M.Eng. International Automotive Engineering
Technical University Ingolstadt (TH Ingolstadt - THI) Ingolstadt
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- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
International Automotive Engineering is an English-taught Master of Engineering at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) that makes you an expert in developing mechatronic systems in vehicles, such as driver assistance, vehicle safety and drive technology. In the first three semesters you build expertise in electrified drives, vehicle sensors and actuators, function development, and developing and validating driver assistance and vehicle safety systems, with modules such as automotive ECUs and software architectures, testing and simulation methods, and vehicle dynamics. Projects and seminars with students from around the world build intercultural skills, and a German language course is part of the programme. You write your master's thesis in the fourth semester. The programme runs full time in Ingolstadt for four semesters (120 ECTS) and starts in summer or winter. Graduates work as development engineers for electronic and mechatronic vehicle systems that improve comfort and safety.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for International Automotive Engineering at Technical University Ingolstadt (TH Ingolstadt - THI)
English language
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In addition, we ask for sufficient English language skills, documented by a certification of level B2. The proof is not required provided the university entrance qualification certificate (certification of secondary school) or the Bachelor's degree was acquired in English or the applicant possesses the citizenship of a country in which English is the native language.
German language
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Furthermore, knowledge of the German language as certified by the Goethe-Certificate level A1 or by equivalent certification is required. This certification is not required of applicants who have completed their university degree in the German language or when the applicant is a citizen of a country where German is spoken as a first language. At the latest, the corresponding certification must be shown at the end of the first semester.
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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For application, we ask for a copy of the degree certification as well as of the transcript of records/grade sheet. Provisional certificates and transcripts as available are accepted. However, in case of admission the final certificate must be shown at registration/enrollment.
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A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with either 210 ECTS credit points is required.
For application, we ask for a copy of the degree certification as well as of the transcript of records/grade sheet. Provisional certificates and transcripts as available are accepted. However, in case of admission the final certificate must be shown at registration/enrollment.
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Prerequisites
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A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with 180 ECTS credits is required. For your application, please submit a copy of your degree certificate and transcript of records/grade sheet. Provisional certificates and transcripts, if available, are acceptable. However, if admitted, the final certificate must be presented upon enrollment. Master's applicants with relevant prior studies abroad require a VPD from uni-assist.
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In addition, we require sufficient English language skills, demonstrated by a B2 level certificate. This proof is not required if the high school diploma or bachelor's degree was obtained in English, or if the applicant is a citizen of a country where English is the native language.
German language skills at level A1 are required for further studies. Proof of English language skills is not required for admission, but must be provided by the end of the first semester.
Selection for admission: aptitude test
Due to the large number of applications, we are forced to use a rigorous selection process to assess each applicant's suitability for the program. The selection committee conducts the aptitude test in two stages. In the first stage, professional qualifications are assessed through a curricular analysis of the submitted documents (Bachelor's certificate). This includes modules from the fundamental areas (automotive engineering, electrical and communications engineering, microcontroller and signal processing, programming, and software engineering), in which the skills required for the Master's program in International Automotive Engineering must be acquired.
In the second stage, motivation, professional qualifications, and communication skills are assessed in an interview. Applicants with sufficient points in Stage 1 will be invited to the Stage 2 aptitude interview. The aptitude interviews take place in June and July (applications for the winter semester) and in January and February (applications for the summer semester).
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to International Automotive Engineering
Programme-specific documents
1. Degree certification as well as of the transcript of records/grade sheet.
2. English language Certificate
3. German Language Certificate
Important- No need to send the Hard copies to Ingolstadt University. for confirmation, can find the screenshot
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Application procedure
Selection for Admission: Aptitude Test
Due to the large number of applications we are forced to apply a strict selection procedure in which we evaluate how well an applicant fits to the programme. This aptitude test is carried out using documents provided by the applicant. There is no interview. Experience in specific subjects (e.g. control engineering, can be gained by way of professional jobs, suitable internships, a Bachelor's thesis, and other project work:
knowledge in the fields of vehicle technology, control engineering, signal processing, sensor/actuators technology, simulation of mechatronic systems, electronics, power electronics, microcomputer technology, programming
practical experience (comparable to an internship semester) in the field of design or testing of mechatronic systems for vehicles
project work with thematic reference to vehicles, which requires knowledge of the areas of construction or design of mechatronic vehicle components, control technology, electronics, power electronics, modelling&simulation, control devices and their programming
final thesis of bachelor's degree with thematic reference to vehicles, which was prepared independently and according to engineering-scientific principles
Selection process
This aptitude test is carried out using documents provided by the applicant. There is no interview. Experience in specific subjects (e.g. control engineering, can be gained by way of professional jobs, suitable internships, a Bachelor's thesis, and other project work:
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Application fee
75 EUR
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Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
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D-11507 Berlin
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
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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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Acceptance rate
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