Overview

The study language of the master courses is English. The students will learn how to use and implement the various safety standards such as IEC/EN 61508, IEC/EN 61511, IEC 61131, and ISO 26262 in industry and science.

Key Features

The necessary methodological equipment for this is acquired from various study modules, e.g. Mathematical Models for Safety Systems, Theory of Safety-related Computer Architectures and Safety Standards and Norms of Electronic Systems.

This offers excellent job prospects for the graduates in industry and science. You can join the Functional Safety Engineering degree at University of Kassel.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Models for Safety Systems

Programming languages and techniques according to IEC 61131-3

Theory of Safety-related computer architectures

Information theory and coding

Safety standards and norms of electronic systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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72

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75

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kassel, Germany

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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72

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75

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 6 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)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

782 EUR / year

≈ 782 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

782 EUR / year

≈ 782 EUR / year

Additional Details

Students must pay a semester fee: €391,27

Living costs

Kassel

Germany

670 - 920 EUR / month

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