Erasmus+-scholarships
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Master's Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering
Double degree with Technische Universität Darmstadt
The next application period is open 15 January – 31 January 2026.
We are excited to offer a double degree programme in partnership with in Germany. Students in the Master’s Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering can apply for double degree studies at TU Darmstadt. This double degree option is open for students of all the three majors of the programme. This double degree programme provides a broad range of subjects, allowing students to enhance their expertise in Communications and Electrical Engineering. Additionally, living and studying in two different countries will equip students with essential cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills. The language of instruction is English.
Double degree students spend their first two semesters of Master’s studies (60 ECTS of courses) at Aalto University and then move to TU Darmstadt for the second year of studies. During their time at TU Darmstadt, students will take 30ECTS of courses and also write their Master’s thesis (30 ECTS), supervised by professors from both institutions. Upon completion, students will graduate with two Master’s degrees and certificates, one from Aalto University and one from TU Darmstadt. With a unique and prestigious qualification, our double degree programme enhances employability and increases eligibility for international job opportunities.
Students admitted in master’s admissions can apply to the double degree programme during their first year of Automation and Electrical Engineering master's studies. Aalto BSc graduates can apply to the double degree programme when they meet the programme eligibility criteria (60 ECTS master’s studies completed by 30 June of the application year, see more detailed info below).
Double degree with TU Darmstadt and Aalto University
At TU Darmstadt you may focus on fundamental concepts for future technologies in the areas of Electrical Engineering and Communications such as Electronic System Design, Device Technology and Circuit Design, Communication Technology, Communication Systems, Computer Science & Media Technology, Information Technology.
Curriculum of the programme
The curriculum will be drafted individually for each student with the professors of the programme based on the curriculum of Automation and Electrical Engineering Programme (CRAS, EDS or EPEE majors), , and the student’s own interests.
On the above mentioned TU Darmastadt page, there is the TU Darmstadt module handbook with all English taught courses. Please click and select faculty "Dept. 18-Electrical Engineering and Information Technology".
For the winter semester select at the left side "Course catalogue Winter term". For the summer semester select "Course catalogue Summer Term". If the upcoming semesters are not yet listed, one may have a good orientation by choosing the equivalent term from the previous year, since most of the modules are offered in an annual cycle.
Students are also allowed to take courses from other departments such as Department of Informatics and Department of Mechanical Engineering. The courses from Department of Law and Economics as well as courses from Department of Psychology might not be available to all students.
Students who are chosen to the programme may apply for Erasmus+-scholarship for their studies in Germany.
Students subject to the tuition fee will pay Aalto University tuition fee also for their second study year at TU Darmstadt. The Aalto University scholarship is valid also during the second study year at TU Darmstadt (students with a 100% scholarship do not need to pay the tuition fee).
You can apply for the TU Darmstadt double degree programme if:
- you are an Automation and Electrical Engineering Programme's student
- you are a first-year student (this concerns students admitted in master’s admissions)
- you will complete 60 ECTS according to the curriculum of your major as agreed in your confirmed HOPS by 30 June of the application year
- GPA of your above-mentioned Master’s studies is at least 3.0
When applying, you don’t have all the required courses registered yet, but your autumn (and III study period) study success gives you a good idea about whether you are able to meet the requirements or not.
Step 1: Aalto nomination (Aalto nominates candidates for applying É«É«À² - TU Darmstadt double degree)
When: 15 to 31 January 2026.
How: Send the following documents to masters-elec(at)aalto.fi. Please send the documents as one pdf file:
- Original bachelor's degree certificate or a certificate for equivalent studies.
- Authorized translation of the degree certificate (if applicable). An attachment must be taken from the original authorized translation.
- Original official transcript of study records listing completed university studies.
- Original authorized translation of the transcript (if applicable).
- Transcript of study records on the Master’s studies completed so far
- Motivation Letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of a valid passport or ID card with photo, including information on citizenship.
- Proof of English language proficiency: fulfilling Aalto University’s Master’s admission English language proficiency requirements or a language certificate provided by the home university proving the required level of English skills (at least B2 on the CEFR scale).
Based on these documents, Aalto University evaluates whether the applicant is able to meet the double degree eligibility criteria after the first year of studies. Students meeting the criteria will be nominated for TU Darmstadt Double Degree Programme. TU Darmastadt will make the selection decision and inform the students about the decisions by 30 June.
If you’ll have any questions about the double degree or the application process, do not hesitate to contact the AEE Planning Officer Alli Palojärvi alli.palojarvi (at) aalto.fi.