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    Biomedical Systems Engineering - Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

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    Aachen, DEMScIn-person2 years
    120
    Credits

    Biomedical Systems Engineering - Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Aachen, DE.

    About the program

    The program specializes in applying electrical engineering and information technology to biomedical problems, focusing on systems skills like control systems, signal processing, measurement, and visualization for medical applications. It covers areas such as medical imaging, physiology, robotics, and computational modeling.

    Focus: both
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    Deadlines

    Summer 2027
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min General Test 15% VR, 85% QR (Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT 90
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 5.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

    €13,200.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Biomedical Systems Engineering - Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University online or in-person?
    Biomedical Systems Engineering - Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University is offered in-person.
    How long does Biomedical Systems Engineering - Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University take to complete?
    Biomedical Systems Engineering - Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Biomedical Systems Engineering - Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University?
    Post-completion work rights for Biomedical Systems Engineering - Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)