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MSc
Master
Duration
3 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (317.65 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Functional Safety Engineering
The University of Kassel offers a course in Functional Safety Engineering, which is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety and reliability of complex technical systems. This program covers topics such as risk assessment, safety analysis, and safety management, and is suitable for students with a background in engineering or related fields. The course is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in the field of functional safety, and students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through hands-on projects and internships. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to pursue careers in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where functional safety is a critical concern.
Fields of study
Electrical Engineering(Engineering)
Mechanical Engineering(Engineering)
How to apply
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Functional Safety Engineering at University of Kassel
English language
IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0
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1. School reports that provide evidence of learning the foreign language for at least 5 years, if the language was learned up to the final examinations that entitle pupils to study at a university. The final grade or the average grade from the final two years of language learning must be at least the equivalent of a German grade 4 (adequate).
2. A course at a post-secondary education centre (e.g. a university), which lasted at least one year and the language, evidence of which needs to be provided, was the primary language of tuition.
3. UNIcert II - B2
4. Evidence of having successfully completed a language course if a final certificate was issued.
Level B 2
5. Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE)
Level 3
6. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based
iBT 72-94 points
7. Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)
400-485 points (listening) and 385-450 points (reading)
8. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Min. band score 5.5 - 6.5
9. telc English
B 2, B 2 School, Business, Technical
10. English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Cambridge University)
11. First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in English Language Skills (CELS) Vantage or Business English Certificate (BEC) Vantage
College English Test (CET)
Band 6
German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
180
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Evidence of a bachelor’s degree or “Diplom-I” examination in computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics or mathematics. The specialist profile of the degree needs to meet the requirements of the Functional Safety Engineering master’s degree
Prerequisites
requirement for admission
Evidence of a bachelor’s degree or “Diplom-I” examination in computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics or mathematics. The specialist profile of the degree needs to meet the requirements of the Functional Safety Engineering master’s degree
and proof of a normal university course lasting at least 7 semesters;
and a minimum cumulative grade of "good" or "upper second-class honours" or an equivalent to 2.5 according to the German grading system;
and English on the level B2 according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEF).
English on the level B2 (CEF)(öffnet neues Fenster)
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Functional Safety Engineering
Programme-specific documents
Please make sure to add the following documents to your application:
1. The school certificate that entitles you to study at a university in your home country.
2. The degree of your current university.
3. Transcript of records including your grades of your prior and / or current studies at a university.
4. For an English-taught Master's program please submit certificates of English language skills on the required level B2 and according to the Common European Framework (CEF) .
5. Depending on the master program, further documents may be necessary, ie: curriculum vitae, reference letters, letters of motivation, additional documents. To learn more about additional documents for the application please see the Admission Reqirements section of this website.
6. Please make sure you have a copy of your documents at uni-assist: 1st authenticated copies in the original language , 2nd authenticated copies in German. Please make sure to not hand in original documents since they will not be returned to you!
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 Functional Safety Engineering at University of Kassel
Application procedure
If you are a prospective student (including Germans and EU citizens) with a first professional qualification from abroad, you must always apply via uni-assist. uni-assist is the German service point for international student applications and processes international student applications.
It is not sufficient to upload your documents to the uni-assist portal. You must also transfer the application fee.
Selection process
The evaluation of your application set by uni-assist and the University of Kassel takes up to 6 weeks.
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Application fee
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Semester contribution
317.65 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,540 – 12,540 EUR
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