Electrical Engineering (Electronics Design / Communication Engineering / Automation)

Siegen’s Master's in Electrical Engineering programme trains students with specific expertise in key areas of microelectronics design, communication systems and automation technology. In addition to in-depth knowledge, students also acquire soft skills including presentation, team work, management and leadership skills. They benefit from the close collaboration between electrical and computer engineering with a tight link to research projects conducted in both disciplines at our university. We conduct research in diverse areas including AI/machine learning, digital imaging, healthcare, automotive, industrial control, avionics and home automation, where Master's students get ample opportunities to participate. Electronics Design and Technology  This specialisation trains students in the design of micro and nano electronics devices and circuits. VLSI integrated circuits and photonic systems have revolutionised our lives with low cost, yet powerful computing and sensing devices, in form of hand-held computers, mobiles as well as high-end AI systems. This course trains engineers in design, build and test of electronic components required for these developments. They gain diverse experience ranging from cleanrooms fabricating nanoscale electronic devices and designing Analogue and Digital IC in state-of-the-art software. Sensory systems, including digital camera technology and machine learning/AI systems, are key themes of research at Siegen, which is reflected in our teaching portfolio as well. Communication Engineering  Communication is vital to our interconnected world and our lives have come dependent on secure, sustained and rapid communication. This specialisation trains students in theoretical and practical skills for analysis and design of a diverse range of communication systems as well as components required to build them. Of particular interest are communication systems applied to sensorics, optical and digital communication. The telecommunication and mobile market have been growing at a rapid pace and our courses prepare our students in all aspects of electronic communication systems in place as well as those being researched for future. Automation Engineering This specialisation focuses on control, energy conversion systems and measurement engineering. It addresses the automation of design and operation processes for intelligent dynamical systems and combines theoretical foundations with application-oriented problem solving. As an interdisciplinary offering, it also offers strong links to computer and mechanical engineering, enabling students to broaden their profile through courses in areas such as machine learning and mechatronic. Graduates pursue diverse careers including academic research, automotive, manufacturing, and power engineering, both in regional and in international firms. Our Master's programme contains core modules covering a broad spectrum of theoretical, practical, and technical topics in the specialisations, together with team work. Specialised elective modules are then offered to cover advanced scientific knowledge. This programme is structured as follows: Seven core modules (6 CP each) One fundamental module (9 CP) on Electromagnetic Field Theory Five elective modules (6 CP each) Research modules: project work (9 CP), Master's thesis (30 CP) For Electronics Design and Technology, the compulsory modules offered cover fundamental courses in microsystems design, including: Semiconductor Electronics Analogue and Digital Integrated Circuits Embedded Systems Optoelectronics Students are also offered a number of elective courses by various chairs of the university, including: Nanotechnology Memristors and AI Chips Advanced Analogue Circuits Radio Frequency IC Design Embedded Control Microelectronic Sensors Microsystems Fabrication and Test Photonic Devices Similarly, Communication Engineering core modules cover: Signals and Systems Lightwave and Optoelectronics Data Communications High Frequency Engineer