Systems Engineering M.Sc.

If you hold a Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or a related field—such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics or microsystems technology—and are looking to advance your skills in an innovative field, our M.Sc. programme in Systems Engineering is for you!

• Mode of study: Full-time or part-time
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• Application deadline:
  • Winter semester: 1 September
  • Summer semester: 1 March
• Language: German / English
• ECTS credits: 120

If you require a visa to study in Germany, please apply no later than 15 July for winter semester or 15 January for summer semester (ex. 15 July 2026 for winter semester 2026/2027). We make our best effort to process your application quickly after these deadlines. However, we cannot guarantee that your application will be processed in time for your visa application, as requirements vary depending on country and individual circumstances. Applicants are solely responsible for their visa applications, including ensuring there is adequate time for visa processing and for making travel arrangements. If your visa is not granted in time for the semester you planned on beginning your studies, you will need to complete a new application, as applications cannot be transferred between semesters. Please refer to your already accepted application in your new application.

If you are interested in the Master's programme in Systems Engineering, you can apply online directly to the Department of Systems Engineering.

For admission to the programme, your most recent university degree must be equivalent to a relevant Bachelor's degree from Saarland University and you must demonstrate particular academic aptitude. The department will assess these criteria based on the information you provide in your online application. For further details, please refer to the current examination regulations for the Master's programme.

Depending on your chosen specialization (see 'Programme structure'), modules are usually conducted in German or English. You must therefore demonstrate sufficient language proficiency (as a rule at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in the language of your specialization.

We would like to find out more about you—in particular, why you chose our Master's programme in Systems Engineering.

We would also like to know more about your subject-related interests, especially with regard to your research focus areas and any relevant projects you have already completed. You can provide this information in a separate 'Purpose of Study’ statement.

The following documents are required for your application:

• A copy of your higher education entrance qualification
• An officially certified transcript of all the modules you completed during your Bachelor's degree or Diplom degree with the respective grades
• Brief content details or literature list for the modules (e.g. excerpt from the module catalogue)
• Copies of all university degree qualifications already obtained (e.g. intermediate examination (Vordiplom), Diplom degree, Bachelor's degree)
• Proof of language proficiency:
  As the modules—depending on your chosen specialization (see 'Programme structure')—are generally conducted in German, you must provide evidence of language proficiency at Level B2 (CEFR).
  The following applies for English:
  • If you completed your higher education entrance qualification at a German school and had at least six years of English lessons, please upload your certificate in the 'Proof of language proficiency' section.
  • In all other cases, we require formal proof of language proficiency at CEFR level B2 or above.
  • If you do not yet have such proof, you may be granted provisional admission on condition that you demonstrate the required language proficiency within one semester, e.g. by completing a language course at level B2.

Applications for admission are submitted online via Saarland University's student information management (SIM) portals. If you have any questions about using the SIM portals, please refer to the SIM Saarland help pages.

If you obtained your degree abroad, please note the following additional information:

• An explanation of the grading system used in your home country will help us to assess your academic achievements.
• Copies of all university degrees obtained to date (officially certified translation if the original language is not English).

Applications for admission are submitted online via Saarland University's student information management (SIM) portals.

The Master's programme offers a range of specializations that are taught in German as well as 'Information & Communication Systems' and 'Robotic Systems', which are conducted entirely in English. Applicants must provide proof of the required language proficiency when they apply.

The degree programme concludes with the Master's thesis, which must be completed within 6 months and is accompanied by a Master's seminar.

Specializations

• Produktionssysteme
• Systems Design
• Sensor-Aktor-Systeme
• Information & Communication Systems
• Integrierte Systeme
• Sustainable Engineering
• Robotic Systems

By undertaking an industrial work placement / internship with a company, you'll have an opportunity to familiarize yourself with working practices in your chosen field.

In addition to promoting your understanding and motivation for your studies, it will also facilitate your transition into working life.

Working together with the host company's employees allows you to gain insights into the technical, economic and, in particular, social aspects of the world of work.

Completion of the practical phase is evidenced by a report book which you keep and a certificate from the training company.

Duration and timing:
The industrial work placement / internship lasts 8 weeks and should ideally be completed in the third semester before commencing your Master's thesis.

Further information can be found here:

• Bescheinigung der Eignung der Fachpraxis und der Durchführung des Kolloquiums/Compliance of internship and colloquium /(deutsch/englisch)
• Guidelines for the Master's degree in Systems Engineering (English)

You can find precise details of the study programme content in the Study Regulations and the general rules governing the programme in the Examination Regulations.

The content of the individual modules/module elements can be found in the module catalogue.

Further information on the modules can be found on the web pages of the respective lecturers.

The study plan contains a recommendation as to which module you could or should take in which semester.

Decisions made by the Examination Board are available on the Examinations Office web page.