Structure and Study Plan

Mathematics (Mathematik) [min 20 ECTS]. Mathematics modules for the master program can be taken from CE module catalogue and are offered by the department of applied mathematics and from the different departments of the School of Engineering. The modules must have a mathematical orientation.

Computer Science (Informatik) [min 20 ECTS]. The student can select modules from CE module catalogue offered by the Computer Science Chairs for the master program in computer science.

Technical Application Field (Technisches Anwendungsfach, TAF) [min 20 ECTS]. In this section the student can select modules from CE module catalogue offered by all master programs of the School of Engineering. The only exception are modules from the department of computer science.

Seminar [5 ECTS]. The seminar is part of one of the elective subjects mentioned above. Therefore, students can take a seminar of a master program from the department of computer science, the department of applied mathematics or a department of the School of Engineering related to the TAF.

Master Thesis (Master-Arbeit) [30 ECTS]. The masterʼs thesis can be registered at the registrarʼs office as soon as the student has successfully collected 70 ECTS point credits. This rule applies to all students who enrolled before the winter semester 2025/26. New enrolments starting in the winter semester 2025/26 can already register their Master’s thesis with 60 ECTS. It has an extent of around 810 hours and has to be completed within six months after the registration. The topic of the thesis must be related to subjects studied by the student during the master program. A special thesis advisor is usually assigned to each student. The thesis may involve regular meetings with the thesis advisor and also the participation in a larger research group. It can be written in English. An oral presentation of the results of about 30 minutes as well as a consecutive discussion are obligatory.