German Research Institutions

Degrees with great prospects
The reputation of Ilmenau University of Technology, described by the “Frankfurter Allgemeine” Sunday newspaper as a “jewel in the east”, ranges from engineering and natural sciences to economics and media studies. Nineteen bachelor's, twenty-five master's and two diploma degree courses with future-focused study programmes are on offer to students. Ilmenau University of Technology achieves top scores year after year in independent rankings. All subjects are characterised by strong practical relevance. This means that even in the early semesters there are challenging research projects on offer, as well as a varied range of practical placements in industry. And in a university of this medium size, personal contact between teaching staff and students is a normal part of the daily routine.

Research at the highest level

As a centre for research, Ilmenau University of Technology is internationally renowned in both basic and applied research. Work centres on six future-oriented fields of research:

• Nanoengineering
• Precision engineering and precision measurement technology
• Technical and biomedical assistance systems
• Drive, energy and environment technology
• Digital media technology
• Mobile communications

Work in these research clusters is carried out across the boundaries of academic disciplines. This interdisciplinary principle allows investigation of an impressive range of highly specialised research topics. The “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reported that Ilmenau University of Technology is considered by specialists to number “among the most innovative research centres in Europe”.