What you can expect in our master's program

The master's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at KIT offers you the opportunity to design your studies flexibly and individually - with a clear focus on research-oriented teaching and practice-oriented work. The standard period of study is 4 semesters and you will earn 120 ECTS credits. The master's degree program is characterized by a wide range of elective options. You complete the following subjects, within which you have freedom of choice:

• Field of Specialization (60 CP): each Field of Specialization is made up as follows
  • Fundamentals (24 or 30 CP): the scope depends on the chosen Field of Specialization. Here you will learn the basics of your chosen specialization.
    
  • Focus Area (min. 24 CP): in this area, you will take in-depth modules.
    
  • Lab Course: as part of your specialization, you will complete a self-selected laboratory course at KIT.
    
  As a Field of Specialization, you choose one of the following subject areas:
  • Electrical Power Systems and Electromobility
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Automation, Robotics, and Systems Engineering
  • Microelectronics, Photonics, and Quantum Technologies
• Electives (24 CP): here you take elective modules. You may include a maximum of one additional laboratory course in this subject. The modules available for selection can be found in the module handbook.
  
• Interdisciplinary Qualifications (6 CP): this subject rounds off your qualification profile according to your individual wishes. Be it language courses, presentation techniques or a course on work-life balance - KIT has a lot to offer you; you decide.
  

You can find an example of how the course content can be distributed over the individual semesters in the module handbook.

Master's thesis

You complete your degree program with a master's thesis worth 30 CP. This is an academic paper in a subject area of your choice that enables you to apply and deepen the knowledge and skills you have acquired. It requires independent research, analysis and the composition of a written paper. Finally, you present the results of your work. You can also complete the master's thesis at an earlier stage, but you must have already acquired at least 75 CP. The processing time is six months. It is usually written at one of the institutes of the KIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Upon request, it can also be written in cooperation with a company or at another KIT Department.

Internship

The study program does not include a compulsory internship. You can complete a voluntary internship during your studies. If it serves the objectives of your studies and covers at least half of the lecture period, you can apply for a semester off (leave of absence). Such an internship offers you valuable experience outside the university and can make it easier for you to start your career later on.

Make your studies international

You have various options for integrating a stay abroad into your master's degree course. For example, you can study at a foreign university of your choice for one or two semesters via Erasmus+ or as a freemover. You can also do an internship abroad. In addition, selective mobility is possible via Eucor - The European Campus: KIT students can flexibly attend individual courses in addition to courses at KIT or study full-time for an entire semester or year at an Eucor partner university.

At the KIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology you have the opportunity to participate in a double degree program: at the Universities of Grenoble, Sofia and Budapest you can study binationally and obtain the degrees of two universities without losing time. You can obtain further information about international opportunities from the KIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology or the International Students Office.

After graduation, you will be able to find work in a wide range of sectors and functions. In addition to "classic fields" such as energy supply, electrical appliances and electronics, future-oriented fields are opening up, especially in the areas of communications technology, automotive and traffic engineering, automation and optical technologies. Work activities range from research and development to project management, sales and management tasks. Employment opportunities after the master's degree are excellent. The KIT-Career Service can help you with job placement. With a good master's degree from KIT, you can also aim for a doctorate and take the path toward research and teaching. Some students also develop their own product ideas and start their own business. KIT offers you support via the "Gründerschmiede" or the "Pioniergarage".

Characteristic features of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology M.Sc. at KIT

• master's orientation phase

• broad range of courses with many elective options

• study abroad via Eucor or ERASMUS+

• double degree programs with France

• international orientation of the degree program through English-language teaching

• good networking with research and industry partners all over the world

• good opportunities for a doctorate with an above-average master's degree

What KIT has to offer

• central campus close to the city forest and right next to the city center
  
• 24-hour library offering single and group working places
  
• wide range of inexpensive catering options (dining hall, cafeteria, Koeri and Pizzawerk)
  
• numerous interdisciplinary offers for personal and professional development, e.g. Lernlabor, Schreiblabor and Perspektivenlabor
  
• study abroad, e.g. via Erasmus
  
• excellent university sports facilities with a large selection of sports
  
• comprehensive cultural offerings with university orchestras, choirs and theater groups
  
• extensive support for career entry and self-employment
  
• internationally oriented degree programs and diverse exchange programs
  
• modern laboratories and practical teaching methods
  
• Lernraum app
  
• diverse student initiatives, clubs and opportunities to actively participate in campus life
  
• stay in touch after graduation via the alumni network
  

Admission requirements

The requirements for admission to the master's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology are based on the current admission regulations:

• bachelor's degree
  a bachelor's degree or at least an equivalent degree in the bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology or a related degree program with essentially the same content at a university, university of applied sciences or university of cooperative education or at a foreign university. The program must have been completed within a standard period of study of at least three years and with a minimum number of 180 ECTS credits.
  In exceptional cases, the admissions commission may also recognize other engineering, information technology or physical science programs.
  
• minimum knowledge and minimum achievements in the following areas, which roughly correspond to those of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at KIT:
  • Advanced Mathematics: 14 CP
    
  • Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering: 19 CP. Particularly important are contents that correspond to the bachelor's modules "Linear Electric Circuits", "Electromagnetic Fields", "Electromagnetic Waves" and "Electronic Devices and Circuits" at KIT.
    
  • Digital Technology, Information Technology and Systems Engineering: 17 CP. Particularly important are contents that correspond to the KIT bachelor's modules "Digital Technology", "Information and Automation Technology", "Measurement and Control Engineering" and "Signals and Systems".
    

(2) The selection committee decides on subject-specific suitability by awarding assessment points for the following achievements (not identical to ECTS credit points):

• Mathematics: up to 20 points
• Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering: up to 20 points, particularly important are the contents of the bachelor's modules "Linear Electric Circuits", "Electronic Circuits", "Electromagnetic Fields and Waves" at KIT
  
• Digital Technology, Information Technology and Systems Engineering: up to 20 points, particularly important are the contents of the vachelor's modules "Digital Technology", "Information and Automation Technology", "Signals and Systems" and "Control Engineering and System Dynamics" at KIT
  
• final grade of the bachelor's degree program: up to 20 points
  

If you have achieved the subject-specific minimum grades (1) and have earned at least 50 assessment points (2) from the contents of your bachelor's degree program, you will take part in the selection process.

If you have achieved the subject-specific minimum grades (1), but your overall score is below 50 assessment points (2), you may be invited to an interview. The interview period will be published on the website of the KIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology before the application deadline so that you can plan ahead. The interview lasts approximately 20 minutes and takes place online in English. Up to 20 assessment points can be earned during the interview. If you achieve at least 10, you will take part in the selection process.

Please note that applicants who are eligible for admission without an interview have priority. If there is a sufficient number of people who are directly eligible for admission, no interviews will take place.

Language requirements and certificates

For the master's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, you need sufficient knowledge of the English language. Your English language skills must correspond to at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Important: you must provide proof of the required language skills regardless of your citizenship and by the end of the enrollment period at the latest, but preferably at the time of application.

In what form do I have to provide the language certificates? Please read the following chapters on this website carefully. If you have any further questions, please contact

• Students Office if you are applying as a German, German national or a person with German equivalent status
• the International Students Office if you are a non-EU national

Proof of sufficient knowledge of English

The following is sufficient proof of your English language skills

• your university entrance qualification, if
  • it certifies English language proficiency at CEFR level B2 or higher or
  • it shows that you have studied English for at least five years up to graduation and your final grade or average grade of the last two years of English lessons corresponds to at least the German grade 4 (sufficient) or at least 5 grade points or
• a university degree with English as the sole language of instruction and examination in the completed degree program - this must be clearly stated in the Diploma Supplement, Transcript of Records or in the degree certificate.

Otherwise, only the following English tests listed in the KIT admission and enrollment regulations are accepted as proof of English proficiency:

• TOEFL iBT (internet-based) with at least 90 points
• IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5, no section below 5.5
• TOEIC with at least 400 points in Listening, 385 in Reading, 160 in Speaking, 150 in Writing
• Cambridge Certificate C1 Advanced (CAE)
• Cambridge Certificate C2 Proficiency (CPE)
• Cambridge Certificate B2 First (FCE)
• UNIcert, at least level II
• Pearson PTE Academic with at least 58.5 points overall and at least 56.8 in Listening, 60.6 in Reading, 53.5 in Speaking, 74.1 in Writing

Note: The above-mentioned tests are accepted as proof of language proficiency for an unlimited period of time, even if the provider specifies an expiration date.

In individual cases, other proof may be accepted at the applicant's request. Alternative proofs are in particular

• a degree certificate from an English-language degree program
• a university entrance qualification from institutions with English as the language of instruction
• a thesis written in English in a bachelor's and master's degree program or an equivalent degree program
  

The decision is made by the selection commission.

What if I cannot provide suitable B2 proof of English at the time of application?

If you are unable to provide any of the B2 certificates listed above demonstrating your English language skills by the application deadline, you may still be admitted if you can provisionally demonstrate that you have already acquired English language skills.

But please don't forget: you will still have to submit the actual B2 certificate by the end of your enrollment period at the latest, which is stated in your admission letter.

Therefore, check early on whether you can provide the necessary language certificates by the deadline and, if necessary, plan to take one of the recognized language tests.

In justified cases, you can apply for an extension of the enrollment deadline to provide proof of your language skills, but this extension can only be granted up to the day before the start of the lecture period. Please contact the Students Office or the International Students Office - depending on who is named as your point of contact in your letter of admission.

There are 180 places available each year, 108 in the winter semester and 72 in the summer semester. The available study places are allocated on the basis of a ranking list of applicants who meet the admission requirements.

Your place on the ranking list is determined by the sum of the following areas:

• the sum of all assessment points that you have received as part of the assessment of academic aptitude (with or without an interview)
• if you have proven your aptitude without an interview, you will receive an additional 20 assessment points
• an above-average bachelor's degree grade increases your score
  

Additional contacts:

• KIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• Academic advisor
• Examination board
• Internship office
• Information about exchange programs and studying abroad
• Student representatives Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

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