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M.Sc. Automotive Engineering

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau Zwickau

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  • Winter and summer
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  • German
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  • 30 Nov
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About the programme

Automotive Engineering (Fahrzeugtechnik) at West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau is a consecutive Master of Science taught in German, lasting two semesters (60 ECTS), with full-time or part-time study and starts in the winter or the summer semester. It gives you in-depth scientific and technical knowledge of vehicle engineering, traffic management and concepts of individual mobility. Building on a vehicle-related Bachelor's, you learn to apply scientific methods and current findings from vehicle development, manufacturing and related engineering fields to solve problems, and to acquire knowledge and communicate scientifically on your own. Professors are active in research, and small groups allow close contact with teachers. You can write your thesis at the university or at research institutions or companies in Germany or abroad. It suits graduates with a vehicle engineering background who want to deepen their expertise for industry or research.

Fields of study

General Engineering(Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)

How to apply

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Automotive Engineering at West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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No

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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Yes

Yes

No

APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • Entry requirements are a first professional degree with a connection to automotive technology (Dipl.-Ing., B.Eng. Honors or comparable degree) worth at least 240 ECTS points.
  • If you have a university degree with fewer ECTS, additional skills can be acquired as part of an additional semester or demonstrated through other qualifications.
  • Language requirements: German level C1 (for non-native speakers)
  • The examination committee decides on admission based on the documents submitted or on the basis of an admission test.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Automotive Engineering

Programme-specific documents

Required documents for an application:

CV

school leaving certificate in the original language

officially certified translation of the school leaving certificate (in German or English)

university certificates and transcript of records, if any

officially certified translations of university certificates and transcript of records (in German or English)

proof of sufficient German language skills (please take into consideration the requirements for individual degree programmes)

proof of sufficient language ability of other foreign languages, if required (please take into consideration the requirements for individual degree programmes)

letter of intent (only for Masters applications)

For Applicants from India, PR China, Mongolia and Vietnam:

Original certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre/Akademische Prüfstelle

Please note: APS confirmation of course participation is not sufficient.

Note: All documents that are not in either German or English need to be submitted with an officially certified translation (German or English)

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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How to apply

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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

Free

Complexity

Medium

Address

Paul-Kirchhoff-Bau (PKB), room 230a

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

320.3 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,544 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

Nil

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