OpenFieldMaster of Science in Automotive Engineering and Autonomous Drive Architectures
Based at the Wolfsburg campus directly adjacent to Volkswagen world headquarters, focusing on electric battery vehicle powertrains, ADAS radar/LiDAR fusion, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Automotive, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering with German grade 2.5 or better.
- English language proficiency
- German C1 or English B2 depending on module selection.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcripts, automotive engineering project portfolio, and letter of motivation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition-free public university; Volkswagen collaborative research assistantships available
- Application fee
- €75 uni-assist application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; €380 semester fee including Lower Saxony student railway pass
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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