What is it about?

The master's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology 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 amoutn of CP 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 sit in on in-depth modules.
  • Lab Course: As part of your specialization, you will complete a laboratory course at KIT. You can choose which lab course you want to take.

  You can choose one of the following Fields of Specialization:

  • Electrical Power Systems and Electromobility
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Automation, Robotics, and Systems Engineering
  • Microelectronics, Photonics, and Quantum Technologies
• Electives (24 CP): In this area, you choose and 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 can decide freely.

Professional internship

You can complete a professional internship on a voluntary basis.

Stays abroad

If you wish, you can plan a semester abroad during your studies or apply for a double degree program with a foreign partner university.

Master's thesis

You will finish your degree program with a master's thesis worth 30 CP. This is an academic thesis on 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. At the end, you present the results of your work. You can also complete the master's thesis at an earlier stage of your studies, but you must have already earned at least 75 CP. The processing time is six months.

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 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 and natural science programs.
• minimum knowledge and minimum achievements in the following areas:
  1. In previous studies, subject-specific minimum achievements must have been acquired that 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 is knowledge of linear electrical networks, electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic waves and electronic circuits
     • Digital Technology, Information Technology and Systems Engineering: 17 CP. Knowledge of digital technology, information technology, system dynamics and control engineering as well as signals and systems is particularly important.
  2. The selection commission decides on subject-specific suitability by awarding points for the following achievements (not identical to ECTS credit points):
     • Mathematics: up to 20 points
     • Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering: up to 20 points
     • Digital Technology, Information Technology and Systems Engineering: up to 20 points
     • Final grade of the bachelor's degree program: up to 20 points

If you have met the subject-specific minimum achievements (1.) and have gained at least 50 points (2.) from the content of your bachelor's degree program, you will take part in the selection process.

If you have met the subject-specific minimum achievements (1.) but your overall score is below 50 points (2.), you will be invited to an interview. The interview period will be published on the website of the KIT-Department 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 points can be earned in the interview. If you achieve at least 10, you will take part in the selection process.

Language requirements and certificates

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

Proof of sufficient English language skills

The following is sufficient proof of your English language skills

• your Abitur certificate, if you have taken English for at least five years up to graduation and your final or average grade of the last two years of English lessons corresponds to at least the German grade 4 (sufficient) or at least 5 points or
• a degree from a university with English as the sole language of instruction and examination, whereby English must be the only and official language of the completed degree program noted in the diploma supplement, the transcript of records or the degree certificate
  

Otherwise, only the internationally recognized English tests listed in the KIT admission and enrollment regulations are accepted as proof. These are

• Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 90 points in the internet-based test or

• IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 and no section below 5.5 or

• University of Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or

• University of Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or

• UNIcert at least level II

In addition, proof other than that listed above may be accepted on request in individual cases. In particular, the following may be considered:

• a bachelor's thesis written in English

Please note:
Language certificates are extremely important application documents that can prevent your enrollment if you do not submit them on time. Therefore, check early on in the application process whether you have the necessary language certificates for your degree program and, if necessary, plan to take one of the language tests mentioned above. The deadline by which you must submit language certificates corresponds to the enrollment deadline stated in your admission offer. In justified cases, you can apply for an extension of this deadline. The extension can be granted until the start of the lecture period at the latest.

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 points you have received in the subject aptitude assessment, provided you meet the minimum requirements.
  
• If you have proven your professional aptitude without an interview, you will receive an additional 20 points.
  

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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