About this programme
The Master's degree program in Embedded Systems Engineering teaches skills for the integration of hardware and software in computer-aided systems for a wide range of applications. These range from telecommunications technologies such as smartphones and front-end computers to robotics with distributed sensor and actuator systems and applications in automotive and automation technology.
What the whole degree costs
Not just tuition. Everything, for the full 2 years. Living in Essen · EU vs non-EU, select your country of origin.
- Tuition, 2 yearsEU: €0/yr · non-EU: €0/yr€0–0
- Student room, 24 monthsrooms from €202/mo · typically €288/mo, Essen€6,912
- Living, 24 months€615/mo: food, transport, phone, books€14,760
- Visa & insurancenon-EU students only: +€130/mo insurance + €100 permit+€3,220
- Total, all-inliving in Essen, EU vs non-EU. Choose above.€21,672–24,892
Rent source: numbeo.com
Can I get in?
The published requirements, checked against the official programme page. Open the section that applies to you.
Academic requirements2 on record
Local variants + foreign-degree pathway1 on record
You'll need a diploma equivalence check — case-by-case review against the Dutch bachelor's standard, typically via Nuffic. Grades convert with the equivalence table above; the university makes the final call.
Where you'd live
Median room rents by student area in Essen. Sources: CBS / local city statistics.
rooms from €202/mo · typically €288/mo · Essen
Everyday living around €615/mo (food, transport, phone, books).
Housing is scarce; start looking the day you're admitted, not the day you land.