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MSc Media Engineering at Ilmenau University of Technology

Ilmenau University of Technology, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented programme for in-depth study of media technology and media informatics, which can be completed in German or English. The first three semesters build knowledge in core media technology modules and adjacent engineering areas, with laboratories at the institute and the Ilmenau Interactive Immersive Technologies Center (I3TC).

Faculty: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 credit points  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught and English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October) and summer semester (1 April)  |  Location: Ilmenau, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Core modules from media technology, modules from further engineering areas, a media or research project in the third semester, soft skills, and the master's thesis in the fourth semester.

Career pathways

Graduates lead and manage research and development in media technology companies, apply media technology in complex systems for Industry 4.0, medicine or media companies, introduce virtual reality, mixed reality and machine learning in industry, do research in media technology and advise on media technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Numerus clausus: none (NC-free). Related Bachelor's degree required. Application windows: winter semester 16 April to 15 September and summer semester 16 October to 15 March with German certificates; winter 16 January to 15 September and summer 1 August to 15 March with EU/EEA certificates; winter 16 January to 15 May and summer 1 August to 15 November with non-EU certificates.

Intake: Winter semester (1 October) and summer semester (1 April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 credit points

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