Chemnitz University of Technology is a cosmopolitan university with strong and intensive networks on the regional, national and international level. With around 8.300 students from 94 countries and about 2.400 staff members it is the third-largest university in Saxony. With regard to the share of international students, Chemnitz University of Technology ranges on the top positions among the public universities Germany-wide. Chemnitz, the European Capital of Culture 2025, belongs, according to a current survey of the research institute Prognos, to the ten most livable cities in Germany and is thus leader in terms of quality of life. In addition, the city also may dispose on a high share of highly-qualified employees. This is also due to the university as Chemnitz University of Technology is the intellectual heart of the city. It has developed to an internationally visible research hub for future value chain processes and sustainable future reliability.
Chemnitz University of Technology brings together the core of a university of technology in engineering sciences, mathematics and natural sciences with a wide range of humanities, social sciences and economics. At their interfaces, future-oriented research projects and unique offers for studies are generated. Among those count i.a. Sensors and Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science for Humanities and Social Sciences as well as the degree program “STEM: Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences with applications in engineering”. In total, the university offers 97 degree programs. One of the particular brands is their highly trans-disciplinary shape. This applies as well for the additional 15 part-time distance and further training degree programs.
| Acronym | TUC |
| Colour | Blue and White |
| Founded | 1836 |
| Location | Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany |
| Address | Technische Universität Chemnitz Straße der Nationen 62 D-09111 Chemnitz Germany |
Chemnitz University of Technology values excellent teaching as a foundation for research and societal impact. Its “Teaching Guideline” supports quality learning shaped by staff and students. Programs are regularly improved through surveys and accreditation, earning quality labels. The university ranks highly, including top placement in StudyCheck’s “Most Popular Universities 2025.”
Chemnitz University of Technology aims to act as an innovation hub and global player, addressing key future challenges through interdisciplinary research. Its strengths lie in “Materials and Intelligent Systems,” “Resource-efficient Production and Lightweight Engineering,” and “Humans and Technology,” creating a unique, nationally and internationally recognized research profile across its faculties.
Chemnitz University of Technology is a community considering diversity as a fundamental component and value, which is of crucial importance for all areas of life at the university and which enriches the university. This is emphasized, i.a., by the certificate “Shaping Diversity” of the Donors’ Association for German Science.
Entry requirements vary by program. View the program page for requirements.
Entry requirements vary by program. View the program page for requirements.
The following applicants have to apply via uni-assist1:
1uni-assist e. V. supports TU Chemnitz in checking the admission requirements for international applicants. Please visit the uni-assist webpage regarding information about the way of your application.
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Phone : +49 371 531-55555
01.11.2012 The Cluster of Excellence “MERGE – Technologies for Multifunctional Lightweight Structures” officially commenced operation and was established as Central Institution of Chemnitz University of Technology. The cluster was funded by 34 million Euro for a period of five years within the Federal and States Excellence Initiative
07.08.2020 Establishment of the Central Institution MAIN (Center for Materials, Architectures and Integration of Nanomembranes)
01.10.2020 Opening of t... read more
