Industrial Management in Microelectronics (IMM), MSc Dresden International University

English (100%)

Circuits and Devices
Basic principles and practical applications of analogue and digital circuits

Semiconductor Technology I
Basic principles of fabrication and miniaturisation of semiconductor devices and circuits

Microsystems and Sensor Technology
Analytical view as well as practical hands-on perspective on MEMS fabrication processes and overview of microsensors

Packaging in Microelectronics I
Basic principles of electronic device assembly as well as circuit board and interposer fabrication

Operations and Logistics Management I
Basic understanding of the different logistic subsystems, historical development, characteristics, aims and objectives as well as future logistic trends

Investment and Financing
Basic principles of investment planning and investment decisions as well as basic understanding of uncertainty, risk, corporate financing, cash and credit management

Semiconductor Technology II
In-depth understanding of thermal processes, lithography and the interaction between physical fundamentals and function principles

Packaging in Microelectronics II
Applying the knowledge of basic principles to microelectronic devices, printed circuit boards and electronic systems

Project Management
Analytical view as well as strategic and practical hands-on perspective on operations and business processes

Operations and Logistics Management II
In-depth understanding of different concepts to optimise logistic processes and models to calculate production and order lot sizes

30 August for the following winter semester

The tuition fee for the whole MSc programme is 16,110 EUR.
This fee includes a German language class at the beginning of the course of study. Travel, living, and subsistence costs are not included in the tuition fees.

The study is structured modularly. Usually, these modules will be offered and completed in a consecutive sequence. The lessons can also be offered in block systems. Practical exercises take place in laboratories of the Dresden International University (DIU).

The concept covers eight modules, including the Master's thesis with 60 credits in total. Four modules deal with modern electronic engineering. Three modules impart basics in operations and logistics management, investment and financing as well as project management. After these seven modules, students conduct the Master's thesis. 

The programme does not contain a mandatory internship. Nevertheless, undertaking a voluntary internship is recommended. This gives students the opportunity to gain specific job experience. Programme advisers will assist students with preparing the application documents and finding an appropriate internship position.

5,370 EUR

The tuition fee for the whole MSc programme is 16,110 EUR.
This fee includes a German language class at the beginning of the course of study. Travel, living, and subsistence costs are not included in the tuition fees.

None (DIU is not a university that is a member of the "Studentenwerk" organisation.)

The cost of living depends on the lifestyle of each student. It can be calculated with 934 EUR per month according to the BAföG rate.

• Bachelor’s degree (four-years degree with 240 credit points) in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Solid-State Physics, IT
• Average grades exceeding 70%
• Motivation for international and intercultural experience
• Minimum of one year of work experience

Applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency (on a level comparable to IELTS 6.0, PTE 58, or TOEFL 550 PBT / TOEFL 79 iBT). Additionally, an oral and written interview will be conducted.

30 August for the following winter semester

No

It is generally possible to study full-time and work on a part-time basis. With a student visa, students have permission to work 120 days a year. The problem is that the lecture schedule is not identical every week, which makes it difficult to have regular working hours each week. In the past, students have found assistant part-time jobs in sales, production, and cleaning services.

• Finding accommodation is a long process, so you need patience and start the search well in advance!
• Should the search stress or trouble you, get a provisional accommodation (guesthouse/hotel/hostel) for the first few weeks!
• Use your social networks and student groups to your advantage!
• Gather your ideas, questions and wishes in advance and then get in touch with us for the best possible assistance!
• Don't underestimate the process involved, as just with everything in Germany, searching for accommodation has more bureaucracy involved than you might expect!

Career days, network events

International Office

Dresden International University (DIU) was established as a subsidiary university of Dresden University of Technology in April 2003. Currently, more than 2,200 students are registered in 35 courses of studies.

The innovative courses of DIU offer clearly structured qualifications on a high academic level. The aims of these programmes are the improvement of academic knowledge and the acquisition of additional practical skills. DIU's Bachelor's and Master's programmes follow an interdisciplinary approach and can be completed either as full-time or part-time studies. Classes are held in English or German.

Specifically designed curricula for international students are clearly structured and offer a wide range of courses. Students are thus able to acquire a sound and diversified knowledge during seminars and workshops.

Given the interdisciplinary profile of DIU, every course comprises aspects of several academic disciplines. Therefore, the modules of a course deal with all aspects of a specific topic relevant for its comprehensive processing.

About 30% of DIU's students are foreigners from 30 nations. The intercultural competence of the students and staff, language training and international community life are some of the factors of DIU's internationalisation. Since 2003, DIU has intensified its international activities in order to attract foreign students to study in Dresden.

The enhancement of students' qualifications and competencies with a diverse and continuously expanding range of courses is connected to the requirements of the international job market.

Since 2011, a joint campus in Dresden's World Trade Centre has brought DIU and two further educational institutions – EIPOS and TUDIAS – together. They share infrastructure and back-office services. They also make joint use of the available seminar and meeting rooms and lecture theatre.

With its many architectural masterworks, Dresden is the perfect place for people interested in art. The town has beautiful views both night and day, even in grey November weather. From the centrally located Theatre Square, one may view a whole array of architectural wonders such as the Italian Quarter, the Semper Opera House, the Zwinger buildings complex, the old town guardhouse, the castle, and the Catholic Court Church. In inclement weather, one may take advantage of the museums located within these buildings. In the Zwinger art gallery, one will find works by Tizian, Rembrandt, Rubens and Raffael, and classical concerts take place here in the evening. The Old Slaughterhouse hosts rock concerts.

The town has an excellent public transport infrastructure, with modern trams and buses, and there is also the possibility of going on town tours on the special double-decker buses.

Not only do aficionados of the baroque style get something out of Dresden; the town also offers a lot of modern architecture, such as the town synagogue, the glass factory, the St. Benno Grammar School, the World Trade Centre - to name but a few buildings. Those interested in technology will find exhibitions at the Dresden University of Technology, the Technical Museum, the Museum of Transport, or the Tram Museum.

The nightlife in Dresden is similarly entertaining. For those interested in sports, one should experience a performance in the new stadium, in the sports centre in the Bodenbach Street or in the ice-skating rink, or in one of the many sports clubs.

Of special appeal in and around Dresden is the location on the Elbe River. The Elbe valley has many attractions to offer, all worth visiting, and giving the opportunity to meet local people. As well as museums and monuments, there are castles, mansions, stately gardens and parks affording insight into the history, geology and geography of the area. Castles in Moritzburg, in Meißen, and in Radebeul as well as the baroque garden in Großsedlitz are representative of the many places of outstanding beauty and interest.

The Saxon wine alley follows Germany's smallest and most northerly wine production region, with an 800-year viticultural heritage. The wine terraces lie idyllically beneath castles and fortresses. Several wine bars and cellars are open for wine-tasting sessions. The area is accessible by means of quiet pathways or by cycle paths.

It is worth partaking in a day trip into the Elbe sandstone mountains area, also known as "Saxonian Switzerland", where you have the opportunity for hiking and to climb unique rock formations. With its woods and hills of up to 800m in height, the Ore Mountains are an ideal place for walks in summer and skiing in winter.