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M.Sc. Automotive Software Engineering

Technical University Chemnitz (TU Chemnitz) Chemnitz

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  • Winter and summer
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  • English or German
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  • 15 Jan
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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.

Fields of study

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

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Automotive Software Engineering at Technical University Chemnitz (TU Chemnitz)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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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

German for enrollment
A2
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2
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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

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
MOI accepted as English proof
Accepted
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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

no required

Tests and documents

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

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. 

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Automotive Software Engineering

Programme-specific documents

CV

10th - 12th

bachelors certificate

APS at enrollment

LOR

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Automotive Software Engineering at Technical University Chemnitz (TU Chemnitz)

Application procedure

Submit application to

Technische Universität Chemnitz

c/o uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

Germany

Applications may be submitted online at https://www.uni-assist.de/en/. (opens in a new tab)

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

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

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.

Additional fee information

no

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Admission outcomes

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

Acceptance rate

6%

5 accepted out of 84 total applications

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

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 84 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 84 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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