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Electrical Systems Engineering

Electrical Systems Engineering

Master of Engineering

Work on cutting-edge technology in electronics, power systems & IT with practical projects, flexible electives and international options.

Application Info

Key Information

enrol until:
January 15 & July 15
enrol until:
Admission to this programme is restricted. Please note the application deadline!
Start:
Summer semester & Winter semester
Start:
Lectures begin in mid-March for the summer semester / at the end of September for the winter semester.
Location:
Heilbronn TechCampus
Location:
Our Heilbronn campus in the south of the city
Study form:
Full-time
Study form:
Traditional full-time study on campus.
Degree:
Master of Engineering
Degree:
Advanced degree for professional specialisation.
3 Semester:
90 ECTS
3 Semester:
1.5 years standard period of study
Tuition fee:
1500 €
Tuition fee:
Concerns students from non-EU/EEA countries only
Language:
German / English
Language:
The language of instruction is English for the Research programme profile. The other profiles do have lectures in German.

Programme Overview

The degree of Master in Electrical Systems Engineering defines itself as an interdisciplinary field of work involving the fields of electronics, electrical engineering, information technology and informatics. In the subject areas of circuit design, power electronics, microcontrollers, image processing and electrical drives you will be working on the key technologies of the future. Small teams of students tackle work on specific tasks from industry. The tasks can be of a constructive, experimental or theoretical nature. The wide range of elective subjects  and the option to take elective subjects of other faculties or universities (including from abroad) will provide you with a well-rounded professional profile. 

​Programme Profiles

The degree programme can be completed with one of four different course profiles:

As part of the 'International' and 'Research' programme profiles, it is possible to obtain a double degree in collaboration with UTHM in Malaysia. Upon successful completion of your studies, you will then hold both a German and a Malaysian master's degree. For further information on the double degree, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Gleiter (uwe.gleiter@hs-heilbronn.de).

Careers: What career prospects will I have with a Master´s degree? 

Graduation – and what next?

Electrical engineering is one of the key technologies of our time. Whether it’s the energy transition, digitalisation, automation, electromobility, artificial intelligence or communications technology – innovative solutions emerge wherever electrical and electronic systems are developed, networked and intelligently controlled.

The Master’s programme deepens your technical and methodological skills and equips you to analyse complex technical challenges independently and develop innovative solutions. You will learn to design challenging development projects, take on technical responsibility and collaborate successfully in interdisciplinary and international teams.

A Master’s degree opens up excellent career prospects in industry, research and the civil service. Potential areas of employment include energy supply, automation and drive technology, information and communication technology, the automotive industry, medical technology, and mechanical and plant engineering. In addition to demanding specialist careers, you will also be qualified for project management and leadership roles.

Furthermore, the Master’s degree opens the door to academic careers in research and development, right through to a PhD. As such, this qualification provides you with the ideal foundation to actively drive technological innovation and help shape the challenges of the future.

Programme Structure - e.g. Profile 'Engineering'

  • 1st Semester
  • 2nd Semester
  • 3rd Semester
  • Study Abroad
  • Documents
  • Statistical Methods
  • Selected Topics of Mathematics
  • Engineering Project 
  • Elective subjects


You will be able to practically apply this knowledge in your engineering project. Small teams of students tackle work on specific tasks from the industry. The tasks can be of a constructive, experimental or theoretical nature. 

The wide range of elective subjects (see module handbook) and the option to take elective subjects of other faculties or universities (including from abroad) will provide you with a well-rounded professional profile.

Requirements and Application

Before applying to Heilbronn University, non-German Bachelor degrees need to be declared equivalent to a German first degree. Therefore, please fill in the below form "Application for Recognition of Certificate" as well as the necessary documents also mentioned below, or an equivalent certificate issued by Studienkolleg Konstanz or UniAssist.

Please note: Requirements of the Bachelor's degree for admission to the master's programme are

  • a grade of 2.5 or better (German grading scale)
  • 210 ECTS credits (see page 10 in the ECTS User's Guide for more information) - at least, however, 180 ECTS (conditions for acceptance do apply)
  • comparable first degree with a predominant engineering component of at least 50%. 
  • for studies in German at least level B2
  • for studies in English (research profile) at least level B2


The entry requirements in German also apply to Incomings (Erasmus+, Global, Freemover). However, we also offer and recommend appr. 30 ECTS lectures in English language that you can attend.

Application for Recognition of Certificate

Please fill in this form

In addition to the filled in form, please submit the following documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Bachelor's certificate and transcript of records in German or English 
  • Proof of your English language skills
  • Proof of your German language skills, if applicable
  • APS certificate, if applicable

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Testimonial

Linda Saager

"The Master's programme allows students to specialise in electronics, electrical engineering and information technology. In addition, the wide range of elective subjects also offers the opportunity to explore topics that are less related to the subject area and more closely associated with mechanical engineering or automotive engineering. In addition to the Master's project, which spans several semesters, there are other group projects. Here, the focus is not only on the result but also on teamwork!"

Linda Saager
Alumnus
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