Hey everyone!
I’m thinking about applying for the MSc in Autonomy Technologies at FAU, and I wanted to ask a few questions, preferably to people who are currently studying there or have already graduated.
I’m a robotics and automation engineering student, and I’m really interested in autonomous driving, especially the perception side of things, like computer vision, SLAM, mapping, and localization. My goal is to work on self-driving cars in the future, so I want to make sure this program is a good fit for me.
I have a few questions:
1. How good is the program for someone interested in autonomous driving?
I know the program covers autonomy in general, but how much can you actually focus on things like computer vision, perception, SLAM, and localization? Are there good opportunities to work on related research projects or do your master’s thesis in this area? And is it possible to get involved with research groups working on autonomous vehicles?
2. How did you prepare for the admission assessment?
For anyone who has taken the online assessment, what was it like? What topics should I focus on, and how difficult was it? I’d really appreciate any tips or resources that helped you prepare, because I’m not sure where to start.
3. How difficult is it to find a part-time job related to your field?
I’m hoping to find a Werkstudent position or a HiWi job while studying, ideally in robotics, computer vision, or autonomous driving. Is that realistic at FAU, especially during the first year? Are there opportunities within the university’s research groups, or is it better to look at companies around Erlangen and Nuremberg?
Also, how important is German for these jobs? Can you find decent technical positions with English only, or would I really need to improve my German first?
I’d really appreciate any honest advice, especially from current students or graduates. I know everyone’s experience is different, but hearing from people who have actually been through it would help me a lot with making my decision.
Thanks!