Automotive Software Engineering Chemnitz University of Technology

Courses are held in English (100%). Participants can choose to write the Master's thesis in English or German.

The Master's programme in Automotive Software Engineering is a computer science-oriented programme. Developers of automotive software systems will be confronted with highly complex hardware/software systems in their future occupation. Highly important fields of application for these systems are vehicles and aeroplanes of all kinds. Designing these systems requires specialised skills in the area of software engineering and system design. These skills are taught in this Master's programme.
The Automotive Software Engineering Master's programme is research-oriented. A major reason for this is its integration into the main research field of the faculty: Embedded Self-Organising Systems (ESS). Research-related teaching contents are incorporated directly into this Master's programme. Additionally, in the third semester, a research-relevant seminar and a research internship or project are part of the curriculum. The degree programme is structured in such a way that students have an exceptionally large range of options in which to specialise, e.g. in Automotive Software Platforms or in Software Verification.

15 July for the following winter semester

The Master's programme in Automotive Software Engineering is structured into four semesters. Lectures can be selected from the following learning modules:
1) Automotive Software Technology Module (20 ECTS)
2) Embedded Systems Module (20 ECTS)
3) Real-Time and Communications Systems Module (10 ECTS)
4) Computer Science Module (15 ECTS)
5) Key Competence Module (5 ECTS)
6) Research Seminar Module (5 ECTS)
7) Research Internship Module (15 ECTS)
8) Master's Thesis Module (30 ECTS)

A research internship is to be completed during the third semester. The research internship is offered by our university within current research projects and has a mandatory duration of 10 weeks with 40 working hours per week and 20 weeks with 20 working hours per week. Research internships can also be undertaken at industrial companies. Programme advisers will assist students in finding an appropriate internship.

No tuition fees

All students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 330 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

A Bachelor's degree in one of the following:

• Applied Computer Science
• Computer Science
• Computer Science & Engineering
• Information Science & Engineering
• Information Technology
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Hardware
• Electronics & Communication Engineering (with significant selection of computer science lectures)
• Computer & Communication Engineering (with significant selection of computer science lectures)
• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (with significant selection of computer science lectures)

German:
Courses to obtain the required level of German language (A2 by the end of the third semester) are included within the curriculum for non-native speakers. Students providing a certificate of A2 level (CEFR) may choose advanced language courses or subject studies.

English:

• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test): 72 points
• TOEFL ITP Level 1: 543 points
• Cambridge Preliminary English Test + Result Distinction (PET)
• Cambridge First Certificate in English: Grade B or C (FCE)
• Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage), Legal (ILEC), Financial (ICFE)
• Cambridge IGCSE: 1st or 2nd Language with B2
• Pearson PTE Academic: 59 points
• TOEIC: Listening and Reading Test 785 points, Speaking Test 160 points, Writing Test 150 points
• telc B2 certificate
• UNIcert II
• Completed degree in English Studies or American Studies
• Completed degree with English as the language of instruction
• Proof of professional qualification as state examined interpreter/translator

Applicants from countries with English as official/educational or native language are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency within their application.

15 July for the following winter semester

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

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/

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/

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