Master in Functional Safety Engineering

The University of Kassel, founded in 1970 and located in the city of Kassel, Germany, offers a modern, interdisciplinary approach to higher education with approximately 24,000 students and a substantial international community. The university is noted for integrating applied research and teaching across the sciences, engineering, social sciences, and arts, with a particular orientation toward sustainability, social justice, and innovation. Campus facilities and research centers support collaborative projects that address contemporary global challenges.

Academic programs at Kassel encourage cross-disciplinary study and practical application, giving students opportunities for internships, project work, and industry collaboration within the surrounding region. Strong ties to local industry and a lively student culture help international students access professional placements and research assistants positions. The university’s international office provides orientation, language courses, and advising on residency and visa matters to ease the transition for overseas students.

Kassel itself is a mid-sized German city with cultural events, museums, and accessible transport links to major urban centers, offering an attractive base for study and work. Student organizations, cultural festivals, and sustainability initiatives enrich campus life, while support services help with housing and integration. Prospective international applicants should highlight interdisciplinary interests and practical experience, and contact the university early to explore program requirements and funding or scholarship possibilities.

The Master in Functional Safety Engineering at the University of Kassel is a one-year program for students with a bachelor's degree in mathematics, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or computer science. This English-taught program helps students learn about safety standards and their implementation in industry and science.

The curriculum includes subjects like Mathematical Models for Safety Systems, Theory of Safety-related Computer Architectures, and Safety Standards and Norms of Electronic Systems. Students develop skills in using and implementing safety standards such as IEC/EN 61508 and ISO 26262, and gain methodological knowledge through various study modules.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Functional Safety Engineers, Safety Managers, System Engineers, or Technical Consultants in industries like automotive, aerospace, or energy. They can work for companies that develop and manufacture safety-critical systems, or for organizations that specialize in safety testing and certification.