M.Sc. Automotive Software Engineering
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- Winter and summerIntake
- English or GermanLanguage
- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
Automotive Software Engineering at TU Chemnitz is a four-term Master of Science that you can study in German or English, starting in the winter or the summer term. Automotive, avionics and mechanical systems rely on embedded control units designed with methods from computer science and engineering, and this programme trains you for that work. Important subjects include AUTOSAR automotive software architecture, car-to-car communication and driver assistance algorithms. Modules cover automotive software technology, embedded systems, real-time and communication systems and computer science, plus key competences, a research seminar and research internship in the third term, and the Master's thesis in the fourth. Requirements include a degree such as applied computer science, computer science, computer engineering or information technology, and proof of English, for example IELTS 5.5. German is not needed at application. Applicants with a grade of 2.0 or better are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Automotive Software Engineering at Technical University Chemnitz (TU Chemnitz)
English language
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English:
IELTS from 5.5
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test): min. 72 points
TOEFL PBT: min. 543 points
TOEFL ITP Level 1: min. 543 points
Cambridge Preliminary English Test + Result Distinction (PET)
Cambridge First Certificate in English: Grade B or C (FCE)
Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage), Legal (ILEC), Financial (ICFE)
Cambridge IGCSE: 1st or 2nd Language on average B2
Pearson PTE Academic: min. 59 points
TOEIC: Listening and Reading Test min. 785 points, Speaking Test min. 160 points, Writing Test min. 150 points
telc B2
UNIcert II
Study in English studies
completed degree with English as the language of instruction
proof of professional qualification as interpreter/translator
Applicants from countries with English as official/educational or native language are not required to submit a proof of English language proficiency within their application
German language
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German:
Courses to obtain the required level of German language (A2 by the end of the third semester) are included within the curriculum for non-native speakers. Students providing a certificate of A2 level (CEFR) may choose advanced language courses or subject studies.
Academic requirements
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copy of your Secondary and High school leaving certificate including proof of completed subjects
and marks and German, English translation
- copies of any previously attained proofs of university graduation in the home country and
German or English translation including proof of completed subjects and marks
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Prerequisites
Admission requirements: in general vocationally-qualifying university Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Science, Computer Science or equivalent degree programme with regard to content Standard period of study: 4 semesters (part-time-studies possible)
- Bachelor Applied Computer Science
- Bachelor Computer Science
- Bachelor Computer Science & Engineering
- Bachelor Information Science & Engineeringv
- Bachelor Information Technologyv
- Bachelor Computer Engineeringv
- Bachelor Computer Hardwarev
- Bachelor Electronics & Communication Engineering with significant selection of computer science lectures
- Bachelor Computer & Communication Engineering with significant selection of computer science lecturesv
- Bachelor Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering with significant selection of computer science lectures
The faculty board reviews all applications. Students who are interested to join master program automotive software engineering and who hold a bachelor degree with grade 2.0 or better are strongly encouraged to send their application.
- For this degee program, the applicants do not need to show a proof of german language skills at the time of the application
- For all english taught degree programs, you need to show a proof of one of the following English certificates:
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL internet based: min. 72 points
- Cambridge: First Certificate in English
- TOEIC min. 785 points
- Confirmation of English as language of instruction
- Study in English studies
- Translator/ interpreter degree
- Applicants from countries with English as official or native language are not required to submit a proof of English language proficiency within their application.
You need an academic background in Computer Science or a strongly related field to be eligible. Actually, according to our study regulations, you need to have a Computer Science degree of TU Chemnitz to get admission. For all other applicants there is an individual eligibility check (how good your degree matches the required degree and / or assessing your chances to accomplish the overall program goals successfully), which is mainly based on your academic profile. Although there is no required minimum grade, a grade better than 2.0 (German grading system) is strongly recommended. This is no cut-off mark, so you could still be eligible with 2.1. However, your chances will be considerably reduced if you have a lower grade.
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What to prepare for your application to Automotive Software Engineering
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CV
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bachelors certificate
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LOR
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Application procedure
Submit application to
Technische Universität Chemnitz
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
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However, please note that it is mandatory to submit officially attested application documents of your educational certificates by post to uni-assist by the application deadline.
Selection process
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Application quick facts
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Application fee
75 EUR
Complexity
MediumAddress
Technische Universität Chemnitz
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
280 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,464 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
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Acceptance rate
6%
5 accepted out of 84 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
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