Automation & IT (Master's Program) – How to Apply (full time)
Are you considering applying to the Master's program in Automation & IT? This page provides you with relevant information on the admissions process.
At a Glance
| Category | Description |
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| Program | Automation & IT |
| Degree | Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) |
| Type of program | Full-time program or part-time program |
| Beginning of program | Winter semester |
| Program duration |
Full-time program: 4 semesters Part-time program: 6 semesters |
| Credits | 120 ECTS credits |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Campus | Gummersbach Campus |
| Restricted admission | No |
| Please note | Please note that students enrolled in part-time programs are not eligible for BAföG. |
| Accreditation | Internal accreditation based on institutional accreditation standards, until Sep 30, 2026 |
Admission Requirements
| University degree A university degree (Diplom or Bachelor's degree) in a suitable field (automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, closely related disciplines) with a final grade of 2.5/"good" (German grading system) or equivalent. If you have not graduated yet, you may still apply for admission if you expect to have graduated by the time the Master's program starts. |
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International applicants and applicants with degrees obtained outside of Germany please consider the information on admission requirements and German language skills. |
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1) Proof of English language proficiency a) TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 points on the paper-based test or 213 points on the computer-based test or 80 points on the internet-based test. b) IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0 or equivalent 2) Motivation to pursue the Master's program Applicants are required to detail their motivation for enrolling in the Master's program in a 2-page motivation letter, written in English. The motivation letter is used to determine an applicant's aptitude for the program. |
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| Additional information Aptitude for the Master's program is evaluated based on the final grade of the undergraduate degree, the suitability of the undergraduate degree and the motivation letter. |
Information for Applicants
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a) Application process for |
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Applications are submitted through TH Köln's campus management system (CaMS). Information on the documents which need to be submitted with your application is available in CaMS. |
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Application period: Early May - May 31, 2024 |
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b) Application process for |
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You are required to apply to uni-assist. Make sure to read the information on the application process through uni-assist. |
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Application period: Early March - April 30, 2024 |