Digital Engineering Chemnitz University of Technology

In the first four semesters, courses are held exclusively in English. For students who have no knowledge of German at level B1 or above, corresponding German courses are a compulsory part of the curriculum during these first four semesters. This is intended to enable all students to successfully complete the modules in the fifth and sixth semesters, which are then offered almost exclusively in German.

The Bachelor’s degree programme in Digital Engineering aims to train qualified engineers in the fields of electrical engineering and information technology. In the first four semesters, basic training in mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, and information technology is a compulsory part of the curriculum. The courses during these first two years of study are held almost exclusively in English. Students who do not have German language skills at level B1 or above must attend appropriate German courses during this period.

In the third year of study, students have the opportunity to specialise in one of the two professional fields: Automation and Control or Information and Communication Systems. Corresponding compulsory modules must be completed within each of the two professional fields. Students also have the opportunity to select further modules according to their own interests. The courses in the fifth and sixth semesters are held almost exclusively in German.

The independent work on a scientific topic represents the conclusion of the degree programme. The corresponding Bachelor’s thesis should be completed in parallel with the courses in the sixth semester.

15 July for the following winter semester

Compulsory basic modules (semesters one to four, 98 CP):

• Mathematical and Physical Fundamentals (48 CP)
• Electrical Engineering Fundamentals (30 CP)
• Information Technology Fundamentals (20 CP)

Specialisation in one of two professional fields (semesters five and six, 32 CP):

• Automation and Control
• Information and Communication Systems

Supplementary modules, language training, practical training (semesters one to six, 40 CP)

Bachelor's thesis (semester six, 10 CP)

No tuition fees

All students have to pay a semester contribution of approx. 330 EUR. This fee also covers the semester ticket, which permits you to use buses and trams in Chemnitz as well as regional trains throughout Germany during the semester. International students will receive the bank account details after admission, with which they can transfer the semester contribution. However, the fee can also be paid after arrival in Chemnitz (by German bank card or transfer).

Approx. 970 EUR per month to cover personal expenses

• A German high school diploma ("Allgemeine Hochschulreife", "Abitur") or equivalent
• If your foreign high school diploma is not equivalent to the German high school diploma, you must complete a preparatory course for university studies ("Studienkolleg") in Germany before beginning your studies, culminating in an assessment test ("Feststellungsprüfung – FSP"). At a Studienkolleg, you will be prepared for studying at a German university. The preparatory year ends with the FSP, which, in combination with your foreign school diploma, entitles you to study at Chemnitz University of Technology.

English:

• IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test): 72 points
• TOEFL ITP Level 1: 543 points
• Cambridge Preliminary English Test + Result Distinction (PET)
• Cambridge First Certificate in English: Grade B or C (FCE)
• Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage), Legal (ILEC), Financial (ICFE)
• Cambridge IGCSE: first or second language with B2
• Pearson PTE Academic: 59 points
• TOEIC: Listening and Reading Test 785 points, Speaking Test 160 points, Writing Test 150 points
• telc B2 certificate
• UNIcert II
• Completed degree in English Studies or American Studies
• Completed degree with English as the language of instruction
• Proof of professional qualification as a state-examined interpreter/translator

Applicants from countries with English as official/educational or native language are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency within their application.

Students who wish to gain admission to the Studienkolleg must provide a copy of a German language certificate at level B1 (e.g. DSH-1, TestDaF 3/3/3/3, Goethe-Institut B1, etc.). For admission to the Studienkolleg, Chemnitz University of Technology also accepts language certificates from private institutions.

15 July for the following winter semester

Incoming students can apply for different funding opportunities via the International Office of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/international/incoming/stipendien/index.php.en.

Students can find offers for part-time jobs, work placements etc. on the job portal offered by the Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/jobboerse/

The "Studentenwerk" Chemnitz-Zwickau runs several student residences. International students can apply for a single room in one of the residences. The prices depend on the size and furnishings of the room and vary between 270 EUR and 350 EUR: https://www.swcz.de/en/student-housing/our-halls-of-residence/

The Career Service of Chemnitz University of Technology supports students during their studies as well as graduates entering their professional life. The Career Service provides a platform for companies and institutions to present themselves: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/career-service/index.php.en