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M.Sc. Embedded Systems

Saarland University Saarbrücken

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  • 15 Nov
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About the programme

Saarland University, located in Saarbrücken, Germany, is renowned for its strong emphasis on computer science and related disciplines, including the specialized field of embedded systems. The university's dedicated research centers and collaborative projects with industry leaders provide a rich environment for innovation and practical learning in this area. Embedded systems, which integrate hardware and software for specific functions within larger systems, are a focal point of study and research at Saarland University. Students and researchers at the university have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and tools to design, test, and implement embedded systems across various applications, from automotive to telecommunications. This focus not only prepares students for a rapidly evolving sector but also contributes significantly to advancements in technology and practical solutions in the field.

Fields of study

Electrical Engineering(Engineering)
Computer Science(Computer Science & IT)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Embedded Systems at Saarland University

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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GER: C1

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Bachelor's degree from a German university or an equivalent qualification from a foreign university in one of the following subject areas: engineering informatics, embedded systems, informatics or computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related discipline.

1.Bachelor’s degree from a German university (at least 180 CP)or an equivalent qualification from a foreign university in computer science, informatics or a related field:

2.Mathematics (discrete mathematics, real analysis and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, stochastics)

3.Theoretical informatics (formal methods, formal logic, computability, understanding of complexity – particularly the complexity classes P and NP)

4.Practical informatics (functional and object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, software development methods, system architecture)

Tests and documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Required
GMAT
Not required
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You must answer all the following questions. A maximum of 500 characters per answer is allowed.

Why do you want to obtain an MSc degree? What are the career perspectives you aim to achieve?

From the study programs you selected, would you favor one of those study programs? If so, why?

Why Saarbrücken? Do you have specific interests in research done at the site?

Yes

two letters of recommendation written by referees who know the applicant academically.

GRE General Test / GATE test

Starting with applications for summer semester 2026: Applicants for Computer Science, Cybersecurity, DSAI, Embedded Systems and Visual Computing who have no degree certificate from the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) region, Switzerland, or the UK are required to upload the test result from the GRE General Test or the Indian GATE test. Other applicants may optionally include a test result. Please attach the test result to the end of your degree certificate document.

For applications until winter semester 2025/26: You may optionally attach the result from a GRE General Test to the end of your degree certificate document.

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

Admission requirements

Students seeking admission to the M.Sc. programme 'Embedded Systems' will need to fulfil the following admission requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from a German university or an equivalent qualification from a foreign university in one of the following subject areas: engineering informatics, embedded systems, informatics or computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related discipline.
  • Proof of advanced proficiency in English (typically level C1 of the Common European Framework)
  • Evidence of the applicant's particular interest in the subject in the form of a personal statement written by the applicant and two letters of recommendation written by referees who know the applicant academically.

Proof of subject-specific knowledge and skills corresponding to those taught in the Bachelor's degree programme in embedded systems at Saarland University. Specifically, this requires applicants to show that they have the necessary level of expertise in the following areas:

  • Mathematics (discrete mathematics, real analysis and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, stochastics)
  • Informatics (functional and object-oriented programming, software development methods, formal methods)
  • Engineering (electrical engineering, embedded systems, signal processing, systems theory and information theory)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Embedded Systems

Programme-specific documents

Necessary documents

To determine the equivalence between your university qualification and a comparable qualification from Saarland University, we will need to examine the following documents:

A personal statement written by you explaining why you wish to study the M.Sc. programme 'Embedded Systems' at Saarland University

Your complete CV

A certified copy of your higher-education entrance qualification

A certified academic record (which you may know as a 'transcript' or 'diploma supplement') that details all of the courses taken including information on course content and, where applicable, bibliographic references

Two letters of recommendation

Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. school-leaving certificate, TOEFL, IELTS)

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Apostille and notarization

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How to apply

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Application procedure

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Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Dr Tanja Breinig, Campus E1 3 , 66123 Saarbrücken

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

296 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,496 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Not applicable,

All students pay the social contribution, the administration fee and the contributions of the student body in the amount of 279 € before enrollment or confirmation . The contribution includes the semester ticket.

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

20%

5 accepted out of 25 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 25 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 25 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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