Double Degree Communication Systems and Networks (Master)
Why not live in Spain for an extended period? Students of the Master in Communication Systems and Networks have the opportunity to earn an additional degree at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) or the Universidad de Politécnica Madrid (UPM) while gaining experience abroad.
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Double Degree Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
The UPV has been an established partner university of the TH Köln for many years. With around 37,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in Spain and spreads over several locations.
At a Glance
| Kategorie | Beschreibung |
|---|---|
| Partner University | Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) |
| Campus Valencia | |
| Degree at TH Köln | Communication Systems and Networks (M.Sc.) |
| Degree at the Partner University | Telecommunication Technologies, Systems and Networks (M.Sc.) |
| Lecture period at the Partner University | WiSe: mid-September to mid-February; SoSe: mid-February to end of June |
| Start of Program | usually summer semester, winter semester also possible, but the study program will be extended by one semester. |
| Language of Instruction | mainly Spanish, some modules in English. The materials and examinations for Spanish-language lectures are also offered in English if required. |
| Application Deadline | Six months before the stay abroad |
| Program Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Uwe Dettmar |
Program schedule
In order to obtain a double degree, you must successfully complete one semester of study at UPV at the Valencia Campus. Afterwards you have the possibility to write your master thesis either on site at UPV, in a company or at TH Köln.
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Prerequisites and Application
At the time of application, you do not yet need ECTS. At the start of your stay abroad, you have to prove 30 ECTS. You will receive a detailed list of the required ECTS from the program coordinator Prof. Dr. Uwe Dettmar. In addition, you must prove language skills in English on the level of B2. We strongly recommend that you also acquire knowledge of Spanish at level A2.
Please contact Prof. Dr. Uwe Dettmar in good time for information about the application process. You must apply to him in writing by the end of April of each year at the latest.
Benefits
- Recognition of academic achievements
- Acquisition of an additional master's degree
- Study at a renowned partner university with no tuition fees
- Studies in English and Spanish possible
- Professional support on site
- Funding through the Erasmus+ program possible
Funding Opportunities
Being the early bird is key! Start looking for suitable funding or scholarship opportunities as early as possible. Below are some funding and scholarship programs that you might consider:
There are also a variety of public and private organizations and foundations that support student mobility abroad.
Double Degree Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
At a Glance
| Kategorie | Beschreibung |
|---|---|
| Partner University | Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) |
| Campus Sur | |
| Degree at TH Köln | Communication Systems and Networks (M.Sc.) |
| Degree at the Partner University | Internet of Things (M.Sc.) |
| Lecture period at the Partner University | WiSe: mid-September to mid-February; SoSe: mid-February to end of June |
| Start of Program | winter semester |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Application Deadline | Six months before the stay abroad |
| Program Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Uwe Dettmar |
Program Schedule
In order to obtain a double degree, you must successfully complete a semester of study at the UPM at Campus Sur in Madrid. You will then write your Master's thesis at TH Köln; jointly supervised by UPM and TH Köln.
Prerequisites and Application
You do not need ECTS at the time of application. You only need to provide proof of 30 ECTS when you start your stay abroad. You will receive a detailed list of the required ECTS credits from the program coordinator Prof. Dr. Uwe Dettmar. You must also provide proof of English language proficiency (B2). The courses at the UPM are held in English.
Please contact Prof. Dr. Uwe Dettmar in good time to find out about the application process.
Benefits
- Recognition of academic achievements
- Acquisition of an additional master's degree
- Study at a renowned partner university with no tuition fees
- Studies in English
- Professional support on site
- Funding through the Erasmus+ program possible
Funding Opportunities
Being the early bird is key! Start looking for suitable funding or scholarship opportunities as early as possible. Below are some funding and scholarship programs that you might consider:
There are also a variety of public and private organizations and foundations that support student mobility abroad.