Electrical Systems Engineering

This two-year MSc combines electrical engineering, information technology, computer engineering, and applied mathematics for the design of complete electrical systems. Students specialise either in signal and information processing or in electronics and devices, with a strong research and industry orientation.

Academic requirements

General higher education entrance certificate or equivalent. Alternatively, a GRE test with a score of at least 157 points in 'Qualitative Reasoning' and at least 4.0 in 'Analytical Writing'. When the candidate has not sufficiently covered topics of the Bachelor's programme, we recommend that exams be taken in proposed topics from the Bachelor's programme before admission to the Master's programme.

Minimum GPA

At least 2.5 in the German grading system, or alternatively a GRE with at least 157 in Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing.

English requirements

English proof required at the level described by the programme; accepted examples on the DAAD page include TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL paper-based 550, Cambridge CAE grade B, or IELTS 6.5.

German requirements

Required to take a German language course as part of general studies.

Accepted bachelor fields

BSc degree in electrical engineering or a related subject.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

325.50 EUR per semester (official Paderborn University semester fee for Summer Semester 2026).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 325.50 EUR per semester (official Paderborn University semester fee for Summer Semester 2026).

Strong industrial partnerships for practical orientation and networking. Career support via DAAD-funded InRegioFIT project for transition into the labour market.

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