EdMIUMMS in Electrical Engineering in Germany is offered by about 23 universities with specializations in electrical engineering. The price of studying this course is about 112-3117 euros. Cost of living in Germany may add up to 874 EUR on a monthly basis, which can be covered by 20 hours of work allowance. Students who want to study Electrical Engineering in Germany need to have a minimum 6.0 or 7.0 score in IELTS or 72 – 88 score in TOEFL. The average salary for an electrical engineer with an MS in Germany is 51,000 EUR/year.
In this article, let us look at:
- Why Study MS in Electrical Engineering in Germany?
- Top Universities
- Admission Process
- Visa Process for International Students
- Cost of Studying MS in Electrical Engineering in Germany
- Scholarships
- Scope
1. Why Study MS in Electrical Engineering in Germany?
Top-notch quality of education at zero or low tuition fee makes Germany one of the most wanted countries for higher education by international students. This country has 427 world-class universities. It is home to 6 out of 100 top universities according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Studying in Germany has lots of benefits:
- The research focused education system in Germany is among the best in the world, just after the United States and the United Kingdom.
- As a technology-driven country, some of the leading international brands are German. The opportunities for people wanting to settle after they have graduated from college are good.
- One has the opportunity to work closely with popular companies for better research and experience. Students can acquire the skills needed to perform well after landing a job.
- Germany has many different electrical engineering degrees that allow candidates the flexibility to choose what they like best. Some universities even offer distance education.
- The number of engineers in Germany is higher than any other country in the EU, making it an ideal destination for engineering students in any discipline.
- Most German universities are state-funded (public), which means that tuition fee is not applicable.
- Low cost of education however does not affect the quality by any means.
2. Top Universities
| Name of institution | QS News Ranking 2020 | Course Fee/year (EUR) | Program Offered & Duration |
| Technical University Munich | 55 | 135 | MS Green Electronics; M.Ed Electrical Engineering & IT; 2 years |
| Karlsruhe Institute of Technology | 124 | 3117 | MS Electrical Engineering & IT; 2 years |
| Technical University Dresden | 179 | 1039 | MS Organic & Molecular Electronics; 2 years |
| Ulm University | 340 | 3117 | MS Electrical Engineering; 2 years |
| Ruhr University Bochum | 432 | 685 | MS Electrical & Information Engineering; 2 years |
| University of Bremen | 521 – 530 | 724 | MS Electrical Engineering & IT; 2 years |
| University of Duisburg-Essen | 601 – 650 | Free | MS Electrical Engineering & IT; 2 & 3.5 years |
| Paderborn University | – | 1000 | MS Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering (major in Electrical Engineering); 2 years |
| Technical University Ilmenau | – | 112 EUR in first semester and 96 in the following semesters. | MS Electrical Power & Control Engineering, Electrochemistry & Electroplating, Electrical Engineering & IT; 1.5 years |
| University of Kiel | – | Free | MS Electrical Engineering & IT; 2 years |
3. Admission Process
Where to Apply: Every university has its own portal for accepting masters applications.
When to Apply: Application deadline for most of the German universities for masters program lies in July or May.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent field
- Aptitude test (for some universities)
- Proof of English proficiency
English proficiency test
Minimum score required in English proficiency test for some of the universities is provided below:
| College | Minimum English Proficiency Requirement |
| Technical University Munich | TOEFL (iBT): 88;IELTS: 6.5 |
| Karlsruhe Institute of Technology | TOEFL (iBT): 88;IELTS: 6.5 |
| Technical University Dresden | TOEFL (PBT): 550;IELTS: 7 |
| Ulm University | IELTS: 7;TOEFL (iBT): 95 |
| Paderborn University | IELTS: 6.0;TOEFL (iBT): 80 |
| University of Duisburg-Essen | IELTS: 6.5 |
| Technical University Ilmenau | TOEFL (iBT): 79;IELTS: 6.5;TOEIC: 800 |
| Ruhr University Bochum | TOEFL (PBT): 600;IELTS: 6.0 |
| University of Kiel | IELTS: 6.0;TOEFL (iBT): 72 |
| University of Bremen | TOEFL (iBT): 95IELTS: 7 |
4. Visa Process for International Students
German student visa is mandatory for Non-EU nationals who wish to pursue their education in Germany You will need a national visa which costs 75 EUR (6256 INR) permits you to obtain a resident permit to stay in the country. The processing time is about 25 days. The checklist for German visa includes:
- A duly-filled application form and a cover letter stating the purpose and duration of your stay
- A valid passport
- Two recent photographs
- Acceptance letter from a German university
- Transcript of academic record
- A German language proficiency certificate or proof that you intend on pursuing a language course in Germany (PhD applicants and Erasmus Mundus Scholarship holders are exempted.)
- Proof of valid private or public health insurance
- Declaration of the authenticity of documents submitted
- May also need proof of not having any criminal record and/or free of certain diseases.
- Proof of your economic status to study in Germany (EUR 8,700 per year)
5. Cost of Studying MS in Electrical Engineering in Germany
Pre-arrival Cost
| Type of expenditure | Cost in EUR |
| Visa fees | 65 |
| Airfare | 3227 |
| GRE | 192 |
| TOEFL | 160 |
Tuition Fees
| University | Annual Tuition Fees (in EUR) |
| Technical University Munich | 135 |
| Karlsruhe Institute of Technology | 3117 |
| Technical University Dresden | 1039 |
| Ulm University | 3117 |
| Ruhr University Bochum | 685 |
| University of Bremen | 724 |
| Paderborn University | 1000 |
| Technical University Ilmenau | 208 |
Cost of Living in Germany
| Type of Expenditure | Monthly Cost (Euro) |
| Food | 168 |
| Travel | 94 |
| Internet | 31 |
| Learning resources like books | 20 |
| Rent, electricity, and other utilities | 323 |
| Entertainment | 61 |
| Health insurance | 80 |
6. Scholarships
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount per month (in EUR) |
| DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) | 2 years of work experience and have completed a bachelor’s degree. | 850 |
| Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarships | Science or engineering undergraduates who have completed at least two years of study. | 850 |
| DeutschlandStipendium National Scholarship Programme | Social commitments, admission at JGU, and personal achievements | 300 |
| Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships | International candidates who want to pursue (masters/doctorate) at a German university. | 850 |
| RISE Germany – Research Internships in Science and Engineering | Science/ engineering students who completed their bachelor’s degree. | 778 |
7. Scope
With a master’s degree in electrical engineering, one can draw a salary of 13,300 EUR per month, which is 93% more than someone with a Bachelor’s degree makes on average. Employees in this field can expect a pay raise of 12% every 17 months. The table below shows the average pay scale of electrical engineers irrespective of their degree:
| Job role | Average Monthly Pay (in EUR) |
| Electrical Engineering Manager | 13,000 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technologist | 10,900 |
| Electromechanical Equipment Assembler | 10,200 |
| Energy Engineer | 11,600 |
| Engine Assembler | 7,320 |
Conclusion
Students can expect to earn multiple times more in this country compared to what they would in India. With dozens of universities offering this course for lower costs compared to other countries with similar quality of education like the US, UK, or Canada, Germany undoubtedly stands out when it comes to offering world-class education.
