Due to the close relationship between aspects of Computer Science and Energy Engineering, the study of modern developments deals with increasingly complex electronic systems. The course therefore includes a particular focus on teaching basic knowledge and subject-expertise as well as acquiring the ability to work using scientific methodology, to independently get to grips with the many different tasks associated with application and development and to master the frequently changing tasks arising in the course of everyday work; Contact with other subjects

Specialisation within Electrical and Information Technology as well as an education and in-depth study of subject areas based on scientific criteria, enabling students to take on demanding managerial roles in industry and conduct independent research with the aim of obtaining a doctorate and pursuing an academic career. The Master's degree programme offers students a high degree of independence. This is supported by a range of courses that covers the entire spectrum of Electrical and Information Technology.

ERASMUS cooperation with Eindhoven University of Technology/Netherlands; ERASMUS cooperation with University College Cork/Republic of Ireland; close cooperation with Wrocław University of Technology/Poland, [Donetsk National Technical University (Ukraine) currently not possible], Kharkov National Technical University (Ukraine).

There are high-quality laboratory equipment, the largest absorber hall [electromagnetic compatibility]at a German university, fuel cell laboratory, image processing, medical technology), which are used both in research and teaching. This means that the students can be offered laboratory practice in all the major fields. This concerns basic studies as well as subsequent specialist studies. There are computer rooms with subject-specific software, meaning that there are good conditions for computer-supported exercises.

In addition to robotics and energy, drive and communication technology, research and teaching are carried out in the automation of industrial process flows (e.g. biotechnology), the development of sensors and their miniaturisation, as well as software development and simulation. State-of-the-art laboratories for alternative energy sources (e.g. photovoltaics, wind energy, fuel cells), power electronics and electromagnetic compatibility (absorber hall), image processing and neurocomputing, cognitive systems (language processing), microsystems technology and medical technology (including CT, MRI) are available.

The versatility in research and teaching is reflected in the numerous links to other types of Engineering and to Natural Sciences, Medicine and Economics. The faculty works closely with national and international research facilities, e.g. there are close links to the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems, the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation, the Institute for Automation and Communication, and other research facilities in the town of Magdeburg. Volunteer mentors.