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      Master of Science in Engineering MSE

      Master of Science in Engineering MSE

      The Master's programme is aimed at Bachelor's graduates of a technically oriented degree programme who wish to further deepen their knowledge in their specialist field.

      Key data

      Degree
      Master of Science FHNW in Engineering
      Next start
      Spring or Automn Semester
      Studying mode
      Full-time, part-time
      Teaching language
      English
      Place
      Windisch und further Swiss Universities of Applied Sciences
      Semester fee
      750 – 5000 CHF see Organisational information / fees

      Closing date is end of April or end of September respectively

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      With the Master's degree, the highest academic university degree, you prepare your way for responsible positions in research, industry and administration. You are able to take on both challenging activities in a specialist field, as well as management tasks and responsibility for interdisciplinary projects.

      The FHNW School of Engineering and Environment offers the following MSE profiles:

      • Business Engineering
      • Electrical Engineering
      • Energy and Environment
      • Mechatronics and Automation
      • Mechanical Engineering
      • Photonics and Laser Engineering

      Other MSE profiles at the FHNW

        FHNW School of Computer Science

        • Computer Science
        • Data Science
        • Information and Cybersecurity

        FHNW School of Architecture, Construction and Geomatics

        • Building Technologies
        • Civil Engineering
        • Geomatics

        Customised master's degree course of study

        The core of the degree programme is the individual specialisation within a profile. You will gain this in-depth knowledge through theoretical and practical work at an institute of the FHNW School of Engineering and Environment. Throughout your studies, you will be accompanied and supervised by a personal advisor and thus acquire unique competences at a high level within the framework of selected theory modules and practical research and development projects. You will supplement your specialist knowledge with selected theory modules.

        This is how you proceed:

        1. You enquire about specialisation options with the relevant profile responsible and/or potential advisor.
        2. You apply for a place on the programme.
        3. The MSE admissions committee decides on your admission.
        4. Once you have been admitted, you and your advisor choose theory modules from the range on offer.
        5. The choice of module and the content of the specialisation are recorded in the Individual Study Agreement (ISV).

        MSE profiles at the FHNW School of Engineering and Environment

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        Course of study

        The MSE course enables you to pursue a targeted, individual specialisation in the fields of engineering and information technology.

        Benefits
        • You learn to develop abstract thinking and to act in an application- and solution-oriented way.
        • You possess extensive methodical know-how, can recognize the complexity of individual contexts and can solve problems independently.
        • In practice-oriented projects, you develop your skills and gain qualified practical experience.
        • You can develop products and procedures using cutting-edge technologies, have acquired expertise in project management and are familiar with business contexts.
        • In dealing with complex problems, you can make a significant analytical, conceptional and technical contribution to the development of innovative solutions.
        • Thanks to strong communication skills, you are confident operating in an international environment.
        Structure / modules

        One-third of the course of study consists of theoretical modules that are carried out at central locations for students from all Swiss universities of applied sciences. The other two thirds form the focus of the “Master of Science in Engineering”. You acquire this part of the training at an institute of the FHNW School of Engineering.

        The MSE course of study represents 90 ECTS credits:

        • 30 ECTS by completing the central theory modules
        • 30 ECTS through the individual specialisation (projects, Supplementary course elements)
        • 30 ECTS by passing the final master thesis

        Further information on the structure of the course can be found here.

        Additional courses

        All students must provide evidence of 6 credits from additional courses (EVA) throughout their studies.

        Additional courses serve to impart theoretical knowledge that is not part of the central theory modules due to its specialisation. The EVA is organized by the institute of the FHNW School of Engineering and Environment where you are studying. However, you can also take suitable EVA from other universities of applied science, provided that you have coordinated this with your advisor and with the respective profile supervisor.

        Organisational information

        Admission requirements

        The master's degree programme is aimed at bachelor's graduates who have achieved very good results (ECTS grades A or B) during their studies.

        The completed field of study must be related to the area of competence of the chosen profile. Holders of an equivalent certificate can also be admitted to the programme.

        After the application deadline, your submitted application documents will be reviewed and our admissions committee will decide on your admission or rejection.
        If necessary, an additional admission interview can be arranged.

        The MSE usually follows on directly from a bachelor's degree. In case of several years of professional activity after the degree, more detailed clarifications are necessary.

        Teaching language

        All lectures are held in English. Therefore, we recommend a knowledge of English on at least level B2 or better on level C1 according to the scaling of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
        The specialisation can also take place in English and therefore no knowledge of German is required for the master's degree programme.

        Full-time or part-time degree

        The master's degree can be completed full-time with a duration of three semesters or part-time with a correspondingly longer duration. In the case of part-time study, it is possible to divide work and study into different semesters.

        Fees
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        Tuition fee (CH domicile)

        Fr. 750.-   (per semester)

        Tuition fee EU/EFTA*

        Fr. 1000.- (per semester)

        Tuition fee all other countries**

        Fr. 5000.- (per semester)

        Enrollment fee

        Fr. 200.-   (at registration)

        Materials and licenses

        CHF 100.- (from autumn semester 2023/24, per semester)

        Leave semester

        Fr. 100.-   (per semester)

        Graduation fee

        Fr. 300.-   (settlement prior to graduation)

        * The decisive factor is the civil law domicile before the start of the studies. This is not the residence under tax law, i.e. students who take up residence in Switzerland for the purpose of their studies do not have their residence under civil law in Switzerland (see Art. 23, para. 1 ZGB: "Residence, term").

        ** Refers to students with a residence permit that does not permit gainful employment, i.e. was only issued for the purpose of studying.

        For more detailed information see Fees

        Fixed dates

        The master's degree can be started in the spring or autumn semester:

        • Beginning in the spring semester: Registration closes at the end of September of the previous year
        • Beginning in the autumn semester: Registration closes at the end of April of the current year

        Downloads / further information

        • www.msengineering.ch
        • General information about studying at the FHNW School of Engineering and Environment
        • Studien- und Prüfungsordnung MSE until the end of spring semester 2025 (in German)
        • Studien- und Prüfungsordnung MSE from autumn semester 2025 (in German)
        • Study and examination regulations MSE (in English, not legally binding) until the end of spring semester 2025
        • Study and examination regulations MSE (in English, not legally binding) from autumn semester 2025

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        Study Administration and Advisory
        Telephone

        +41 56 202 99 33

        E-mail

        mse.technik@fhnw.ch

        Address

        Klosterzelgstrasse 2 5210 Windisch

        Room

        1.031

        Gregor Burkhard

        Prof. Dr. Gregor Burkhard

        Programme Head of the Master of Science in Engineering MSE

        Telephone

        +41 56 202 74 58

        E-mail

        gregor.burkhard@fhnw.ch

        Address

        Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt Klosterzelgstrasse 2 5210 Windisch

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        FHNW School of Engineering and Environment, Brugg-Windisch

        FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
        School of Engineering and Environment

        Klosterzelgstrasse 2

        CH - 5210 Windisch

        Phone+41 56 202 99 00

        E-Mailinfo.technik@fhnw.ch

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