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M.Sc. Digital Engineering

Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg Magdeburg

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  • Winter and summer
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  • 15 Nov
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About the programme

Digital Engineering at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is a four-semester Master of Science with starts in the winter or the summer semester. You can study in German or English, and the whole programme can be completed in English. It is aimed at students with a Bachelor's in an engineering science or computer science. You gain extensive knowledge for developing, designing and operating complex technical products and systems, such as those used in production technology and the automotive industry. Most of the practical work is done together with the engineering departments and industry-related research partners. It prepares you for demanding work and leadership roles in planning and running projects with modern IT solutions such as virtual and augmented reality, in engineering, industry and academic research. It suits graduates interested in using information technology for engineering applications and in solving complex problems in industry and research.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Digital Engineering at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Foreign students must prove knowledge of German or English on level C1 according to the Common European Framework (e.g. DSH, TestDaF or TOEFL, IELTS, CAE.)

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German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

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.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
Work experience
12 months
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The requirement for admission is a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in computer science, a closely computer science related discipline or an engineering-related field of study with a minimum grade point average of 2,500 on the German scale. The standard duration of the preceding Bachelor's degree program must be at least 6 semesters or cover 180 ECTS credits.

Applicants must prove basic knowledge of computer science with

(a) Minimum of 20 CP (ECTS) in computer science courses (including projects in Digital Engineering)

or

(b) Minimum of one year professional experience in the field of computer science whereas one year can compensate 10 CP (ECTS) of missing courses of computer science.

https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/Study/Study+Programme... (opens in a new tab)

1.The standard duration of the preceding Bachelor's degree program must be at least 6 semesters or cover 180 ECTS credits.

2.Applicants must prove basic knowledge of computer science with

(a) Minimum of 20 CP (ECTS) in computer science courses (including projects in Digital Engineering)

or

(b) Minimum of one year professional experience in the field of computer science whereas one year can compensate 10 CP (ECTS) of missing courses of computer science.

Minimum of one year professional experience in the field of computer science whereas one year can compensate 10 CP (ECTS) of missing courses of computer science.- Required only if the credits are missing.

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

The requirement for admission is a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in computer science, a closely computer science related discipline or an engineering-related field of study with a minimum grade point average of 2,500 on the German scale. The standard duration of the preceding Bachelor's degree program must be at least 6 semesters or cover 180 ECTS credits.

Applicants must prove basic knowledge of computer science with

(a) Minimum of 20 CP (ECTS) in computer science courses (including projects in Digital Engineering)

or

(b) Minimum of one year professional experience in the field of computer science whereas one year can compensate 10 CP (ECTS) of missing courses of computer science.

The Master Digital Engineering can be studied in German or English. The studies can be performed completely in English (no German language skills required). Thus foreign students must prove knowledge of German or English on level C1 according to the Common European Framework (e.g. DSH, TestDaF or TOEFL, IELTS, CAE.) Detailed information about the Master DE can be found here (opens in a new tab). application instructions here (opens in a new tab).

Candidates fulfilling these requirements are further subject to a process of eligibility assessment, (opens in a new tab) conducted according to the regulations. Applicants have to fill out and submit the following form (opens in a new tab) and the required documents.

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Digital Engineering

Programme-specific documents

1.Application form

2.Passport Certificates

3. Bachelor Degree Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate

4.Bachelor Degree Transcripts

5. Bachelor Degree Grading System Certificate

6.Secondary School Certificates(10+12)

7.SOP

8. LOR's

9.CV

10. ECTS Form(if any)

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

277.9 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,460 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

100%

7 accepted out of 7 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 7 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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