Overview

During The University of Kassel's master course in Functional Safety Engineering, 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.

Career

This offers excellent job prospects for the graduates in industry and science.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Models for Safety Systems
Selected topics on 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
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

75

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences View 87 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

75

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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
a normal university course lasting at least 7 semesters
minimum cumulative grade of "good" or "upper second-class honours"

English on the level B2 according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEF)

Tuition Fee

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International

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 18 months.
EU/EEA

682 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 341 EUR per semester during 18 months.

Students must pay a semester fee, which currently amounts to €340,94.

Living costs for Kassel

670 - 920 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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