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M.Eng.Master · Master of Engineering

Sensor- und Automatisierungstechnik (ESA)

Hochschule HannoverHannover

Standard duration
3 semesters90 ECTS · Full-time
Language
Not stated
Start
Winter semester
Apply by
15 JanuarySummer semester · every year · +1 more
Admission (NC)
Restrictedselection by aptitude test or audition
Tuition fees
None
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Information from f1.hs-hannover.de, mwk.niedersachsen.de · checked 27 October 2026 · All details and sources

What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 27 October 2026.

Semester plan

  • Required
  • Required elective
  • Thesis
  1. Semester 115 ECTS required · 2 elective cataloguesFeldtheorie und Simulation · Höhere Mathematik Vektoranalysis · Robotik · Required elective from Mikrosystemtechnik und Sensorik · Required elective from Technischer Wahlbereich
    • Feldtheorie und SimulationSummary by OWWZ: Electromagnetic fields are described theoretically and simulated using numerical methods.Exam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., Rechnerprogramm oder Präsentation5 ECTS
    • Höhere Mathematik VektoranalysisSummary by OWWZ: Vector analysis covers fields, differential operators, integral theorems and partial differential equations.5 ECTS
    • RobotikSummary by OWWZ: Covers the structure, kinematics, dynamics and path planning of stationary robots.5 ECTS
    Required elective from Mikrosystemtechnik und Sensorik3 modules · choose 10 ECTS
    • MikrosystemtechnikSummary by OWWZ: Explores microfabrication and system integration through sensors and microsystem devices.Exam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., mündliche Prüfung, Hausarbeit oder experimentelle Arbeit5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Licht- und FarbsensorikSummary by OWWZ: Covers light and color perception, photometric and colorimetric measurement, and optical sensors.Exam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., mündliche Prüfung, Hausarbeit oder experimentelle Arbeit5 ECTSRequired elective
    • MikrowellensensorikSummary by OWWZ: Covers microwave sensors and measurement methods including radar, transmission and resonance.Exam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., mündliche Prüfung, Hausarbeit oder experimentelle Arbeit5 ECTSRequired elective
    Required elective from Technischer Wahlbereich5 modules · choose 5 ECTS
    • Energieeffizientes Design von ProduktionsanlagenSummary by OWWZ: Examines planning and energy optimization of production plants, including monitoring and management.Exam (in German): Klausur 60 Min., Hausarbeit, Referat oder Präsentation3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Prozessleittechnik-CAESummary by OWWZ: Covers process control systems and computer-aided planning of measurement and control functions.Exam (in German): Bericht, Hausarbeit, Klausur 60 Min., mündliche Prüfung oder Präsentation3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Production Improvement (PM): Lean Management Lean Production TrainerSummary by OWWZ: Explores value creation, waste and systematic improvement using Toyota production system principles.Exam (in German): Bericht, Hausarbeit, Klausur 60 Min., mündliche Prüfung oder Präsentation3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Elemente der VerfahrenstechnikplanungSummary by OWWZ: Covers process flow diagrams, material properties and thermal process design including drying, evaporation and distillation.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit, Klausur 60 Min., mündliche Prüfung oder Präsentation3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Zuverlässigkeit technischer SystemeSummary by OWWZ: Covers product life cycles, design and development processes and technical solutions for desired product properties.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit, Klausur 60 Min., mündliche Prüfung oder Präsentation3 ECTSRequired elective
  2. Semester 215 ECTS required · 2 elective cataloguesHöhere Mathematik Lineare Algebra und Stochastik · Sensordatenverarbeitung · Systemtheorie und Optimale Regelung · Required elective from Automatisierung, Kommunikation und Künstliche Intelligenz · Required elective from Überfachlicher Wahlbereich
    • Höhere Mathematik Lineare Algebra und StochastikSummary by OWWZ: Develops linear algebra and probability from matrices and eigenvalues to distributions, parameter estimation and Markov chains.5 ECTS
    • SensordatenverarbeitungSummary by OWWZ: Covers analog and digital sensor chains, conversion and continuous-time and digital filter design.Exam (in German): Mündliche Prüfung5 ECTS
    • Systemtheorie und Optimale RegelungSummary by OWWZ: Analyzes dynamic systems and state control including observers, optimal control and Kalman filters.5 ECTS
    Required elective from Automatisierung, Kommunikation und Künstliche Intelligenz4 modules · choose 10 ECTS
    • Technische KommunikationsnetzeSummary by OWWZ: Covers industrial communication networks, protocols, quality of service and network diagnostics.Exam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., mündliche Prüfung oder Rechnerprogramm5 ECTSRequired elective
    • AI VisionSummary by OWWZ: Covers camera calibration, 3D reconstruction, object detection and neural vision methods.Exam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., mündliche Prüfung oder Rechnerprogramm5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Industrie 4.0 AutomationslaborSummary by OWWZ: The lab plans, programs and visualizes networked production systems.Exam (in German): Rechnerprogramm5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Hardwarerealisierung Integrierter SystemeSummary by OWWZ: Covers design and implementation of digital, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits.Exam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., mündliche Prüfung, Hausarbeit, experimentelle Arbeit oder Präsentation5 ECTSRequired elective
    Required elective from Überfachlicher Wahlbereich6 modules · choose 5 ECTS
    • English 7Summary by OWWZ: Practices professional English for communication, networking and negotiation.Exam (in German): Klausur 60 Min.3 ECTSRequired elective
    • English 8Summary by OWWZ: Practices professional English for presentations, negotiation and conflict resolution.Exam (in German): Klausur 60 Min.3 ECTSRequired elective
    • English - Presentation TechniquesSummary by OWWZ: Practices planning and delivering English presentations, including visual aids and questions.Exam (in German): Präsentation3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Six Sigma/Green BeltSummary by OWWZ: Teaches Six Sigma projects and statistical methods for process and quality analysis.Exam (in German): Klausur 60 Min.3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Operations ResearchSummary by OWWZ: Covers mathematical optimization, network analysis and their application to business planning problems.Exam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., mündliche Prüfung, Hausarbeit oder Präsentation5 ECTSRequired elective
    • ProjektSummary by OWWZ: A scientific assignment is organized, solved and presented using project management methods.Exam (in German): Mündliche Prüfung, Hausarbeit, Referat, Rechnerprogramm, experimentelle Arbeit, Bericht oder Präsentation5 ECTSRequired elective
  3. Semester 330 ECTS requiredMasterarbeit mit Kolloquium
    • Masterarbeit mit Kolloquium (Thesis)Summary by OWWZ: An independent scientific master’s thesis is prepared and presented in a colloquium.Exam (in German): Masterarbeit und Kolloquium30 ECTS
  • 25modules in the plan
  • 7required modules
  • 4elective areas
  • 27 ECTSThesis

Topic profile

ECTS by topic according to the module handbook, with the share of the programme’s 90 ECTS.

  • Calculus and analysis5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Electromagnetic fields5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Linear algebra5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Control engineering5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Robotics5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Signal processing5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Production planning and management4 ECTS: 0 required, 4 elective
  • Image processing and computer vision3 ECTS: 0 required, 3 elective

Curriculum sources

2 documents

Application and requirements

From the official pages and regulations of the university and the federal state.

Application deadlines

Requirements

  • Admission

    Restricted admission, aptitude procedureselection by aptitude test or audition

Checklist to tick off

From the official details above, each with its source.

Researched: 27 October 2026. Deadlines and fees change; the university is authoritative.

Costs

Tuition fees and contributions according to the university.

Tuition fees
None
Semester contribution
Not stated by the university

Source: mwk.niedersachsen.de

Degree and next steps

Which degree, what it leads to according to the university, and how to continue.

  • Degree

    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)Consecutive master

Fits these goals

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Degree
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)Consecutive master
Standard duration
3 semesters
ECTS credits
90 ECTS
Start of studies
Winter semester
Mode of study
Full-time
Teaching language
Not stated by the university
Admission
Restricted admission, aptitude procedure
Location
Hannover
Tuition fees
No tuition feesSource: mwk.niedersachsen.de
Semester contribution
Not stated by the university
Subject (official classification)
Electrical power engineering, Automotive engineering

Information from f1.hs-hannover.de, mwk.niedersachsen.de · checked 27 October 2026

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Hochschule Hannover

University of applied sciences · Public

Hannover, Lower Saxony

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