4 semesters
English
Free
Winter
Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg is a renowned institution known for its excellence in engineering and technology. The Systems Engineering for Manufacturing course offered at OVGU is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to design, analyze, and optimize manufacturing systems. The program covers a wide range of topics including production planning, automation, and quality management. Students have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience through internships and industry collaborations. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to pursue careers in various manufacturing industries and contribute to the advancement of modern production systems.
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What you need to apply for Systems Engineering for Manufacturing at Otto von Guericke University (OVGU) Magdeburg
Applicants have to provide evidence of a successfully completed English language course at C1 level following the joined European reference system for languages. This evidence can be reached by providing one of the following certificates:
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The applicant has a bachelor's degree, a Diploma degree from an university or a equally weighted higher education organisation within the legal area of the Higher Education Acts of the federal counties of the Federal Republic of Germany, a comparable degree at a state or state-approved university of cooperative education, a master degree or one with a state examination completed degree in engineering or on a closely related field with an extend of at least 180 Credit Points (CP following ECTS) or six semesters.
The graduated degree has included (following ECTS)
\- at least 25 CP in the competence field of natural sciences and informatics (including at least 10CP in mathematics, at least 5 CP in physics, and at least 5 CP in information sciences),
\- at least 10 CP (ECTS) in design,
\- at least 10 CP (ECTS) in engineering mechanics,
\- at least 20 CP in the competence field of engineering sciences (including at least 5 CP in manufacturing technologies, at least 5 CP in material sciences), and
\- at least 10 CP (ECTS) in economics,
and shall have an average mark of 2.500 or better.
Applicants have to provide evidence of a successfully completed English language course at C1 level following the joined European reference system for languages. This evidence can be reached by providing one of the following certificates:
\- TOEFL-Test (minimal score: internet based – 108)
\- IELTS (minimal score: 7.0)
\- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with at least “C1”
\- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) with at least “Grade C”
\- UNIcert III
What to prepare for your application to Systems Engineering for Manufacturing
Which documents do I need to send to uni-assist e.V.?
University entrance qualification
Secondary school leaving certificate in original language and sworn translation (into German or English) with grades and overview of subjects;
If taken: university entrance examination passed in the home country in the original language and sworn translation;
Certificates for years of study already completed at other universities;
If taken: Certificate of the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung).
Master's entrance qualification:
University degrees (Bachelor's, Master's) including subject and grade overviews, diplomas in original language and sworn translation (into German or English);
Note: Student from the European Union can hand in their diplomas until the enrolment (at the latest).
Language certificate in German or English, see short description of your degree programme:
German: At least B2 for participation in the Studienkolleg, at least C1 for participation in the DSH exam;
English: TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent language certificate. The uni-assist TOEFL code is: 2727;
Further information in the general requirements.
Applicants from India, the People's Republic of China and Vietnam must enclose a (digital) original certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) in New Delhi, Beijing or Hanoi.
Special documents (only if they are required for your desired degree programme, e.g.); letter of motivation, proof of internship, letter of recommendation, proof of aptitude tests - please check the requirements of the respective programs in the short descriptions.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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The admission requirement is proof of a Bachelor's degree with a grade of "good" or "very good" or a Diploma or Magister degree or a subject-related course completed with a state examination in Engineering, Natural Sciences or a closely related discipline. The completed academic degree must be worth the following ECTS credits: - at least 25 CP in Natural Sciences and Computer Science (of which at least 10 CP Mathematics, 5 CP Physics and 5 CP Computer Science), - 10 credit points in Construction/Design, - 10 CP in Technical Mechanics, - at least 20 CP in Engineering Technology (of which at least 5 CP in Manufacturing, at least 5 CP in Materials Technology), and - at least 10 CP in Economics
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Application fee
75 EUR
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Address
Otto von Guericke
University Magdeburg
Universitätsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg
uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
GERMANY
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Tuition
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Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
11,904 – 11,904 EUR
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Acceptance rate
50%
1 accepted out of 2 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.27
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
2.27
Best admitted grade
German scale
2.23
Avg. rejected grade
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Based on 2 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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