Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.Eng.)
Department of of Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Major Fields of study
- Communication technology
- Computer engineering
- Software engineering
- Automation engineering
- Media technology
Degree
Master of Engineering
Department
of Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Location
Köthen
Duration
3 semesters
Program Start
winter semester or summer semester
Sem Contribution
96 euros
Study type
Full-Time Program
Language
English
Credits
90
Accreditation
accredited until 31.03.2029
Application period
International Uni Assist15.03. – 15.07. (winter)
15.09. – 15.01. (summer)
15.03. – 15.07. (winter)
15.09. – 15.01. (summer)
Course content and objectives
Students become familiar with knowledge, methods, and tools that allow them to work on complex technical and scientific tasks. Group work in the courses and projects during the program promote students’ personalities as well as their subject competence.
Graduates can work in research, development, and management in any company where software-intensive systems are developed. Besides companies involved with electrical and computer engineering, there are many other exciting possibilities, e.g. in the automobile industry, the aerospace and space industry, medical engineering, or media technology. And of course graduates of the master's degree program shape technologies of the future such as automation, communication, and the provision of energy on the basis of renewable energies.
One of the focuses on Anhalt University’s Köthen campus is the complex development of embedded microcontroller systems. Elective modules in the areas of systems engineering, media technology, and management enable a technical specialization. Individual supervision, interesting practical projects, and optimal conditions for studying provide excellent foundations for a successful career start.
Requirements
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University degree
A completed university degree in the bachelor’s programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Media Technology, or comparable degree programs is required.
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Language skills
Applicants who did not earn their bachelor's degree at an English-speaking university must demonstrate proficiency in English at level B2 (TOEFL min 90 pts. (ibT), IELTS min. 6.5) in the Common European Framework of Reference.
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Aptitude test procedure
1. final grade first academic degree:
- overall grades up to 2.7 (German grading scale) go into the selection process
- overall grades lower than 2.7 (German grading scale) cannot be admitted
2. other criteria:
- letter of motivation
- pertinence of bachelor's degree program
- proficiency in English
- if necessary aptitude interview
Career Opportunities
The English-taught master program provides excellent foundations for a successful engineering career. Graduates can work in research, development, and management in any company where software-intensive systems are developed. Besides companies involved with electrical and computer engineering, there are many other exciting possibilities, e.g. in the automobile industry, the aerospace and space industry, medical engineering, or media technology. And of course graduates of the master's degree program shape technologies of the future such as automation, communication, and the provision of energy on the basis of renewable energies.
Program-specific questions
General Questions
(not program-specific)Conditions And Regulations
Elektro- und Informationstechnik - Master - Studien- und Prüfungsordnung - 2024
Module Handbook
About the Degree Program
Your curriculum – three major fields of studies
The degree program in Electrical and Computer Engineering allows you to choose one out of three major fields of study. Depending on which major field you decide for, your curriculum will vary. You can find detailed information about your curriculum here.
Your module manual
Frequently asked questions
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Requirements for admission
What are the required documents for the application?
The uni-assist applicant portal will detail this precisely. Please be prepared to upload:
- officially certified copy of your first degree
- your transcript of records (coursework and assessed work)
- evidence of your language proficiency in the English language (e.g. an IELTS test certificate)
- your letter of motivation
What are the minimum admission requirements?- a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering,
electronics or a closely related field - a final grade better than the equivalent of 2.7 in German grades
- evidence of proficiency in the English language:
- a test certificate at B2-level in the CEFR, i.e. IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 83 (or better)
- a certificate from your university that the language of instruction was English
Does fulfillment of the minimum requirements guarantee admission?Unfortunately NO. The program is not very large, we need to restrict the intake of students per semester to a number compatible with our resources.
How do you select your students?
We check the following:
- minimum requirements
- courses taken in the bachelor's degree program
- your motivation and ambitions as stated in your letter of motivation
- frequently, we invite our applicants to an interview on Webex to get to know them. Therefore, the impression from the interview is quite important too.
How long does it take from application to admission?This depends on the number of applicants, but we do try to make sure that all applicants receive notification of the acceptance or rejection one month after the end of the application period, i.e. by mid February for the summer semester or mid August for the winter semester.
What if the visa application takes too long to arrive in time?
For the time-being, we start each semester in a hybrid-mode, so arriving a couple of days late is not that much of a problem. If it takes longer though, you should request a deferment immediately after the start of the semester.
Your acceptance will then be valid for the next semester. -
About the degree program
What are the available specializations?
You can specialize in the following fields:
- Automation Engineering
- Communication Systems Engineering
- Embedded Systems Engineering
You can find a detailed curriculum for each field on this page.
How is the program structured?
This master's program is to be studied in full-time and runs over three semesters with the last semester being filled out mostly by working on your master's thesis. The program allows you to choose one major field of studies out of these three options:
Automation Engineering, Communication Engineering and Embedded Systems Engineering.
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Language of instruction
What is the language of instruction?
This degree program is taught in English.
What is the language that examinations are given in?That's also English! For students who'd prefer to take an exam in the German language, this is also possible on request.
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Monetary matters
Are there any tuition fees?
There are two kinds of fees, that you will have to take into consideration:
- The Studentenwerk provides a cafeteria and the dormitories. For this service, students have to pay a contribution of approx. 85 Euros per semester, even if they don't live in the dormitory.
- Administrative support for international students is being financed by a fee; the exact amount
is currently under discussion, presumably it will be between 250 and 500 Euros per semester.
Please note: These fees can change.
Are there any stipends available?The university offers a number of stipends, e.g. Deutschland-Stipendium or STIBET for international students.
Other sources are to be found on the university's website. Please have a look at the page: Scholarship programs.
Are there jobs opening for teaching or research assistants available?In principle, yes. There is a great demand for capable students to assist in various projects or courses. However, we can not guarantee jobs for all of our students. The demand depends on whether we have sufficient research grants.
Are there job openings outside the university, e.g. in a company nearby?Again: In principle, yes. But also: There is a strong fluctuation and neither job offers nor the acceptance of your applications can be guaranteed.
All regulations for the degree program (only available in German)
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About admission: Does fulfillment of the minimum requirements guarantee admission?
Unfortunately NO. The program is not very large, we need to restrict the intake of students
per semester to a number compatible with our ressources. -
About admission: How do we select our students?
In the course of the admission process we check the following minimum requirements:
- courses taken in the bachelor's program
- your motivation and ambitions as stated in your letter of motivation
- frequently we invite our applicants to an interview in WebEx, to get to know them. Of course the
impression from the interview is quite important too.
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About admission: How long does it take from application to admission?
That depends on the number of applicants of course, but we do try to make sure, that all applicants
receive notification of the acceptance or rejection one month after the end of the application period,
i.e. by mid February for the summer semester or mid August for the winter semester. -
About Admission: What are the minimum admission requirements?
Minimum admission requirements all study applicants must fulfill are:
- a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering
electronics or a closely related field - a final grade betther than the equivalent of 2.7 in German grades
- evidence of proficiency in the English language:
- a test certificate at B2-level (a good B2!) in the CEFR, i.e. IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 83 (or better)
- a certificate from the university, that the language of instruction was English
- a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering
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About admission: What are the required documents for the application?
The UniAssist applicants portal will detail this precisely. Please be prepared to upload:
- your diploma
- your transcript of records
- evidence of your language proficiency in the English language (e.g. an IELTS test certificate)
- a letter of motivation.
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About admission: What if the visa application takes too long to arrive in time?
If you arrive a couple of days late it is not that problematic. You can still join most courses and introductory events are sometimes offered in a hybrid form. But as the labs of most courses start in the semester's third week, we need you to arrive till then. If you can't make it till then, you'll have to apply again for the next semester.
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About language: What language are lectures and exams given in?
This study program is English-taught. The language of lectures and course is English. Examinations are also given in English.
However, for students wo would prefer to take an exam in German language, we can make this possible on request.
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About monetary matters: Are there any stipends available?
The university offers a number of stipends, e.g. Deutschland-Stipendium or STIBET for international students. Other sources are to be found on the unversityi's website under Scholarship programs.
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About monetary matters: Are there any tuition fees?
There are two kinds of fees, that you will have to take into consideration:
- Studentenwerk Halle provides a cafeteria and the dormitories. For this service students have to
- pay a contribution of approximately 85 Euros per semester, even if they don't live in the dormitory.
- administrative support for international students is being financed by a fee; the concrete amount
is currently under discussion, presumably it will be between 250 and 500 Euros per semester.
Please note: These fees can change.
-
About monetary matters: Are there job openings outside of the uni, e.g. in a company nearby?
Again: In principle, yes. But you also have to know: There is a strong fluctuation and job offers can not be guaranteed.
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About monetary matters: Are there jobs openings for teaching- or research assistants available?
In principle, yes. The demand for capable students to assist in different projects or courses is great. We can however not guarantee jobs for all our students. Demand depends on whether we have sufficient research grants or not.
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About the program: How ist the program structured?
This master's program is to be studied in full-time and runs over three semesters with the last semester being filled out mostly by working on your Master's thesis. The program allows you to choose one major field of studies out of three options, these are:
- Automation Engineering,
- Communication Engineering and
- Embedded Systems Engineering.
For futher information please have a closer look at the Study MET website.
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About the program: What are the available specializations?
You can specialize in the following fields: