M.Sc. Medical Engineering
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg) Erlangen
- Over 1,500 EUR/semTuition
- Winter and summerIntake
- English or GermanLanguage
- 15 JanNext deadline
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About the programme
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Medical Engineering at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
English language
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5.5
German language
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German skills are not required for the branch of study “Medical Image and Data Processing”, as it is completely taught in English. However, basic German skills will be very helpful in daily life
Academic requirements
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Tests and documents
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Letter of application (1 page), explaining what is your motivation to join our program and why you are a suitable candidate for it (we do not provide you with a template, you can choose any style that you like)
CV (referred to as “personal data sheet” in Campos)
You don’t need to submit recommendation letters, as we will not consider them in our admissions process.
APS verification
APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
- A related (technical) Bachelor’s degree with a strong focus on mathematics, computer science and electrical engineering
- GPA of 2.5 or better (according to the German system, in which 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is the worst passing grade)
- In-depth programming knowledge in Java and/or C/C++, ideally also in other programming languages
- Ability to organize your studies independently and willingness to work independently
- Interest in interdisciplinary topics
- Ability to work with team members from different backgrounds
- Interest in scientific research
In order to apply successfully for the Master´s degree programme Medical Engineering you must
have a subject-specific or subject-related Bachelor´s degree.
The subject-related Bachelor´s degrees are exclusively from the field of engineering, e.g.:
- (possibly) (Bio-)Medical Engineering degrees from different universities
- Electrical-Electronic-Communication Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering for Teaching
- Computational Engineering
- Information and Communication Technology
- Mechatronics
- Information Systems
- Industrial Engineering
A degree in a non-engineering field (e.g. Medicine or Biochemistry) does not meet the admission requirements for the Master´s degree programme Medical Engineering.
2. Excellent computer science skills (algorithms, programming in Java,
C/C++, Matlab, Python, working with Linux operating system), profound knowledge in electrical engineering and a strong theoretical mathematics background.
Please select “M.Sc. Medizintechnik” as your study program. To choose one of the English-taught branches of study, you have to select “Medical Image and Data Processing (in English)
3. English language requirements
(a) Internet Based TOEFL Score min. 80
(b) Paper Based TOEFL Score min. 547
(c) Computer Based TOEFL Score min. 210
(d) IELTS Score min. 5.5
(e) Cambridge Certificate First Certificate in English (FCE) oder Business
(f) English Certificate (BEC) Vantage
(g) UNIcert II
The branch of study "Health and Medical Data Analytics" can only be started in the winter semester.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Medical Engineering
Programme-specific documents
Documents to be submitted online via Campo:
a) Online application form (generated in Campo)
b) School leaving certificate (high school diploma or equivalent)
c) Certificate(s) of the previous academic degree(s): if available at the time of application; must be submitted 1 year after enrollment at the very latest! If you already have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, make sure to apply with the documentation for both of them.
d) Transcript of records of the previous academic degree(s):
If you haven’t finished your academic degree yet and don’t study in accordance with the European credit system (ECTS), the transcript must include at least semester 5 for 3-year study programs, semester 7 for 4-year study programs etc. (n-1 semesters).
If you haven’t finished your academic degree yet and study in accordance with the ECTS system, the transcript must include at least 140 ECTS.
If you already have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, make sure to apply with the documentation for both of them.
e) Curriculum Vitae (CV) in tabular form (we do not provide you with a template, you can choose any style that you like)
f) Letter of application (1 page), explaining what is your motivation to join our program and why you are a suitable candidate for it (we do not provide you with a template, you can choose any style that you like)
g) Proof of language proficiency level (as defined here); language certificates are to be uploaded in PDF format – no digital transmission of test results via the test agency needed
h) Applicants from China, Vietnam and India additionally need to submit an APS certificate at the time of the submission of their application via Campo. Applicants from Pakistan need a degree attestation by HEC on their degree certificate and transcript of records. Applicants from Bangladesh are advised not to apply before they have received their official degree certficate (convocation), as it will result in the deregistration of the student if the official certificate cannot be submited within one year after enrollment.
i) It is not necessary to take a standardized subject-related test such as GRE, GATE etc. in oder to apply to our program. But if you have already taken such a test, please submit the test result together with your application.
PLEASE NOTE:
All of your certificates except for your language certificates have to be officially certified (i.e. notarized) copies. Additionally, if your certificates are not issued in German, English or French, you have to submit copies with an officially certified translation.
You do not need to submit recommendation letters, as we will not consider them in our admission process.
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Medical Engineering at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
Application procedure
4 steps to the Master’s degree programme Medical Engineering:
1. Self-assessment
2. Application
You can apply for the qualification assessment procedure through our central application portal of FAU (Campos).
3. Procedure for qualification assessment and admission
The qualification assessment procedure has two phases: in the first phase your submitted documents are examined, in the second phase your qualifications might be assessed through an interview. Every applicant that is qualified for the Master degree programme Medical Engineering will be admitted, in some cases under certain conditions that must be met within a year.
4. Enrollment/Registration
After your successful qualification assessment you will receive an admission letter you will need for your enrollment in person.
Postal Address:
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Referat L4 – Masterbüro
Schlossplatz 4
91054 Erlangen
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Postal address:
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Referat L4 – Masterbüro
Schlossplatz 4
91054 Erlangen
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Additional fee information
New students from outside the EU and EEA pay 4,000 EUR per semester from Summer 2027. Students who enrolled before Summer 2027 may be exempt. This does not include the semester contribution.
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Acceptance rate
9%
2 accepted out of 23 total applications
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