MSc Communications and Multimedia Engineering at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Programme overview

The challenging Master’s degree program Communications and Multimedia Engineering (CME) combines a strong foundation in the fields of communication systems, advanced multimedia technologies, and digital signal processing with cutting-edge research topics. The program prepares you perfectly for a career in the communications and multimedia industries and all related fields that use information technologies (e.g., automotive, energy systems, aviation and aerospace, medical technologies).

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

What you will study

CME is a full-time two-year Master’s program. Part-time studies are also possible. The program structure complies with internationally recognized Master’s programs and meets the requirements for subsequent doctoral studies.

Career pathways

The Master’s degree qualifies students for roles in the communications and multimedia industries and all related fields that use information technologies (e.g., automotive, energy systems, aviation and aerospace, medical technologies).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 15.07.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: The Master’s degree program Communications and Multimedia Engineering builds on Bachelor’s degree programs with relation to information and communication technology: Information and Communication Technology, Computational Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Information Technology, or a Bachelor’s degree that can be regarded as equivalent, e.g. Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering or Automation. The CME website provides an overview of the current application deadlines as well as information on the local selection process and how to apply. Application process Application process for internationals Apply now for a degree programThe first step towards your studies begins with the online application. Apply now Student advice and more Language: The Master’s degree program CME is taught entirely in English. Students must provide evidence of English proficieny (TOEFL score report with a minimum score of IBT 80, PBT 547, CBT 210; IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0; or other proof of English-language education at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; or Medium of Instruction Certificate) German language skills for international applicants: No knowledge of German required

Intake: 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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