Quick Facts
To acquire this specialist knowledge, you can complete the major in Embedded and Automotive Systems as part of the following master’s degree programme:
The major comprises courses worth at least 40 ECTS credits.
Embedded and Automotive Systems in Degree Programmes
Content of the Major
The Embedded and Automotive Systems major covers the following areas:
- Electronics: Development of electronic systems, electromagnetic compatibility, sensors and actuators for vehicles
- Embedded Hardware: Processor architectures, microcontroller design, hardware-software co-design and real-time systems
- Embedded Software: Real-time operating systems, vehicle software, distributed systems and digital signal processing
- Measurement and Engineering: Electronic sensor technology, measuring systems, electric drives and innovative vehicle concepts
- Automation, Control, and Communication: Process automation, control engineering, measurement technology and communication systems for real-time applications
- Software Development and Services: Quality management, design principles, IT services and fault-tolerant systems
Contact
For questions on the content of the Major:
deansoffice.csbme@tugraz.at
Faculty of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering
For questions about admission:
study@tugraz.at
Embedded and Automotive Systems Research
Research Areas
The Institute of Technical Informatics and Institute of Electrical Measurement and Sensor Systems are working on powerful and future-proof computer systems for vehicles, industrial plants, digital services, etc. A particular focus is on reliable hardware/software systems consisting of flexible microprocessors, modular and maintainable system software, and robust communication in networked systems. Another focus is on the development of high-precision sensors and intelligent signal processing.
Together, the institutes impart comprehensive expertise in computer science, sensor technology and measurement technology to prepare students for the realisation of safe, networked and efficient embedded systems for a wide range of application domains, e.g. IoT, automotive, robotics, etc.
Research Groups
At TU Graz, research is conducted in various research groups in the field of Embedded and Automotive Systems:
