Frequently Asked Questions
Note:These FAQs are for your information only and are not legally binding. For further information and questions, please contact the academic advisory service.
Must I choose a specialization?
No. You can choose any combination of courses from the specialization area. However, it makes more sense to complete a sufficient number of courses from one of the two specializations (Emerging Computing or Chip Design) so that you have enough knowledge for your master’s thesis. If you complete a sufficient number of modules from one specialization, this will be certified in your transcript.
Can a master's thesis be paid?
No. Even in the few cases where the work is done in collaboration with a company, payment is not allowed for reasons of fairness to other students.
How is the overall grade calculated, if I have more than 120 ECTS?
Due to different module sizes, it may happen that you have achieved slightly more than the required number of credits in one area and therefore more than 120 credits in total. Only the graded modules with their full credits are used to calculate the overall grade, so no credits are ‘reduced’. The overall grade is the sum of all these modules weighted by their respective LP, divided by the sum of the LP of all these modules.
What are the requirements for language courses to be approved?
Language courses, regardless of whether they were taken at the university or abroad, can only be recognized in the area of interdisciplinary skills. A maximum of 6 LP from language courses will be recognized in total.