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RWTH Aachen University
Master English Engineering

Biomedical Systems Engineering – Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

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About the Program

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students interested in the “Biomedical Systems Engineering” major have to apply for the Master's degree programme in “Electrical Engineering and Information Technology”. Once accepted and enrolled, they can choose any of the five majors (Biomedical Systems Engineering, Communications Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Micro- and Nanoelectronics, Systems and Automation). Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary area in which engineering techniques are applied to medical problems. Graduates with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information with a specialisation in Biomedical Systems Engineering will have acquired a high level of specialisation, a research-oriented view, and in-depth, domain-specific knowledge at a professional level in the areas of electrical engineering, information/communication technology, and engineering physiology. They will be able to apply engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology as well as understand medical instruments for diagnosis and therapy. The curriculum is designed to provide not only a general background in biomedical engineering but also a special focus on systems skills in electrical engineering, such as control systems, communication techniques, and the measurement or visualisation of biomedical systems for basis or clinical applications. The graduates will have a broad knowledge of signal processing for the acquisition, optimisation, and analysis of biomedical applications for both clinical and research applications. System engineering and mathematical, statistical, multi-scale, computational modelling and optimisation form the theoretical basis of the field. Typical research areas include organ systems physiology, medical imaging, measurement devices, robotics, learning and knowledge-based systems, and visualisation. The graduates will be able: to take technical-scientific questions from practice, to understand the problems, to formulate them, and then communicate them to others to analyse engineering and technology questions and formulate solutions to understand the impact of design activities on the life cycle of products to adequately report results both in writing and verbally using current technical language and terminology to communicate adequately in their native language and in English
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students interested in the “Biomedical Systems Engineering” major have to apply for the Master's degree programme in “Electrical Engineering and Information Technology”. Once accepted and enrolled, they can choose any of the five majors (Biomedical Systems Engineering, Communications Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Micro- and Nanoelectronics, Systems and Automation). Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary area in which engineering techniques are applied to medical problems. Graduates with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information with a specialisation in Biomedical Systems Engineering will have acquired a high level of specialisation, a research-oriented view, and in-depth, domain-specific knowledge at a professional level in the areas of electrical engineering, information/communication technology, and engineering physiology. They will be able to apply engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology as well as understand medical instruments for diagnosis and therapy. The curriculum is designed to provide not only a general background in biomedical engineering but also a special focus on systems skills in electrical engineering, such as control systems, communication techniques, and the measurement or visualisation of biomedical systems for basis or clinical applications. The graduates will have a broad knowledge of signal processing for the acquisition, optimisation, and analysis of biomedical applications for both clinical and research applications. System engineering and mathematical, statistical, multi-scale, computational modelling and optimisation form the theoretical basis of the field. Typical research areas include organ systems physiology, medical imaging, measurement devices, robotics, learning and knowledge-based systems, and visualisation. The graduates will be able: to take technical-scientific questions from practice, to understand the problems, to formulate them, and then communicate them to others to analyse engineering and technology questions and formulate solutions to understand the impact of design activities on the life cycle of products to adequately report results both in writing and verbally using current technical language and terminology to communicate adequately in their native language and in English

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

English proficiency (typically IELTS ~6.5 or TOEFL iBT ~90). Basic German is helpful for daily life.

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Biomedical Systems Engineering – Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University

Is Biomedical Systems Engineering – Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Biomedical Systems Engineering – Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Biomedical Systems Engineering – Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at RWTH Aachen University?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Biomedical Systems Engineering – Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to RWTH Aachen University — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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