Master of Science in Embedded Systems Engineering (Automotive and Industrial IoT)
English-taught international master's degree focusing on real-time operating systems (RTOS), AUTOSAR automotive architectures, microcontroller hardware design, and safety-critical cyber-physical systems.
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 Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology with GPA 2.5 or better.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 88 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Bachelor certificate, transcript showing hardware/software engineering credits, CV, and motivation statement.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tuition-free public university; paid research assistantships with regional automotive suppliers (€800–€1,200/month)
- Application fee
- €75 uni-assist application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; €320 semester ticket and administrative fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fachhochschule Dortmund documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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