Communication Systems and Networks TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences)

Overview

Economic and technological developments in the information and communications industry are strongly influenced by joint soft and hardware solutions and by system inter networking. 

A wide range of standards and technologies has to be used to find optimum solutions. Therefore, a broad inter-disciplinary education is necessary to cope with future problems

The focus of the Communication Systems and Networks (Master's program) at TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) lies on the consolidation of the theoretical knowledge in combination with practical scientific work. Each module is supplemented by practical training courses.

The students have to conduct an individual R&D project in the framework of a university research project to improve their scientific capabilities. The Universities of Applied Sciences traditionally carry out R&D projects in cooperation with external companies.

Since the program is presented in English the number of international students enrolled in the program is significant.

Program objectives

• The objective of the Master's program is to provide interdisciplinary training and education for engineers, qualifying them to work in the industrial, economic or public sector. 

• Graduates are well-equipped to work in fields such as communications and information technology and can help strengthen industrial as well as economic competitiveness. 

• The program provides a solid scientific basis and teaches scientific and technological ways of thinking and working that are essential to the field of communications and information technology. 

• Students' skills and knowledge gained at undergraduate level will be expanded and deepened and a broad theoretical basis will be laid. It is our goal to provide graduates with the opportunity to continue their academic career with a doctorate degree. 

• Graduates have the ability to conduct scientific work independently. 

• They are in a position to work independently in the industrial or economic sector or as academic or research staff in private or public research institutes.

Accreditation

internal accreditation based on system accredited standards, until Sep 30, 2025