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M.Eng. Automation and Control (A&C)

RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau Kaiserslautern

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  • 30 Apr
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About the programme

Automation and Control (A&C) at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau is a research-oriented master's programme of four semesters and 120 ECTS, taught in English, with the option of choosing some German-language courses in the elective part. It consists of a core part and an elective part, and you choose one of two majors: Real-Time Control Systems or Connected Automation Systems. Core courses focus on advanced methods for nonlinear and adaptive control, optimisation-based control, robust and fault-tolerant control, digital systems, logical control, and modelling and parameter identification of dynamic systems. Through your major courses you build your own profile in component-oriented or system-oriented automation technology, with applications in mechatronics, robotics, electric vehicle technology, power electronics and drive technology, process engineering, Industry 4.0, autonomous systems and infrastructure, and supply systems.

Fields of study

Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Industrial Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Automation and Control (A&C) at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau

English language

IELTS Overall
6/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
3.3

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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Yes

Tests and documents

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

yes

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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

IELTS: band score of 6.0

In case you do not finish your degree before the application deadline, you can apply with the documents you have available.

In particular, a current transcript is required. Please note that the assessment result will only be finalized after you submit

your final degree certificate and transcript. Final admission is required to apply for a visa.

Automation and Control (A&C) is a research-oriented four semester master program with a total of 120 ECTS CPs. It consists of a core part and an elective part of courses. You can choose from two majors:

  • Real-Time Control Systems (RCS)
  • Connected Automation Systems (CAS)
  • The language of the A&C master program is English. In the elective part, you may also choose courses in German language.

Applications from national and international students are equally welcome.

The formal prerequisite for our master programs is a bachelor degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related area. The bachelor grade shall be not lower than a CGPA of 3.5/4 or equivalent.

Important: The master program for foreign applicants is not restricted. However, we check your subject-specific entry requirements and also many impose conditions. Thus, submitting your application does not yet mean that you can enroll.

The admission procedure for German and international students, however, is following two different tracks.

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Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Automation and Control (A&C)

Programme-specific documents

Curriculum Vitae

Certified copy of your Bachelor/Master degree and transcript

Certified translation (German or English) of your Bachelor/Master certificate and transcript

Short description of the subjects covered during your previous studies

Motivation letter

Two recommendation letters from faculty staff or industry manager

Proof of your English proficiency (TOEFL 213/550/80 or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)

Proof of your German proficiency, if existing

GRE (strongly recommended)

APS (for applicants of the People’s Republic of China, Mongolia & Vietnam)

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 Automation and Control (A&C) at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

60 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße

Gebäude 47, Raum 109, Erdgeschoss

67663 Kaiserslautern

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

N/A

per semester

Application fee

60 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

25%

1 accepted out of 4 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 4 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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