Overview

The Automation & IT (Master's program) at TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) combines two fields of knowledge: Information technology and automation. Graduates are qualified to fill executive positions, especially in internationally operating companies.

Since information technology and automation are gradually becoming one single field of knowledge, the Master's program in Automation and IT was launched at Cologne University of Applied Sciences. It is an interdisciplinary program tailored to students with prior knowledge in the field. The language of instruction is English, fostering the students' individual competency development just as much as the intercultural exchange with students from Asia or the Americas.

Accreditation

internal accreditation based on system accredited standards, until Sep 30, 2026

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Communications

Information and Network Security in Industrial Automation

Integration of Technical and Business Information Systems

Modeling and Simulation of Technical Processes

Advanced Process Control and Optimization

Technical Project Planning and Software Engineering

Case studies

Master's thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree (Diplom or Bachelor's degree) in a suitable field (engineering or computer science) with a final grade of 2.5/"good" (German grading system) or equivalent.

Proof of English language proficiency.

Applicants are required to detail their motivation for pursuing the Master's program in a 2-page cover letter, written in English.

This cover letter may be used to determine an applicant's aptitude for the program. Applications without cover letter will not be considered.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

670 EUR / year

≈ 670 EUR / year

Additional Details

Semester fee for the winter semester: €334.70
Semester fee for the summer semester: €303,30

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

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Overview

The Automation & IT (Master's program) at TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) combines two fields of knowledge: Information technology and automation. Graduates are qualified to fill executive positions, especially in internationally operating companies.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Köln

Funding

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