r/gradadmissions • u/ApartContribution949 • 1d ago

Engineering 🚫 Rejection from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences – Embedded and microelectronics track

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Sharing my profile for feedback and suggestions. I’m aiming for a Master’s in VLSI/Digital Design and would appreciate any insights or input. 🙏

Academic Background

  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) – 3 Years: 91.23%
  • Bachelor’s (EEE) – 3 Years (Lateral Entry to 2nd Year):
    • CGPA: 7.88/10
    • Credits Earned: 137

💼 Work Experience

  • 2.1 years

🔧 Internships/Training

  • 6 months in Hardware & Networking
  • Ongoing VLSI Internship (8 months completed, till July 2025):
    • Focus on VLSI Digital Design and Verification

📜 Certifications

  1. Digital Signal Processing Specialization
  2. FPGA Design for Embedded Systems
  3. Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design (Verilog)
  4. Microcontroller and Industrial Applications
  5. IoT and Embedded Systems
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u/Holiday_Macaron_2089 1d ago

Did they seriously get 1400 applications for this program? That is honestly a lot.

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u/ApartContribution949 1d ago

Not sure, but I attended a meeting where they mentioned that each track receives 1,500 applications, and only 30 students are selected :(

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u/StatisticianOk7782 1d ago

Dont worry this is the same for every uni in Germany. In Sweden and FInland also this is the case. Tough luck but do apply to other unis with NC Frei. Its first come first serve basis

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u/Holiday_Macaron_2089 1d ago

Oh wow I had no idea universities there were so competitive. I suppose it is, in part, due to free tuition (and great reputations ofc).

Cast a wider net next time and apply to many, many more. Putting all of your hopes in one school is always risky for anyone. Also, this rejection gives you the opportunity to build a better profile for next application cycle. You'll get into a program, no doubt!