Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik

This accredited master's program offers in-depth technical and scientific content with a strong practical focus on key areas of Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik. Choose one of two specializations—Automation Technology & Electric Mobility or Embedded Systems & Communications Technology—and develop your leadership skills at the same time. We prepare you to take on technical leadership roles in industry and manage challenging projects.

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Degree
Master of Science (M. Sc.)

Study Language
German, individual courses in English possible

Standard period of study
3 Semester

Starts of study
Summer and winter semesters

Application deadline
February 27 / September 18

Admission requirements
completed bachelor's degree in a related field

ECTS
90 Credits

Place of study
Campus Offenburg

Do you have any questions about the application or enrollment process?

The team at the Zulassungsamt will be happy to assist you:

Email: zulassungsamt@hs-offenburg.de
Phone: 0781 205-4792 (Mon–Thu 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, Tue 1:00 PM–3:00 PM)
In person: Room: A 007

Everything You Need to Know

Course Content

The master's program builds directly on the knowledge you gained during your bachelor's degree. At the start of the program, you'll choose one of two specializations to refine your professional profile:

Automation Technology & Electromobility: You’ll learn everything about electric drives, modern control systems, and all aspects of electromobility.
Embedded Systems & Communication Technology: You will learn to design complex real-time applications and understand high-frequency systems as well as aspects of wireless communication.

In parallel with your specializations, we’ll equip you with expertise in management and Betriebswirtschaft so you can confidently take on leadership roles later on.

Your specialization: Choose 2 out of 5 cutting-edge specializations: Artificial Intelligence, Embedded and Industrial Networks (IoT), Image Processing, Signal Processing, or Applied Research.

Your Master’s Thesis: In the 3rd semester, you will independently work on a scientific research question, often in cooperation with our industry partners or as part of an exciting research project at the University.

Perspectives

We prepare you to tackle problems with confidence and take on responsibility in society as an engineer. In short: You’ll be ready for challenging tasks.

Get a head start: Your master’s degree is your ticket to top positions in industry, at research institutions, or in senior roles with public employers.
Take on responsibility: You’re ready to make business decisions and plan processes strategically. You’ll lead complex projects and drive innovation, for example in the energy sector, automation technology, or communications technology.
Specialize your knowledge: Want to go deeper? Your master’s degree is the perfect springboard to a Ph.D.

Fees and Funding

Semester Tuition and Fees

Hochschule Offenburg charges an administrative fee of 80.00 euros per semester and a social contribution of 65.00 euros for the Studierendenwerk Freiburg. In addition, the University’s student body charges all enrolled students a student body fee of 25.00 euros per semester to fulfill its responsibilities. Students on leave of absence from their studies are also required to pay these fees; however, foreign students enrolled on a temporary basis are exempt pursuant to Section 60(1), sentence 2, of the Higher Education Act (LHG).

= 170 euros per semester

Additional costs for PLUS Education degree programs (degree programs with a teaching certification option)

For students in the following bachelor's programs

Elektrotechnik/Informationstechnik PLUS Pädagogik
Mechatronik PLUS Pädagogik
Media Technology/Business PLUS Education
Wirtschaftsinformatik PLUS Pädagogik

an additional fee of 28.00 euros for local public transportation (semester ticket) applies, in accordance with the fees regulations of the Freiburg Studierendenwerk.

Note: You pay the semester fee to Hochschule Offenburg; however, you are enrolled at both Hochschule Offenburg and Freiburg University of Education.

Additional Costs for International Master's Programs

Students in international master's programs must also pay a flat-rate service fee of 150.00 euros per semester.

Tuition Fees for International Students and Students Pursuing a Second Degree

Since the 2017/18 winter semester, universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg have been charging international students tuition fees of 1,500.00 euros per semester and students pursuing a second degree 650.00 euros per semester.

You can find more information about these fees here:

https://www.landesrecht-bw.de/bsbw/document/jlr-HSchulGebGBWrahmen

https://mwk.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/universities-studies/studying-in-bw/studying-financing/fees-for international students and second studies/faqs?highlight=Studying-fees

http://www.bw-studyguide.de/en/studying/finance-and-funding.html

Exceptions to Tuition Fees for International Students:

According to Section 3 of the LHGebG, international students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA country and do not hold a German university entrance qualification are required to pay tuition fees. However, the law provides for a few exceptions.

To determine whether you are required to pay tuition fees, you can use the following information form and send it, completed and accompanied by the necessary supporting documents, to studiengebuehren@hs-offenburg.de:

Tuition Fee Information Form (PDF)

To apply for an exemption from tuition fees, please use the corresponding application form:

Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for International Students (PDF)

Application for Tuition Fee Exemption for a Second Degree Program (PDF)

Pursuant to Section 6, Paragraphs 4 and 5 of the LHGebG, Hochschule Offenburg may fully or partially exempt a limited number of international students from tuition fees if it deems them to be particularly gifted. The requirements, etc., are set forth in the bylaws governing tuition fee exemptions for international students based on exceptional talent. Students at the University can find more detailed information in the relevant announcement on the intranet.

BAföG

Information about BAföG is available on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. If you have any questions about BAföG, the Freiburg-Schwarzwald Studierendenwerk—which is responsible for Hochschule Offenburg—will also be happy to assist you under the “Money” section. You can submit applications for financial aid at the Studierendenwerk’s branch office on the Offenburg campus.

Studierendenwerk Branch Office

Badstraße 24, 77652 Offenburg

Phone: 0781 205-328

Office hours:
Mon and Wed from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.,
as well as by telephone appointment

Here you’ll find a PDF in which we’ve summarized the criteria for what are known as “standard achievements”—the requirements you must demonstrate to continue receiving funding after two years of BAföG support.

EMI Contact Person

BAföG Coordinator, EMI Department

Meier, Sven

Prof. Dr.-Ing.

+49 781 205-219

sven.meier@hs-offenburg.de

Scholarships

A scholarship takes the financial pressure off you. Find the right support in our overview of scholarship programs.

Application

Your Application, Step by Step

Here's how to submit your application for your master's program quickly and easily.

Application period: until September 18, 2026

Important Note: Even though the application portal lists July 15 as the deadline, you can apply for this Master’s program until September 18, 2026. The deadline in the portal is automatically extended, so you can take your time preparing your documents.

Step 1: Registration and Online Application

First, create an account on our application portal. You will receive an email with your password—please keep this in a safe place. Once you have confirmed your account, you can fill out your application online and submit it directly. Please print out the application for admission and sign it.

You can submit up to 3 applications for degree programs at the same time. In this case, please print out the corresponding application form for each program you wish to apply to. Each of your applications has an equal chance of being granted admission. Please check carefully in advance what admission requirements apply to your desired master’s program.

Go to the applicant portal

Step 2: Send documents by mail

Send us your signed application along with the other documents (see checklist (German, pdf)) by mail. If you are applying for multiple degree programs (up to 3), we need a complete set of your documents in paper form for each application.

Address:
Hochschule Offenburg
Admissions Office
Badstraße 24
77652 Offenburg

Important notes:

Completeness matters: We will only process your application if all documents have been received by us by the deadline (deadline: January 15 / July 15). For mail submissions, the date the letter arrives at our office applies, not the postmark.
Include your applicant number: If you submit additional documents, please always include your applicant number. You can find it on your application form.

Checklist (German, pdf)
for Master’s Applications

Your current status

After you have submitted your online enrollment, you can log in to the applicant portal at any time to check the status of your enrollment. There you will also find out if we need anything else from you.