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Electrical Engineering

RWTH Aachen University
Information last verified July 2026
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Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Aachen, Germany
Language English

Program Overview

The Electrical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Location: Aachen, Germany

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Signals, System and Communication
  2. Information Theory and Source Coding
  3. Communication Protocols
  4. RF Systems
  5. Forward Error Correction and Digital Modulation
  6. Estimation and Detection Theory
  7. Architectures and Protocols
  8. Principles and Architectures of Cognitive Radios
  9. Multimedia Communication Systems
  10. Advanced Methods of Cryptography
  11. Acoustic Virtual Reality

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Currently there is no numerus clausus (NC) for the Master\'s degree program "Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Computer Engineering". However, it has limited access nevertheless, i.e., a first recognized university degree through which the necessary educational background for the Master course of study can be proven, is needed. The requirements for admission are defined in the respective examination regulations (PO). Therefore, a formal application to the Examination Board of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology is required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About RWTH Aachen University

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RWTH Aachen University

Aachen, Germany

RWTH Aachen University(German:RWTH Aachenor Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, lit. Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University Aachen) is a publicresearch universitylocated...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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