Automation, Robotics and Control Chemnitz University of Technology

This English-taught Master's programme provides a forward-thinking education in the areas of automation, robotics and control. The initial theory courses serve as the groundwork for the more practice-oriented modules later on. All courses are conducted by researchers actively engaged in the field.

The foundational knowledge is provided by the general compulsory modules, which include Mathematics for Engineering Science, Advanced Linear Control, Learning Dynamical Systems, Autonomous Systems and Robots, Modelling and Control. Building upon these compulsory subjects, the programme offers various opportunities for further specialisation in the areas of Automation, Robotics and Control.

The study programme is completed with the Master's thesis in the final semester.

Compulsory subjects – 25 CP:

• Mathematics for Engineering Science (semester 1, lecture/seminar/lab)
• Advanced Linear Control (semester 1, lecture/seminar)
• Learning Dynamical Systems (semester 1, lecture/seminar)
• Autonomous Systems (semester 1, lecture/seminar/lab)
• Robots, Modelling and Control (semesters 1 , lecture/seminar)

Elective subjects (specialisation) – 20 CP:
Students can choose subjects from the following catalogue:

Field of Automation:

• Autonomous Systems Lab (semester 2, seminar/lab) – 5 CP
• Perception for Autonomous Vehicles (semester 2, lecture/seminar/lab) – 5 CP

Field of Robotics:

• Advanced Robotics/Embodied AI (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Robotics Lab (semester 2, seminar/lab) – 5 CP
• Seminar Robotics and Human-Technology Interaction (semester 2 or 3, seminar) – 5 CP

Field of Control:

• Non-linear Control (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Optimal Control (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Control Systems Technology in Applications (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Dynamics and Control of Networked Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Control Systems Lab (semester 3, seminar/lab) – 5 CP

Elective modules (supplementary) – 30 CP:
Students can choose modules from the fields of languages (German), mathematics, electrical engineering or computer science.

Project groups (compulsory, semester 2 or 3, seminar/projects) – 15 CP

Master's thesis (compulsory, final semester) – 30 CP

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology ("Bachelorstudiengang Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik") from Chemnitz University of Technology
• A Bachelor's degree in Digital Engineering from Chemnitz University of Technology
• Equivalent degree (individual decision made by the board of examiners)

All students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 340.50 EUR. This fee also covers the semester ticket, which permits you to use buses and trams in Chemnitz as well as regional trains throughout Germany during the semester. International students will receive the bank account details after admission with which they can transfer the semester contribution. However, the fee can also be paid after arrival in Chemnitz (by German bank card or transfer).

Approx. 970 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

Students can find offers for part-time jobs, work placements, etc. on the job portal offered by the Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/jobboerse/.

Incoming students can apply for different funding opportunities via the International Office of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/international/incoming/stipendien/index.php.en.

The Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology supports students during their studies as well as graduates entering their professional life. The Career Service provides a platform for companies and institutions to present themselves: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/index.php.en.

The "Studentenwerk" Chemnitz-Zwickau runs several student residences. International students can apply for a single room in one of the residences. The prices depend on the size and furnishings of the room and vary between 270 EUR and 350 EUR: https://www.swcz.de/en/student-housing/our-halls-of-residence/.