Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master Bochum

Have you already gained valuable professional experience and are now aiming for a management position?

Would you like to advance your career in electrical engineering without giving up your current job?

Are you looking for a degree programme that not only deepens your specialist knowledge but also offers valuable industry contacts?

Then come and join us at Georg Agricola Technical University. Study electrical engineering and information technology with us!

Entwicklungsingenieurin im operativen Tagesgeschäft am Schreibtisch.

Shape your career path

With our Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, you will qualify for management positions in various areas of business – from product development and manufacturing to technical sales. Our part-time study model allows you to optimally combine your studies and career. We offer you not only excellent industry contacts, but also the opportunity to participate in a wide range of research projects.

Continue to develop

Your studies will qualify you for the development, planning and operation of electrical engineering and information technology systems. In addition to technical qualifications, the master's programme deepens key skills such as written and oral presentation, independent work and teamwork. Knowledge of project management and leadership skills will strengthen your personal profile.

Study part-time while working

Stay flexible: We offer you a low attendance requirement and a high proportion of self-study during your master's programme. You can study for a master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology part-time for six semesters in our evening classes. Your final thesis is due in the last semesters.

During your studies, you will deepen and expand your specialist knowledge, and we offer you the opportunity to specialise in electrical technology or information technology.

Main areas of study

The focus here is on the following topics:

Grid operation
Smart grids
Smart buildings
Energy storage technologies

The focus here is on the following topics

Robotics methods
Systems integration
Artificial intelligence (AI)
IT security/digital security
IT infrastructure

Facts and figures – overview

Degree

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

Study options

Part-time study: 6 semesters including Master's thesis

Start of programme/application

Summer semester and winter semester

Language of instruction

German

Admission requirements

Qualified degree from an accredited bachelor's or diploma programme in electrical engineering and information technology or a comparable programme with an overall grade of 2.5 or better.
Prospective students who do not meet these requirements can demonstrate their suitability in an admission interview.

The Georg Agricola Technical University (THGA) is a state-recognised university in Bochum, in the heart of the Ruhr region.

There are no tuition fees – only a semester fee is charged, which includes the Deutschland-Ticket for public transport.

Please note: The degree programme has been further developed and is currently undergoing the accreditation process. A positive assessment has already been received from the ASIIN accreditation agency; the final decision by the Accreditation Council is still pending. We therefore reserve the right to make changes. The relevant ministry has approved the launch of the degree programme for the winter semester 2026/27.

We do not charge tuition fees. We only charge a semester fee, which includes the Deutschland-Ticket for public transport.

You can find all the information you need about enrolment and deadlines here.

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Regulations from WiSe 26/27

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