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🇩🇪 2 years (4 semesters) · Winter semester (Oct)
Masters in Automotive Engineering in Germany
Automotive Engineering covers vehicle dynamics, powertrains, electric and hybrid drives, vehicle electronics and autonomous driving. Here is how studying it in Germany works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 6 universities compared
- From ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Intakes: Winter semester (Oct)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Automotive Engineering in Germany: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Automotive Engineering in Germany usually takes 2 years (4 semesters). On our list, 6 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh (TU Braunschweig) to ₹42 lakh – ₹61 lakh (TUM). After graduating: up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree.
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Masters in Automotive Engineering in Germany at a glance
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Tuition (international)
- Usually no tuition at public universities; €150–€400 semester contribution (private €10,000 – €30,000/yr)
- Living costs
- Blocked account ≈ €11,904 per year (€992/month, 2025 figure)
- Typical budget
- ₹12–25 lakh for a 2-year master's at a public university
- Intakes
- Winter semester (Oct), Summer semester (Apr)
- English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is requested by some top technical universities (for example TUM for certain programs)
- Post-study work
- Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree
Overview
Why study Automotive Engineering in Germany?
Automotive Engineering covers vehicle dynamics, powertrains, electric and hybrid drives, vehicle electronics and autonomous driving.
Germany's carmakers and suppliers (around Stuttgart, Munich and Wolfsburg) recruit through working-student jobs and thesis projects, so German language skills matter.
Germany offers tuition-free public universities for most programs, strong engineering, automotive and research ecosystem and 18-month job-seeker period after graduation.
Universities
Universities for Automotive Engineering in Germany
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Automotive Engineering specialisations
Powertrain Engineering
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Vehicle Dynamics
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Autonomous Driving
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Automotive Software
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Germany.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor's: Mechatronics Engineering
- Prerequisite: Thermodynamics
- Prerequisite: Machine design
- Prerequisite: Engineering mathematics
- English: IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is requested by some top technical universities (for example TUM for certain programs)
Careers
Careers after Automotive Engineering in Germany
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Germany offers tuition-free public universities for most programs. Typical roles afterwards include Automotive Engineer, EV Powertrain Engineer and Battery Systems Engineer.
On our list: TU Braunschweig, TU Chemnitz, THI Ingolstadt, RWTH Aachen, Stuttgart and TUM.
From ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh at TU Braunschweig up to ₹42 lakh – ₹61 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical Engineering and mechatronics Engineering, with thermodynamics, machine design and engineering mathematics, plus IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught.
Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree. During your studies: 140 full days or 280 half days per year.
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Programs
Automotive Engineering programs in Germany
- Automotive Engineering at TU Braunschweig· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Automotive Engineering at TU Chemnitz· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Automotive Engineering at THI Ingolstadt· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Automotive Engineering at RWTH Aachen· ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Automotive Engineering at Stuttgart· ₹37 lakh – ₹38 lakh
- Automotive Engineering at TUM· ₹42 lakh – ₹61 lakh
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