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Communications and Signal Processing (MSc)

Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau) Ilmenau

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  • No tuition
    Tuition
  • Winter intake
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  • English
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 15 May
    Next deadline

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About the programme

Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau) is a renowned technical university located in the heart of Germany. The university offers a wide range of courses, including the MSc in Communications and Signal Processing. This program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of modern communication systems and signal processing techniques. The curriculum covers topics such as digital communication, wireless communication, and signal processing algorithms. With state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, students at TU Ilmenau have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and practical skills in this rapidly evolving field.

Fields of study

Electrical Engineering(Engineering)
Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Communications & Journalism(Media & Communication)
Media Studies(Media & Communication)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Communications and Signal Processing (MSc) at Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau)

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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TOEFL IBT (79 Points), CBT (213 Points), ITP (550 Points)

TOEFL IBT Home Edition (79 Points)

TOEIC 800

IELTS 6.5

IELTS Indicator 6.5

CEFR C1

CAE

APIEL 3

German language

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Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Bachelor degree (at least 6 Semester / 180 LPs) in

Electrical Engineering, Information Technology

Media Technology

Industrial Engineering

Mathematics, Physics

... or similar courses

Basic knowledge in the following subjects is required

Information theory and communications engineering

Digital signal processing

Signal- and system theory

Telecommunications and networks

Linear algebra

Random processes, stochastics

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APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Enrollment

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a similar field

Bachelor degree (at least 6 Semester / 180 LPs) in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology Media Technology or similar courses.

Basic knowledge in the following subjects is required:

information theory and communications engineering

digital signal processing

signal and system theory

telecommunications and networks

linear algebra

random processes, stochastics

Basic programming skills (Matlab/Octave or Python):

variables, basic operators, conditional statements, loops, arrays, functions, etc.

One semester abroad is recommended for applicants with German as a native language.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Communications and Signal Processing (MSc)

Programme-specific documents

University entrance certificate (secondary level 2 certificate, Abitur, Matura (Higher) Secondary School Certificate...)

Listing of all academic achievements at other universities to date

Bachelor certificate

Certificate of German language skills (at least B2)

if you would like to study a Master's degree in English with us: TOEFL or IELTS test result

Please scan these documents in the original and a certified translation (German or English).

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Communications and Signal Processing (MSc) at Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau)

Application procedure

Application portal link : https://apply.tu-ilmenau.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=... (opens in a new tab),-N000309,-Awillkommen_eng

All applicants should provide one of the above mentioned in required documents session regardless if your Bachelor studies were in English.

Please send the documents listed above using the:

Application portal

After the complete documents have been received you will be asked to transfer the application fee. Please, take into account that your application will not be further evaluated unless the application fee has been paid.

For questions about the status of your application please contact our Academic Service Center (Phone: +49 3677 69-2023).

For more information, please see the FAQ

Selection process

The process is as follows:

a. Your application arrives at the Academic Service Center, where the documents are checked for completeness, some average grades are calculated and an acknowledgment of receipt is sent back by mail.

b. After that, the applications are forwarded to the program manager who will check the application and schedule a phone/Skype interview with the applicant via e-mail if the basic requirements are fulfilled (don't forget to put a correct e-mail address on the application form). The phone interviews take place in April and June..

c. In the next step the application (with a positive or negative decision) is forwarded again to the academic service center, where the results are being sent out via mail.

If you don't get any feedback within 3 weeks after the interview took place, please double-check the status with the academic service center -> [email protected], phone: +49 3677 69-2023)

In case your application arrives late or all seats are taken, we'll keep your application for next year's intake and contact you again via e-mail, to see whether you are still interested then.

Application quick facts

Apply via

Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Enrollment

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Prof Dr Martin Haardt, Helmholtzplatz 2, 98693 Ilmenau

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

150 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,204 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Sponsored by the German government (currently only 129.88 EUR admistration fee per semester + 15 EUR application fee)

Admission fees: 87,40€

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

41%

11 accepted out of 27 total applications

Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

2.09

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.72

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.52

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 27 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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