Embedded Systems Chemnitz University of Technology

Courses are held in English (100%).

This English-language Master's course of study provides a world-class education with a focus on embedded systems. The aim here is to develop intelligent systems solutions by combining microsystems technologies, information and communication technologies, and software development.

Foundational knowledge is established through the following general compulsory modules:

• Digital Components and Architectures for Data Processing
• Digital Signal Processing 1
• Computer Vision 1
• Smart Sensor Systems
• Project Lab Embedded Systems
• Design of Software for Embedded Systems
• Real Time Systems
• Design of Digital Systems
• Hardware/Software Co-design 1

Built on these compulsory subjects, the programme offers various opportunities for further specialisation in the fields of System Design, Automotive Systems, Signal Processing, and Embedded Systems as well as additional non-technical subjects.

Depending on the availability, the study programme offers the opportunity to do a research project at the university or a research internship.

• 15 July for the following winter semester
• 15 January for the following summer semester

Compulsory subjects – 47 CP:

• Digital Components and Architectures for Data Processing (semester 1, seminar)
• Digital Signal Processing 1 (semester 1, lecture/seminar)
• Computer Vision 1 (semester 1, lecture/seminar)
• Smart Sensor Systems (semester 1, lecture/seminar/lab)
• Project Lab Embedded Systems (semester 2, seminar)
• Design of Software for Embedded Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar)
• Real Time Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar)
• Design of Digital Systems (semester 1, lecture/seminar/lab)
• Hardware/Software Co-design 1 (semester 1, lecture/seminar)

Elective subjects:
Students have to pass subjects from the following catalogue in order to earn 43 CP:

Field of Systems Design:

• Verification of Digital Systems (semester 2, seminar/lab) – 5 CP
• Design of Heterogeneous Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar/lab) – 5 CP
• Test of Digital and Mixed-Signal Circuits (semester 1, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Applied Circuit Design (semester 3, seminar/lab) – 8 CP

Field of Automotive Systems:

• Automotive Sensor Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Advanced Platforms for Automotive Systems (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP

Field of Signal Processing:

• Multisensorial Systems (semesters 1&2, lecture/lab) – 5 CP
• Mobile Localisation and Navigation (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Image Processing and Pattern Recognition (semesters 2&3, lecture/lab) – 5 CP
• Digital Signal Processing 2 (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Computer Vision 2 (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Video Signal Processing (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 3 CP
• Programming and Data Analysis (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Antenna Engineering (semester 2, lecture/seminar/lab) – 5 CP
• Next Generation Internet (semesters 1&2, lecture) – 5 CP
• Advanced Mobile Networks (semesters 1&2, lecture/seminar) – 5CP

Field of Embedded Systems:

• Advanced Embedded Systems (semester 1, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP

Further elective subjects in non-technical field:

• Optimisation for Non-Mathematicians (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 6 CP
• Resource Efficiency from an Economic Perspective (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Communication and Leadership (either semester 1, 2, or 3, seminar) – 5 CP

Elective modules in research and internship:
(Students can choose a maximum of one of these two options.)

• Research project (at the university) – 10 CP
• Research internship – 30 CP

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

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 Electrical Engineering and Information Technology ("Bachelorstudiengang Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik") from Chemnitz University of Technology
• Equivalent degree (individual decision by the board of examiners)

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.

German (according to the general rules for enrolment at the university):

• A1 (Goethe, telc, or ÖSD) to be provided with the application
• A2 (CEFR) to be provided by the end of the third semester

(Only) for doing the Research Internship elective module: German Level B2

(CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

• 15 July for the following winter semester
• 15 January for the following summer semester

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

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