Courses are held in English (50%) and German (50%). Participants can choose to write their Master's theses in either language.
The programme can also be studied completely in English.
Winter semester:
Summer semester:
Foreign applicants who need to apply for a visa to enter Germany should submit their application at least three months before the application deadline.
In the Research in Media Engineering Master's programme (former: Master in Media Technology), students are encouraged to translate personal inspirations and curiosities into their own research projects. In order to make the programme more flexible, we thus group connecting fields into the following main focuses:
Examples of these priorities include the following modules:
Students can combine these modules according to their interests and goals. Typical module combinations for job possibilities in research, development, and management include the following examples:
The programme offers a great variety of interdisciplinary fields of specialisation and will be completed in four semesters:
The finalisation of the Master's thesis will allow students to enter a subsequent PhD programme at the TU Ilmenau.
Approx. 150 EUR (including a public transportation ticket)
Approx. 860 EUR per month (including apartment)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering of at least six semesters (180 credits) from a university.
Basic knowledge of media technology (audio, video) is very helpful for a successful start to your studies.
Applicants must provide proof of their proficiency in English at level C1 with one of the following certificates:
Winter semester:
Summer semester:
Foreign applicants who need to apply for a visa to enter Germany should submit their application at least three months before the application deadline.
Online application: http://www.tu-ilmenau.de/apply
Temporary jobs are available in local businesses such as shopping malls and supermarkets.
Some good Master's students can work as a graduate student assistant.
TU Ilmenau is a campus university. Most of its academic buildings and all of its dormitories are located on the Ehrenberg campus. The dormitories have been renovated in the past few years in order to accommodate students in single and double bedrooms. The Student Guild guarantees all first semester students a room in the dormitories, provided they apply on time. The dormitory rent in Ilmenau is approx. 162-295 EUR per bed per month, depending on the type of apartment and how well it is furnished. Of course, you may also independently look for a privately rented apartment in Ilmenau and the surrounding area. We cannot offer estimates on the cost of private accommodation because prices vary due to the wide range of conditions.
The history of the TU Ilmenau is characterised by its training of engineers, particularly in the fields of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Today, engineering, sciences, economics, and media are the pillars of the university's education and research. The university is also bound to its scientific tradition in its future development. This tradition, along with the strong interdisciplinary connection to the economic and social sciences as well as to the natural sciences, determines the profile of the university. Its firm aim is to be counted among the best academic, technologically oriented educational establishments. Hence, modern forms of study and innovative courses are developed and supported by the university. The strong commitment of its staff and the sound education of the students, including professional supervision, receive high-level academic recognition. With regard to its future structural development, the TU Ilmenau seeks to attract outstanding personalities for research and teaching.
The TU Ilmenau is a state-founded, higher education establishment with about 5,500 students. Our university does not charge any tuition fees. The university upholds high standards, both in terms of academic content and the facilities offered to the students. A long-standing trademark of the TU Ilmenau has been the combination of a friendly, personal academic setting with pleasant social conditions.
The triangle formed by Weimar, Ilmenau, and Eisenach within Germany is of both historical and cultural significance. Goethe, Schiller, Bach, and Luther will forever be linked to this beautiful landscape. Ilmenau itself, a market town of about 39,000 inhabitants, is situated in the picturesque valley of the Ilm in the northern foothills of the Thuringian Forest. The city was greatly influenced by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. In fact, the "Kickelhahn" is a monument high up in the woods around Ilmenau that contains a few verses from poems written by Goethe that are translated into several languages. It is a monument to this man's influence on the city. Ilmenau has always been famous for its glass and porcelain manufacturers. Trade roads were maintained between Ilmenau, the greater Thuringian area, and the world in order to transport valuable glass and porcelain products from Ilmenau to other areas. From its founding date up to the 19th century, glass was a staple of the economy. Today, Ilmenau still holds on to its roots while looking to the future. The city is alive with new technological businesses. This makes it possible for students at the TU Ilmenau to coalesce with mentors and companies with real-world experience. Ilmenau is a great place to study the science of the future while also being grounded in the heritage of the past.
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