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Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau
Master German + English Engineering

Master of Science in Commercial Vehicle Technology

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About the Program

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.
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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Master of Science in Commercial Vehicle Technology at Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau

Is Master of Science in Commercial Vehicle Technology at Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau taught in German or English?

This Master programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Master of Science in Commercial Vehicle Technology programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Master of Science in Commercial Vehicle Technology at Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Master of Science in Commercial Vehicle Technology?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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