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?

Is a GRE/GMAT required for the admission?

Is my professional experience considered during application?

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.

Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificates are generally not accepted except for the cases explicitly listed in listed in the OvGU Language Requirements.

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?

No. Currently additional tests such as GRE/GMAT are neither required nor considered for the admission process.

See also: What are the admission requirements for this course of study?

No. For the admission, only your qualifying Bachelor's degree is considered.

See also: What are the admission requirements for this course of study?

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.

If you have an admission letter for a previous year, you are eligible for an accelerated admission process. In this case, please reapply using the myOvGU application portal and upload your previous admission letter.

For applications using myOvGU, you have to create an account after choosing "Bewerbungsportal". If you need assistance for the application, please contact the Campus Welcome Center.