Micro and Nano Systems Chemnitz University of Technology

Courses are held in English (100%).

This English-language Master's programme covers a wide range of subjects with a focus on future challenges in the fields of micro and nano systems.
The courses provide world-class, future-oriented education in design, manufacturing, characterisation and integration of miniaturised components into engineering systems. The interdisciplinary courses cover fundamental theoretical knowledge in physics and engineering but also application-oriented skills in developing innovative electronic and micro mechanic semiconductor components. Courses and practical training (labs) address current and prospective needs of industrial and academic research.

The programme is targeted at the following students:

• Students with a BSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology earned at Chemnitz University of Technology
• International and German students holding at least a Bachelor's degree in an equivalent academic field who wish to deepen and specialise their knowledge before entering industry or academia.

• 15 July for the following winter semester
• 15 January for the following summer semester

Compulsory (obligatory) subjects (50 credits):

• Semiconductor Physics / Nanostructures (semester 2, lecture/seminar)
• Design of Heterogeneous Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar/lab)
• Technologies for Micro and Nano Systems (semesters 1 & 2, lecture/seminar)
• Advanced Integrated Circuit Technology (semester 2, lecture/seminar)
• Microsystems Design (semester 1, lecture/seminar/lab)
• Micro and Nano Devices (semester 1, lecture/seminar/lab)
• Reliability of Micro and Nano Systems (semesters 1 & 2, lecture/seminar)
• Materials in Micro and Nano Technologies (semester 1, lecture/seminar)
• Smart Sensor Systems (semester 1, lecture/seminar/lab)

Elective (optional) subjects:
Students have to elect and pass subjects from the following catalogue in order to earn 20 credit points (CP):

• Microscopy and Analysis on the Nano Scale (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Surfaces, Thin Films and Interfaces (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Optoelectronic Devices (semester 3, lecture) – 5 CP
• Power Semiconductor Devices (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 7 CP
• Test of Digital and Mixed-Signal Circuits (semester 1, lecture/seminar) – 5CP
• Fields and Waves (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Next Generation Internet (semesters 1 & 2, lecture) – 5 CP
• Advanced Mobile Networks (semesters 1 & 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Micro Optical Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 3 CP
• Integrated Circuit Design – Transistor Level (semester 2, lecture/seminar/lab) – 5 CP
• Numerical Methods for Materials and Reliability of Micro and Nano Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Failure Analytical Methods for Micro and Nano Systems (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Flexible Electronics (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Modern Battery Materials (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Automotive Sensor Systems (semester 2, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP
• Sensor Signal Evaluation Modern Battery Materials (semester 3, lecture/seminar) – 5 CP

Research project (obligatory, to be done at the university) – semester 3 – 20 CP

Master's thesis (obligatory, to be done at the university) – semester 4 – 30 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

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology ("Bachelorstudiengang Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik") received from Chemnitz University of Technology
• Equivalent degree (decision by the board of examiners)

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 the official/educational or native language are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency with their application.

German (according to general rules for enrolment at the university):

• A1 (Goethe, telc or ÖSD) to be provided with the application
• A2 (CEFR) to be provided by the end of the third semester

(CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

• 15 July for the following winter semester
• 15 January for the following summer semester

Incoming students can apply for different funding opportunities via the International Office of Chemnitz University of Technology. More information can be found at: 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