Analytical Instruments, Measurement and Sensor Technology (AIMS) Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

• University of Siena
• University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST)

All courses are held in the English language. Additionally, the Master's thesis is written in English.

In our international Master's programme in Analytical Instruments, Measurement and Sensor Technology (AIMS), you will find a broad range of subjects that are essential for a successful career in any kind of industry in Germany or worldwide. The subjects of this study programme are of outstanding practical importance for a wide variety of highly innovative industrial sectors.

Some of the main focuses of our programme include sensor technology and measurement techniques as well as data acquirement and analysis. Our cooperation agreements with the University of Siena (Italy) and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) allow you to gain even more international experience and set a special focus in your studies.

We always start lectures on 1 October. We offer an orientation week for you before the semester starts so that you can get help with city registration, residence permit, settling in Coburg and finding new friends as well as getting to know your classmates and other international students.

All of our lectures take place on site. Please apply early for a visa appointment.

Non-EU applicants: 30 June
But take in mind that visa application takes a long time. Therefore please apply as early as possible.

German and EU applicants: 31 August

It will take you four semesters to study AIMS if you finish everything in time. This comprises one semester in Coburg at the Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts (CUASA), one semester in Italy at the University of Siena or in Shanghai at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and a practical internship. The last semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis.

You will attend lectures, but you will also gain hands-on experience through lab experiments. Throughout the semester, you will get the chance to work on your own project and take a look at the newest applications in industry.

Accompanying the courses, we offer interesting excursions in Coburg and abroad, e.g. ice skating, sled riding, visiting international technical fairs, trip to Pisa, etc.

Main subjects

Main subjects covered in Coburg

• Sensor Technology
• Computer-Based Measurement Technology
• Mathematical Data Analysis

Electives in Coburg

• Design of Experiments
• Chemical Sensors
• Electronic Components for Sensor Design
• Industrial Electronics

Subjects in Siena (you can choose among them)

• Industrial Reliability
• Mobile Communications and IoT
• Sensors and Microsystems
• Virtual Instrumentation and Digital Embedded Electronics
• Manufacturing Strategies and Operations
• Modern Communication Technologies for 5G and Beyond
• Cybersecurity

Main subjects covered in Shanghai

• Signals and Systems
• Photoelectric Detection
• FBGA

Electives in Shanghai

• Automotive Electronics
• Photoelectric Imaging and Processing
• Packaging

1. Coburg University has a long-standing cooperation with partner universities in Shanghai and Siena.
2. You'll have a German buddy by your side to exchange cultural experiences.

In the summer semester, you will have the chance to choose between Shanghai and Siena for your second theoretical semester.

One of the biggest benefits of the AIMS programme is the internship. It takes at least 12 weeks, but it can also be extended. You can complete your internship in Germany at a German company or research institute. In Germany, internships are paid. You will be able to earn between 600 and 1,600 EUR per month.

You can take advantage of our well-developed network with companies in order to find appropriate placements. The internship can be your first step towards a career in Germany.

3,900 EUR

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

International students need a blocked account that shows that they have 992 EUR per month for one year in order to get a visa for Germany. In cities like Munich, Hamburg or Berlin, it might be quite difficult to get along with this amount, but in Coburg, it is enough to cover all your living expenses and enjoy your time here.

To start in our programme, you will need to possess an undergraduate degree in engineering or the natural sciences with above-average results. You will also need to have some intercultural skills, knowledge in electronics and postgraduate professional experience of generally no less than one year.

The entire programme is taught in English. Proficiency in English at a level suited for the Master's programme (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent) is required.

Details are available here.

Non-EU applicants: 30 June
But take in mind that visa application takes a long time. Therefore please apply as early as possible.

German and EU applicants: 31 August

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There are various institutes at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts such as the Institute of Sensor and Actuator Technology (ISAT) or the Technology Transfer Centre Automotive (TAC). They offer selected candidates the opportunity to participate in research and development projects. Other job possibilities in Coburg are available. Sometimes it depends on your level of German.
During the internship and the Master's thesis, students receive a salary from the companies of between 600 and 1,600 EUR per month (900 EUR on average).

You will get help in finding accommodation from the International Office and the AIMS office of Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts. You can rent apartments in the halls of residence on campus (450 single apartments with individual kitchens, bathrooms and modern facilities such as internet access). The apartments must be rented for at least six months (September to February or March to August).
In Siena, the International Office of the University of Siena will help you to get a double room in the dorms, or an agency will help you to find a private apartment. In Shanghai, you will have a double room in the international dorms on campus, or an agency will help you to find suitable accommodations near our partner university (USST).

Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts maintains a cooperation agreement with the German Job Centre in Coburg to help students check their internship or job applications. An individual check for AIMS students by a professional is also possible.

In the AIMS programme at Coburg University, you will get an all-inclusive package with help in every area of your life from the AIMS office. Do you need an appointment for city registration / to open a bank account / for your residence permit? Do you need a doctor? Do you have problems with your landlord? Do you need help understanding the internship contract? Ask us. We are here for you.

The Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a well-established, public, medium-sized university with about 4,800 students. We have just the right size for international students to settle in and feel at home, because we can individually take care of you and any concern you might have during your stay.

At Coburg University, the dorms are on campus and we will help you get a room in a hall of residence.

The university is located near the city centre of Coburg. In fact, it is just a short walk from the city centre. You can also explore the region with the semester ticket/student ID card.

Coburg lies in the northern part of the culturally rich state of Bavaria and is characterised by a strong presence of small and medium-sized enterprises, among them several global players. It is a medium-sized city where you can explore a combination of tradition and modernity. 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 sport events. Coburg is an attractive destination both for studying and for leisure activities.