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Facts and figures
Electrical Engineering – Automation
The distinctive feature of this Master’s programme lies in its combination of automation, software, AI and technical systems expertise. Rather than limiting yourself to a narrow field of specialisation, you will learn how systems function as a whole: hardware, communication, data processing, security and intelligent control are all interlinked.
Electrical Engineering – Automation deliberately emphasises both a close link to research and a practical focus. You’ll work on real-world problems in robotics, machine vision, embedded systems, autonomous systems and industrial digitalisation. As a result, the Master’s programme doesn’t feel like ‘lectures plus exams’, but rather like contributing to the development of future technologies.
Downloads
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Information leaflet: Electrical Engineering – Automation (Specialisation in Automation/Mechatronics) (pdf, 741 KB)
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Information leaflet: Electrical Engineering – Automation (Specialisation in Networked Intelligent Systems) (pdf, 724 KB)
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Module Handbook (pdf, 458 KB)
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Regulations Governing Studies and Examinations (pdf, 6 MB)
An overview of the course content
Small groups, direct contact with lecturers and modern laboratories ensure that ideas do not remain purely theoretical at Mittweida. This applies to both Master’s specialisations, as you choose one of the two options right at the start of your studies.
The ‘Networked Intelligent Systems’ specialisation brings together electrical engineering, artificial intelligence and IT security. You’ll work with IoT systems, embedded software and AI frameworks, and develop technologies used in autonomous mobility, smart factories and critical infrastructure. The combination of AI, technical reliability and cybersecurity creates a specialisation that traditional degree programmes do not cover.
Automation/Mechatronics, on the other hand, is aimed at students who want to physically set complex technical systems in motion. Controlled drives, digital production and process integration combine modern automation with Mechanical Engineering and production technologies.
Advanced Mathematical Methods
In the specialisation ‘Networked Intelligent Systems’:
- Processes and Methods of Software Development
- Digital Signal Processing
1 compulsory elective module:
- Foundations of Modern Cryptography
- Microcontrollers: Embedded Systems I
1 compulsory elective module:
- Software Technologies for Networked and Intelligent Systems
- Technical Reliability
1 compulsory elective module:
- Business Planning
- Research and Development Project
In the Automation/Mechatronics specialisation:
- Robotic Systems
- Modelling/Simulation of Electric Drives
- Controlled Drive Systems
1 compulsory elective module:
- Digital Signal Processing
- Microcontrollers: Embedded Systems I
1 compulsory elective module:
- Business Planning
- Research and Development Project
Research and Development Project I
Control Units/Software/Networking: Embedded Systems II
In the specialisation ‘Networked Intelligent Systems’:
- Artificial Intelligence: Theory and Foundations
- Networked Systems and the IoT
- Image Processing and Machine Vision
1 compulsory elective module:
- App Development (iOS)
- Theoretical Electrical Engineering
In the Automation/Mechatronics specialisation:
1 compulsory elective module:
- Graphs and Networks
- 3D printing processes
1 compulsory elective module:
- Lighting and Building Systems Technology
- Construction and Sensor Materials
1 compulsory elective module:
- Image Processing and Machine Vision
- Finite Element Method (FEM)
Research and Development Project II
In the specialisation ‘Networked Intelligent Systems’:
- Artificial Intelligence: Frameworks and Applications
- Mobile Autonomous Systems
- Security and Safety
- Wireless Communication
- Stochastic processes with applications in signal processing
In the Automation/Mechatronics specialisation:
- Measurement Technology/Electromagnetic Compatibility
- Technical Reliability
- Selected chapters on AI and Data Science
1 compulsory elective module:
- Electrical Power Systems
- Mechanism Design
1 compulsory elective module:
- Digital Production
- Process Integration/Control Systems
Master's thesis
Electrical Engineering – Automation in Mittweida
In summary – Electrical Engineering – Automation in Mittweida
A full-time Master’s programme at the intersection of electrical engineering and applied AI.
(120 Credits)
Professionally, the Master’s in Electrical Engineering – Automation opens the door to roles where a comprehensive understanding of technology is crucial: for example, as a development engineer for intelligent systems, a systems engineer, an AI engineer in an industrial setting, an automation engineer, embedded systems developer, robotics specialist or technical consultant for digital production systems. Roles in research and development or embarking on a PhD programme are also typical career paths.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a first professional degree comprising 180 ECTS credits (Bachelor’s) in Electrical Engineering – Automation or Mechatronics. A different, comparable degree in a science or technology subject also qualifies applicants for admission to the programme.
Language skills:
Applicants who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must also provide evidence of sufficient German language proficiency. The required language level is C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Proof of this can be provided, for example, by taking the ‘German as a Foreign Language’ (TestDaF) at the preparatory college of Mittweida University of Applied Sciences – with an average score of TDN 3 in the areas of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression – or by means of an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the coming winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register at hs-mittweida.de/bewerben. Once you have submitted all the forms and supporting documents, you can enrol on the course. Once you have enrolled, your place at Mittweida is secured.
For international applicants, the application period ends on 15 May. This earlier deadline allows you to obtain a visa in good time for the start of your studies in September.
Excellent study conditions combined with affordable rent mean one thing: you can focus on your studies and kick-start your career in no time. You’ll also benefit from a wide range of support services. For example, we’re here to help with tutorials if you ever get stuck with your studies; our start-up network, SAXEED, supports you in setting up your own business; and the Social Support Centre makes studying possible whether you’re a parent or facing physical or mental health challenges. And: there’s no shortage of fun. Which other university holds two music festivals a year on campus? Which one has an esports team with over 100 players? Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is different from what you might think. See for yourself at the Open Campus Day (Studieninformationstag) or the Night of Sciences (Nacht der Wissenschaften)!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the degree programme is designed precisely for that: you choose one of the two specialisations – ‘Automation/Mechatronics’ or ‘Networked Intelligent Systems’.
Yes, absolutely. The Master’s programme is open to all graduates who have obtained a relevant Bachelor’s degree (e.g. in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or Mechatronics) at another university or higher education institution. The only important thing is that the subject-specific foundations from their previous studies are suitable.
Yes, because the degree programme is extremely project-based. You spend a lot of time in the university’s laboratories and usually write your Master’s thesis in direct collaboration with an industrial company, which often enables you to make a seamless transition into your career.
As well as technical knowledge, you’ll need, above all, a high tolerance for frustration when troubleshooting complex systems, strong analytical skills and a passion for delving deeply into various subject areas.
This Master’s programme is the right choice if you wish to work in demanding research and development (R&D) later on, take on project management roles, or qualify for senior civil service positions and a possible PhD.
