The Master’s degree program provides graduates with the advanced knowledge and skills required to understand autonomy technologies and create autonomous systems. The research-oriented program focuses on the design and development of autonomous systems as one of today’s most relevant technological challenges and consists of compulsory and elective modules in two of the following four specializations: Human-System Interfaces, Networking & Collaboration, Planning & Control or Sensing & Perception. In addition, students obtain advanced knowledge in elective modules and seminars. Lab courses provide a practical perspective, which is supplemented by soft skills gained in a team project or an internship in industry. The program is completed by a Master’s thesis.

For a deeper understanding, students choose one of four areas of specialization based on their acquired knowledge:

• Human-System Interfaces,
• Networking & Collaboration,
• Planning & Control or
• Sensing & Perception.
• The program is rounded off by further elective modules and a Master’s thesis.

• passion for technology,
• interest in theoretical background
• aspiration to create autonomous systems
• enthusiasm for learning science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Faculty of Engineering at FAU has a wide range of expertise in the areas of autonomous systems, robotics and artificial intelligence and can therefore offer a variety of interesting topics for laboratory training, research and final theses.
Placements and career options: In the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region, and in Erlangen in particular, there are many different industrial companies where students can complete placements or work as student trainees to gain an insight into future areas of work. Companies such as Siemens, Schaeffler, Continental, Adidas, Diehl and many others have close links to the Faculty of Engineering.

The degree qualifies students for roles in various sectors of industry such as automotive, automation and robotics, communications or industrial services.