Mechatronics / Mechatronik / Mécanique et Microtechniques (MSc) Technische Universität Ilmenau

École Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et des Microtechniques – ENSMM Besançon, France

German and French

The programme is consecutive and builds upon a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics at TU Ilmenau (Technische Universität Ilmenau), which is a multidisciplinary engineering programme grounded in the disciplines of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and information technology.

The integrated bi-national Master's degree programme encompasses the wide range of technical skills required by industry and offers considerable flexibility in subject selection. It offers research-oriented study formats with close ties to industry and business. The degree programme imparts comprehensive fundamentals and significant research and development findings in the field of mechatronics, enabling students to carry out independent scientific work. Graduates are presented with opportunities for employment in industry or research and teaching roles in the field of mechatronics and related areas in both Germany and France.

Winter semester

• Application period for students with degrees from non-EU/EEA countries: 16 January – 15 May
• Application period for students with degrees from EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, or the UK: 16 April – 15 September

Summer semester

• Application period for students with degrees from non-EU/EEA countries: 1 August – 15 November
• Application period for students with degrees from EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, or the UK: 16 October – 15 March

The integrated structure of the degree programme, with mutual recognition of study and examination achievements, alongside integrated language training, facilitates the acquisition of not only specialist and language skills but also intercultural skills.

For students of TU Ilmenau:

In the first semester, you will study at TU Ilmenau.

The part of the programme jointly conducted by the partners begins with the second semester at ENSMM. Students then study in France until the end of the third semester. The study regulations for the Master of Mechatronics at TU Ilmenau govern the subjects to be taken at ENSMM.

The Master's thesis, which is due in the fifth semester, is to be written either at TU Ilmenau or at ENSMM. After successfully completing all the required coursework, students will be awarded the Master of Science and Diplôme d'Ingénieur degrees.

Students from Besançon will study according to the attached plan.

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The minimum two-semester stay at the partner university, as stipulated in the double-degree programme, allows students to take advantage of relevant courses offered at the partner institution.

The partner university offers students an alternative elective subject area for specialisation that goes beyond what is offered at the home university.

No tuition fees

Approx. 275 EUR per semester (including a train ticket and reduced prices in the university canteen and cafeterias)

Approx. 860 EUR per month (including apartment rent)

Admission to the double-degree programme requires a successfully completed Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics and enrolment in a Master's programme at TU Ilmenau.

Applications for the double-degree programme should be submitted to the responsible examination board with a letter of motivation. Participants in the double-degree programme will be selected and admitted by a committee consisting of representatives from both universities. In cases where there are several applicants, the grade point average, foreign language skills, and level of preparation will be decisive factors.

For admission to the programme, English and German language skills at a B2 level are required, as well as French language proficiency at an A2 level.

A French language certificate at a B2 level is required to start the study abroad phase.

Winter semester

• Application period for students with degrees from non-EU/EEA countries: 16 January – 15 May
• Application period for students with degrees from EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, or the UK: 16 April – 15 September

Summer semester

• Application period for students with degrees from non-EU/EEA countries: 1 August – 15 November
• Application period for students with degrees from EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, or the UK: 16 October – 15 March

Information on funding opportunities is available at: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/service/we4you-student-service/funding-opportunities.

Temporary jobs are available at local enterprises. In some departments of TU Ilmenau, students are regularly employed as scientific assistants.

Various student dormitories are available on campus. Rent for the residences ranges from 220 EUR – 412 EUR per room per month, depending on the type of accommodation. Advance registration is required via the Studierendenwerk Thüringen administrative office.

Information about the residences and the registration process can be found at: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/.

Student applicants have a good chance of getting a room if the application for a room is submitted in good time, approx. three months before the start of the semester.

Of course, there is also the option to look for a privately rented apartment/room in Ilmenau or the surrounding area. For further information on privately rented accommodation, please contact TU Ilmenau's international student service, we4you, at: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/service/we4you-student-service/team.

TU Ilmenau's we4you career counselling service provides assistance to international students, enabling an easier transition from the classroom to the working world.

Through individualised career counselling, workshops on CV writing, and interview practice, we give students the tools they need to succeed in today's job market. Opportunities for internships and part-time or graduate jobs are further promoted by our industry network and accessible job portal. Visits to local and nationwide job fairs are also on the agenda. These activities and events seek to equip students with the tools to confidently pursue their professional aspirations in the region surrounding the university, in Germany, and beyond.

For more information, please visit: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/service/we4you-student-service/career-counseling.

TU Ilmenau's international student service, we4you, supports prospective and current students during the application and arrival process, everyday student life, and beyond. The we4you team provides advice, organises events and excursions, and helps our students feel comfortable in Ilmenau.

For online and on-site we4you support, please visit: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/service/we4you-student-service