European Master's in Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering (EMINENT) University of Siegen

All students will spend the first semester at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (Greece) and gain basic knowledge on functional nanomaterials. The second semester will be spent at the University of Siegen (Germany), focussing on sensors, sensing devices, and embedded systems. The knowledge acquired in the first year will be the basis for the specialisation tracks, which will be chosen in the third semester.

Specialisation tracks

1. Embedded Intelligent Sensorics (University of Siegen, Germany)
2. Functional Materials with Optoelectronic Properties (HMU, Greece)
3. Internet of Things and Robotics (UO, France)
4. Natural Materials and Biosensors (UNL, Portugal)
5. Advanced Sensor Systems and Data Processing (VILNIUS TECH, Lithuania)

EMINENT is a two-years Master’s degree programme (120 ECTS), starting each year in the winter semester. Students will spend their studies at two to four different universities. Graduates of the EMINENT programme will receive a joint degree awarded by the universities where they have physically studied for at least one semester.

• Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), Greece
• NOVA University Lisbon (UNL), Portugal
• Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH), Lithuania
• University of Orléans (UO), France

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The application deadline will be announced on the website.

Bachelor's degree

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s (BSc) degree or an equivalent degree (Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Computer Science with at least 180 ECTS. The final grade will be translated to the German grading system using the modified Bavarian formula. The translated grade should be at least a 2.7 (“gut”). The BSc must be obtained from a nationally recognised university and be recognised by all partner institutions' national legislation. If proof of qualification (Bachelor’s degree) is unavailable at the time of application, students can be conditionally admitted. In such cases, they must submit an official statement from their university stating the expected graduation date and the outstanding courses in the application form. The final degree certificate and academic transcript must be submitted by 1 August of the respective year to complete the admission process. If the original document is not in English, an authorised translation must also be submitted.

English skills

Good command of English language skills: B2 level (for details, see below).

Other requirements

The following information needs to be uploaded with the application form:

• Two letters of recommendation from scholars of the completed undergraduate programme
• CV
• Copy of passport

Optionally:

• Information on acquired soft skills, publications, and relevant experience (e.g. work experience)

Students have to pay a semester contribution of approximately 372 EUR, which is due before the start of each semester, as part of (re-)registration. This fee covers the cost of a public transport ticket (valid for six months in all of Germany), a social services contribution, and student activities.

The city of Siegen has very moderate costs for accommodation, offering attractive living conditions for students. Living expenses range from only 800 EUR to 1,000 EUR per month, including rent, health insurance, food, clothing, learning materials, phone/Internet, travel expenses, entertainment, and sports. This estimated cost of living can vary depending on lifestyle, type of accommodation, budget, and spending habits.

It is important that students plan and manage their finances throughout the duration of the degree programme to ensure they have enough funds to cover semester contributions and living costs.

Students at the University of Siegen can apply for the “Deutschlandstipendium / Studienförderfonds”, which can cover part of the students' cost of living. Scholarships for doctoral students are available at the House of Young Talents of the University of Siegen.

The career services team helps with all questions regarding career entry and career planning. It offers information on occupational fields, helps with the career-related structuring of studies and provides direct support with individual coaching and consulting services when it comes to finding a good career start after graduation.

Furthermore, the programme "Forging International Talents - FIT in Siegen" specifically supports international students during their whole studies with a focus on preparation for the German job market. Additionally, the offers of the "Alumniverbund" provide a good opportunity to network and to benefit from the experiences of former students.

There are student residences (dormitories) of the "Studierendenwerk" (student services) close to the university. The rent for a room is between 240 EUR and 460 EUR. Please be aware that German universities do not usually have campus systems like universities in some other countries, where all students can find accommodation directly on the university property. Therefore, some students might have to find rooms on their own. The private accommodation costs per room are 400 EUR on average. Detailed information concerning general accommodation can be found here.

Early application/search is advisable.