Application Process (FAQ)

The application period for the winter semester starts in April/May. For international students, it ends on July 15th.

No, the program is only available in the winter semester.

The admission requirements are listed in §4 of your Program-specific study and examination Regulations.

You will need:

• A completed bachelor's degree (at least 180 CP) in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a similar course of study with a german-equivalent grade of at most 2.0
• At least 15 CP in Mathematics, 5 CP in Physics and 20 CP in Electronics and/or Information Technology 
• A language certificate equivalent to B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

See also:
What are the language requirements?

How do I convert my grade to the German system?

You need an english language certificate equivalent to the TOEFL B2 level. The accepted tests and exemptions are listed in the OvGU Language Requirements. Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates are not accepted except for the cases explicitly listed.

No. German language knowledge is not required. However, knowing a bit of German may help you get around in Magdeburg more easily.

The final conversion and equivalency check is exclusively done through uni-assist. However, you can do a preliminary check using the grade calculator from the TU Munich.

Yes, if you do not have a grade equivalent of at most 2.0 in your qualifying degree, you will not be admitted.

See also: How do I convert my grade to the German system?

There is no general tuition fee at the OvGU for your first master's degree.

However, you have to pay the semester fee, which consists of fees for the student services, student council and a Germany-wide public transport ticket.

For the application, there are no fees from the OvGU, but fees from the (mandatory) uni-assist application portal may apply.