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M.Sc. Systems Engineering in Manufacturing

Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg Magdeburg

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  • 3 semesters
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  • 15 Jun
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About the programme

Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg is a renowned institution known for its excellence in engineering and technology. The university offers a course in Systems Engineering in Manufacturing, which is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to design, analyze, and optimize complex manufacturing systems. The program covers a wide range of topics including production planning, automation, quality management, and supply chain optimization. With state-of-the-art facilities and experienced faculty, OVGU provides a dynamic learning environment for students to thrive and excel in the field of manufacturing systems engineering. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to tackle the challenges of modern manufacturing and contribute to the advancement of the industry.

Fields of study

Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

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

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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Applicants have to provide evidence of a successfully completed English language course at C1 level following the joined European reference system for languages. This evidence can be reached by providing one of the following certificates:

  • TOEFL-Test (minimal score: internet based – 108)
  • IELTS (minimal score: 7.0)
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with at least “C1”
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) with at least “Grade C”
  • UNIcert III

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.

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The applicant has a bachelor's degree, a Diploma degree from an university or a equally weighted higher education organisation within the legal area of the Higher Education Acts of the federal counties of the Federal Republic of Germany, a comparable degree at a state or state-approved university of cooperative education, a master degree or one with a state examination completed degree in engineering or on a closely related field with an extend of at least 180 Credit Points (CP following ECTS) or six semesters.

The graduated degree has included (following ECTS)

  • at least 25 CP in the competence field of natural sciences and informatics (including at least 10CP in mathematics, at least 5 CP in physics, and at least 5 CP in information sciences),
  • at least 10 CP (ECTS) in design,
  • at least 10 CP (ECTS) in engineering mechanics,
  • at least 20 CP in the competence field of engineering sciences (including at least 5 CP in manufacturing technologies, at least 5 CP in material sciences), and
  • at least 10 CP (ECTS) in economics,

and shall have an average mark of 2.500 or better.

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10 weeks of production-oriented internship in industry or business

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 admission requirement is proof of a good or very good Bachelor's degree or a university diploma or completion of a Master's degree or a subject-related degree program concluded with a state examination in engineering, the natural sciences or a closely related field. The standard period of study for the previous Bachelor's degree program must be at least 6 semesters or have comprised 180 credit points (CP according to ECTS).

The completed degree must contain the following (according to ECTS):

- at least 25 CP in the competency area of ​​natural sciences and computer science (of which at least 10 CP mathematics, 5 CP physics and 5 CP computer science),

- 10 CP in the competency area of ​​design,

- 10 CP in the competency area of ​​technical mechanics,

- at least 20 CP in the competency area of ​​engineering technology (of which at least 5 CP in the area of ​​manufacturing, at least 5 CP in the area of ​​materials technology) and

- at least 10 CP in the competency area of ​​economics

and should have at least an average grade of 2,500 or better .

Furthermore, sufficient knowledge of the English language must be demonstrated at C1 level. Applicants must provide one of the following proofs:

- TOEFL test (minimum score: internet based – 108)

- IELTS (minimum score: 7.0)

- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with at least “C1”

- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) with at least “Grade C”,

- UNIcert III

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Systems Engineering in Manufacturing

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 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 procedure

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uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

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online

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

Address

Please send your application to this address*:

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

GERMANY

  • You can also use this address for courier services or to send registered mail. If your mail carrier does not accept the address, please send your mail to uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin. This will not increase the transit time.
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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

350 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,604 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

23%

3 accepted out of 13 total applications

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

2.00

Avg. accepted grade

German scale

1.83

Best admitted grade

German scale

2.12

Avg. rejected grade

German scale

Based on 13 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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