International Programmes 2024/2025

Embedded Systems Embedded Systems

Chemnitz University of Technology • Chemnitz

Degree
Master of Science in Embedded Systems
Teaching language
  • English
Languages

Courses are held in English (100%).

Programme duration
4 semesters
Beginning
Winter semester
Application deadline

15 July for the following winter semester

Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No
Joint degree / double degree programme
No
Description/content

This English-language Master's course of study provides a world-class education with a focus on embedded systems. The aim here is to develop intelligent systems solutions by combining microsystems technologies, information and communication technologies, and software development.

Foundational knowledge is established through the following general compulsory modules:

  • Digital Components and Architectures for Data Processing
  • Digital Signal Processing 1
  • Computer Vision 1
  • Smart Sensor Systems
  • Project Lab Embedded Systems
  • Design of Software for Embedded Systems
  • Real Time Systems
  • Design of Digital Systems
  • Hardware/Software Co-design 1

Built on these compulsory subjects, the programme offers various opportunities for further specialisation in the fields of System Design, Automotive Systems, Signal Processing, and Embedded Systems as well as additional non-technical subjects.

Depending on the availability, the study programme offers the opportunity to do a research project at the university or a research internship.

Course organisation

Compulsory subjects – 47 CP:

  • Digital Components and Architectures for Data Processing (semester 1, seminar)
  • Digital Signal Processing 1 (semester 1, lecture/seminar)
  • Computer Vision 1 (semester 1, lecture/seminar)
  • Smart Sensor Systems (semester 1, lecture/seminar/lab)
  • Project Lab Embedded Systems (semester 2, seminar)
  • Design of Software for Embedded Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar)
  • Real Time Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar)
  • Design of Digital Systems (semester 1, lecture/seminar/lab)
  • Hardware/Software Co-design 1 (semester 1, lecture/seminar)

Elective subjects:
Students have to pass subjects from the following catalogue in order to earn 43 CP:

Field of Systems Design:

  • Verification of Digital Systems (semester 2, seminar/lab) – 5 CP
  • Design of Heterogeneous Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar/lab) – 5 CP
  • Test of Digital and Mixed-Signal Circuits (semester 1, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
  • Applied Circuit Design (semester 3, seminar/lab) – 8 CP

Field of Automotive Systems:

  • Automotive Sensor Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
  • Advanced Platforms for Automotive Systems (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP

Field of Signal Processing:

  • Multisensorial Systems (semesters 1&2, lecture/lab) – 5 CP
  • Mobile Localisation and Navigation (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
  • Image Processing and Pattern Recognition (semesters 2&3, lecture/lab) – 5 CP
  • Digital Signal Processing 2 (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
  • Computer Vision 2 (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
  • Video Signal Processing (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 3 CP
  • Programming and Data Analysis (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
  • Antenna Engineering (semester 2, lecture/seminar/lab) – 5 CP
  • Next Generation Internet (semesters 1&2, lecture) – 5 CP
  • Advanced Mobile Networks (semesters 1&2, lecture/seminar) – 5CP

Field of Embedded Systems:

  • Advanced Embedded Systems (semester 1, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP

Further elective subjects in non-technical field:

  • Optimisation for Non-Mathematicians (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 6 CP
  • Resource Efficiency from an Economic Perspective (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
  • Communication and Leadership (either semester 1, 2, or 3, seminar) – 5 CP

Elective modules in research and internship:
(Students can choose a maximum of one of these two options.)

  • Research project (at the university) – 10 CP
  • Research internship – 30 CP

Master's thesis
(compulsory, final semester) – 30 CP

A Diploma supplement will be issued
Yes
International elements
  • Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
Course-specific, integrated German language courses
No
Course-specific, integrated English language courses
No
Tuition fees per semester in EUR
None
Semester contribution

All students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 296 EUR. This fee also covers the semester ticket, which permits you to use buses and trams in Chemnitz as well as regional trains throughout Germany during the semester. International students will receive the bank account details after admission with which they can transfer the semester contribution. However, the fee can also be paid after arrival in Chemnitz (by German bank card or transfer).

Costs of living

Approx. 934 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

Funding opportunities within the university
Yes
Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

Incoming students can apply for different funding opportunities via the International Office of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/international/incoming/stipendien/index.php.en

Academic admission requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology ("Bachelorstudiengang Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik") from Chemnitz University of Technology
  • Equivalent degree (individual decision by the board of examiners)
Language requirements

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 proof of English language proficiency within their application.

German (according to the general rules for enrolment at the university):

  • A1 (Goethe, telc, or ÖSD) to be provided with the application
  • A2 (CEFR) to be provided by the end of the third semester

(Only) for doing the Research Internship elective module: German Level B2

(CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Application deadline

15 July for the following winter semester

Submit application to

Applications may be submitted online at https://www.uni-assist.de/en.

It is not necessary to send certified copies. Please note that uni-assist must receive all application documents by the application deadline.

Possibility of finding part-time employment

Students can find offers for part-time jobs, work placements etc. on the job portal offered by the Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/jobboerse/

Accommodation

The "Studentenwerk" Chemnitz-Zwickau runs several student residences. International students can apply for a single room in one of the residences. The prices depend on the size and furnishings of the room and vary between 250 EUR and 320 EUR: https://www.swcz.de/en/student-housing/our-halls-of-residence/

Career advisory service

The Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology supports students during their studies as well as graduates entering their professional life. The Career Service provides a platform for companies and institutions to present themselves: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/index.php.en

Support for international students and doctoral candidates
  • Buddy programme

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