The program was developed by the Institute for Automation at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Chemnitz University of Technology. “With our new master’s program, we are offering a curriculum that comprehensively covers the entire spectrum—from the modeling and control of dynamic systems through intelligent automation to implementation on real robots,” says Dean of Studies Prof. Dr. Stefan Streif. “Here, students not only learn theory but also work with modern simulation tools and can directly test what they’ve learned on experimental setups. This creates a clear practical connection from theory to application.”
A central element of the program is the practice-oriented project groups in the second and third semesters. In interdisciplinary teams, students with diverse academic backgrounds tackle complex tasks, for example in the fields of intelligent sensor systems, mobile robotics, or automated agriculture. “Our project groups replicate typical work situations in companies,” explains Prof. Dr. Peter Protzel, who helped design the new program. “Students learn how to collaboratively analyze requirements, design solutions, implement and test them, and present results convincingly,” says Protzel.
The program, which has no admission requirements, is conducted entirely in English and is open to both international and German-speaking applicants. International students have the opportunity to acquire extensive German language skills as part of the program. At the same time, German-speaking students deepen their subject-specific English skills. In addition, a series of accompanying seminars within the project groups provides opportunities to hone soft skills such as scientific work, ethics in technology development, and the interaction between people and technology.
According to the Dean of Studies, graduates of the “Automation, Robotics, and Control” master’s program are ideally qualified for challenging roles in research and development, project management, or system integration—both in Germany and internationally. “Through the close integration of theoretical foundations, practical lab work, and interdisciplinary projects, the program opens up excellent career prospects in industrial companies, research institutes, and for pursuing a subsequent Ph.D.,” says Streif.
International applicants can still enroll for the 2026/2027 winter semester through uni-assist (www.uni-assist.de/en) until July 15, 2026. German-speaking applicants and applicants from EU/EEA countries as well as Switzerland can apply until September 18, 2026, and August 31, 2026, respectively.
Those interested can find further information about the “Automation, Robotics, and Control” program on the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/etit/studium/stugang/index.php?page=m_at
For additional information, please contact Sven Quinger (Academic Advising Office of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology), phone +49 (0)371 531-24055, email studienberatung@etit.tu-chemnitz.de, as well as the Dean of Studies, Prof. Dr. Stefan Streif, phone +49 (0)371 531-31899, email stefan.streif@etit.tu-chemnitz.de.
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