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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau
Master German + English Engineering

Road Traffic Engineering

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

Road traffic is an important factor for the world's economy. There is increasingly a lack of space for expanding our roads. Intelligent transport systems are necessary to keep the traffic flowing. The Master's program in Road Traffic Engineering focuses on intelligent road transport systems, traffic flow optimization, interaction vehicle-road and vehicle-vehicle, planning and designing road traffic facilities, traffic simulation, language knowledge and intercultural competence. In the first 3 semesters students have lectures, practical work and projects, while the 4th semester is dedicated to the Masters Project and thesis, which can be done either at home or abroad, primarily in cooperation with a company or entity.
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Road traffic is an important factor for the world's economy. There is increasingly a lack of space for expanding our roads. Intelligent transport systems are necessary to keep the traffic flowing. The Master's program in Road Traffic Engineering focuses on intelligent road transport systems, traffic flow optimization, interaction vehicle-road and vehicle-vehicle, planning and designing road traffic facilities, traffic simulation, language knowledge and intercultural competence. In the first 3 semesters students have lectures, practical work and projects, while the 4th semester is dedicated to the Masters Project and thesis, which can be done either at home or abroad, primarily in cooperation with a company or entity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Road Traffic Engineering at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

Is Road Traffic Engineering at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau 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 Road Traffic Engineering 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 Road Traffic Engineering at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau?

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 Road Traffic Engineering?

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 Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau — 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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