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General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
08.07. – 31.10.2024
General admission period for Master’s degree programmes
07.01. – 31.03.2025
In the first instance, students are taught the principles and methodologies of mobile communications, signal processing, and wireless sensor networks. During the course of the degree programme, students can attend additional lectures, courses, and practical laboratory courses on mobile networks, pervasive computing, signal processing, measurement technology, robotics, image processing, and transportation telematics. The programme is further supplemented by a range of courses from technical informatics (e.g. system security, distributed systems), and technical mathematics (e.g. optimisation, stochastics).
Upon completion of the degree programme, students are qualified to
In Klagenfurt you can study at your own pace. To help you follow your path with confidence, we keep it clear of (bureaucratic) stumbling blocks and barriers. If you wish to reach your goal quickly and efficiently, we will always be there to support you. Our recommended course of study will guide you through the semesters. You work your way through the curriculum – making the most of opportunities to broaden your horizons and without wasting time. If you would like to know which courses await you before you start, take a look at the wide range of seminars and lectures.
Programme structure: a tabular overview
SUBJECT | DESIGNATION | ECTS |
---|---|---|
Required subjects |
Networks and Communications: Fundamentals | 12 |
Electives | Networks and Communications: Advanced | 30 |
Information and Communications Engineering: Supplements | 18 | |
Technical Complements | 12 | |
Soft Skills | 12 | |
Options | 6 | |
Master thesis |
incl. exclusive research seminar | 27 |
Final Board Examination |
3 | |
Total | 120 |
Recommended course of study
Important note regarding lecture courses scheduled on a cyclical basis: Although certain lecture courses are only offered once a year, the corresponding examinations can be taken year-round on specific dates.
1. Semester (Starting in the winter semester)
SUBJECT | ECTS | Course number + title | Course type |
NC Fundamentals | 4 | Mobile Communications | VC* |
3 | Mobile Communications | KS* | |
4 | Signal Processing for Communications | VC* | |
3 | Signal Processing for Communications | KS* | |
NC Advanced | 4 | Pervasive Computing | VC* |
4 | Smart Grids | VC* | |
4 | Seminar on Self-Organized Systems | SE* | |
Total | 26** |
* compulsory attendance
** choose Free Electives to sum up to 30 ECTS
SUBJECT | ECTS | Course number + title | Course type |
NC Fundamentals | 4 | Sensors Networks | VC* |
3 | Sensors Networks | KS* | |
4 | Wireless Networks | VC* | |
3 | Wireless Networks | KS* | |
3 | Pervasive Computing Lab | KS* | |
4 | Powerline Communications | KS* | |
4 | Advanced Wireless Communications | VC* | |
4 | Seminar on Smart Grids | SE* | |
4 | Modelling and Simulation of Energy Systems | VC* | |
Total | 33 |
* compulsory attendance
Practical training
To reinforce the practical and research experience as well as the problem-solving skills, students can complete a practical placement (worth 6 ECTS credits) as part of the elective subject “Soft Skills”. During the research or industrial placement, which must last at least 2 months, students work on a project, defined in advance, under the expert supervision of a university lecturer. The industrial placement can be completed in a company, with a public administrative body, a non-profit organisation, or a non-university research institution. Research placements are completed at a university.
There are no limits to your personal development. Enjoy the freedom that only a university degree can offer you and expand your horizons beyond your academic studies. You can pick and choose which competences will set you apart in the future. We have lots to offer, for instance:
Admission to the Master’s Dregree Programme Information and Communications Engineering: Branch of Study Networks and Communications must occur within the admission periods.
The Admissions and Examinations Office can be visited after an appointment has been made. Appointments are made as follows:
Once you have booked an appointment, you will receive an appointment booking confirmation by e-mail. This serves as proof and must be presented at the counter in digital form (mobile phone) or as a printout.
You do not have to go through a special admission procedure to start the Master‘s degree in Information and Communications Engineering in Klagenfurt.
You only have to meet the following conditions, which also apply to all other programmes:
evidence of English language proficiency at the required level at the time of application.
Prospective students who apply for admission to a Master’s degree programmes taught in English must provide
We won’t abandon you, especially at the start of your studies!
Graduates of the Master’s degree programme are qualified for a wide range of professional activities, for instance in the development or product management for technical systems
The branch of study Networks and Communications also offers the opportunity to acquire specialised expertise, for example in the following areas:
You’ll soon discover this: There are many interesting facts, stories and news updates regarding this degree programme.
The information and communication technology industry is global: So, whether you want to develop new chips in Indonesia after graduation or test revolutionary drone technology in Dubai, the world is yours to explore. Complete a semester abroad during your studies and spend it at one of the university’s 250 or so partner universities. You won’t need to worry about your finances – we have plenty of scholarships on offer.
When does the semester start?
The winter semester starts on the 1st of October and ends on the 31st of January. The summer semester starts on the 1st of March and ends on the 30th of June.
Further information is available in Term dates & deadlines.
How can I apply for a Master’s degree programme?
Further information on how to apply for a Master’s degree programme can be found on our webpage Admission to a Master’s degree programme.
How can I prove English language proficiency?
A list of the accepted language qualifications is available in the Regulation issued by the Rectorate concerning proof of required language proficiency for admission to study programmes.
Where can I find additional information? Who can I contact with questions?
Please refer to the Curriculum (PDF) and our website for further information on all aspects of studying. If you have additional questions, you can also contact the Student Representatives of the Austrian National Union of Students or the Programme Director directly.
Once you have completed the Master’s degree programme in Information and Communications Engineering you can continue straight on to the following degree programme:
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