MSc Research in Computer and Systems Engineering at Ilmenau University of Technology

Programme overview

Non-consecutive, research-oriented programme that prepares students for academic and industrial research in computer science and systems engineering. It builds on a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields and optionally professional experience. It trains methodological competence and independent research, and is offered only in English.

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

What you will study

Foundation studies (for example algorithms, control engineering, information systems, software and systems engineering, modern mobile communication networks), advanced studies (for example advanced database systems, cellular communication systems, complex embedded systems, system identification, system optimisation, system security), laboratory training, individual studies (research seminar and project, group studies), soft skills and language training, and the master's thesis.

Career pathways

Fields include research and development for modern software-intensive systems, research in system design for mobile communication and information systems, and design and development of software systems for manufacturing, process control, robotics, medicine and automotive technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Numerus clausus: none (NC-free). Special admission requirements: 70 points are needed. Points are awarded for the first degree (40 for relevant programmes such as computer science, technical computer science, information technology and software engineering; 20 for closely related programmes such as electrical engineering and automation engineering), the degree grade (30, 20 or 0 points), good or very good grades in software engineering, databases, operating systems, communication networks, theoretical computer science and automation (5 points each, maximum 15), and a good or very good bachelor thesis or at least one year of qualified work experience (5 points); the maximum is 90 points. Language of instruction is English. Direct admission requires English at CEFR level C1; CEFR level B2 is the minimum for conditional admission to preparatory courses. 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

Apply through the official page: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/studienangebot/bewerbung

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