Admission: Prerequisite

Admission to this programme is based on a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or mathematics (or a discipline of each) totalling 210 ECTS. In case of a Bachelor's degree with less than 210 but at least 180 ECTS, missing competences need to be proved (e.g., by additional passed exams or internships).
In order to be admitted to the Master's programme in AI Engineering of Autonomous Systems, students have to pass an aptitude test to determine whether they have acquired the necessary skills in their Bachelor's programme. In the aptitude test, the submitted documents are evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Grade of the Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or mathematics,
• Knowledge of systems engineering, signal processing, communications, programming, software development, probability theory, and machine learning,
• Independent scientific work and experience in engineering problem solving.

There are no tests or interviews that require personal presence. Please apply using the aptitude test questionnaire, which is also available on the  Primuss application portal.

Application

You can start your studies in the summer semester or in the winter semester. The application is made via the PRIMUSS application portal THI. Master's degree applicants with relevant previous studies outside Germany require a preliminary verification document (VPD) from uni-assist.

Information on the application period and the application procedure can be found on the page "Application for a Master's study place".

Dubious Application Agencies

Currently, THI is receiving an increasing amount of information regarding fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI. Therefore, it is important for you to know the following:

1. THI does not work with agencies. Please apply directly to THI via the Primuss application portal.
2. THI never asks for money via agencies for application purposes.
3. THI only sends emails from @thi.de.
4. THI never asks for money before you receive your admission letter. If you need a VPD from uni-assist, you will have to pay a processing fee to uni-assist. However, uni-assist only checks certain documents and does not grant admission to THI.
5. The application process is conducted in the THI Primuss portal. Only there will you be able to access your application progress.

As of winter semester 2024/25, THI charges service fees of 500 euros per semester for students from third countries (outside the EU and the EAA (European Economic Area) . If you have any questions, please go to Contact for prospective students

Please note: No service fees for exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school!

The dual Master's programme at THI offers optimal career opportunities. In addition to the regular degree programme, the dual Master's programme includes intensive work experience in a company. It is consecutive and is aimed at both non-dual and dual Bachelor graduates who have previously completed a combined degree programme or a degree programme with in-depth practical experience.

During the dual Master's programme, you will receive a salary from your company. The salary for Master's degree programmes should be appropriately higher than the salary for Bachelor's degree programmes.

Special feature: Normal duration of study with significantly more practical experience than in a regular Master's programme

The admission process is structured as follows:

1. uni-assist: from as soon as possible until 30 May the latest for the winter semester
If you obtained your Bachelor’s degree outside of Germany, uni-assist has to verify your eligibility to study in Germany and to convert your university grades to the German grading system. You will have to submit all required documents to uni-assist online. Please take into account that the uni-assist process might take up to six weeks.

2. PRIMUSS – THI application portal: from 2 May until 15 July for the winter semester
Using your Bachelor’s degree obtained in Germany or your uni-assist certificate, you will have to apply (purely) online at THI’s PRIMUSS application portal. In case of admission, you might have to additionally send required documents by (hardcopy-)mail.

THI will perform an aptitude test based on the grades and course contents of your Engineering or Computer Science Bachelor’s degree. Modules like, e.g., digital signal processing, digital communications, control theory, machine learning as well as programming skills in Python/C++ form a sound basis for eligibility into the AI Engineering of Autonomous Systems programme. 

Please check the THI website to get up-to-date information regarding the application periods.

Since the programme is entirely taught in English, mastery of the English language is required and must be demonstrated. If your language of instruction (MOI) in undergraduate studies was English, you do not need to provide additional evidence of English proficiency. If your MOI in college was not English, you must provide IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL or similar certificates.

The programme is entirely taught in English. But students are recommended to learn German parallel to their studies, as this will be an advantage when looking for a job after graduation. German courses are offered as General Elective module.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt does not cooperate with recruitment agencies. Applicants will have to apply on their own. Apart from the uni-assist fee, there is no registration/application fee.

There are various scholarships for enrolled students, such as, e.g., the Deutschlandstipendium. All students must apply and apply for certain scholarships themselves. Most scholarship programmes are performance-based (grades, voluntary work, etc.). The economic situation of the applicants is usually not taken into account. For many scholarships, a certain level of German language skills (at least B2) is required.

Enrolment can be done remotely. Enrolment must be completed within the first 4 weeks of the semester.

We do not offer online courses. For most courses, all materials are available online for self-study. Some modules require physical attendance.

It is not possible to defer your admission to a later semester. Once you have completed the enrolment process, you are a full student of THI, regardless of whether you are physically in Ingolstadt or attending courses.

In order to take the examinations, you must be present in Ingolstadt. Please note that your study time will not be extended if you cannot be present in Ingolstadt for lectures or exams once you are enrolled.

If you would like to apply for our AI Engineering of Autonomous Systems programme and work in a company at the same time, please apply to a company near Ingolstadt that has the same focus as our degree programme. We do not yet have a list of possible companies.
You can find all relevant information on the following page: Dual Studies (THI).

Unfortunately, neither the head of degree programme nor the faculty can help you find accommodation.

An International Welcome Centre will be set up from service fees to provide you with support (incomings@thi.de).