The best German universities for Electrical Engineering: entry requirements, English options and placement outcomes.
Germany is home to Siemens, Bosch, Infineon and dozens of major electrical engineering firms. An M.Sc. from a German technical university opens direct pathways — often through built-in internship semesters.
1. TU München — English-taught, competitive (CGPA 8.5+). 2. RWTH Aachen — strong industry links. 3. TU Berlin — large Indian cohort. 4. KIT — energy and power systems. 5. TU Dresden — multiple specialisations. 6. TU Braunschweig — automotive electronics. 7. University of Stuttgart — embedded systems. 8. Leibniz Hannover — energy focus. 9. FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg — microelectronics (Siemens campus nearby). 10. TU Darmstadt — communications and signal processing.
CGPA 7.5–8.5+. IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+. APS certificate. Statement of Purpose. Two recommendation letters.
Average starting salary: €50,000–65,000 gross for M.Sc. Electrical Engineers. Run the numbers through our salary calculator to see your net take-home.