Applied Research in Engineering Sciences (M. Sc.)

Find a research topic

A prerequisite for an interesting and successful APR program is the availability of a suitable research project. Finding a research topic is the first and decisive step and should be done well in advance of the application.

Research topics can be discussed and agreed directly with a specific professor in advance. In the case of a general request, a topic is assigned in consultation with the head of the degree program, Prof. Christian Endisch.

APR students can usually receive financial remuneration if they are involved in project work beyond the scope of the Research Master's degree. Due to the existing Bachelor's degree, there is the possibility of employment as a research assistant at remuneration level 12 with a maximum of 20 hours, which corresponds to around €2,000 per month. Details must be clarified in advance with the supervising professor.

An information event on the APR will be held in good time for the start of the application period. A selection of open projects will also be presented there (see information event).

Qualification requirements

The following qualification requirements must be met for admission to the APR program:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree program in the fields of electrical engineering or information technology, computer science, mechanical engineering or related SPO Master Applied Research disciplines
  • at least 210 credit points (ETCS)
  • an overall examination result of at least 2.5 or a relative grade that shows a degree among the 35% of the best graduates of the comparative cohort of the respective applicants
• a successfully completed aptitude assessment procedure (see aptitude assessment procedure)

If the previous Bachelor's degree course (e.g. at another university) only comprised six semesters, only 180 credits are generally awarded. In such a case, coursework amounting to 30 credits must be made up. This can be a practical semester or other coursework can also be recognized. In any case, it is advisable to contact the academic advisor.

Application deadlines
You can apply online from May 2 to July 15 (for the winter semester) and from November 15 to January 15 (for the summer semester).

Application form
You can apply online via Primuss: Application for Master study course

The application must be accompanied by

• Degree certificate or grade sheet with average grade
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form in German
• Proof of German language proficiency B2 (for foreign applicants)
• If applicable, proof of 30 additional ECTS (certificates of internships, vocational training, professional activity)

Applicants who meet the formal admission requirements will be invited to the aptitude assessment procedure in the form of a 30-minute selection interview (colloquium). The invitation to the selection procedure is sent approximately 10 days before the date. The topic is agreed independently between the applicant and the supervising professor.

• The invited applicants give a short presentation on the agreed academic topic (approx. 15 minutes)
• This is followed by a discussion or questioning by the selection committee

The following assessment criteria must be met:

Professional aptitude

• Ability to penetrate a topic from a technical/scientific perspective
• Methodical approach to the development of solutions
• Originality of the solution approaches
• Systematic approach in your own evaluation of the solution approaches
• Proven special skills in organizing and carrying out engineering and scientific projects on the basis of project work and theses

Presentation and personal aptitude

• Structuring and presentation of a scientific topic
• Red thread; limitation to the essentials
• Linguistic fluency
• Contact and communication skills

The arithmetic mean is calculated from the overall grade of the selection interview and the overall grade of the Bachelor's certificate. A grade of 2.5 or better is required as proof of aptitude.

The Master's degree course in APR is an independent course of study at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences, which is offered in cooperation with other universities.

Students also have the opportunity to attend cross-university events. There is also the opportunity to take part in the jointly organized AR conference.