Information & Communication Systems

Subjects: Communications;Information Technology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

Course description

Among the industries experiencing the fastest growth is the communications sector. Over the years, it has successfully merged the classical disciplines of computer science and networking into its products. The master's program in Information and Communication Systems focuses on this dynamic field. It provides a solid foundation for designing and implementing networking infrastructures and the applications that run on them. This program spans two years, starting on October 1st each year. It includes two semesters of lectures and practical courses, followed by two semesters dedicated to project work within a research team and the preparation of a master’s thesis. Graduates will earn a “Master of Science” degree. The program is conducted entirely in English.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

a valid TOEFL score report. The minimum TOEFL score for admission to TUHH is 90 internet-based / 577 paper-based / 22 revised paper-delivered. The TUHH institution code is 8165, a department code is not required. TUHH does only accept the internet-based, paper-based and revised paper-delivered tests! Preparation materials can be found here. The TOEFL ITP and the TOEFL Essentials will not be accepted by TUHH! a valid IELTS-Academic score report. The minimum overall IELTS score for admission to TUHH is 6.5. a valid Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English a valid Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English a valid “telc English C1”-result

Qualification Requirements

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in engineering - preferably specializing in electrical or computer engineering - and must show a very good previous academic performance as well as sufficient proficiency in Englis

Document Requirements

Curriculum vitae / résumé TUHH does not require or provide any standard format for the CV. The CV must not consist of more than 2 pages. Bachelor's degree certificate Bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent, including your aggregate mark or grade average. If your final degree certificate is not yet available, you need to submit an official provisional degree certificate or an official letter of your registrar, dean or academic supervisor, listing the remaining subjects and, if possible, the prospective grades as well as the prospective final grade average. We strongly recommend using this sample (page 2). Complete university transcript of record Complete university transcript of record (semester mark sheets), listing your subjects and grades. If your final year transcripts are not yet available, you need to submit an official provisional transcript or an official letter of your registrar, dean or academic supervisor, listing the remaining subjects and, if possible, the prospective grades as well as the prospective final grade average. Official explanation of the university grading system Official explanation of your university grading system issued by your registrar, dean, or academic supervisor, indicating at least the maximum passing grade, the minimum passing grade and the minimum passing grade for graduation. Proof of English (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, CPE or telc) Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a valid proof of proficiency in English up to the application deadline. The proof of English is compulsory for all applicants only native English speakers from Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, New Zealand, or Canada (except Quebec) are exempt from this requirement. In this case, please submit a copy of your passport instead. Valid means that any certificate may not be older than two years (example: application for the winter semester 2024/2025 - the test date may not be older than March 1, 2022). The following tests will be accepted: a valid TOEFL score report. The minimum TOEFL score for admission to TUHH is 90 internet-based / 577 paper-based / 22 revised paper-delivered. The TUHH institution code is 8165, a department code is not required. TUHH does only accept the internet-based, paper-based and revised paper-delivered tests! Preparation materials can be found here. The TOEFL ITP and the TOEFL Essentials will not be accepted by TUHH! a valid IELTS-Academic score report. The minimum overall IELTS score for admission to TUHH is 6.5. a valid Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English a valid Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English a valid “telc English C1”-result The Master's degree courses in Mechanical Engineering and Management and Mechatronics are partly taught in German. For these courses a basic knowledge of German is strongly recommended. Anyhow a formal proof of German is not required for the application. APS certificate All applicants with a school or university degree from China, India or Vietnam, regardless of their nationality, have to submit an APS certificate with their application for admission! Applicants who hold a scholarship from DAAD, another recognized German scholarship organization or an EU-funded scholarship might be exempted from this requirement. Applicants have to apply for the APS-certificate at the Academic Evaluation Center in charge: