Although the Study plan is not mandatory, it can serve as a valuable guide throughout your studies. While it generally makes sense to follow the suggested order of courses, it's perfectly fine if things don't go exactly as planned. Since the program includes a range of compulsory electives and specialisation-specific subjects, the study plans and module handbook will support you in making well-informed decisions, ensuring you are well-prepared for every semester!

You can find the courses offered within your specialisation for the current semester directly in PAUL, where you can register during the registration period. Additional information, such as course instructors, schedules, and locations, is also available there.

Have you ever read through your Examination regulations? They regulate the formal study requirements for your degree programme and are legally binding. In particular, you will find answers to the following questions:

• Which courses are required for me?
• Which formalities are relevant for my final module and my thesis?

Are you interested in specific modules and looking for their descriptions so that you can better prepare yourself? The Module handbook, which is also a legal part of the examination regulations, can answer the following questions about your courses, among others:

• What content is covered in this course?
• What prior knowledge is required, and what is the expected workload?
• What form does the exam take and how many ECTS credits are awarded for it?

You can view your examination regulations and module handbooks. Please make sure that you select the most recent module handbook for your examination regulations.

The Examination Board is responsible for ensuring compliance with the examination regulations and observing the procedural rules adopted for the conduct of examinations. It is also responsible for recognising coursework and examination achievements.

Examinations completed at other universities in Germany or abroad may be credited if they are equivalent to courses in the Electrical Systems Engineering program. To apply, a request must be submitted by e-mail to the ESE Examination Board member along with the following documents:

• Informal application for recognition of examinations using the contact form.
• For examinations taken at other German universities:
  • Official transcripts (original or certified copy) from your home university.
  • Course descriptions or documents stating the content of attended classes.
• For examinations taken abroad:
  • Notarised translations of transcripts/certificates (if not in German or English).
  • Certification from the International Office confirming recognition options.

If all documents are complete, examinations may be recognised and forwarded to the Central Examination Secretariat. If you have any questions, please use the contact form.
 

Are you looking for a Project or planning to write your Master's thesis soon? This overview page presents the current subject areas in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. It includes advertised projects as well as information on available Master's thesis topics in the area of Electrical Systems Engineering, aligned with ongoing research and academic focus areas.

The concluding Master's thesis is a research assignment in which you are expected to apply the theories and skills developed throughout the programme. Most projects are conducted within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Paderborn. This ensures full alignment with the examination regulations and guarantees excellent academic supervision.

Alternatively, it is also possible to carry out your thesis fully or partially at a company. In such cases, you must first find a professor from the department who is willing to supervise your work. Please note that you are not entitled to conduct your thesis in the industry.

You have to register for courses in the Paderborn Assistance System for University and Teaching (PAUL) during the respective registration periods only.
Students who are not able to register or deregister their courses in PAUL for technical reasons can use the forms and email to paul@upb.de.

You have to register for examinations in PAUL during the respective registration periods only. These will also be announced in advance via the student mailing list.

In exceptional cases, you can write to the ESE Central Examination Secretariat.

You can deregister from an exam up to 2 days before the date. If you cannot attend due to illness, submit a medical certificate and an informal withdrawal application within 5 working days (Saturday counts as a workday) after the exam to the ESE Central Examination Secretariat by email. The certificate must confirm your unfitness and be dated no later than the exam date.

More information and the necessary applications can be found on the website.

The information for selecting and changing courses can be found here.