Micro- and Nanotechnologies (MSc)
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- 4 semestersDuration
- 15 MayNext deadline
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About the programme
Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau) is a renowned technical university located in Ilmenau, Germany. The university offers a Master of Science program in Micro- and Nanotechnologies, which is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the principles and applications of micro- and nanotechnology. The program covers a wide range of topics, including semiconductor technology, micro- and nanoelectronics, and micro- and nanosystems. Students have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects and gain practical experience in state-of-the-art laboratories. Upon completion of the program, graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers in industries such as electronics, telecommunications, and biomedical engineering.
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Requirements
What you need to apply for Micro- and Nanotechnologies (MSc) at Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau)
English language
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Applicants must provide proof of their proficiency in English at level C1 with one of the following certificates:
TOEFL IBT 95
TOEIC 945
IELTS 7
CEFR C1
CAE
APIEL 3i
Academic requirements
ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.
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Successful completion of a Bachelor or comparable course of at least 6 semesters (or 180 credit points) is required. Suitable fields of study are:
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
Material Science and Engineering
In addition, the applicants need solid knowledge in the following subjects:
Electrical engineering
Electronics
Mechanical engineering
Material science and Engineering
Physics, chemistry and higher mathematic
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Prerequisites
For admission to the Master of Science in Micro- and Nanotechnologies (MSc MNT), the successful completion of a Bachelor's or comparable course of at least six semesters or 180 credit points is required. The MSc MNT builds upon Bachelor's degrees in the following fields:
electrical and communications engineering
mechatronics
technical physics
material science
mechanical engineering
In addition, the applicants need a good background in the following subjects:
fundamentals of electrical engineering
electronics/microelectronics
semiconductor physics
fundamentals of mechanical engineering
material science
physics, chemistry, and higher mathematics
The Master’s program requires specific knowledge in the following fields:
1. Basics in materials engineering.
2. Higher mathematics.
3. Experimental physics/theoretical physics/solid-state physics.
4. Basics of electrical engineering.
5. Basic mechanics/engineering mechanics/mechatronics.
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Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Micro- and Nanotechnologies (MSc)
Programme-specific documents
Certificate of successful completion of secondary school
Certificate of completion of a bachelor's degree and an overview of your academic achievements (transcript of records / marksheet)
Complete CV
Letter of motivation and/or a proposal for a topic for a master’s thesis that you are particularly interested in. (These documents are required for some courses.)
Proof of your language skills in German or English (depending on the course language, at least B2 level).
Copy of your passport, ID card or birth certificate, clearly showing the official spelling or transcription of your name.1. High school diploma (Secondary school certificate, A-levels, Matura (Higher) Secondary School Certificate ....)
2. Listing of all previous academic achievements at other universities
Bachelor's Degree
3. if you would like to study a master in English with us: TOEFL or IELTS test result
This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Step-by-step guide to applying for Micro- and Nanotechnologies (MSc) at Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau)
Application procedure
www.tu-ilmenau.de/apply
Create a new account once.
Immediately afterwards (after 5 minutes) you will receive the access data for your account via e-mail.
After receiving your access data you log on to the applicant portal.
Define your aspired degree, the current enrollment status and your applicant group and save this information by clicking the "Save" button.
Browse through the university's study offer by clicking on the button "Search in Study Program".
Choose your degree program and click on the "Apply" button.
Fill out the application form and upload documents.
Send your application by button "Submit" electronically to the university.
Please note that an application started within a certain application period - status Open - can only be sent within this application period.
Afterwards and with every processing progress of your application, you will receive an e-mail.
Depending on the progress of the application process, the Student Secretariat / International Admissions Office will provide you with PDF documents in your mailbox, which you can retrieve after logging into the portal under the button "My Documents".
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Mode
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APS
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.
Application fee
75 EUR
Address
Cornelia Scheibe, Gustav-Kirchhoff-Straße 1, 98693 Ilmenau
TU Ilmenau
Ehrenbergstraße 29
98693 Ilmenau
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Costs
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
150 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
per application
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,204 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.
Additional fee information
No tuition fees
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
43%
17 accepted out of 40 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.08
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
1.58
Best admitted grade
German scale
2.51
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 40 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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