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    Systems and Automation - Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

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    Aachen, DEMScIn-person2 years
    120
    Credits

    Systems and Automation - 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

    Major focusing on systems engineering and automation, covering automation in industry, power engineering, communication, and smart living through core and elective modules on control systems, modeling, robotics, and optimization. Includes lectures, tutorials, lab courses, industrial internship, and master thesis.

    Focus: both
    QS Electrical Engineering #53

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    Deadlines

    Winter 2027
    Mar 1, 2027
    Summer 2027
    Sep 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min In the Quantitative Reasoning section (GRE-QR), applicants must be among the top 15% (in the 85th percentile); in the Verbal Reasoning section (GRE-VR), applicants must be among the top 85% (in the 15th percentile) of a test cohort.
    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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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

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