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MSc
Master
Research in Media Engineering
Winter: May 15, 2027Summer: Nov 15, 2026
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (150 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About Research in Media Engineering
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Web & Digital Technology(Computer Science & IT)
Media Studies(Media & Communication)
How to apply
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APSRequired for Application
Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Research in Media Engineering at Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau)
English language
IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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IELTS Academic The "CEFR Level" is shown directly on the IELTS certificate in section "Test Results".
TOEFL iBT Score Guide Overall min. 95 points
TOEFL ITP Score Guide Overall min. 191 points
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test Score Guide Overall 945
TOEIC Speaking and Writing Test Score Guide Overall 360
Cambridge CAE - Certificate of Advanced English
German language
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1.Foreign applicants can only be accepted to the degree programme if they can prove the required German language skills set out in the Enrollment Regulations (Immatrikulationsordnung).
2.There is no German knowledge requirement to apply at the university. ( German skills may be required by the visa authorities! Please inform yourself about the requirements concerning your visa.)
Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
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Minimum ECTS credits
180
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MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Have completed a Bachelor course in Media Technology
Have completed a course similar in content, including extensive study of engineering and scientific knowledge (Electrical Engineering, Information and Technology or Media and Computer Sciences, for example).
https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/institute-for-media-technolo...
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering of at least six semesters (180 credits) from a university
Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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Short description of the reasons and motivation to apply for a degree
Yes
Yes
APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering of at least six semesters (180 credits) from a university.
Basic knowledge of media technology (audio, video) is very helpful for a successful start to your studies.
Applicants must provide proof of their proficiency in English at level C1 with one of the following certificates:
IELTS Academic C1
The "CEFR Level" is shown directly on the IELTS certificate in section "Test Results".
PTE Academic
[Score Guide](https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/fileadmin/Bereiche/Studium/ImSt...)
Performance - minimum score: 76
TOEFL iBT
[Score Guide](https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/fileadmin/Bereiche/Studium/ImSt...)
Reading Section - minimum section score: 24
Listening Section - minimum section score: 22
Speaking Section - minimum section score: 25
Writing Section - minimum section score: 24
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Research in Media Engineering
Programme-specific documents
Curriculum vitae
Passport copy
Bachelor certificate and Transcripts
Application / motivation letter
secondary school certificate
Latest language certificate
internship certificate(if available)
Other Documents
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- Completed online application form
- Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
- Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
- English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- German language certificate (if required by the programme)
- Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Passport copy
- APS certificate (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Research in Media Engineering at Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau)
Application procedure
Application Portal Link : https://apply.tu-ilmenau.de/scripts/mgrqispi.dll?APPNAME=...,-N000298,-Awillkommen
Selection process
1.Afterwards and with every processing progress of your application, you will receive an e-mail.
2.Depending on the progress of the application process, the Student Secretariat / International Admissions Office will provide you with PDF documents in your mailbox, which you can retrieve after logging into the portal under the button "My Documents".
Application quick facts
Apply via
direct
Mode
unknown
APS
Required for Application
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
MediumAddress
Dr Eckhardt Schön, Helmholtzplatz 2, 98693 Ilmenau
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Semester contribution
150 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,204 – 12,204 EUR
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
67%
2 accepted out of 3 total applications
Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0
Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
Based on 3 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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