MSc in Automation Technology

West Coast University of Applied Sciences (FH Westküste) Heide

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  • Winter and summer
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  • German
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  • 17 Feb
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About the programme

Automation Technology (Automatisierungstechnik) is a German-taught Master of Science (M.Sc.) at the West Coast University of Applied Sciences (FH Westküste) in Heide. It takes 3 semesters (90 ECTS), with no internship semester; you can start in winter or summer and a part-time option is available. The programme covers classic plant automation in the process and manufacturing industries as well as digitalisation: automation systems in process, manufacturing, energy and building technology, optimising and planning automation plants, machine learning, data science and cybersecurity, plus project and quality management for leadership roles. You choose four electives from sensor technology, digitalisation and computer science, or energy and building automation. Requirements include a degree of at least seven semesters in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, building systems or a related field, and German at B2 or higher.

Fields of study

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

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Requirements

What you need to apply for MSc in Automation Technology at West Coast University of Applied Sciences (FH Westküste)

German language

German for application
B2

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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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

You need a degree in electrical engineering and information technology, mechanical engineering, process engineering, building systems technology or a related technical course of study in a bachelor's degree program of at least seven semesters (210 credit points). The degree must have a sufficient connection to automation technology.

For the above-mentioned degrees with less than 210 ECTS or an insufficient connection to automation technology, there are transitional regulations that we will be happy to advise on.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to MSc in Automation Technology

Programme-specific documents

Completed Application Form: Available on the university's website.

Bachelor's Degree Certificate: In a relevant technical engineering field.

Official Transcripts: Of your academic records.

German Language Certificate: Proof of B2 level proficiency in German.

APS Certificate: Evaluation of your academic qualifications by the German Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Detailing your academic and professional background.

Statement of Purpose: Explaining your motivation for applying to the program.

Letters of Recommendation: Usually two, from academic or professional references.

Passport Copy: For identification purposes.

Photographs: Passport-sized.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Application fee

0 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

West Coast

University of Applied Sciences

Fritz-Thiedemann-Ring 20

25746 Heide

Building: 2,4, Room: 1.025

Fachbereich Technik

Fritz-Thiedemann-Ring 20

25746 Heide

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

91 EUR

per semester

Application fee

0 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,086 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Free

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