A typical study plan consists of theory semesters and one full time semester for Master Thesis. How many theory semesters are planned depends on your study mode.

Within the bridge semester you will be able to get to the campus, get familiar with university life (administration, online learning, curriculum) and get know the rich culture in the region. 

This semesters gives you the opportunity to fill gaps in competences, which are necessary for further study. Different courses are offered in winter and summer term. You will learn how to organize in teams, plan projects, write reports with scientific methods, do problem based learning and gain intercultural competence.

In the following semesters, you will learn the most important fundamentals and practical skills for the successful use of modern AI technologies. In the process, you will test and explore the use of artificial intelligence in the context of various application scenarios in several practical projects. In addition to subject-related content, you will be prepared for your everyday work as a Master of Science in courses on scientific writing and other soft skills.

You can choose elective modules on topics like AI security, embedded intelligence or energy management with AI methods.

In the last semester, you will plan and execute your own research project. You will discuss research ideas and results. At the end you will write your master thesis.

Teaching is done in lectures, seminars, self study, project work and laboratory practice.

The language of instruction in all modules is English.

Upon completion of the program, you will receive the academic degree "Master of Science (M. Sc.) for Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications".

Please refer to the current course catalog, which contains all study plans.

Students in our Master’s programme can study either full-time or part-time. Both study models lead to the same Master’s degree, include the same academic content and examinations, and are taught entirely in English. The main difference is the workload per semester and the flexibility of the study schedule.

Many students begin their studies in the standard full-time model and later decide whether part-time study would better fit their personal situation but if you are planning to work alongside your studies then studying part-time from the beginning is also helpful.

Full-time study is the standard study model and is designed for students who want to focus mainly on their academic studies. Students usually complete approximately 30 ECTS credits per semester, resulting in a more intensive workload but a shorter overall study duration.

A typical study structure includes:

• A bridge semester with additional preparation modules 
• Three semesters of the Master’s programme 
• Practical projects, laboratory work, seminars, and self-study 
• A final Thesis in the last semester 

This option is particularly suitable for students who:

• Want to complete the programme quickly 
• Have limited employment or external commitments 
• Prefer a more structured and intensive academic schedule 

Part-time study offers greater flexibility by reducing the workload to approximately 20 ECTS credits per semester.

This option is especially helpful for students who:

• Work part-time during their studies 
• Need additional flexibility due to family, responsibilities or health 

Many international students choose part-time study because they are balancing:

• Employment alongside their studies 

Part-time study allows students to progress through the programme more sustainably while reducing academic pressure.

Students studying part-time must still complete:

• Required bridge modules and German language requirements within the required programme timeframe of 1 year.

Careful study planning is important in both study models because some modules are only offered in specific semesters. Students who are considering changing to part-time study are encouraged to review their workload early and seek academic advice if needed.

Contact us for further information regarding study planning or switching between full-time and part-time study

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The study plan presents the modules of the Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications degree programme in chronological order over the semesters. Here you can find out which lecturers are holding lectures in the current semester. In addition, you can find out which coursework and examinations have to be completed. 

Please refer to the current study plan in the course catalogue.

The course catalogue describes the modules of the Master's programme Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications and the courses they contain. You can download the course catalogue for the Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications degree programme as a PDF.

You can download the current timetable, as well as the current examination schedule and the lecture hall allocation for the Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications degree program in PDF format.

The currently valid study and examination regulations for the Artificial Intelligence for Industrial Applications program can be downloaded in PDF format.