Master of Science in Microsystems Engineering: Furtwangen University

About the programme

The international master programme Microsystems Engineering provides excellent careers' prospects for graduates. The programme imparts state-of-the-art knowledge in an actual and important area of electrical and electronic engineering. Seminar style classes and practical training in modern laboratories ensure an efficient study.

The curriculum centers on the rapidly growing market of Microsystems/MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) and related structures. The University of Applied Sciences' Department of CEE merges theory with its applications in the fields of

• Microelectronics
• Micromechanics
• Microoptics
• Computer Science

Career opportunity

Microsystems engineering is likely to be a key technology in the twenty-first century. Increasing markets with high growth rates give rise to good job opportunities for their graduates. Graduates of the department of computer and electrical engineering at the University of Applied Sciences Furtwangen often have multiple job offers, sometimes in various countries, even prior to the completion of their thesis.

Admission requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum entrance requirement for the M.Sc. programme is Bacherlor´s degree, or an equivalent undergraduate degree in an appropriate field. Such an appropriate field would include physics, electrical, electronics, mechatronics, microsystems and computer engineering, as well as other related areas of microsystems engineering.

Language Requirements

• For native German speaker
  • TOEFL-internet based test with min. 77-78 points. Their ETS-TOEFL institutional code is 7301.
• For non-native English speaker
  • Required TOEFL score is 77-78 (internet based test) or equivalent. Their ETS-TOEFL institutional code is 7301.