Admission Requirements
Find out which academic, professional, and language requirements you need to meet
Prepare for a Successful Application and Study Start
This page helps you understand the qualifications needed for admission and how to strengthen your preparation before the program begins.
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Requirements
In order to be admitted to our Master´s programs, the following general requirements have to be fulfilled:
University Qualification
- First academic degree: Bachelor, Master, Diploma, etc. from a University, University of Applied Sciences, or Cooperative State University
- Degree in a relevant subject, such as Engineering, Natural Sciences, Information Science or Economics
- In exceptional cases, other degrees may be accepted.
Professional Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the specific field of the M.Sc. program is required, depending on the first degree´s level
- HECTOR School recommendation: more than 3 years of professional experience
- References are needed as evidence
English Qualification
- English language proficiency is required, e.g. English as mother tongue
- Alternatively, a test certificate is accepted, e.g. TOEFL score of at least 570 PBT, 230 CBT, 90 iBT or IELTs with at least 6.5 points
- Appropriate proof of C1 level is also accepted
Program-Specific Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements, each M.Sc. program may have specific subject-related requirements:
First University Degree in:
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Business engineering
- Economics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Chemical engineering
- Process engineering
- or a related subject
Basic Knowledge in:
- Higher mathematics or stochastic
Basic Knowledge in One of the Following Fields:
- Thermodynamics
- Fluid mechanics
- Electrical energy systems
Under certain circumstances, other degrees may be accepted (e.g. depending on professional experience).
First University Degree in:
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Information technology
- Mechatronics
- Sensor system engineering
- Automation engineering
- or a related subject
Basic Knowledge in:
- Higher mathematics or stochastic
Basic Knowledge in One of the Following Fields:
- Control engineering
- Power transformation
- Drive technology
- Manufacturing engineering
- Materials science
- Electronic materials and devices
- Circuit technology,
- Microelectronics
- Telecommunications
- Basic physical knowledge of electrical engineering or metrology
Under certain circumstances, other degrees may be accepted (e.g. depending on professional experience).
First University Degree in:
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechatronics
- Business engineering
- or a related subject
Basic Knowledge in:
- Higher mathematics or stochastic
Basic Knowledge in One of the Following Fields:
- Methods for designing and dimensioning machine systems
- Manufacturing engineering
- Materials science or engineering mechanics
In exceptional cases, other degrees may be accepted (e.g. depending on professional experience).
First University Degree in:
- Logistics
- Information technology
- Industrial engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- or a related subject
Basic Knowledge in:
- Higher mathematics or stochastic
Basic Knowledge in One of the Following Fields:
- Production engineering
- Automation engineering
- Extraction technology
- Logistics or manufacturing engineering
In exceptional cases other degrees may be accepted (e.g. depending on professional experience).
First University Degree in:
- Economics
- Business informatics
- Business mathematics
- Industrial engineering
- Physics
- or a related subject
Basic Knowledge in:
- Higher mathematics or stochastic
Basic Knowledge in One of the Following Fields:
- Micro- and macroeconomics
- Finance or internal and external accounting
In exceptional cases other degrees may be accepted (e.g. depending on professional experience).
First University Degree in:
- Economics
- Computer science
- Information technology
- Business engineering
- Physics
- or a related subject
Basic Knowledge in:
- Higher mathematics or stochastic
Basic Knowledge in One of the Following Fields:
- Theoretical and technical computer science
- Programming
- Databases
- Operations research
- Micro- and macroeconomics
- Production Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Logistics
- Measurement and Control Technology
- Circuit Technology
Under certain circumstances, other degrees may be accepted (e.g. depending on professional experience).
Requirements Fulfilled?
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Preparatory Courses
Get the right knowledge for a successful study start!
Some Master programs benefit from specific foundational knowledge. To help applicants prepare for the academic level of their program, HECTOR School offers selected preparatory courses.
These courses are not mandatory admission requirements, but they are recommended for applicants who would like to refresh or strengthen relevant knowledge before starting their studies.
Preparatory courses may be especially helpful if:
- your previous studies were completed several years ago
- you would like to refresh specific technical or methodological knowledge
- your academic background differs from the focus of your chosen program
- you want to prepare more confidently for the start of your studies
Recommended Preparatory Courses by Program
| M.Sc. Program |
Recommended Preparation |
|
Energy Engineering and Management |
Selected Topics of Electrical Engineering |
|
Mobility Systems Engineering and Management |
No specific preparatory course currently recommended |
|
Management of Product Development |
No specific preparatory course currently recommended |
|
Production and Operations Management |
Probability and Statistics |
|
Financial Engineering |
Probability and Statistics Programming, especially for applicants with few programming experience |
|
Information Systems Engineering and Management |
Probability and Statistics Programming, especially for applicants with few programming experience Selected online trainings for applicants with limited IT background |
Overview of Preparatory Courses
| Course | Type | Format | Fee | Date |
| Probability and Statistics | Crash Course | Blended learning | Free of charge | Mid-December to mid-January (exact dates TBA) |
| Programming | Certificate Course | On campus in Karlsruhe | 750 € | February 23 - February 26, 2027 |
| Selected Topics of Electrical Engineering | Crash Course | On campus in Karlsruhe | Free of charge | November 9 - November 13, 2026 |
|
Online Trainings from Other Providers |
External online training | Online | Depending on provider | Depending on provider |
Online Trainings for Applicants with Limited IT Background
Applicants for Information Systems Engineering and Management with limited IT background are encouraged to show initiative before the interview with the Program Director by completing suitable online trainings.
Examples may include:
Questions About Preparatory Courses?
Do not hesitate to get in touch with your contact person, a Program Consultant or admissions∂hectorschool.com if you have any questions about preparatory courses and the registration.