Program Overview

Program Overview

The Robotic Systems Engineering M.Sc. program is a privately offered course of study by the RWTH International Academy in collaboration with RWTH Aachen. Additional tuition fees are required for this program.

Basic Information

• Degree: Master of Science
• Start of Studies: Winter Semester
• Standard Period of Studies: 4 semesters
• ECTS Credits: 120
• Language: English

Admission Requirements

• First university degree, required qualifications according to the examination regulations
• Proficiency in English
• GRE certificate or GEC certificate
• Relevant job experience

Admission to First Semester

• Open (No NC)

Admission to Higher Semesters

• Open (No NC)

Language Requirements

• B2 English Language Certificate

Dates and Deadlines

• Application deadline for non-EU applicants: March 1 of each year
• Application deadline for EU applicants: July 15 of each year

Program Description

The M.Sc. Robotic Systems Engineering program provides multidisciplinary education in the areas of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer sciences. The program prepares students to develop, implement, and program innovative and smart robotic solutions.

Degree Content

The program offers two study tracks: Industrial Track and Academic Track. Main topics in the curriculum include:

• Computer vision
• Multi-body dynamics
• Machine learning
• Advanced robot kinematics and dynamics
• Simulation
• Robotic sensor systems
• Advanced machine learning
• Mechatronics and control techniques for production plants
• Automation technology for production systems
• Technology management
• Industrial logistics

Prerequisites

A prerequisite for starting this course of study is a first university degree that proves the necessary background education as determined in the examination regulations. Furthermore, a GRE certificate with minimum scores of 145 VR, 160 QR, 3 AW, as well as practical work experience of at least 6 months, are mandatory admission requirements.

Career Prospects

Master’s graduates of the M.Sc. RoboSys will be qualified to work in various fields of the “Industry 4.0” in R&D, consulting, or manufacturing. They will be experts in understanding the optimal use of robots in operational and production processes as well as identifying future issues, technologies, and developments in the field of robotics.

Examination Regulations

Regulations that apply for all Bachelor and Master courses of study, as well as detailed information about the necessary documentation of required language skills, can be found in RWTH’s General Examination Regulations.

Faculty

The M.Sc. RoboSys is a specialized interdisciplinary program led by the Institute of Mechanism Theory, Machine Dynamics and Robotics at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. Lectures and courses are also offered by departments from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences, as well as the School of Business and Economics at RWTH Aachen.