Systems Engineering

This master's programme trains students to understand and manage complex systems and processes across engineering, informatics, and electrical-engineering contexts. It combines physical foundations with innovation-oriented systems thinking and offers multiple specialisations.

Academic requirements

Demonstrate academic aptitude through academic track record, academic references, and an oral interview.

Minimum GPA

Applicants can establish their suitability through an overall bachelor's grade of at least 2.5 on the German grading scale or by satisfactory academic references or an oral interview, according to the current official programme page.

English requirements

The official programme page requires adequate language proficiency, typically at least CEFR B2 in German and/or English depending on the chosen specialisation. It also states that the specialisation Information and Communication Systems is taught entirely in English.

German requirements

At least level B2 of the Common European Framework or equivalent, depending on specialisation

Accepted bachelor fields

The official programme page requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in systems engineering or a related field, specifically mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or informatics, microsystems engineering, or mechatronics.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

394.30 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Saarland University semester-fee page.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 394.30 EUR per semester for Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official Saarland University semester-fee page.

Graduates are highly sought after in industries such as automotive and mechanical engineering, microelectronics and automation, medical and communications technology, or can pursue doctoral degrees.

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