MSc Autonomy Technologies at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

The challenging Master’s degree program Autonomy Technologies offers you the perfect prerequisites for a career in the fast-growing field of autonomous systems. Here you will not only acquire a broad knowledge base in engineering, computer science and artificial intelligence, but also a deep understanding of systems. With this in-depth knowledge, you will be well equipped to develop complex autonomous systems and work in various industries such as automotive, automation and robotics, communication services or industrial services.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught; part-time option | Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester | Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The Master’s degree program provides graduates with the advanced knowledge and skills required to understand autonomy technologies and create autonomous systems. The research-oriented program focuses on the design and development of autonomous systems as one of today’s most relevant technological challenges and consists of compulsory and elective modules in two of the following four specializations: Human-System Interfaces, Networking & Collaboration, Planning & Control or Sensing & Perception. In addition, students obtain advanced knowledge in elective modules and seminars.

Career pathways

The degree qualifies students for roles in various sectors of industry such as automotive, automation and robotics, communications or industrial services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: 15.01.. Requirements: FAU’s websites provide an overview of current application deadlines as well as information on the local selection process and how to apply. Language: no knowledge of German required Students need to proof English language skills on the level B2 or equivalent tests or Medium of Instruction Certificate. Exceptions: minimum IELTS score must be 6.0; minimum Toefl iBT score must be 80. German language skills for international applicants: No knowledge of German required All applicants to the Master’s degree program in Autonomy Technologies have to pass a qualification assessment test in order to enroll in this program. This is to ensure that proficiency in the required prerequisites is at a level which will allow them to study successfully. The online test takes place twice during the application period. Applicants will get more information in good time.

Intake: Summer semester, Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces?sessionlanguage=en&page=Applicants

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