Master of Science in Commercial Vehicle Technology
RPTU University of Kaiserslautern
Program Overview
The Master's programme in Commercial Vehicle Technology (CVT) is the first interdisciplinary Master’s programme in the area of commercial vehicles worldwide that is fully accredited by ASIIN. The programme offers a bilingual, interdisciplinary approach and a close cooperation with industry. The education and research on CVT topics like... Hybridisation & Electrification Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Autonomous Driving Big Data & Artificial Intelligence Simulation & Digital Twin Human-Machine Interaction ...integrate all major fields of the product life cycle of commercial vehicles, such as vehicle design & dynamics, materials science, joining technology, and production technology. At the same time, it also incorporates a range of sociological and economic aspects as well as soft skills. The Master's programme in Commercial Vehicle Technology is an interdisciplinary Master's programme offered by the following faculties: Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Computer Science Department of Social Sciences Department of Business Studies and Economics The CVT programme is designed for three major target groups: Highly qualified German graduate students Highly qualified international graduate students High-potential employees of CVT enterprises as a further education opportunity The programme includes: Compulsory and elective engineering modules (choice from catalogue) Project internship in the commercial vehicle industry in Germany Cooperative research activities (Master's thesis) This international and interdisciplinary study programme focuses on teaching students a sufficiently comprehensive knowledge in the fields of mechanical and process engineering, electrical and computer engineering, and computer science. The main objective is to deal with interdisciplinary issues in the area of commercial vehicle technology, which can be difficult even for interdisciplinary teams, and to close the communication gaps in classical teams. This includes the teaching ... … of skills to think in at least three engineering disciplines simultaneously and of a high level technical and methodological knowledge, both research- and industry-related, from all disciplines … of an interdisciplinary way of thinking and thus of high interdisciplinary problem-solving skills … of basic knowledge in the field of economics and organisation … of general soft skills, such as teamwork or communication skills … of skills for social and cultural engagement, especially by the course offerings in the area of social and economic sciences. This enhances the students' sense of reflection and responsibility in terms of a democratic community. This includes, for example, offerings in the area of ethics or psychology.
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
German English
German language proficiency: Level A1 or higher, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is needed. A higher level certificate (B1 or higher) increases the chances of being selected for admission to the CVT Master's programme. An exam certificate is required. Only certificates from Goethe Institute or comparable will be accepted. English language proficiency: Applicants are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in the following form: TOEFL (550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 80 Internet-based) or IELTS (6.0). If you have already completed a Bachelor's course of study that was taught entirely in English, you do not need a language certificate. However, this must be indicated on the application and noted on the certificate. All documents need to be available by the application deadline! These have to be uploaded with the other application documents. Further information is available at rptu.de/en/cvt/applicants .
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Qualified Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields Transcript of records (ToR) Certified translation (in German or English) of your degree certificate and transcript of records (only if your certificates are not in English or German) Proof of English and German language proficiency (see section "Language Requirements") Description of subjects covered during your previous studies Letter of motivation (two pages maximum) One letter of recommendation from faculty staff Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) APS certificate (for applicants from India , the People’s Republic of China and Vietnam only) All documents need to be available by the application deadline! Further information is available at rptu.de/en/cvt/applicants .
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 6.0 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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