Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Automatisierungstechnik (Automation Technology) is a four-semester program that begins in both winter and summer semesters. The program is worth 120 ECTS points and is taught in German.

Key Facts

• Abschluss: Master of Science
• Studienbeginn: Winter-, Sommersemester
• Regelstudienzeit: 4 Semester
• ECTS-Punkte: 120
• Sprache: Deutsch

Admission Requirements

• A first university degree with a relevant academic background, as specified in the examination regulations.
• German language proficiency.

Program Structure

The program is offered by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the Faculty of Computer Science, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and the Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering. The study program can vary in the first semesters depending on the student's background.

Study Course

A study course plan provides an overview of the study program. The program has its own homepage, which contains all details about the course of study.

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for starting the program is a first university degree. The required academic background is defined in the examination regulations. The examination committee determines whether the admission requirements are met.

Module Handbook and Examination Regulations

The module handbook presents all modules of the program and provides a comprehensive insight into its contents. Examination regulations govern study goals, study prerequisites, study sequence, and examinations.

Faculty

The interdisciplinary program in Automation Technology is offered by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the Faculty of Computer Science, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and the Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering.

Academic Advising

• Advising and offers for school students and prospective students
• Academic advising for students
• Departmental academic advising
• Departmental student representation
• Overview: Advising and help at RWTH

Formalities

• Legally binding information on starting studies in the first semester
• Legally binding information on starting studies in higher semesters

Information Before Starting Studies

• Introductory events

International Prospective Students

• Information for international prospective students