Degree and duration

Regular program length of 2 years leading to a "Master of Science (M.Sc.)" degree; 120 credit points (corresponding to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System - ECTS) must be completed. Individual prorgram length may differ from regular program length.

Program structure

The master's degree program is characterized by a wide range of elective options. There are four specializations, one of which you choose:

• Electrical Power Systems and Electromobility
• Information and Communication Technology
• Automation, Robotics, and Systems Engineering
• Microelectronics, Photonics, and Quantum Technologies

The specialization accounts for half of the total workload. There is a compulsory area (Fundamentals), (about 50% of the specialization) and an elective area (Focus Area) as well as a laboratory course. You can arrange the order as you please. A quarter of the degree program consists of a general elective area. In this area, you can either deepen your specialization or choose from other areas. You can also choose courses from other KIT faculties. The degree program is supplemented by interdisciplinary qualifications that will be important later in your academic and professional life. If you wish, you can plan a semester abroad or apply for a double degree program with a foreign partner university. You can also voluntarily complete a professional internship. The master's thesis takes one semester and is usually written at the end of the course.

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".

• master's orientation phase
  
• study abroad via EUCOR, GEARE and ERASMUS+
  
• double degree program with France, Bulgaria and Hungary
  
• 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
  

• central campus in a green area, right next to the city center
  

• 24-hour library with individual and group workstations
  

• wide range of inexpensive catering options (mensa, cafeteria, koeri- and pizzawerk)
  

• numerous interdisciplinary offers for personal and professional development
  

• 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 courses and diverse exchange programs
  

• modern laboratories and practical teaching methods
  

• diverse student initiatives, clubs and opportunities to actively participate in campus life
  

• stay in touch after graduation via the alumni network
  

Admission requirements

You must have acquired subject-specific minimum grades in your previous studies that correspond approximately to those of the bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at KIT, especially in the areas of higher mathematics, fundamentals of electrical engineering as well as digital technology, information technology and systems engineering. If the match is slightly, but not significantly, different, admission can be granted through a successful selection interview (in English).

Language requirements

Proof of sufficient knowledge of English in accordance with the requirements of the applicable admission and enrollment regulations of KIT. In individual cases, other proof may be accepted on request, in particular the completion of a bachelor's or master's degree program in English or a bachelor's thesis written in English.

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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