Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

Study Electrical and Microsystems Engineering

Electrical and Microsystems Engineering are the core components of this Master's degree. The course's interdisciplinary structure and modular design provide you with a multitude of options, as does our international exchange programme.

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What is the Master's in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering about?

This interdisciplinary Master's degree is offered by the faculty Applied Natural and Cultural Sciences in cooperation with the faculty Electrical and Information Technology. It is a full-time programme, designed to be completed in three semesters. This consists of two theoretical semesters, including at least one student project, as well as one semester for the Master's thesis.

The Master's programme will prepare you for the demands of a complex working environment through:

  • Consolidation and specialisation of subject-specific knowledge
  • Interdisciplinary understanding of related disciplines
  • Room to shape your course in line with your desired career path
  • Strong practicalorientation and state-of-the-art laboratories
  • Master's thesis also possible abroad
  • On request: international double degree
  • Strengthening your methodological and social skills
  • Leadership skills and management techniques
  • Preparation for future management roles

Depending on your career plans, you can set an individual focus, sharpen your leadership profile or specialise in a particular field.

In addition to full-time study, you can also complete this degree in cooperation with a company as a degree programme with intensive in-company training.

You also have the unique opportunity to earn a doubledegree. In this case, you will receive a Master's degree both from OTH Regensburg as well as from one of our partner universities in Malaysia (USM Penang, UTAR Kuala Lumpur or UTAR Kampar)

Studierende an Tischen

Strengths of the degree programme

Master both electrical and microsystems engineering

As part of the degree programme, you will deepen your knowledge of electrical and microsystems engineering with modules such as micromachining, semiconductor technology and many more.

Outstanding career opportunities

Our graduates have great career prospects in multiple fields - from medical engineering to the communications and automotive industries.

Pursue a double degree with our Malaysian partner universities

With the double degree programme, you can simultaneously obtain a Master's degree at OTH Regensburg, as well as at one of our partner universities in Malaysia (USM Penang, UTAR Kuala Lumpur, or UTAR Kampar). In addition, you can apply for a scholarship from "DAAD" (German Academic Exchange Service).

Study in English

The degree programme can be studied in both German and English.

Regensburg: student city and business hotspot

Regensburg is not only beautiful with its historic old town, but also a hub for the many national and international companies based in the region.

MEM-GATE Programme

International students on the Electrical and Microsystems Engineering degree programme have the opportunity to take part in the DAAD-funded MEM-GATE initiative. This programme not only offers you the chance to improve your German language skills and develop intercultural sensitivity, but also to gain valuable insights into the working world of the region. Through company excursions and factory visits, you will establish contacts with regional companies and thus facilitate your entry into working life in the region.International students on the Electrical and Microsystems Engineering degree programme have the opportunity to take part in the DAAD-funded MEM-GATE initiative. This programme not only offers you the chance to improve your German language skills and develop intercultural sensitivity, but also to gain valuable insights into the working world of the region. Through company excursions and factory visits, you will establish contacts with regional companies and thus facilitate your entry into working life in the region.

Further information can be found here.

Career opportunties

Career prospects as a Master of Engineering

Regardless of whether you are aiming for a management position in industry or in the public sector, or see your Master's degree as the basis for a subsequent doctorate: this course will provide you with a crucial qualification!

    • Semiconductor industry
    • Optoelectronic and optical industries
    • Sensor technology
    • Communication technology
    • Automotive engineering
    • Academia and research
    • Medical engineering

  • Are you interested in an academic career or a doctorate? Then you are on the right track with our interdisciplinary Master's in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering! For more information click here.


Structure and modules

How is the degree programme structured?

The Master's in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering is a full-time course lasting three semesters. If you are interested in studying with intensive in-company training in cooperation with a company, the programme lasts four semesters.

  • Students design their own degree according to an individual study profile, combining modules from the "Basic", "Advanced" and "Interdisciplinary" module catalogues, as well as a research project and their Master's thesis.

    • At least one module from each of the four basicmodules, totaling a minimum of 26 credits
    • Modules from the advanced module catalogue, totalling 20 credits;
    • Modules from the interdisciplinary module catalogue, totalling 12 credits

  • The basic modules build your interdisciplinary knowledge of the respective parallel subject. At least one subject must be chosen from each basic module

    Basic Module 1:

    • Advanced Engineering Mathematics (English)

    Basic Module 2:

    • Micromachining
    • Selected Topics of Electrical Engineering (German or English)
    • Advanced Optoelectronics (English)
    • Programmable Hardware with Applications in Digital Signal Processing
    • Advanced Signal Processing

    Basic Module 3:

    • Engineering Chemistry (English)
    • Digital Design 2
    • Photonics and Laser Technology (English)
    • Networks for embedded Systems

    Basic Module 4:

    • Solid State Physics 2 (German or English)
    • Microcontrollers (German or English)
    • Applied Optics (English)

  • At least four advanced modules must be chosen (20 credits in total). It can not be guaranteed that all advanced modules are actually offered.

    For further information see the catalogue for advanced modules for the master programme Electrical and Microsystems Engineering or the following ELO-course.


  • Please select one of the following subject blocks.

    Subject blocks:

    • Additional Training in Specialist for Occupational Safety - Safety Engineer
    • International Research Methodology (English)
    • Digitalisation Competencies in Engineering Sciences

    For further information see the following ELO-course.


  • Research project (6 credits):

    The research project should be carried out in-house in the laboratories of the OTH Regensburg or a partner university. You will gain experience with scientific working practices which will help you to complete your Master thesis. It can be conducted at any time and may be written in English.

    Master thesis (26 credits):

    The Master thesis is usually written in cooperation with a regional company that is active in your chosen field. It is also possible to complete your Master thesis abroad.


  • The modulehandbook contains all modules and subjects in the degree programme including the following information:

    • Standard number of semesters
    • Number of hours
    • Form of teaching
    • Content
    • Lecturers
    • Teaching material
    • Forms of assessment
    • Permitted aids
    • Learning objectives
    • Number of credits achieved with each module

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Study Ambassadors

Students know best what is particularly important and interesting before or during their studies. And they know both the faculty and the university and know what else is important about studying. That's why our student ambassadors for the Master of Electrical and Microsystems Engineering are available to answer questions and talk to students on an equal footing.

Studies and organisational matters

So that everything runs smoothly

When and where do lectures take place? Which legal regulations have to be observed? And how can you combine studying and childcare?

Answers to these and other questions about studying Electrical and Microsystems Engineering can be found here.

  • Lectures take place on the main campus of the OTH Regensburg in the buildings of the Faculty of Applied Natural Sciences and Cultural Studies (ANK) and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (EI):

    Buildings T, G und S

    Seybothstraße 2

    93053 Regensburg

    Verlinkung zu Gebäudeübersichten auf OTH-Homepage


  • System accredited until March 14th, 2030.

    Accreditation result


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    Study abroad

    Double degree programmes

    Thesis abroad

    For further information please contact Gudrun Seebauer (Gudrun.seebauer@oth-regensburg.de)


  • SPO, curriculum and exam handbook - here we explain the documents containing regulations on studying and examinations. In addition, the respective current versions are linked.

    The legal basis: The Study and Examination Regulations (SPO)

    The Study and Examination Regulations (so-called SPO) form the legal basis for the Master's in Electrical and Microsystems Engineering. Among other things, they contain information on:

    • Study objective, qualification requirements
    • Programme structure, standard period of study
    • Master's thesis
    • Interpreting examination results and the overall grade
    • Certificate and academic degree
    • Overview of modules, assessments and credits

    The overview: The course handbook (Studienverlaufsplan)

    This document contains an overview of all modules, the respective number of semester hours per week and ECTS credits. It serves as a guide for semester planning and subject allocation.

    Exams in focus: The exam handbook (Studienplan)

    This document provides information on the subject of examinations. Among other things, it contains information on:

    • Type and duration of examinations
    • First and second examiners
    • Permitted aids

Application info

Please check the specific admission requirements for this programme.

1. Please register in the OTH Regensburg application portal. It is not necessary to register with “Hochschulstart” for this degree programme.

2. The application process is entirely online. Please complete the online application and upload all required application documents.

3. Make sure you regularly check your status in the application portal. Here you can also see whether any documents are still missing. These documents must be submitted by the end of the deadline.

4. You will automatically receive email notifications via the application portal when your application status changes.

5. After your application has been processed, you will receive an e-mail with further information from the Admissions and Organisation Office of the OTH Regensburg as confirmation of receipt.

 

6.  If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will receive an e-mail with further information after the examination committee has checked the documents. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline.

7. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

For winter semesters:

Application period: 1 May - 31 May.

For summer semesters:

Application period: 15 November - 15 December.

 

RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATES

For the application for the Master's degree programme “International Management” international Bachelor's certificates and diplomas must first be recognized by uni-assist. Please request a so-called “preliminary review documentation” (in German abbr. VPD). You find detailed information in the admission requirements.

 

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants whose native language is not German or English shall provide evidence of sufficient German or English proficiency in spoken and written language. For the English study program, only proficiency of English language is required. We only accept the certificates listed below (no medium of instruction letters).

Accepted certificates of English language proficiency are:

  • IELTS-Certificate: with an overall grade of at least 6,0
  • TOEFL IBT: with at least 85 points
  • Cambridge Certificate: B2
  • telc: B2

Accepted certificates of German language proficiency are:

  • DSH 1
  • TestDaF: with TND 3 in all parts
  • Goethe: C1
  • telc: C1
  • DSD certificate: step II with level B2 in all examination parts
  • DSP II certificate: step II with level C1

If you have any questions please write to mastermem(at)oth-regensburg.de.

1. Please register in the application portal of OTH Regensburg .

2. You can now select the programme you want to apply for. Please go through the steps of the application, read the information carefully and upload the required documents when prompted. If you are applying for a higher semester, the most important documents are your university entrance qualification (for details please also check the tab „International“), certificates of language proficiency, official transcripts of records showing the courses you already completed, as well as a completed and signed application for credit recognition. Additional documents will be pointed out in the application portal.

Important!
You should only apply for a higher semester if you have already completed at least one semester in a similar university degree in terms of academic level (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) and field of study. If you are currently enrolled in your first semester at university, you should not apply for a higher semester because you will most likely not receive your exam results before our application deadline (we do not accept any documents after the deadline).

To assess whether you have already completed creditable work, you should first read the study and examination regulations of the programme you wish to study, in particular which courses and modules are included in the curriculum. Further details of course content can be found in the programme’s module handbook. You can find these documents on the OTH Regensburg programme website. If you believe that you have already completed courses that are equivalent in terms of content and workload to courses from the programme’s curriculum at OTH Regensburg, you can make a proposal for recognition to the Admissions Board by listing these courses in the application for credit transfer. You also need to submit transcripts of records. Please combine these with course or module descriptions from your previous university. Instead of uploading the complete module handbooks, you should only upload the module descriptions of the courses you have completed. If the courses were taken at OTH Regensburg, module descriptions are not required. If you would be interested in studying the programme in the first semester as well, you should apply separately for the first semester (different deadlines or requirements may apply).

3. Please check the OTH Regensburg application portal regularly for updates on your status or missing documents. If necessary, you can upload any missing documents before the application deadline.

4. As soon as your application has been processed by the Admissions Office, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with additional information. Please note that receiving a confirmation e-mail does not imply that you will also receive admission.

 

5. If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will receive an e-mail with further information after the examination committee has checked the documents. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline. 

6. The examination committee decides on the crediting of academic achievements and whether a placement in a higher semester is possible. This placement is based on the creditable achievements and not on the semesters completed. Please note that there may also be admission restrictions in the admission procedure for higher semesters. 

7. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

Admission and enrolment

After the Master Commission has checked your documents, you will receive an admission or rejection notice by e-mail.
If you receive admission, you can immediately accept the place of study online in the application portal and upload the enrolment documents.
Enrolment generally takes place in August for a winter semester or in February for a summer semester.
 

Important information for online enrolment

Semester fee

The application for enrolment ("Antrag auf Immatrikulation") will include information about the current semester fee and the transfer details.

Documents

The following documents must normally be uploaded for online enrolment at the university:

  • Signed application for enrolment ("Antrag auf Immatrikulation") along with other documents required, depending on the individual case. You will receive this by e-mail.
  • Signed(declaration of consent regarding data protection (“Einwilligungserklärung zum Datenschutz”). You will receive this together with the application for enrolment.
  • Copy of valid identity card/passport
  • Digital notification of health insurance (M10), see the following notes "I would like to enrol. What do I have to do?"

I want to enrol as a student and have to provide proof of health insurance. What do I need to do?

  • If you have chosen public / statutory insurance, please contact your health insurance company and inform them that you are planning to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. Your health insurance company will then send us a digital notification known as M10. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in PDF or paper form. Our institution number is H0000048 (please provide this to your insurance company if necessary).

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If the insurance from your home country is not accepted in Germany and you are over 30 years old, you may have chosen a private health insurance for Germany. In this case, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany with your insurance documents. Please inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg and remain privately insured. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of your exemption from public insurance. Please note that we cannot accept an insurance membership certificate from your private health insurance instead of the exemption. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If you are already insured in another EU country, your insurance may be accepted in Germany. If that is the case, you need to apply from exemption from compulsory public insurance. To do that, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany, send them your insurance documents and inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of exemption. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in paper form. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you are coming from a non-EU country and/or are over 30 years old, you need to take on public or private health insurance which is valid in Germany. The website of the DAAD should help you better understand your options and choose the type of insurance which is best for you. After you have chosen your insurance, please ask your insurance company to send us a digital confirmation message of your insurance, or (if you have chosen private insurance) apply for exemption as instructed above.   

     

     


service fee for non-EU students

Since the winter semester 2024/2025, OTH Regensburg will charge service fees for students from non-EU countries who enrol in English-language degree programmes. The fees will be used to expand the services necessary for the support and integration of international students. Please take note of the following important information and instructions.