"An experience that changes your life" - Alfonso Rivera, ASM class of 2014
BUILD YOUR CAREER IN AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS
The programme is designed for students who wish to become highly qualified engineers in the field of automotive systems, who wish to work in the development of feedback control systems, automotive software and automotive electronics. Students have to choose one of the two majors:
Automotive IT: Innovative car communication software
A ONE-of-A-KIND ECOSYSTEM OF BIG PLAYERS, HIDDEN CHAMPIONS AND START-UPS
Esslingen University has a long tradition in educating mechanical and automotive engineers. The university has always taken advantage of its location in one of the major centres of the European industry, closely linked to the nearby companies, such as Bosch, Daimler, Audi, Festo, Porsche and many others.
Learn to work in an interdisciplinary and intercultural environment
The ASM programme reflects the needs of globally-oriented companies. We offer the opportunity for students from diverse cultural backgrounds to study, work and live together. This is made possible through an active contact with partner universities in many countries throughout the world. The intercultural co-operation on project work is also of added value to master's students.
Our Programmes: Students' #1 Choice!
The online portal "StudyPortals" asked students from 150 German universities how satisfied they were. We are very proud to announce that, out of these 150 German universities, Esslingen came in 10th place, flanked by top international universities of great renown.
Accreditation
The Esslingen master's programmes at Esslingen Graduate School were among the first to be accredited in Germany and are regularly reaccredited by the Accreditation Agency ZevA (Zentrale Evaluations- und Akkreditierungsagentur).
Contact our Student Ambassadors to get insights into study and life in Esslingen.
Next application period: November 2 - March 31 for Winter Semester 2025-2026
The master thesis is an examination and consists of the master thesis project and the presentation and defense. It shall show that the examinees themselves are able to handle and solve a problem with scientific methods on their own and within a set timeframe.
Prerequisites:
comprehensive foundations in the area of the scientific work
knowledge of project management, documentation and presentation technique
Module contents:
constitution of project structure (time schedule, work packages)
realisation of given task with scientific methods and within a given timeframe
The master thesis is an examination and consists of the master thesis project and the presentation and defense. It shall show that the examinees themselves are able to handle and solve a problem with scientific methods on their own and within a set timeframe.
Prerequisites:
comprehensive foundations in the area of the scientific work
knowledge of project management, documentation and presentation technique
Module contents:
constitution of project structure (time schedule, work packages)
realisation of given task with scientific methods and within a given timeframe
Approximately 95% of our students are international: about 50% of our ASM/DDM Alumni live in Germany after graduation.
STARTING SALARY
The yearly starting salary of our graduates is, on average, between 50,000€ and 70,000€.
AREA OF WORK
Our graduates typically continue to a range of occupations from middle to top management.
Vehicle Systems graduates aim to work in the field of development and testing of innovative automotive functions for steering, suspension and powertrain to improve ride & handling, stability, driveability and fuel economy.
Automotive IT graduates will have the chance to work in the field of development, market launch and supervision of vehicle series production, of suitable and innovative car communication systems and of safe software.
Native English speakers and applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree entirely in English (certification from university) are exempt from the English language test.
German Language
Minimum level A1 upon arrival
Minimum level A2 before the end ofthe second semester
Admission:
All applications are handled through our Admission Form.
Upon clicking through to the form you will be asked to Register yourself with some basic details to create an account before you are redirected to the actual application form.
The form can be partially completed and saved so that you are able to return and update if there is any information missing. Documents can be uploaded directly in to the form where necessary.
Please note that once you have clicked 'Submit' on the final page of the form no further changes can be made.
APS-Certificate:
If you received your degree in China, Vietnam, India or Mongolia, we require that you present an APS-Certificate when applying to study at the Esslingen Graduate School. You can obtain an APS-Certificate by applying for one at the German Embassy in your home country. Note that this can take some time so if this applies to you please make sure that you start the process as soon as possible.
Tuition & Fees:
Tuition for the International M. Eng. Master Programmes is €1500 per semester/semester. Additional fees and general cost of living apply. More information on the fees can be found here.
