Electrical Engineering (EE) University of Rostock

Courses are held in English (100%), some courses can be taken in German. It is possible to study completely in English.

The Master's programme Electrical Engineering is a research-oriented programme. It imparts knowledge and competencies for a professional life in academic and industrial occupational fields. Students can select one of the following two major fields of study:

• Information Technology
• Power Engineering

There are obligatory German language classes.

Please check the application periods online at https://www.uni-rostock.de/en/study/international-students/degree-students/application-for-non-german-prospective-students-via-uni-assist/.

During the first three semesters, students follow mandatory and elective courses in order to achieve a total sum of 90 credit points (30 credit points each semester). In the fourth semester, students will write and defend their Master's thesis (30 credit points).

No tuition fees

282 EUR per semester (may increase each semester) including the semester ticket 

All applicants should meet the following criteria:

1. First academic degree (at least 180 credit points) in Electrical Engineering or a related scientific field of study
2. A final grade in the Bachelor's degree that corresponds to a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 85% or higher (e.g. your final Bachelor's grade should be better than 3.5 from 4 or 8.5 from 10...)
3. At least 24 credit points in mathematics and at least six credit points in theoretical electrical engineering

TOEFL score of at least 94 points iBT (Internet-based test) or an equivalent like an IELTS 7.0 score. The results may not be older than two years. Native speakers are exempt.

Please check the application periods online at https://www.uni-rostock.de/en/study/international-students/degree-students/application-for-non-german-prospective-students-via-uni-assist/.

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There are limited opportunities for international students to work while studying. Foreign students with a residence permit for study purposes are allowed to work as far as this work does not exceed 120 full days or 240 half days a calendar year. In addition, they can work as student assistants. Other jobs need to be approved by the labour authorities and the Immigration Office. Permissions are granted only in special cases. Thus, you should not plan to finance your studies by working during the programme.

Rostock's dormitory places are arranged and assigned by the student services organisation Studentenwerk Rostock. Their website provides information on location, facilities, and monthly rent. An application for a place in a dormitory can be filed online or downloaded and sent by mail to the following address:

Studierendenwerk Rostock - Wismar
Abt. Studentisches Wohnen
St.-Georg-Straße 104 - 107
18055 Rostock
Germany

The University of Rostock was founded in 1419 and is considered the oldest university in the Baltic area. The motto "Traditio et Innovatio" illustrates what makes up our university: studying at a university full of tradition and history, but nevertheless open to change and new ideas. The University of Rostock offers a wide variety of subjects in ten different departments, very good student services, and high quality research and teaching opportunities.
Studying in Rostock is a win for your personal development. Not only will you acquire an understanding of intercultural differences and a proficiency for the German language, but a study abroad will also help you begin creating international contacts and friendships.
The University of Rostock always welcomes new guests and would like to welcome you to Rostock!

With approx. 200,000 inhabitants, Rostock is the biggest town in as well as the economic centre of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

• Rostock is a vintage Hanseatic and harbour town.
• It is located close to the beautiful Baltic Sea coastline, which is only half an hour away from the centre of the city by bicycle.
• There are theatres, museums, and a very lively cultural scene. You may relax at the zoo, the botanical garden, the IGA park, or in some of the many other green spaces.
• Every year in August, Rostock hosts a big international party at the Hanse-Sail, with sailing boats from all over the world and around one million visitors.
• The "Kröpeliner-Tor-Vorstadt" is distinguished as a very lively student area, with its popular café and pub scene.