Engineering Physics Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Courses are generally held in English. If interested, elective courses in German can be chosen in higher semesters. German language courses are integrated in the first four semesters.

This Engineering Physics programme aims to equip you with robust interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills essential to tackle modern technological and societal challenges. Through a well-balanced integration of mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering, computer science, and control technology, you will:

• develop strong analytical and problem-solving abilities using advanced mathematical and computational tools,
• gain proficiency in experimental methods, measurement technology, and computer-based data acquisition and analysis,
• apply theoretical principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, electrodynamics, and quantum mechanics to practical engineering contexts,
• foster effective communication, teamwork, and intercultural skills through dedicated modules in language, soft skills, and scientific presentation, and
• engage in industry-oriented internships and practical laboratory workshops to enhance professional and research competencies.

Collectively, these modules will prepare you to innovate and lead in diverse fields and effectively respond to challenges and needs of the 21st century.

The programme starts on 1 October. The first semester is taught online only, higher semesters are held on site in Coburg, Germany.

31 August for the following winter semester

EU citizens are not required to pay tuition.

The practical semester comprises 20 weeks of full-time industrial work experience and two practical courses accompanying the internship, such as Project Management. You will be able to earn between 500 and 1,500 EUR per month, as internships are often paid in Germany. You can take this opportunity to enter a career in Germany.

1,500 EUR

EU citizens are not required to pay tuition.

There is a semester service fee of approx. 160 EUR, which includes cheaper meals in the canteen, a bus ticket for all city buses in Coburg and trains to Bamberg (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Non-EU students need a blocked account including 992 EUR per month for one year in order to get a visa for Germany. In Coburg, this amount is sufficient to cover your living expenses.

• University entrance qualification, entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, vocational qualification or foreign educational certificate
• International applicants require a certificate assessment (APS certificate, VDP from uni-assist or evaluation of the ZAB)
• Curriculum vitae
• You can find more information here.

English: Official proof of language proficiency at level B2

German: no requirements

31 August for the following winter semester

No

The Housing Office will help you to find accommodation.

The Career Service of Coburg University offers CV checks together with the Coburg Job Centre.

Support for international students

FAQ for prospective students

Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts is diverse, informal, and people-centred, offering holistic education, creativity, and individual support. Across four locations (Coburg, Kronach, Lichtenfels, Bamberg), our faculties and continuing education programmes address critical societal topics like health, climate change, artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and future design. Coburg University also holds doctoral awarding rights in research-intensive areas.

We foster creativity, innovation, and individual growth through close personal interactions and a family-friendly environment. Diversity — in disciplines, teaching methods, research perspectives, personal backgrounds, and transfer pathways — is central to our approach.

Committed to participation, equality, tolerance, and sustainability, we emphasise family compatibility and serve as an innovation hub and regional catalyst. Excellence in research, critical thinking, and inclusive scientific discourse define our ethos.

Coburg is a medium-sized city with around 42,000 inhabitants. It lies in the northern part of the culturally rich state of Bavaria and is located more or less in the middle of Germany. The city was established in the Middle Ages and has a historic town centre and a medieval castle. At the same time, it offers all the comforts of a modern city, including many interesting cultural and sports events. It also offers an excellent infrastructure, such as train connections with Deutsche Bahn to the major cities of Munich and Berlin, and thus to international airports.