Communication and Information Technology (MSc)
A four‑semester Master of Science in modern communication and information technologies taught in English at Ulm University.
Best for:Students with a bachelor's in electrical, communications or electronics engineering who want a blend of hardware, signal‑processing and machine‑learning expertise.
Overview
The MSc Communication and Information Technology programme is offered by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Ulm University in Germany. It provides four specialisation tracks – Communications Circuits and Systems, Sensor Circuits and Systems, Communications Engineering, and Intelligent Systems – combining theory with hands‑on laboratory work. Students attend a pre‑semester German language course, complete core and specialised modules, and finish with a six‑month full‑time research thesis (or an optional industrial internship). The programme expects applicants to hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, demonstrate strong English proficiency (C1) and possess a solid foundation in electrical‑engineering fundamentals.
What you'll do
- Attend core lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions across the chosen specialisation.
- Complete the six‑week pre‑semester German language course.
- Undertake a six‑month full‑time research thesis in the final semester.
- Optionally complete a 9‑ECTS industrial internship during the third semester or semester breaks.
- Participate in complementary subjects such as soft‑skill workshops and language courses.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree (minimum three‑year programme) in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Electronics or a closely related field
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English (C1); IELTS 7, PTE 76, TOEIC, or equivalent official certificate
Instruction: English (thesis can be written in English or German)
- Strong foundation in electrical‑engineering fundamentals (e.g., circuits, signals, electromagnetics)
- Proficiency in English at C1 level with an official certificate
- Basic knowledge in at least six of the listed topics (e.g., mathematics, programming, communications engineering)
- Open to applicants of all nationalities
- Non‑EU students pay tuition fees; refugees are exempt
- No prior work experience required
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-30
Prepare the required documents and submit your application through the university’s online portal before the deadline. The portal link provides detailed instructions and allows you to upload transcripts, language certificates and a motivation letter.
- Bachelor’s degree transcript
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- Proof of English proficiency (C1 level)
- German language certificate (optional)
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