Control, Computer and Communications Engineering (M.Sc.) at Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM
Friedberg, Gießen · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026
Short answer
To apply for Control, Computer and Communications Engineering at Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM, you need IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85 and a grade of 2.5 or better on the German scale. International applicants apply for the winter semester 01.04.2027 to 15.07.2027 and for the summer semester 01.10.2026 to 15.01.2027. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution. Applications go through uni-assist.
What are the entry requirements for Control, Computer and Communications Engineering at Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM?
English test minimum
English level: CEFR B2
Winter semester (international applicants)
Summer semester (international applicants)
Tuition
Admission type
There is no fixed cap on places: applicants who meet all the entry requirements are admitted.
Minimum grade
On the German scale, where 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is a pass.
How to apply
uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.
Is Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM a good university? Type, ranking and location
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- About 17,668 (2021)
- Location
- Friedberg, Gießen
Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM is a public university of applied sciences, founded in 1971.
Universities of applied sciences teach in a practical, industry-linked way: smaller classes, projects with companies and often a thesis written with an employer. For many Indian students that is a practical route into German industry. As a public university it is funded by the state.
University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.
How does it compare with other Computer Science & IT Master's?
Against English-taught Computer Science & IT programmes in our database.
| This programme | Compared with other Computer Science & IT programmes |
|---|---|
| IELTS 6.5 | 22% of 134 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 40% for a lower one. |
| TOEFL iBT 85 | 51% of 96 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 45% for a lower one. |
| Winter deadline (01.04.2027 to 15.07.2027) | Later than 77% of 83 programmes, so it stays open after many others have closed. |
| No tuition fee | 69% of 114 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free. |
Your plan as an Indian applicant
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Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (01.04.2027 to 15.07.2027), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.
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Check your degree and grade
The programme asks for 2.5 or better on the German scale (1.0 is best). German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Computer Science & IT. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.
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Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)
Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.
- 4
Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Control, Computer and Communications Engineering at Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.
- 5
Apply before the deadline
Winter intake: apply 01.04.2027 to 15.07.2027. Summer intake: apply 01.10.2026 to 15.01.2027. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.
- 6
Plan the money
To study in Friedberg, Gießen you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account.
- 7
Visa and moving to Friedberg, Gießen
Once Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Friedberg, Gießen. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
- 8
Start learning German now
Control, Computer and Communications Engineering is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.
Is Control, Computer and Communications Engineering at Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM realistic for you?
Check it against your CGPA, IELTS score and degree in two minutes, or ask Pratik in a free 30-minute call.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM a public or private university?
Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM is a public university of applied sciences. It is funded by the state.
What English score do I need for Control, Computer and Communications Engineering at Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM?
IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85 (CEFR B2). That is higher than most Computer Science & IT programmes: 22% ask for more and 40% for less.
When is the application deadline for Control, Computer and Communications Engineering at Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM?
For the winter semester, international applicants apply 01.04.2027 to 15.07.2027. For the summer semester, they apply 01.10.2026 to 15.01.2027.
Does Control, Computer and Communications Engineering at Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM charge tuition fees?
No. Technical University of Applied Sciences of Central Hesse - THM lists no tuition fee for Control, Computer and Communications Engineering; you pay only the semester contribution.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.