u/demigod_div5

Hi everyone,

I have recently received a rejection from TU Ilmenau for the M.Sc. Research in Computer and Systems Engineering (RCSE) for Summer 2027, and I am considering/starting the Widerspruch process.

My rejection was based on the Master's aptitude assessment. The decision gave me:

20/40 – Completed course of study

20/30 – Final grade

10/20 – Discipline-specific examination performance

Total: 50/90

Required threshold: 70/90

The rejection letter states that the application was reviewed by the responsible examination committee and that a Widerspruch can be submitted within one month.

I have already prepared a formal Widerspruch supported by:

my B.Tech. ECE transcript,

detailed official university syllabus extracts,

a mapping of my ECE coursework to relevant RCSE areas,

employment and technical experience certificates,

and documentation regarding my grading system.

My main question is not whether my particular application should be accepted, but rather about the actual Widerspruch process at TU Ilmenau.

For anyone who has gone through this process:

How did you submit your Widerspruch? Email, post, or both?

Was the Widerspruch handled by the Admissions Office (Zulassungsstelle) or forwarded to the Prüfungsausschuss?

Did you receive an acknowledgement that the Widerspruch had been formally accepted?

Were you able to obtain an explanation of how the individual points in the Master's aptitude assessment were calculated?

Did the university reconsider the original assessment based on additional academic evidence?

How long did the Widerspruch process take?

If your Widerspruch was successful, what kind of evidence or argument made the biggest difference?

If it was unsuccessful, were you given a detailed reason for rejecting the Widerspruch?

I would especially appreciate responses from people who have appealed a Master's admission rejection at TU Ilmenau, particularly under the Master's aptitude assessment / points-based assessment system.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone!

I’m looking to connect with people who have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) or a closely related Electronics/Electrical Engineering field and have been admitted to TU Ilmenau’s M.Sc. Research in Computer and Systems Engineering (RCSE).

I’m considering applying to the programme and would really appreciate hearing from someone who has gone through the admission process with an ECE background.

If you were admitted, I’d be grateful if you could share:

Your Bachelor’s CGPA / percentage (or German-equivalent GPA)

Your graduation year

Whether you had relevant CS subjects such as DSA, DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, etc.

Whether you had any work experience

Your admission year/intake

You don't need to share your GPA publicly if you're not comfortable — a DM would be perfectly fine.

I’m specifically trying to understand how ECE applicants have fared under TU Ilmenau RCSE’s 70-point special admission criteria.

If you have an ECE background and were admitted to RCSE, please comment or DM me. I’d really appreciate connecting with you and learning about your experience.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

First of all, I don't want to waste your time or mine, but I am really stuck here.

I'm planning to apply for the M.Sc. Business Analytics & Operations Research (BA&OR) at KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (WFI) and I'm trying to understand how strict KU is about the Bachelor's degree requirement.

KU mentions that applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a closely related field.

There's someone I know who got into KU with a B.Tech EEE degree and 2 years of work experience as a software developer.

I'm particularly interested in hearing from people who got admitted despite having a B.Tech/B.E. background, especially:

B.Tech ECE / Electronics & Communication

B.Tech EE / Electrical Engineering

B.Tech Mechanical / other engineering

Any other non-BBA/non-Business Bachelor's

I'd especially like to hear from people who also had relevant work experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Consulting, Operations Research, etc.

For context, my profile is:

B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering

8.3/10 CGPA

Nearly 3 years of work experience

Currently working as a Data Scientist

Applying as an international/Indian student

I'd really appreciate it if anyone with a similar background could share:

Did KU consider your engineering Bachelor's as "closely related"?

Were you allowed to proceed to the aptitude assessment?

Did your work experience help with eligibility/selection?

Were you eventually admitted?

Did KU/uni-assist ask for any additional documents to establish the relevance of your Bachelor's?

If you were rejected, was the reason specifically the Bachelor's field?

I'm particularly interested in actual experiences from applicants/admitted students, rather than general opinions.

Thanks!

Hello everyone,

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I'm looking for some genuine guidance regarding pursuing a Master's in Data Science in Germany.

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My academic background is a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) from an H+ University, with a CGPA of 8.3/10.

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Since graduating, I've been working in data-related roles and currently have approximately 3 years of professional experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, and related fields.

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Throughout my professional career, I have worked with data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, and data-driven projects. My interest in Data Science has grown significantly through my work experience, which is why I want to pursue a Master's in this field and deepen my knowledge further.

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I understand that German universities primarily evaluate academic prerequisites rather than professional work experience for admission decisions. My concern is that my bachelor's degree is in ECE rather than Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science.

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My questions are:

1. Has anyone here successfully transitioned from ECE (or another engineering discipline) to a Master's in Data Science in Germany?

2. How much of a challenge is the academic prerequisite evaluation for someone with my background?

3. Are there specific German universities that are more flexible regarding interdisciplinary applicants?

4. Is my work experience likely to help indirectly, even if it is not formally considered for admission?

5. What should I focus on while shortlisting universities to maximize my chances?

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I'm not pursuing Data Science simply because it's popular; I'm considering it because I've already built my career in this domain and want to continue growing professionally through advanced studies.

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I would genuinely appreciate constructive advice, experiences, and suggestions from people who have gone through a similar process.

​

Please keep the discussion helpful and respectful. If you've had a similar academic transition or know someone who has, I'd love to hear about it.

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for some genuine guidance regarding pursuing a Master's in Data Science in Germany.

​

My academic background is a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) from an H+ University, with a CGPA of 8.3/10.

Since graduating, I've been working in data-related roles and currently have approximately 3 years of professional experience in Data Science, Data Analytics, and related fields.

​

Throughout my professional career, I have worked with data analysis, reporting, business intelligence, and data-driven projects. My interest in Data Science has grown significantly through my work experience, which is why I want to pursue a Master's in this field and deepen my knowledge further.

​

I understand that German universities primarily evaluate academic prerequisites rather than professional work experience for admission decisions. My concern is that my bachelor's degree is in ECE rather than Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science.

​

My questions are:

1. Has anyone here successfully transitioned from ECE (or another engineering discipline) to a Master's in Data Science in Germany?

2. How much of a challenge is the academic prerequisite evaluation for someone with my background?

3. Are there specific German universities that are more flexible regarding interdisciplinary applicants?

4. Is my work experience likely to help indirectly, even if it is not formally considered for admission?

5. What should I focus on while shortlisting universities to maximize my chances?

​

I'm not pursuing Data Science simply because it's popular; I'm considering it because I've already built my career in this domain and want to continue growing professionally through advanced studies.

​

I would genuinely appreciate constructive advice, experiences, and suggestions from people who have gone through a similar process.

​

Please keep the discussion helpful and respectful. If you've had a similar academic transition or know someone who has, I'd love to hear about it.

Hi everyone,

I recently took the IELTS Computer-Based Test (CBT) and noticed that the official timeline says results are usually available within 1–5 days. However, I wanted to know if anyone has received the result on the same day?

I wanted to check with this community:

Has anyone here actually received their IELTS CBT result on the same day as the test?

If yes, which test center was it?

Around what time did you get your result?

Would really appreciate if you could share your experience! 🙌