial support from the "Deutsch-Argentinisches Hochschulzentrum"
(CUAA-DAHZ). For more information, please check https://www.cuaa-dahz.org/de/binationale-
studiengaenge/.

Integrated internships Students may engage in voluntary internships and projects. This gives them a practical approach to
their Master's theses, which will be written in cooperation with industry and other academic
institutions in Germany, Europe, and other countries worldwide.

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution Students will pay a semester contribution fee of approx. 270 EUR per semester. This covers the cost
of the student union contribution and includes the "Semester Ticket", which covers the costs for all
modes of public transport in and around the city.

Costs of living Compared to other cities in Germany, the living expenses in Emden are rather low. An
accommodation costs approximately 200 to 400 EUR per month.
https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/institutions/international-office/international-students/living-
expenses/

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- Application and enrolment for scholarships are allowed upon arrival at the campus. The
mentioned funding scholarships are limited and only available during a certain period of the year. The following
opportunities within the scholarships are provided upon application: "Deutschlandstipendium",
university "Niedersachsenstipendium".

Graduation scholarships offered by the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer can be

reviewed here.

Female students can also apply for afem:talent scholarship.

Requirements / Registration
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 Academic admission Requirements for admission to the Master's programme in Industrial Informatics are:
requirements
A Bachelor's degree (BA) of a university belonging to one of the Bologna Signatory States
(210 ECTS):
BA Electrical Engineering
BA Computer Science
BA Mechatronic Engineering

Or an equivalent degree at a German or foreign university in a technically appropriate study

programme (the equivalence is set according to the requirements of the assessment
proposals of the Corporate Centre for Foreign Education at the permanent registry of the
Conference of German Culture Ministers [http://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html])

Remark: Basic knowledge about real-time-critical systems and software engineering (including
programming of industrial software systems) are essential requirements to successfully participate
in this Master's programme.

International applicants who have graduated from India:

Since 1 November 2022, you have to submit your certificates to the "Akademische Prüfstelle" (APS,
https://www.aps-india.de/) and submit the APS certificate with your application to uni-assist
together with the other application documents. The APS certificate is also mandatory when
applying for a visa.

Language requirements Proficiency in English:

TOEFL-CBT > 220
TOEFL-iBT > 83
TOEFL-PBT > 500
IELTS >= 6
ELSA > 100
EPt > 500

Application deadline Non-EU applicants, winter semester (semester starts in September): 30 May
Non-EU applicants, summer semester (semester starts in March): 30 November
German & EU applicants, winter semester (semester starts in September): 15 July
German & EU applicants, summer semester (semester starts in March): 15 January

Submit application to Applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification (EU and non-EU) apply directly
online via uni-assist.

German applicants apply via "Mein persönliches Hochschulportal"

Services

Possibility of finding part- Research and innovative work for the Master's projects and Master's thesis is usually performed in
time employment cooperation with local industries, e.g. VW, Honeywell, InproElectric, Thyssen Krupp, Lufthansa
Industry Solutions, Krone, Claas, ORGADATA, Meyer Shipyard, Rosen, Continental, Schneider
Electric or Enercon, among others.

Remark: Foreign students with a residence permit according to § 16 AufenthG in accordance with §
16 (3) may work 120 whole days or 240 half days per calendar year and have the possibility to
pursue student jobs.

Accommodation If you study at our University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, you can apply for accommodation at
the local residence hall before your arrival in Emden. There is one fully-furnished student
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 dormitory, called“Steinweg 20”. Residence halls in Emden are not managed by the University of
Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. Rather, they are managed by an independent organisation, the
"Studentenwerk". Therefore, we are not in a position to guarantee an accommodation in such
dorms.

Please note that move-in times are limited due to semester dates.

Find more information here:Studentenwerk Oldenburg.

There are several student dormitories in Emden:

Dukegat
Haus Gödens
Steinweg
Douwestraße

Additionally, the International Office has various contacts for students who seek private
accommodations.

https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/institutions/international-office/international-
students/housing/

Career advisory services and We work in close collaboration with ourCareer Service and "MyCampus". Thus, we support
programmes for future students in their professional orientation and career entry.
professionals

Support for international

Welcome event
students and doctoral
Buddy programme
candidates
Accompanying programme
Visa matters
Help with finding accommodation
Support with registration procedures

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 Learning Industrial
Cyber-Physical
Systems and Industry
4.0 Compliant
Solutions
The video shows the presentation
prepared for the third IEEE
International Conference on
Industrial Cyber-Physical Systems,
ICPS 2020. It explains the rationale
and organisation of the Master's in
Industrial Informatics, Industrial
Cyber-Physical Systems.

more: https://www.youtube-
nocookie.com/embed/snzCWCKccGg?
autoplay=1&

University of Applied Sciences

Emden/Leer

Studying in Emden or Leer means studying at a modern university with a personal atmosphere. Besides the mere facilitation of technical
know-how, our educational goals additionally entail fostering creativity and the capacity for teamwork as well as equipping our students
with key qualifications. Our highly motivated academic staff enhances the appeal of our study programmes with efficient learning methods
and the commitment to ensuring individual support for each and every student.

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 University location
The course of study takes place in the town of Emden (population 50,000), which is one of the locations of the University of Applied Sciences
Emden/Leer. Today 3,898 students study at the various faculties. Because of their coastal location, the region of East Frisia and the city of
Emden are popular holiday destinations and offers numerous cultural and recreational facilities.
We invite you to visit the beautiful landscape in which Emden resides (the Wadden Sea, registered on UNESCO's World Heritage List).
The cost of living is fairly low. Cities such as Hamburg or Amsterdam are within 300 km of Emden.

For more information, please visit the official website of the town: http://www.emden.de.

Contact
University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer
Faculty of Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Prof Dr Armando Walter Colombo

Constantiaplatz 4
26723 Emden

Tel. +49 1726596428

mii@hs-emden-leer.de
Course website: https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/current-students/faculties/technology/study-programs/industrial-informatics-
master
Prof Dr-Ing Gavin Kane

Tel. +49 49218071826

Email
Prof Dr Gerrit Jan Veltink

Tel. +49 49218071803

mii@hs-emden-leer.de

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Renewable Energy Management (MSc) 59

 Renewable Energy Management (MSc)
Technische Hochschule Köln (University of Applied Sciences) • Köln

Overview

Degree Master of Science

Course location Köln

Teaching language
English

Languages Courses are held in English (100%).

Full-time / part-time
full-time

Programme duration 4 semesters

Beginning Winter semester

Application deadline For all applicants: Please check the "How to Apply" section of theindividual TH Köln programme
websites.

Foreign applicants not applying for a DAAD EPOS (development-related postgraduate courses)
scholarship:
Application period for self-paying candidates: beginning of February until 31 March (at the latest)
for the following winter semester via uni-assist

German applicants:
Application period: beginning of May until 10 June (at the latest) for the following winter semester
via the TH Köln online application portal (CaMS)

Application for a DAAD EPOS scholarship:

PLEASE CHECK THE DETAILS REGARDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Application period: 1 August until 30 September (at the latest) for the winter semester of the
following year

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Combined Master's degree / No

PhD programme

Joint degree / double degree No

programme

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 Description/content The MSc programme in Renewable Energy Management focuses on renewable energy systems and
energy efficiency and their potential for tropical and subtropical societies. With a deliberate energy
system perspective, the focal area enables the students to analyse technological and economic
potentials of the technology choices as well as social and environmental repercussions in the
natural environment of the tropics and subtropics and in the socio-economic context of countries
of low and medium development. REM students get acquainted with renewable energy
management-related topics such as bioenergy and geothermal energy, solar energy, wind energy
and hydropower, energy management, and more. It is possible to add elective modules from the
MSc programmes in Integrated Water Resource Management and Natural Resources Management.

Course Details

Course organisation The Master's programme starts in the winter semester of each academic year. It consists of
modules, which are usually block-structured. During the first three semesters, students attend
lectures and seminars; the fourth semester is devoted to writing the Master's thesis, normally in
conjunction with a period abroad. The standard period of study includes the examination and
research semester.

The programme is structured in the following parts:

First semester: general modules (e.g. environmental economics, project work),

specialisation modules (e.g. energy resources, renewable thermal energy) and tools (e.g.
GIS, statistics)
Second and third semesters: general modules (e.g. international cooperation, project
management) and specialisation modules from the area "Renewable Energy
Management"; in addition, elective modules from the areas "Natural Resources
Management", "Integrated Water Management" and "Methods and Tools" can be chosen
Fourth semester: Master's thesis

International elements
International guest lecturers
Training in intercultural skills
Courses are led with foreign partners
Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Content-related regional focus

Special promotion / funding

DAAD development-related postgraduate course
of the programme

Course-specific, integrated No
German language courses

Course-specific, integrated No
English language courses

Costs / Funding

Tuition fees per semester in None

EUR

Semester contribution Approx. 305 EUR per semester

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 Included in the semester fee is the "semester ticket" for public transport throughout Germany.

Costs of living The cost of living for your stay largely depends on your personal needs. When planning your stay,
you should calculate monthly costs of approx. 1,000 EUR.

Funding opportunities Yes

within the university

Description of the above- International students are eligible to apply for the "Deutschlandstipendium". The scholarship
mentioned funding holders receive approx. 300 EUR per month for the duration of one year.
opportunities within the
university

Requirements / Registration

Academic admission For admission to the Master's programme in "Renewable Energy Management" (MSc), applicants
requirements are required to have successfully completed studies in the field of engineering or natural science (at
least a Bachelor's or comparable degree). The following fields of study are eligible: engineering
science, natural science, architecture, agriculture science, life science and earth science.

There is a set of minimum requirements that participants have to fulfil:

Bachelor's degree with minimum grade of 3.0 (according to the German System)
Proof of a relation to the management of renewable energies through the previous studies
of minimum 15 ECTS
Proof of English proficiency (see language requirements)

The following application documents are required:

Letter of motivation (one page in English)

Curriculum vitae (in tabular form)
Scientific project / research proposal for the Master's thesis (two pages in English)
Certified copies of academic certificates:
Certified copy of school leaving certificate
All university end-of-year exam certificates (with individual grades)
University diploma or degree certificate indicating the final grade(s)

Please also check the "How to Apply" section of therespective TH Köln programme website for up-
to-date admission requirements.

Language requirements Certified proficiency in English – TOEFL iBT 79 points (each part at least high-intermediate
level), IELTS band score 6.0 (academic; no part below 6.0), Cambridge First (FCE)
The English proficiency test should not be older than five years.
Foreign applicants applying for a DAAD scholarship: Basic German language skills are
recommended.

Application deadline For all applicants: Please check the "How to Apply" section of theindividual TH Köln programme
websites.

Foreign applicants not applying for a DAAD EPOS (development-related postgraduate courses)
scholarship:
Application period for self-paying candidates: beginning of February until 31 March (at the latest)
for the following winter semester via uni-assist

German applicants:
Application period: beginning of May until 10 June (at the latest) for the following winter semester

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 via the TH Köln online application portal (CaMS)

Application for a DAAD EPOS scholarship:

PLEASE CHECK THE DETAILS REGARDING ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Application period: 1 August until 30 September (at the latest) for the winter semester of the
following year

Submit application to If you are a prospective international student, the way to apply is determined by your citizenship,
your desired degree programme, and your previous academic qualifications.

Further information on how to apply: www.th-koeln.de/howtoapply

Services

Possibility of finding part- Taking on a part-time job while studying has lots of benefits. Students can earn some extra money
time employment and gain valuable professional experience, and they might even take a first step up on the career
ladder. Gaining a first insight into the German corporate world is especially beneficial for
international students.
Many students partially fund their studies at TH Köln by taking on a part-time job in or outside the
university.

Accommodation Being Germany's fourth largest city, Cologne is a highly attractive place to live. The increasing influx
of people can make the search for adequate accommodation quite difficult. Dozens of apartment
hunters often compete for one single apartment. This is why we strongly recommend that you start
looking for a place to live as soon as possible.

Cologne's most convenient and economical housing option is often a student dormitory. A public
student services association called "Kölner Studierendenwerk" (KSTW) operates 88 student dorms
offering roughly 4,800 rooms. The seemingly large number of dorm rooms is misleading; as the
dormitories are open to the roughly 90,000 students enrolled at all Cologne universities, they are in
extremely high demand. Please be aware that TH Köln does not allocate the rooms in these dorms.
Please apply directly to the KSTW: https://www.kstw.de/wohnen. You do not yet need a letter of
admission in order to apply.

The fierce competition on the private housing market has resulted in above-market rents –
particularly in proximity of the city centre. We therefore encourage you to be flexible. Try to look for
apartments outside the centre or share an apartment – and the cost of rent – with other students.

www.th-koeln.de/accommodation

Support for international

Welcome event
students and doctoral
Accompanying programme
candidates

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 ©ITT

Annike Abromeit
MSc Renewable Energy
Management

ITT is an open-minded and

multicultural place, providing
adequate space and incentives for
personal growth. International
exchange and praxis-oriented work
with fellow students from all over the
world enriched my studies a lot, and
the theoretical content had a
personal touch. The programme
equipped me with handy tools and
methods in several regards, from
principles and processes in natural
science to economics, energy-related
politics and development actions.

Technische Hochschule Köln (University of

Applied Sciences)

Main building, Südstadt Campus, TH Köln

© TH Köln

Technische Hochschule Köln – abbreviated as TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences – sees itself as a university of technology, arts, and

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sciences. With its disciplinary and cultural diversity and openness, TH Köln's activities are aimed at cultural and technological
breakthroughs of high societal relevance. Thus, TH Köln contributes substantially to resolving social challenges. As a community of faculty
and students, we see ourselves as a learning organisation forging new paths. For instance, TH Köln is one of the pioneers in the field of
development and formation of concepts for higher education didactics.

Our subject range includes the fields of applied natural sciences, architecture and construction, information and communication,
computer science, engineering, culture and society, and social sciences as well as business studies. More than 100 degree programmes are
offered as full-time programmes or, in some cases, as career-integrated or part-time programmes. As a place where research-based
learning and academic education take place, the university nurtures prospective scholars through cooperative dissertations. Annually,
more than 5,000 students take up their studies at TH Köln. Overall, 23,500 students from about 120 different countries along with 430
professors and 2,000 staff members apply their potential.

Research mainly focuses on future-related issues, including climate change, energy supply, health, and food safety as well as demographic
changes. While developing solution strategies for the most important questions of our time, researchers offer their professional expertise
in interdisciplinary interaction. At the same time, they collaborate closely with local, national, and international cooperation partners,
including 350 international institutions of higher education. The university offers its researchers an attractive sphere of activity. The quality
seal "HR Excellence in Research" awarded by the European Commission certifies that TH Köln meets international standards in the field of
human resources development.
TH Köln’s campuses are located in Cologne, Gummersbach, and Leverkusen.

University location
Its metropolitan vibe, diverse student scene and a cityscape abounding with cultural and historical treasures make Cologne one of Europe's
prime university cities. Cologne's origins date back to the Roman Empire more than 2,000 years ago. Today, Cologne is Germany's fourth
largest city with a population of just over one million and has evolved as an economic and cultural metropolis at the heart of Europe. The
city's characteristic landmark and source of pride for every inhabitant is without a doubt the magnificent Cologne Cathedral, locally known
as the "Kölner Dom". Towering over the quaint Old Town of Cologne at 156 metres, this masterpiece of Gothic architecture is the world's
third-highest cathedral and attracts around six million visitors a year, making it Germany's most popular tourist attraction. Visitors from all
over the world are bound to feel at home immediately, as Cologne is a true melting pot of cultures. Close to one-fifth of its inhabitants have
an international background. Cologne's economy is characterised by its amalgamation of different industries and trades. Home to the
country's most influential television and radio stations, Cologne is unquestionably Germany's media capital and host to some of the
continent's biggest trade fairs. Quite a few of the world's most renowned enterprises call the metropolitan region their home, in particular,
corporations operating in the automobile industry, biotechnology and life sciences, chemicals and pharmaceuticals as well as commerce
and banking.

Please note that TH Köln also has two remote campuses outside Cologne, which are located in the towns of Gummersbach and
Leverkusen.

Gummersbach is a town with 50,000 inhabitants located 55 km east of Cologne, surrounded by a hilly landscape which is a recreational area
for residents from Cologne and other cities nearby. The campus can be reached in a few minutes from Gummersbach train station. A train
ride to Cologne, which is the largest city in the region, takes one hour and ten minutes and will be covered by the semester ticket, which is
included in the semester fee. Students will be able to find affordable accommodation in Gummersbach and focus on their studies in the
great environment of a modern campus.

The Leverkusen campus is located 15 km north of Cologne in the Neue Bahnstadt Opladen and was opened in 2022. It is close to the
CHEMPARK in Leverkusen, which is one of the largest chemical parks in Europe. Global players from the chemical and pharmaceutical
industry, such as Bayer and LANXESS, are located there. With 160,000 inhabitants, Leverkusen is a smaller industrial city that has plenty of
opportunities for relaxation, thanks to its location in the foothills of the Bergisches Land region. In Leverkusen, you can find urban buzz and
village-like tranquillity in close proximity. The campus can also be reached with TH Köln's semester ticket.

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Important contact information
In addition to its headquarters in Bonn, Germany, the DAAD also operates a global network of regional offices and information centres. If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. You will find the addresses here: www.daad.de/addresses.

If you want to contact the International Office at the German university you wish to apply to, you can find the contact information here:
www.daad.de/io.

Scholarships & Financing

You can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for international students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered
by other selected organisations here: www.daad.de/scholarships.

Germany is not particularly expensive compared to other European countries. But if you want to successfully study abroad, you will have to
correctly estimate the costs and ensure that you can cover them. You will find relevant information here: www.daad.de/costs.

Accommodation in Germany
There are various accommodation options for students in Germany. In addition to flatshares or your own flat, many students live in halls of
residence in the university towns.
You can find information on finding accommodation in Germany on the following website:www.daad.de/accommodation.

Information, addresses and application details for a large selection of halls of residence in Germany can be found here:
www.daad.de/accommodationfinder.

The German language

German is usually the language of instruction at German higher education institutions. Sufficient language skills are therefore a
prerequisite for studying in Germany. The most important questions and answers:

Are German language skills always necessary?

Because the language is important for your studies, you will often have to present proof of proficiency in German when you apply.
Exceptions are international degree programmes and certain postgraduate programmes. The requirement to prove your language skills
may also be waived if you only want to study in Germany for one or two semesters. Contact the International Office at your higher
education institution for details.

How do I prove my language skills?

Usually you will be expected to take a German language test before you are admitted to your degree programme. There are official tests
with which you can prove your German language skills.

You can find more information at: www.daad.de/german-language.

Admission requirements
If you have already studied for several years in your home country (at least one or two years depending on the country of origin), it may
often be possible for you to be admitted directly to higher education in Germany. The same is true after completing a degree abroad.

However, not every foreign degree automatically qualifies you for an admission to continue your studies in Germany.
Bachelor's degrees obtained abroad are sometimes only recognised as an intermediate examination.
Before you apply for a postgraduate programme, you may need to take part in a placement process in the respective degree course.

You can find more information and the DAAD database on admission requirements at:www.daad.de/admission-requirements.

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