Study and research in Germany

International Programmes in Germany 2008/2009

Contact
Otto-von-Guericke-Universitt Magdeburg
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Dr. Steffen Sommer
Universittsplatz 2
D-39106 Magdeburg
Tel.: +49.391.67.11286
Fax: +49.39167.11186
steffen.sommer@ovgu.de
ifatwww.et.uni-magdeburg.de/master
or
Sylvia Nagel
adoff@ovgu.de
www.uni-magdeburg.de/studium/inhalt/Sachgebiet_auslaendische_Studierende.html
Submit Application To
Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
Dezernat Studienangelegenheiten
Ms Nagel
Postfach 4120
39016 Magdeburg
Germany
University of Magdeburg:
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Degree
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Course Language(s)
Courses are held in English.
Beginning of Programme
Winter semester - October
Programme Duration
4 semesters
Application Deadline
J uly 15
Description of Content
During the Master's programme Electrical Engineering and Information Technology the students acquire
advanced knowledge and skills in modern electrical and information technologies. The curriculum consists of a
During the Master's programme Electrical Engineering and Information Technology the students acquire
advanced knowledge and skills in modern electrical and information technologies. The curriculum consists of a
total of seven compulsory courses:
Electromagnetic Field Theory, Electronic Circuits, Digital Communication Systems, Digital Information
Processing, Power Electronics, Power Network Planning and Operation, Systems and Control.
The specialised optional courses are designed to provide students with knowledge, insight and skills in
sophisticated technololgies according to the main research areas of the Department of Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology: Automatic Control, Electric Power Systems, Image and Speech Processing, Integrated
Circuits, Communications and Healthcare Telematics, Fundamental Electrical Engineering and Electromagnetic
Compability, Micro and Sensor Systems.
Course Description (read more)
Educational Organisation
In the first semester compulsory courses are offered, deepening the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology. In the second and the third semesters specialisation takes place. Optional modules have
to be selected from the above mentioned fields. The modules are taught as lectures and exercises.
In addition to theory, most optional courses include laboratories to teach practical skills. Training is given in well
equipped LABs of Mechatronics, Automation Systems, Electromagnetic Compability, Power Electronics, Image
Processing, Information Technology and Clean Room Facilities.
The Master's thesis is subject of the fourth semester.
21 credit points are allotted to compulsory modules, 59 credit points are allotted to optional compulsory modules,
10 credit points to optional modules and 30 credit points to the Master's thesis.
Forms of Assessment
written and oral examinations
experimental work
research project
assignment and presentation
Master's thesis with colloqium (30 credit points)
ECTS-Credits
120
Diploma Supplement
Yes
Course Objectives
Graduates will gain expertise in the range of Electrical and Information Engineering in order to solve scientific
problems independently, based on scientifically founded knowledge and methods. Occupational fields can be:
Designing Engineer in the Electrical and Electronic Industry
Scientists in Research Institutes
Product Management and Sales
Costs, Fees and Funding (read more)
Tuition Fees
None
Enrolment Fees
EUR 54.50 per semester. The semester fee covers services offered by the "Studentenwerk" and the student
representatives, as well as the semester ticket for public transport.
Costs of Living
EUR 645.- per month to cover personal expenses.
Job Opportunities
Part-time research/student assistant (maximum: 80 hours per month)
Required Entry Qualification Profile (read more)
Language Requirements
Non-native English speakers must prove a command of English corresponding to 550 points of the TOEFL test
(213 points computer-based, 79-80 points internet-based), 6.0 points of IELTS (International English Language
Testing System), Certificate of Proficiency in English "B" or Certificate of Advanced English "C".
Required DSH / TestDaF
No
Required English Language Test
Yes
Academic requirements
Admission to the programme requires a qualified BSc in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or related
fields.
Where to Apply
directly at the university
Relevant Additional Information (read more)
Arrival Support
There is a pick up service if desired. Please inform the student group IKUS of your arrival in advance. IKUS will
meet you at the station in Magdeburg.
Furthermore, there is an Orientation Week at the beginning of the semester.
Services and Support for International Students
IKUS is a student network which sees its task as helping international students and guests new to Otto von
Guericke University Magdeburg and making them feel welcome here. IKUS wants to help foreign students to
settle in in Magdeburg without too much trouble. If you have questions or problems in finding a place to live,
concerns with the Foreigners' Registration Office or with the bank, do not hesitate to ask IKUS!
www.uni-magdeburg.de/ikus
Accommodation
Accommodation is available through the Student Services Office or on the private market. The Students' Union
offers mostly non-furnished rooms in one- to four-room apartments in the halls of residence. The apartments or
rooms of the Students' Union are in close proximity to the campus. The room size ranges from 12 to 38 sq m.
Depending on size and furnishing, the rent varies between EUR 180.- and 230.- per month. You also have to pay
a deposit of EUR 153.- when you sign the lease.
The number of rooms on campus is limited. As a consequence, submitting an application for a room does not
guarantee that you will actually get one. The first applicants have the greatest chances of getting lodging, so you
should submit the application as early as possible. www.studentenwerk-magdeburg.de
Private housing can be found on the internet at: www.studenten-wohnen.net http://www.wobau-magdeburg.de
http://www.mvdrei.de http://www.hgv-wagener.de/index.php
About the University
The university is named after Otto von Guericke (1602-1686), the renowned son of Magdeburg, who became a
world-famous figure for his ground-breaking research on the vacuum. Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
was founded in 1993, and is thus one of the youngest universities in Germany. It evolved from the former
Otto-von-Guericke university of Technology, the Teacher Training College and the Medical Academy. With nine
faculties, the university is gradually gaining significance as an institution of teaching and research. About 13,000
students, approx. 1,400 of them international students, are currently enrolled at the University.
With 64 courses of study, Magdeburg University provides many options for education in different subjects and
fields of specialisation. Correspondingly, there is a great variety of possible combinations among the faculties'
range of offerings. The favourable study facilities include modern laboratories and high-end computer technology.
Conditions such as an optimal ratio between teaching staff and students, a thorough technical education at a high
theoretical level, as well as proximity to practice, are advantages which make studying at the Otto-von-Guericke
University Magdeburg a most rewarding experience.
About Town
Magdeburg has a 1,200-year-old history. Since 1990 Magdeburg has been the capital of the newly-formed state
of Saxony-Anhalt. Today it has approximately 230,000 inhabitants. The distance to Berlin, Germany's capital, is
about 130 km, and the distance to Hanover, capital of Lower Saxony, is about 150 km. Magdeburg is
conveniently placed as regards transport facilities such as the co nnection to the railway system of the "Deutsche
Bahn" and to the A2 motorway. Berlin, Hanover and Leipzig with their international airports can be reached within
a short time.
Magdeburg has a 1,200-year-old history. Since 1990 Magdeburg has been the capital of the newly-formed state
of Saxony-Anhalt. Today it has approximately 230,000 inhabitants. The distance to Berlin, Germany's capital, is
about 130 km, and the distance to Hanover, capital of Lower Saxony, is about 150 km. Magdeburg is
conveniently placed as regards transport facilities such as the co nnection to the railway system of the "Deutsche
Bahn" and to the A2 motorway. Berlin, Hanover and Leipzig with their international airports can be reached within
a short time.
Magdeburg has a well-designed public tram and bus network which makes it possible to reach all destinations in
the city quickly and easily. In addition, Magdeburg provides ideal opportunities for cyclists because almost the
whole area of the city can be explored on an extended cycle path.
Magdeburg is a modern city investing in its future. With the Otto-von-Guericke University founded in 1993, the
Max Planck, Leibniz and Fraunhofer Research Institutes, and the University of Applied Sciences, the city offers
excellent possibilities for research and innovation.

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Doctoral Programmes in Germany".
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Date: 2009-06-07