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Electrical Systems Engineering Paderborn University

Degree
Master of Science
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Paderborn

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Electrical Engineering

Target group

Bachelor graduates who have the necessary knowledge of the fields listed below that are required for completing a Master's course in Electrical Systems Engineering successfully:
a)\tAdvanced Mathematics - at least 24 credit points
b)\tSignal Theory - at least 4 credit points
c)\tSystems Theory - at least 4 credit points
d)\tField Theory - at least 5 credit points

The examination board determines compliance with requirements.

Annotation

Being in the final phase of the Bachelor’s programme in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or after working successfully in industry for some years, why not go a step further and pursue a Master’s degree? We invite anyone interested to take advantage of a programme which builds upon their previous education and experiences, and provides the skills they need to become a highly qualified electrical engineer in the global economy.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Degree that includes study content in the following areas and to the following extent, as a minimum:
a) Advanced Mathematics - at least 24 credit points
b) Signal Theory - at least 4 credit points
c) Systems Theory - at least 4 credit points
d) Field Theory - at least 5 credit points
In addition:
- Degree with an overall grade of at least 2.5 (or an equivalent final grade from a university abroad)
- sufficient proficiency in English

Lecture period

  • Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
  • Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.03. - 15/04/2026.

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Information at the International Office
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired
    For undecided prospective students interested in studying for subjects without admission restrictions, the University of Paderborn is offering a deadline extension for submitting their application from 22.09. - 15.10.2025.

Languages of instruction

Main language

English

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