From strong foundations to sound innovationI chose CME because its curriculum perfectly aligns with my passion for audio engineering. During the first two semesters, I laid a strong foundation in signal processing and communications. This paved the way for my specialization in music and speech processing, acoustics, and psychoacoustics in subsequent courses. What’s remarkable is how each course builds upon the others, fostering a comprehensive understanding. The research and courses offered at the International Audio Laboratories have particularly captured my interest. As a student research assistant at AudioLabs, I’ve delved into music signal processing, which further solidified my commitment to this field. All in all, enrolling in CME for my Master’s degree has been an unparalleled decision.
Abhirup S., Bachelor’s degree from Jadavpur University, India
From lab to industry — CME made it possibleThe opportunity to study CME significantly boosted my career, opening a vast range of professional and networking opportunities that I continue to benefit from. I’ve always been fascinated by the diverse applications of signal processing, which is at the heart of the CME program. Whether it’s communications, image processing, video processing, or speech and audio processing, the program offers a robust foundation for building a career. Personally, I found the laboratories and research topics particularly engaging. My research internship and Master’s thesis at WSAudiology were only possible because of the skills and knowledge I gained through CME. Currently, I work as a software engineer, where I apply this knowledge in the field of radar signal processing. If you are proactive and open, there are plenty of professors and peers willing to provide support, especially during challenging times.
David C. P., Bachelor’s degree from Universidad de Oriente, Cuba
A supportive network for a successful futureOne of the best things about CME is being part of a small group of motivated and passionate international students who learn close to the best professors in the fields of communications and multimedia engineering. It felt like creating a new supportive family away from home. This closeness to the professors that you can’t find in other programs makes it easy to ask for advice and build your future career. The connection to the Fraunhofer Institute allows you to see, firsthand, how it is to work on research in such a prestigious place.
Lidia F., Bachelor’s degree from Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
A foundation for research excellenceThe balanced depth and breadth of the courses in the CME program have given me a comprehensive post-graduate level overview of my subjects of interest, allowing me to participate in interdisciplinary research. I had a student assistant position at Fraunhofer IIS during my studies and continued working as a research engineer after graduation. Currently I’m pursuing a Ph.D. focusing on joint source (multimedia) and channel coding using machine learning as a part of my job. I credit the CME program for laying the groundwork of my qualification.
Ömer K., Bachelor’s degree from Bilkent University, Turkey
Six reasons to start your journey with CME
- High-quality education in advanced signal processing, communications, multimedia engineering and machine learning
- Hands-on research experience in cutting-edge technologies
- A future-proof foundation with flexible options to specialize
- Strong industry collaborations and real-world relevance
- A small, supportive program with a strong international network
- German language courses and soft skills as career booster
Top positions in rankings
FAU is one of the 100 most prestigious universities in the world. Telecommunication Engineering at FAU has continously received top ratings and is listed among top 50 worldwide (Shanghai ranking 2025).
Nationally, Telecommunication Engineering at FAU has been ranked #1.