Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering (Master)

On the Master's degree program in Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering, you will deepen your knowledge of modern control and systems engineering, automation and artificial intelligence. You will learn to model, analyze and control complex dynamic systems - from robots and vehicles to networked energy and production systems. The focus is on the interplay between theoretical principles, mathematical precision and engineering applications.

The degree program combines lectures, labs, projects and seminars to provide you with both in-depth technical understanding and practical implementation skills. Interdisciplinary options allow you to set your own individual focus - for example in the areas of Autonomous Systems, Nonlinear Control, System Identification or Machine Learning for Control. Small groups, modern teaching methods and close links to current research create an ideal learning environment for your personal and professional growth.

With Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering, the University of Kassel offers a unique study environment that combines theoretical excellence and practical research. The degree program is closely integrated into the activities of the Institute of Automation and Systems Engineering and into interdisciplinary research networks at the University of Kassel. This gives you direct access to modern laboratories, innovative research projects and collaborations with industrial partners from fields such as robotics, energy, mobility and manufacturing.

The close link between control engineering, AI and automation is a special feature of the program and gives you the opportunity to work at the interface between classical engineering sciences and modern data-driven methods. Kassel offers you a personal learning atmosphere, a strong research infrastructure and ideal conditions for your professional and individual development.

With a Master's degree in Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering, you are ideally positioned for a career in one of the most dynamic and forward-looking engineering fields. Automated and autonomous systems are becoming increasingly important in almost all technical areas - from industrial production, robotics and vehicle technology to energy supply, medical technology and aerospace. Specialists who understand the complex interrelationships between system modeling, control, sensor technology and AI are therefore in high demand.

Graduates of the course take on challenging tasks in research, development and system integration - for example as a control engineer, systems engineer, robotics engineer or R&D specialist in international companies and research institutions. An academic career is also open to you: The Master CASE provides an excellent basis for a doctorate in the field of control engineering, autonomous systems or related engineering sciences. Thanks to the high practical and research relevance of your studies, you will be optimally prepared to actively shape technological innovations and take on management responsibility in a highly dynamic environment.

The Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering degree program offers you numerous opportunities to apply your theoretical knowledge in practice and gain international experience. During your studies, you will work on real technical problems in laboratories and projects - often in close cooperation with industry partners or research groups. This allows you to gain valuable practical experience in the development, simulation and implementation of modern control and automation systems.

A semester abroad or an internship abroad can be easily integrated into your studies without extending the standard period of study. The University of Kassel maintains a wide range of collaborations with international universities and research institutions, allowing you to expand your knowledge in a global context and gain new perspectives on the technologies of the future. You can also write your Master's thesis in collaboration with an industrial company or a foreign research institution - an ideal opportunity to combine practical expertise with scientific depth.

The Master's degree program in Control and Autonomous Systems Engineering has a modular structure and combines theoretical foundations with practice-oriented projects and research components. You will earn a total of 120 credits (ECTS) in four semesters. The program is divided into compulsory modules, elective modules and a final Master's thesis, which you can choose to complete in a university research group or in collaboration with an industry partner.

The focus is on advanced topics in control and systems engineering, automation, signal processing, system identification and artificial intelligence for dynamic systems. In addition to this, you can set individual specializations via elective modules - for example in the areas of robotics, nonlinear control, embedded systems or machine learning for control.

A sample study plan, the module handbook and the examination regulations provide you with clear guidance on the structure and content of the program. This allows you to design your studies flexibly and develop specific skills that will optimally prepare you for a career in the field of intelligent, autonomous systems.