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MSc Electrical Systems Engineering at Paderborn University

Paderborn University, Germany

Programme overview

Research-oriented master's programme giving a thorough grounding in electrical system design theory, current trends and practical experience, preparing students to analyse and solve complex problems with scientific methods. Taught in English.

Faculty: Electrical and mechanical engineering  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Summer and winter semesters  |  Location: Paderborn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Two-year full-time programme over four semesters with two specialisations: Signal & Information Processing and Electronics & Devices.

Career pathways

The programme is more practice-oriented than a purely academic master's while keeping academic rigour, and prepares graduates well for industry and research careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification or an equivalent foreign qualification, plus a BSc in Electrical Engineering or a related field including at least 24 credits of higher mathematics, 5 of electromagnetic field theory, 4 of signal theory and 4 of systems theory (the examination board decides). Very good English. Admission-free: no numerus clausus, so all applicants meeting the enrolment requirements are admitted.

Intake: Summer and winter semesters

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-paderborn.de/zv/3-3/formalitaeten

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