Communications Engineering — Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

RWTH Aachen University · Aachen, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Aachen
Apply by
Register by 15 January 2027 + 3 more
Starts
Winter and summer semester

RWTH Aachen University does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
1. In order to apply to the RWTH Master's programme in "Electrical Engineering and Information Technology" with a specialisation in Communications Engineering, applicants must have completed their basic studies (Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent) at an internationally recognised university. These basic studies 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
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT Home Edition (since 2026): 4.5 TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4.5 TOEFL iBT Home Edition (before 2026): 90 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 90 IELTS Academic: 6 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein For the summer semester: 2 December - 15 January The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries Switzerland United Kingdom For the summer semester: 1 June - 1 September The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein For the winter semester: 2 May - 15 July The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries Switzerland United Kingdom For the winter semester: 1 December - 1 March
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About this programme

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students interested in the Communications Engineering major must apply for the Master's programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology . Once accepted and enrolled, they can choose one of the following five majors: Electrical Power Engineering, Micro- and Nanoelectronics, Systems and Automation, Communications Engineering , or Biomedical Systems Engineering. The Communications Engineering (COMM) major offers a broad range of topics in communication and information technology at multiple levels of abstraction. At the most abstract level, the focus is on system concepts: the parts and systems required for specific communication tasks. Students acquire the necessary mathematical foundations. The architecture of systems such as transmitters, receivers, and signal processors is studied in depth, along with their key components, including digital signal processing and its VLSI implementation, as well as analogue components such as mixers, amplifiers, filters, and antennas. Mandatory CORE courses focus on fundamental ideas and principles, while students can select from a broad catalogue of ELECTIVE subjects, allowing them to specialise in their areas of interest. CORE courses are: Estimation and Detection Theory Mobile Radio Networks 1 Principles and Design of Communication Systems and Networks RF Systems The COMM major covers the full spectrum of communication technologies, including wireless communication, electromagnetic waves, optical communicat

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