Communications and Multimedia Engineering (CME)

1\. Engineering math: linear algebra, complex analysis, linear differential

equations, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, z-transform

2\. Signals and Systems (textbook, e.g., Oppenheim/Willsky: Discrete-time Signals and Systems)

3\. Communications (textbook, e.g., Haykin: Communication Systems)

4\. Stochastic Signals (textbook, e.g., Pillai/Papoulis: Probability, Random Variables, and Stochastic Processes)

5\. Software: C/C++, MATLAB, Python

The application and admission procedure follows two separate deadlines. FAU students and students who do not need a visa should follow the instructions for deadline 2.

The first deadline in March applies to international students who have to apply for a visa.

Applicants should apply via the [campo online application portal for Master’s degree programs of Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg](https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hi...) (available after February 8) and upload scanned copies of the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae (CV) including a passport picture (necessary for identification in online interviews)
• Required CME application form ([download](https://www.cme.studium.fau.de/files/2022/11/CME_applicat...))
• Secondary school leaving certificate and university entrance certificate (certified English or German version)
• Bachelor’s degree and academic transcripts (certified English or German version)
• TOEFL score report (minimum score IBT 80, PBT 547, CBT 210) or other proof of proficiency in English (for instance IELTS 5.5, [level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages](https://www.fau.eu/study/prospective-students/degree-prog...), or Medium of Instruction certificate )
• APS certificate (for applications from China, Vietnam and India)
• GRE test results (if any)
• Certificates for German language courses or tests (optional)
• Letters of recommendation from two of your academic teachers that know you well (optional)

In order to apply, you must have achieved a grade of 2.5 or better in accordance with the German grading system in your Bachelor’s degree (please use the[ modified Bavarian formula ](https://www.germangradecalculator.com/wp-content/uploads/...)for calculation).  There is no application fee. German language knowledge is not required.

Selected applicants will be invited for personal or video interview. The interview takes approximately 30 minutes and serves to assess the applicant’s ability for successfully completing the CME program.

After the screening process, you will be informed whether you have been selected for admission to the CME program.

Please apply via the [campo online application portal for Master’s degree programs of Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg](https://www.campo.fau.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hi...).

Selected applicants will be invited for personal or video interview. The interview takes approximately 30 minutes and serves to assess the applicant’s ability for successfully completing the CME program.

After the screening process, you will be informed whether you have been selected for admission to the CME program via campo.