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M.Sc. Electrical Systems Engineering

Paderborn University Paderborn

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English
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  • 30 Nov
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About the programme

Electrical Systems Engineering is an English-taught, research-oriented Master of Science at Paderborn University. It deals with electrical systems at an advanced level: analysing, designing and evaluating them in hardware and software, with a solid grounding in the theories and methods of system design. The two-year, four-semester programme (120 ECTS) offers two specialisations: Signal and Information Processing, and Electronics and Devices, focused on integrated circuit design. Compulsory courses include Advanced System Theory, Modeling and Simulation and Management of Technical Projects. You can start in the summer or winter semester, and German is not needed. It suits graduates with a bachelor's in electrical engineering or a related field.

Fields of study

Electrical Engineering(Engineering)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Electrical Systems Engineering at Paderborn University

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0
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High proficiency of the English language.

We accept the following certificates: a bachelor degree gained in an English-speaking country, a German bachelor degree obtained in a study program that has been accredited as an English language program, TOEFL with a minimum result of 585 (pencil and paper) or 87 (internet), Cambridge English: First (FCE), IELTS with a minimum result of 6.0.

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German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted

Tests and documents

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

International students from non-EU countries need to show a proof of the GRE Revised General Test results. Typically, a score of at least 157 in the part "Quantitative Reasoning" and a minimum of 4 in the part "Analytical Writing" is desirable. Applicants with very good and good grades in their degrees may apply without GRE results. However, it is advisable to submit a GRE score as it benefits an applicant’s overall application profile.

APS verification

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

Prerequisites

Academic Prerequisites

  • To study at a German university, a general higher education entrance qualification is required.
  • You should have a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering or a related field. The qualification has to contain parts of studies in the following areas and of a minimum scope of:
  • Higher Mathematics at least 24 CP (Credit Points)
  • Electromagnetic Field Theory at least 5 CP
  • Signal Theory at least 4 CP
  • Systems Theory at least 4 CP
  • Minimum result in this degree: 2.5 according to the German grading system (or equivalent)

The Examinations Board shall determine compliance with these requirements.

Language Prerequisites

  • High proficiency of the English language.

We accept the following certificates: a bachelor degree gained in an English-speaking country, a German bachelor degree obtained in a study program that has been accredited as an English language program, TOEFL with a minimum result of 585 (pencil and paper) or 87 (internet), Cambridge English: First (FCE), IELTS with a minimum result of 6.0.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Electrical Systems Engineering

Programme-specific documents

An officially certified copy of a secondary school leaving certificate which qualifies you to study at university level in your home country (please make sure that you provide proof of all grades you obtained)

Proof of language proficiency

If you have taken a university entrance exam, its results are needed as well (e.g. for applicants from Bosnia, Korea, Kosovo, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and USA)

Officially certified copies of all other relevant documents such as academic transcripts, references, final degree certificates

Resume/CV, showing a complete chronological list of your education and training up to the time of application

If you intend to earn a PhD, you must be accepted as a doctoral candidate by a professor from an academic department of the University of Paderborn before the application process.

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

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Electrical Systems Engineering at Paderborn University

Application procedure

Uni-Assit

Selection process

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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

  • 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

N/A

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

11,904 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

78%

31 accepted out of 40 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 40 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 40 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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