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MSc Functional Safety Engineering (FUSE) at University of Kassel

University of Kassel, Germany

Programme overview

Four-semester English-taught Master for Bachelor graduates in mathematics, electrical engineering, mechatronics or computer science on the safety of computer-based systems.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Kassel, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Use and implementation of safety standards such as IEC/EN 61508, IEC/EN 61511, IEC 61131 and ISO 26262, with modules such as Mathematical Models for Safety Systems, Theory of Safety-related Computer Architectures and Safety Standards and Norms of Electronic Systems.

Career pathways

Industry and science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree or Diplom-I examination in computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics or mathematics; a university course of at least 7 semesters; minimum cumulative grade of "good" (upper second-class honours); English at level B2 (CEFR). Application period for the winter semester: 01.06.-01.09. for applicants with German qualifications (online portal); 01.12.-15.07. for applicants with foreign qualifications (via uni-assist).

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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