Automation and Safety
A full‑time Master of Science program focusing on advanced automation, control, and safety engineering.
Best for:Prospective engineers with a bachelor's in electrical, electronic or communications engineering who want to specialise in automation, control systems and Industry 4.0 technologies.
Overview
The University of Duisburg‑Essen offers a two‑year Master of Science in Automation and Safety. The programme is jointly taught in German and English and combines core engineering courses with specialised modules on process monitoring, fault diagnosis and fault‑tolerant systems. Students will work on modelling, simulation and interdisciplinary projects that address Industry 4.0 challenges. The curriculum culminates in a master’s thesis that prepares graduates for roles in automation, production control, energy and transport sectors.
What you'll do
- Attend lectures and labs delivered in both German and English.
- Complete core and advanced courses covering automation, control, and safety engineering.
- Develop and validate mathematical models and simulations of automated processes.
- Perform laboratory experiments and case studies on fault detection and diagnosis.
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary projects with peers from mechanical, electrical and computer science backgrounds.
- Write and defend a master’s thesis on a topic related to automation and safety.
- Optionally participate in a study‑abroad module or conduct part of the thesis at a partner university.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Communications Engineering or a related field with a minimum German grade of 3.0 (or equivalent).
Degree offered: MSc
Language: German B2 and English B2 (official certificates required)
Instruction: German and English (approximately 50 % each)
- Fundamental knowledge of automation and control engineering principles
- Ability to model and simulate automated processes (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
- Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++)
- Understanding of electrical and mechatronic system basics
- Open to applicants of all nationalities
- Must hold a recognised bachelor’s degree
- Must provide official language certificates
- No residency or age restrictions
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-01-31
Applicants must submit an online application through the university’s portal. The portal requires uploading all supporting documents and language certificates. After submission, the admissions office will review the file and contact candidates for further steps.
- Curriculum vitae
- Bachelor's transcript
- German language certificate (B2)
- English language certificate (B2)
- Passport copy
- Motivation letter
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