Application and Admission
General Information
The degree programme International Automotive Engineering is a locally restricted Master's degree programme. This is why there are only a limited number of places available.
The degree programme is held entirely in English. Find out how to apply and which requirements have to be fulfilled in the following sections.
The application takes place via the Application Portal of FH Aachen which will be opened 4 weeks before the application deadlines.
Application Deadline (öNC FB06)
Application with German Bachelor's degree or degree from other EU/EEA countries:
For the winter semester: by 15 July
For the summer semester: by 15 January
Application with a foreign Bachelor's degree (or similar)
For the winter semester: by 31 May
For the summer semester: by 30 November
Admission Requirements for the Degree Programme International Automotive Engineering M.Sc.
University Degree
Academic Degree
The prerequisite for admission to the Master's course of study is a completed university degree in one of the following fields:
- Bachelor's degree (B.Eng.) of the degree programme Fahrzeug- und Antriebstechnik oder Maschinenbau (Automotive and Drive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering) with respective specialisations.
- Diplom degree (Dipl.-Ing. FH or TU/TH) of the degree programme Fahrzeug- und Antriebstechnik oder Maschinenbau (Automotive and Drive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering) with respective specialisations.
Are you unsure whether your degree is a suitable professional qualification? Our Degree Programme Coordinator will be happy to help you: master-fb6@fh-aachen.de
Guidelines for Recognition
Before filling in the application form, please read the following guideline document and Admisson Regulations carefully:
For applicants who have not obtained their degree qualification within a member state of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the assessment of the qualification is based on the final grade of the degree and the assessment of a GRE test score. These two components each make up 50% of the overall grade. Both must be submitted electronically (application portal) to the university by the application deadline at the latest. The minimum requirement for the GRE test is a score at the 81st percentile or better (referred to as "%below") in the "Quantitative" section of the test. Applications without a GRE will not be considered. As the final grade is converted using the "Bavarian formula", proof of the minimum pass mark and the maximum achievable grade must also be submitted.
If you have completed your undergraduate studies in China, India or Vietnam, you must present an APS certificate during application and during the visa process.
Proof of Language Skills
English Language Skills
Proof of English language skills is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not completed their first professionally qualifying degree at an English-speaking university.
The following TOEFL/IELTS examination scores are considered as proof:
- TOEFL Internet-based with at least 92 points or
- TOEFL Paper-based with at least 580 points or
- IELTS with at least 6.5 overall band-score
or
- Cambridge Certificate in English (FCE), Grade C
English skills can also be tested through an entrance test at the FH, which takes place on site in Aachen. You can find more information about the examination procedure and dates on the Language Centre's page.
German Language Skills
Applicants whose native language is not German or who have not acquired their study qualification at a German-speaking university must prove their knowledge of German by taking the examination "Zertifikat Deutsch", level A2. Certificates from the Goethe Institute are recognised without further assessment by the Registrar's Office.
However, the "Zertifikat Deutsch" at level B1 is required for the registering the Master's thesis.
Admission and Registration
- Admissions to the Master's course of study are granted based on the final grade of the first professionally qualifying degree, or the result of a GRE test (quantitative section), and the degree of coverage from a required catalogue of subjects.
- Upon successful admission, you will receive a letter of admission with the necessary steps to complete registration.
- This is done in writing to the Registrar's Office.
- Please note that for registration you will need the receipt of the social contribution and student activity fee and of the semester ticket (details), proof of student health insurance and language certificates.
- You will also be invited to the Master Orientation Day, where the modules will be presented by the teaching staff and you will discuss your choice of modules with the degree programme coordinator.
