The Soest Division of South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences offers a modular postgraduate course in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management that has been newly accredited in 2008. The course includes three pathways, Electronic, Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems. This course extends the structure of the previous course Electronic Systems and Engineering Management that has been offered since 1998.

• Prospective students may have a look at the FAQs .
• Current students find further information about the course here .

Location

All lessons take place in Soest/Germany. The University Division of Soest is a rather small but efficient unit. Consequently, students enjoy a very close supervision by their professors with whom they practice an almost family-like relationship.

Duration

The entire course can be completed within three semesters. The final master thesis can be started two months prior to the start of the 3rd semester, so that the full course can be completed in even less than three semesters.

Enrolment

Annually from October through July (next year), followed by the final project (master thesis).

Entrance Qualifications 

Graduates with Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science, respectively, preferably with electronic, mechanical, mechatronics or computer science background. The cumulative final grade should be better than 2.8 out of 4. A good command of English, both spoken and written, is required (TOEFL score 213 computer based or 550 paper based or IELTS band 6).

Double Degree 

The course offers a dual award option in cooperation with the University of Bolton (UK). Students going for the dual award will study the course at University of Bolton as well as South Westphalia University, staying for at least one semester at each university.

Tuition fees and expenses

A fee of 500 Euro has to be paid for each semester at German Universities. If, however, the bi-national (German and British) degree is required, University of Bolton would collect an aditional registration fee. This fee is significantly smaller compared to tuition fees usually to be paid in UK.

Average cost of living in Soest is approximately 600 Euro per month, including accommodation. For the 18 months course duration, 10,800 Euro for living expenses are to be calculated. A detailed expenditure list can be downloaded here.

Job Oppurtunities

Job oppurtunities can not be assured to prospective students. Participants generally have to verify that they can bear the costs without any additional income.

Accomodation

After participant's confirmation of participation in the course, university authorities will support you in finding a room or apartment.

Scholarships

In general, the university cannot offer any kind of scholarship. For financial support, contact the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) via the German embassy in your country.

Application procedure

Application procedures are described here.

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