(1) To be eligible for admission to this programme, a candidate must have attained - with an overall final grade of at least 2.3 - his or her first subject related degree from an institution of higher education (e.g. Bachelor of Science), a degree from a Technical College for Administration [Verwaltungsfachhochschule] or a degree from a public or state accredited university of cooperative education [Berufsakademie]. »Subject related« applies to degree programmes in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science and Media, and other technical-scientific degree programmes from the areas of engineering or computer science. The examination committee decides on the equivalence of degrees and exceptions and may also state additional requirements to be met by the student.
(2) If the first degree does not involve a final scientific thesis, the candidate has to submit another piece of scientific report authored by him/her.
(3) To be eligible for admission to this programme, a candidate must provide proof of English language proficiency at the B2 level as put forth by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (GER) in the form of
- proof of mastery as a native speaker (acquisition of a certificate of higher education entrance qualification or first-level professional qualification (i.e. undergraduate degree) from an English-speaking country) or
- proof by means of one of the following internationally recognised certificates
- TOEFL (internet-based score 85 or better)
- Cambridge Certificate First Certificate in English (FCE)
- IELTS, band 6.5 (at least 6.0 in each individual band)
or by means of an equivalent certificate.
(4) The candidate must submit a one-page letter of motivation in English. The letter of motivation must include an overview of the previous academic and vocational/practical training, such as completed projects related to construction informatics and/or internships, international experience during the first-degree programme, student activities, and/or academic work. Documentation of all activities is to be provided. The letter of motivation must also detail the personal future (research) perspectives about the main areas of study.
(5) If the selection committee is not able to reach a unique consensus based on the available documents, an interview may be conducted to reveal the candidate's competences.
(6) The selection of the applicants is conducted by a selection committee, which comprises two professors, one of each is either from Civil Engineering or Computer Science, of the degree programme »Digital Engineering«. The selection committee establishes which applicants meet the necessery requirements (sections 1-5) and determines which modules from the thematic area »Fundamentals« are to be completed individually in order to achieve the adaptation of qualifications.
*These regulations are subject to the condition that the Academic and Examination Regulations are approved by the President of the Bauhaus-Universität and published as a Statute.
In addition, you should:
- Enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams
- Be curious and creative
- Be willing to work independently and take initiative
- Enjoy solving the complex problems of the digital information community
- Possess excellent knowledge of engineering or computer science
- Have an interest in developing models for physical processes, image data acquisition and analysis, as well as visualisation methods
- Possess knowledge of numerical simulation methods
- Have an understanding of storage, analysis and manipulation of large quantities of data
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
For questions about proof of language proficiency, please contact Johanna Merian: studium[at]uni-weimar.de
The following applies to German-speaking applicants:
You can demonstrate level B2 proficiency of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) in the following ways:
- Submission of a secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur) documenting at least six years of English instruction (from the seventh grade up to the completion of secondary school studies). The final grade - or, if applicable, the average grade - of the last two years must be at least the grade of 2,0 (gut) or 10 points;
or
- Submission of proof of a successfully completed English-language Bachelor's degree.
If you cannot demonstrate your English proficiency in this manner, please provide one of the following language certificates no more than two years old (comparable certificates are subject to case-by-case review):
| English language certificates | Results/Level | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Test of English as a foreign language Internet based (0-120 Pkt) The TOEFL code of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is 8968. | Min. 85 pts. | www.ets.org |
| IELTS: International English Language Testing System | Min. overall score 6,5 (the score of each test component must be at least 6,0) | www.ielts.org www.britishcouncil.de |
| English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL) (Cambridge University) | First Certificate in English (FCE) | www.cambridgeesol.de |
The following applies to international applicants:
We recommend that you, before coming to Germany, you acquire a minimum of German proficiency in order to be able to manage your day-to-day life. Please do not assume that English is spoken in all public institutions, doctors and authorities.
You can demonstrate level B2 proficiency of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) in the following ways:
- first or further academic degree in a country where the language of instruction and the official language is English (except India and Pakistan).
If you cannot demonstrate your English proficiency in this manner, please provide one of the following language certificates no more than two years old (comparable certificates are subject to case-by-case review):
| English language certificates | Result/Level | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Test of English as a foreign language Internet based (0-120 pts.). The TOEFL code of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar/Bauhaus University Weimar is 8968. | Min. 85 pts. | www.ets.org |
| TOEFL: paper based (310-677 pts.) | Min. 565 pts. | www.ets.org |
| TOEFL: computer based (0-300 pts.) | Min. 225 pts. | www.ets.org |
| IELTS: International English Language Testing System | Min. score 6,5 (the score of each test component must be at least 6,0) | www.ielts.org www.britishcouncil.de |
| English for Speakers of other languages (ESOL) (Cambridge University) | First Certificate in English (FCE) | www.cambridgeesol.de |
Our English-language Master's programme in Digital Engineering may be started in the winter Semester or in the summer semester.
Applicants who graduated outside of Europe apply online at: www.uni-assist.de.
- Application period winter semester: End of April/May unil 15 July
- Application deadline summer semester: October preceding year until 15 January
Applicants who graduated in Europe and do not require a visa apply online at: Online-Application.
- Application deadline winter semester: 30 September
- Application deadline summer semester: 31 March
General Information and Uni Assist
When will the application period at Uni Assist start?
This varies from semester to semester. We announce it at https://www.uni-weimar.de/en/civil-and-environmental-engineering/studies/master-degree-programmes/digital-engineering/application-procedure/ in the tab ‚Online Application‘.
Can I hand in the APS certificate later?
Unfortunately not. Please add your APS certificate during the application procedure. Your application will be rejected without this. Please refer to https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/glossary-of-terms/description/term/akademische-pruefstelle-aps for further information.
I have several certificates from trainings on the jobs and recommendation letters. Shall I send this together with the application?
During the eligibility check, several aspects are considered. However, too many documents slow down the process; hence, if you send only necessary documents, it is likely tat you receive an answer earlier. The following documents are always taken into account:
- academic certificates and their transcripts,
- English certificates: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge FCE, Pearson PTE Academic (not especially mentioned in the study regulation yet but it is considered as equivalent),
- letters that proof working in a company with detailed task descriptions,
- and the motivation letter
Please avoid submitting numerous additional certificates.
I have several certificates from Coursera, LinkedIn or other online course providers. Are those considered for the elgibility check?
Courses from online course providers, for example Coursera or LinkedIn Learning, are not considered for the eligibility check.
I have applied for DEM. When can I expect a decision?
It is not possible to provide a general answer because of numerous involved institutions and persons. Processing your application takes some time since all applications have to be evaluated with care and fairness. There is no specific date for the publication of the application results.
English Language
I‘ve got a Bachelor‘s degree that certifies English as medium of instruction. Is that a valid proof of my English proficiency?
According to the study regulations §2 section 2, you have to proof your English proficiency at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you have gained your bahelor‘s degree in a country that has English as official and educational language, this is normally considered as a valid proof of your English proficiecy. However, two exceptions of this rule are India and Pakistan. If you gained your bachelor‘s degree there, you have to provide an English certificate, e.g., from IELTS o Toefl.
I meet other requirements for applying, but my TOEFL score is 83, which means that my score is 3 marks less than what is required. My question is, should I apply?
No, your application cannot be considered if you do not meet the admission requirements.
Academic proficiency
2.3 is the minimum grade in the German grading system to be eligible for Digital Engineering. Is my grade sufficient?
To get an estimation if your grade is sufficient, you can use the Bavarian Formula (https://www.tum.de/en/studies/application/application-info-portal/grade-conversion-formula-for-grades-earned-outside-germany). Your grade may be sufficient if its conversion is smaller or equal to 2.3. However, this is only a guiding value. Uni Assist calculates your final value, which is used for decisions.
It is mentioned there that you need 2.3 German grade minimum in order to be eligible for this program. I just want to confirm whether 2.3 German grade is the minimum requirement OR, as I have 2.4 according to my bachelor degree as per UniAssist evaluation for another university, so, can I apply with 2.4 as well?
A GPA of 2.3 according to the German grading system is the minimum requirement. Applications that do not meet the requirements cannot be considered.
What information should my academic certificate contain?
Credits and grades in several specific disciplines are checked. Hence, the certificate should contain
- completed modules and courses,
- credit points or similar for each course,
- grades in the respective courses,
- and an overall grade for your degree, e.g., CGPA.
Shall I send my syllabus along with my acadmic certificate?
In some cases, credit points or similar are not part of the academic certificate. If this is the case and only in this case, send your syllabus along with your certificate.
Self-written Academic Document
I don‘t have a bachelor‘s thesis. What else can I submit?
We need a self-written academic document to proof your academic writing skills. This document should be long enough and consist of an introduction, literature review, methodology, results and discussion. Possible documents are
- a bachelor‘s thesis,
- a project report,
- one or several journal articles or
- one or several confeterence papers
Is an abstact of the self-written academic document enough?
The academic document is used to check your proficiency in academic writing. An abstract does not represent your academic writing skills essentially.Hence, please send the entire document.
My acadmic document is written neither in English nor in German. Will it be considered?
Several languages may be handled by us, e.g., Russian, Turkish, and Farsi. Please send us the entire document in the original language. If we face problems, we will contact you.
Registration and Enrollment
I have received an admission letter. How long is it valid?
Your letter of admission is valid for one year.
Is it possible to postpone my enrollment?
The letter of admission is valid for one year from the date of issue. If you are unable to enroll for the summer semester, you can enroll at a later date (e.g. winter semester) with the original letter.
What is the latest date for registering at the university for the semester?
Latest dates are the 31st March and the 30th September for the summer and winter semester respectively.
When shall I pay my semester fees for enrollment?
Please follow the guidelines for enrollment according to the information on the letter of admission. In addition, please check the homepage for current information, such as the current semester fee: www.uni-weimar.de/en/university/studies/new-students/
Attention! Please make sure that you do not transfer the semester fee to us before your visa has been issued.