The aim of the studies in the Master's program "Communications Engineering" is to prepare students for challenging activities in management, research and teaching. After broad basics are provided by a corresponding bachelor's degree, the knowledge is to be deepened in

• the higher mathematics and numerical mathematics required for demanding technical subjects as well as in electromagnetic field theory,
• the technical subjects which are considered to be the basics for more demanding job profiles in electrical engineering and information technology, and
• the technical profile subjects, which should allow for a demanding activity in the field of communication technology.

Hereby the following specific objectives are aimed at:

• the ability to familiarize oneself with theoretically demanding topics in the field of communication technology,
• the ability to solve demanding tasks that require extensive theoretical tools of modeling, synthesis and simulation.

In addition to in-depth lectures from the fields of electrical engineering, computer science and information and communication technology, a profile is formed in particular in special lectures from the fields of data processing, information technology and communication networks.

Graduates are taught skills required for a deeper understanding of modern information and communication technology systems, particularly in interaction with the needs of customers and society. Computer technology and software development are just as important as the electrotechnical system components.

Graduates will be able to independently understand the development, implementation, evaluation and networking of such systems. In particular, they will be able to understand functions and application areas and to communicate as supervisors in their own company as well as with customers and authorities.

The graduates

• have knowledge in advanced theories.
• have advanced knowledge and competencies in communications technology.
• have advanced knowledge and skills in electrical and information technology.
• are qualified to choose from elective courses through which students can follow their inclinations to qualify for a profession or academic career.
• have a deepened general education with a reinforcement of linguistic competence in German and English, as well as a strengthening of professional aptitude through the learning of teamwork and communication skills.
• have acquired experience in independently working on a problem from the field of electrical and communications engineering or its application in another field of engineering within a given time limit using scientific methods and presenting it in an understandable way.

Study plan

Study plan

You can find the examination regulations for your study program here: Examination regulations according to study programs

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB:​ 

Information material

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB:​ VDB Communications Engineering

Admission

Admission requirements

• completion of a Bachelor's degree in the ISE program with an overall grade of 2.5 or better or
• equivalent degree from another German or foreign university with an average grade of 2.5 or better. The assessment of equivalence is made by the examination board.

If the admission requirements are not fulfilled according to paragraph 2 or if a change of the field of study within the study program "ISE" takes place during the transition from Bachelor to Master, the examination board can combine the admission to the Master program with the condition to prove certain knowledge until the registration of the Master thesis. The type and extent of these requirements are determined individually by the examination board on the basis of the course content completed as part of the previous degree. The extent of the requirements is up to 2 courses.

Further information regarding admission requirements can be found on the pages of the study program "ISE".

Admission

Provided that the admission requirements are met, this Master study course has unrestricted admission (number of student places is not limited). Enrollment takes place during the enrollment period at the student registrar’s office at Campus Duisburg. [forms and further information]

For national applicants the following applies until further notice:
National applicants for the ISE Bachelor's or ISE Master's program should submit their Abitur/Bachelor's or comparable degree certificates to the ISE Examination Committee for confirmation of the special enrollment requirements and foreign language skills. This certificate must be presented at the time of enrollment.

ISE Examination Board

University of Duisburg-Essen
Faculty of Engineering 
SG 182
Geibelstr. 41, 47057 Duisburg
pa-ise@uni-due.de

Prospective students from non-EU countries should apply at the International Office of Campus Duisburg by 15.07. for the winter semester and by 15.03. for the summer semester.

Language Skills

Upon enrollment, student applicants must provide proof of English and German language skills corresponding of a completed B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Study-related stays abroad

For students who have acquired their university entrance qualification at a German institution, a stay abroad of three to six months is obligatory.
For students who have already completed this stay abroad as part of their ISE Bachelor's program at UDE, a further stay abroad is optional (§ 11 PO).