Expansion of English-language Master's study programs

Finding solutions to global problems such as climate change, developing medical prostheses or self-landing rockets: With the new M.Sc. Engineering Cybernetics and the modified M.Sc. Geomatics for Environmental Monitoring, the University of Stuttgart is expanding its range of English-language Master's study programs and becoming even more attractive for top international talent.

Whether self-landing rockets, adaptive buildings or medical prostheses: Cybernetics is everywhere. This is because to solve complex problems, for example in aerospace, mechanical engineering, biomedicine or energy systems, you have to be able to abstract them and model, understand and control the dynamic systems behind them. 

The new Master's degree course in Engineering Cybernetics is the English-language counterpart to the German Master's degree course in Technical Cybernetics, which has been established since 1972. It has enjoyed remarkable success: A 2022 survey revealed that over 80% of alumni secured employment within the first three months after graduation, with 100% employed within ten months. These figures underscore the excellent career prospects for graduates of the English-language Master’s program.

The new English-language Master's degree program M.Sc. Engineering Cybernetics will start in the winter semester 2025/2026. Applications can be submitted from now until January 15, 2025.

The study program focuses on developing a comprehensive and robust foundation in the core areas of technical cybernetics, with particular emphasis on control systems, system dynamics, modeling, and simulation. These are complemented by an in-depth use of a range of applied mathematical tools.

“In technical cybernetics, students learn fundamental concepts that enable them to tackle complex problems in various application areas. For instance, they can learn to mathematically model a robot's behavior, analyze its properties, and design a control system that ensures precise execution of a specific task”, explains Jonas Mair from the Institute for Systems Theory and Automatic Control. 

The program builds on the previous geodetically and metrologically focused engineering Master’s program in Geoengineering but now expands to include topics related to sustainability, environmental studies, and climate research. “If you’re interested in navigating robots, tracking sea level changes, analyzing aerial images with AI methods, creating 3D digital maps of the environment, or applying mathematics to real-world problems, GEM is the program for you,” recommends course manager Martin Metzner.

Applications for the English-language Master's degree in Geomatics for Environmental Monitoring (GEM) can be submitted from now until January 15, 2025.

The study program offers three specializations—Geodesy, Mapping, and Environment—of which students must select at least two. The state-of-the-art curriculum offers students the latest in geomatics, remote sensing, satellite geodesy and environmental cartography. This fundamental knowledge is supplemented by practical, real-life projects that integrate geodetic technologies into environmental sciences. By blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills, the program also introduces students to related fields, equipping them to address environmental challenges effectively on a global scale. As a result, future graduates can anticipate excellent career opportunities in fields such as geomatics, geodesy, environmental consulting, urban planning, and related areas.

Other English-language Master's degree courses at the University of Stuttgart are also being expanded or modified. Students can now begin the highly popular M.Sc. Information Technology (INFOTECH) program not only in the winter semester but also in the summer semester. This study program offers a unique blend of computer science, electronics, and information technology.

Please note: For most English-language Master's programs, you must apply at least six months before the start of the semester. The winter semester begins in October, the summer semester in April.