Innovation and Sustainability

Electrical Engineering
and Information Technology (M. Sc.)

Master's Programme

The Master's degree programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology prepares you for demanding research and development activities in industry or science through its application-oriented and scientifically sound education.

Admission requirements

You have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology or in a related subject from a German or international university and meet the admission requirements under § 2 of the current examination regulations (PO 2020).

> Zur Prüfungsordnung Master ETIT (PO 2020)

Career prospects

After completing your Master's degree, you have the opportunity to enter industry or academia directly or to found a start-up. You can also do a doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) at our faculty after completing your Master's degree.

Study specializations

This is an overview of our study specializations:

Automation (PO 2020)

Electromobility (PO 2020)

Elektronics (PO 2020)

Power systems technology (PO 2020)

High-frequency sensors and systems (PO 2020)

Communication technology (PO 2020)

Medical engineering (PO 2020)

Plasma technology (PO 2020)

Application and enrolment

The Master's degree program ETIT is admission-free. Nevertheless, an online application is required. Please read the steps of the application and enrollment process carefully and note the application deadlines.

> Application and enrolment master's programme

Master-Infotag

Beim jährlichen Master-Infotag können Sie sich über die Studienschwerpunkte im Master ETIT informieren und sich mit den Schwerpunktkoordinator*innen austauschen, damit Sie die Vertiefung wählen, die Ihren Interessen und Fachkenntnissen entspricht. Die Veranstaltung findet ein Mal pro Jahr im Mai/Juni statt.

> Zum Master-Infotag

Top.ING Promotionsprogramm

Sie haben Ihren Bachelorabschluss besonders gut abgeschlossen und möchten promovieren? Mit dem Top.ING Fast-Track-Promotionsprogramm der Fakultät für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik der Ruhr-Universität Bochum und bietet ausgewählten Bachelor-Absolvent*innen die Möglichkeit, bereits während des Master-Studiums als wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in an der eigenen Dissertation zu arbeiten.

> Top.ING Promotionsprogramm

At a glance

Standard period of study:
4 semesters
Degree: Master of Science (equivalent to Dipl.-Ing.)
Instruction language:
German
Start: Winter or summer semester
Admission: admission-free
The general admission requirements must be fulfilled.
Application: Please note the application deadlines.

Information for international applicants:

> Application procedure > Accepted proof of language

Studying with
research practice

Earn money alongside your studies and gain relevant research experience.

> More information

Study specializations in the Master's programme ETIT

You decide for yourself which area of electrical engineering and information technology you would like to specialize in. Our specializations are closely linked to our research activities and form an excellent basis for a career in industry and research as well as for a subsequent doctorate.

The specializations of the Master's degree course in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology comprise a total of 120 credit points (CP), which are made up of compulsory subjects (30 CP), compulsory electives (30 CP), free electives (30 CP) and the Master's thesis (30 CP). This structure allows you to anchor your individual professional interests and career goals in your studies.