Electrical Power Engineering

Intake Season

Winter (October); Summer (April)

Duration

4 semesters

Academic Admission

1. In order to apply to the RWTH Master's programme Electrical Engineering and Information Technology with a specialisation in Electrical Power Engineering, applicants should have completed their basic studies (Bachelor of Science or Engineering or an equivalent academic degree) at an internationally recognised university. The basic study should fulfil both the subject requirements listed below and those listed in detail on the homepage of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. More information about subject requirements At least 28 ECTS credits for advanced mathematics at least 10 ECTS credits for physics and physical principles of electronic devices at least 34 ECTS credits for fundamentals of electrical engineering, including circuit technology at least 8 ECTS credits for informatics (computer science) and programming at least 10 ECTS credits for fundamentals of control and mathematical systems theory at least 10 ECTS credits for advanced electromagnetic field theory or theoretical information theory at least 20 ECTS credits for application-oriented courses 2. In addition, at the time of application, all applicants are obliged to prove that they have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. The test score must fulfil the minimum requirements according to the current examination regulations. Applicants who are citizens of a member state of the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA) as well as those with prior educational qualifications from Germany (so-called “Bildungsinländer”) are exempt from this rule. 3. Conditional admissions are possible. In this case, additional study requirements have to be fulfilled. 4. Admission to this Master's course requires proof of adequate knowledge of the English language (see below).

APS Certificate

An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.

IELTS Score

IELTS 5.5 overall

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.