FAQs
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General Questions
- Exams
- Daily Life
- Contacting Lecturers and Professors
- Registration for Courses
- TU Chemnitz
- Stay in Chemnitz
Exams
Registration for exams is done via the Campus Management Portal/SB Service. You log in and select "Examinations Service (Registration and deregistration)". On the following website you will then find the course list for your degree program. Select the course for which you want to register for the exam and click on "Register". You will be redirected to a next website where you will have to accept the terms and conditions and confirm your registration. After successful registration, you will directly receive a message in the portal. If you have not received a notification, you should go the list with an overview of the registered exams. You can access this list via "Examinations Service (Information on registered examinations)". If a registration did not work out, you can repeat it as explained. Alternatively, you can also register for exams using the registration form from the Central Examination Office.
Yes, you can de-register from an exam. De-registration is either done in the SB-Service or by submitting a form to the Central Examination Office. In the SB-Service you need to select the respective couse and click on the optin "Sign off". You will find the form to get de-registered on the website of the Central Examination Office.
Daily Life
There are two possibilties:
- If you already have a "Hausarzt" (family doctor), you will get an appointment promptly and can see him or her as soon as possible. If you do not have a primary care doctor yet, but need one, the Student Buddy Program as uploaded a list of possible (English-speaking) familiy doctors and their contact information on its website. You can call these doctors and ask if they are still accepting patients.
- If you do not have a family doctor yet, you can also go to the International Medical Centre in the Chemnitz Hospital in Flemmingstraße 4. Please have your ID card and health insurance card at hand. Further details and directions can be found on its website.
Starting from Chemnitz main station or stop "Zentralhaltestelle"
The best way to get to the university buildings and the cafeteria on campus Reichenhainer Straße ist to take tram line 3 (direction "Technopark"), C13 (direction "Aue"), C14 (direction "Thalheim") and C15 (direction "Technopark"). You can get off at stop "TU Campus" and you are directly at the "Orangerie", the Weinhold-Bau and Mensa (student canteen). By the way, if you have to go the Turmbau (ZPA, URZ), it is usually worth getting off one stop before at "Rosenbergstraße". If you live in the dormitory Reichenhainer Straße 35/37, even more!
Starting from stop "Zentralhaltestelle"
If you want to get to the dormitories in Vettersstraße, it is worth taking tram line 2 (direction "Bernsdorf"). If you get off at the stop "Gutenbergstraße", it is only a stone's throw to the student dormitories. By the way, there are also two grocery stores nearby.
You are also free to visit the CVAG website to determine your exact route: CVAG.
Starting from Chemnitz main station
From the main station it is very very easy. The campus is right next door. When you come out of the main station you can directly see the university buildings on campus Straße der Nationen.
From campus Reichenhainer Straße
From campus Reichenhainer Straße, you can get directly to the campus with the tram lines 3 (direction "Hauptbahnhof"), C13 (direction "Burgstädt), C14 (direction "Mittweida") and C15 (direction "Hainichen"). The two stops where you have to get off are either "Theaterplatz" or "Omnibusbahnhof".
From stop "Zentralhaltestelle"
From the stop "Zentralhaltestelle" you can take tram line 3 (direction "Hauptbahnhof"), C13 (direction "Burgstädt"), C14 (direction "Mittweida") and C15 (direction "Hainichen") and 4 (direction "Hauptbahnhof") directly to the campus Straße der Nationen. The two stops where you have to get off are either "Theaterplatz" or "Omnibusbahnhof".
You are also free to visit the CVAG website to determine your exact route: CVAG.
Many (international) students initially move into one of the dormitories of Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau on campus Reichenhainer Straße. In the dormitories you can either live in a shared flat with other students, completely alone or you share the bathroom and/or kitchen. The Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau provides you with a nice overview on its website. They offer all-inclusive rents, meaning that you do not must pay additional costs (e.g. electricity, water, heating). But also TV and internet are already included.
If you do not want to live in a student dormitory, you can look for an apartment or shared flat off-campus. We have several housing providers in Chemnitz.
I would like to get to know other people and students. Which possibilities do I have at TU Chemnitz?
If you would like to get to know more students of TU Chemnitz besides your fellow students, you could voluntarily engage in many of our student initiatives. In this initiatives you will meet student who have the same interests. Or how about taking part in sports courses? Team sports ar a great way to get to know people. Be brave! Otherwise the Student Buddy Program of the International Office regularly organizes events during which you can meet other students of TU Chemnitz.
On DigiAssist you will find a overview of many student initiatives: Overview. If you have not yet registered with the Student Buddy Program, please do it as soon as possible: Registration with Student Buddy Program.
International students, who do not come from an EU-country, need a visa for study purposes in order to study in Germany. In case of questions, please contact the responsible German embassy in your home country.
International students who are in Germany with a study visa are generally allowed to work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year. Please note the special residence regulations that apply to your visa. International students from EU countries do not have any restrictions.
Contacting Lecturers and Professors
Are there some consultation hours to speak with the lecturer or professor about exercises and so on?
Yes, every lecturer will have a consultation hour during which the students can get their academic or administrational questions clarified. The exact date and time of these consultation hours will be mentioned in the schedule of each subject or can be found on the website. Please note, that a prior appointment might be necessary.
When introducing the course's topics, a professor or lecturer will usually explain how and when a student can ask questions. During some courses it is also possible to clarify questions right away. If you hesitate to do that, you can also go to the consultation hour, write an e-mail or perhaps ask the professor/lecturer right after class. Please do not be confused, if the professor or lecturer does not have time after class. He or she does also have a fixed schedule that must be followed.
The best way to contact your professor or lecturer is via e-mail. In an e-mail you can describe the problem and ask for a response or for an appointment for further consultation.
It depends on the professor or lecturer. Some of them offer open consultation hours. That means that you can usually go there without an appointment to ask your questions or have documents signed. In case of being an open consultation you perhaps have to wait as other students can also use it. If you do not have time to go to the consultation hour, you can also write your professor or lecturer and ask for an appointment.
Please do not go to your professor or lecturer after consultation hours without an appointment. He or she may not have time to help you.
Registration for Courses
Students can register for language courses of the Centre for Foreign Languages using the OPAL platform. In the beginning of each semester, there are specific registration periods. You must be extremely quick because many language classes, e.g. German, get filled up very quickly. The exact dates of the registration period can be found on the website of the Foreign Language Centre.
There is no general answer to this question. This varies from course to course. For some courses it is sufficient to register in the respective OPAL course, for others you have to write an e-mail to the lecturer. Or, you may just have to go to the very first class to sign up for the participation list. Sometimes you just have to go to the course and register for the exam first. You will receive more detailed information via the course catalogue, the OPAL course description and in the first lesson.
Every semester, various sports courses for students and staff are offered through the University Sports. Registration for sports courses takes place exclusively online. The courses usually cost 10 euros for students and 20 euros for employees. You can find more information and the program on the University Sports Website.
TU Chemnitz
TU Chemnitz is a university financed by the state (staatliche Hochschule). That is why you do not need to pay any tuition fees. However, before your enrolment and with each re-matriculation to a new semester, you must pay a semester contribution. Moreover, please note, as soon as you start a second bachelor's degree program (Zweitstudium) or you study way too long (Langzeitstudium), then it could be that you must pay additional fees.
The total amount consists of several contribution fees including the contribution to the main student body (Student:innenschaft), to the culture ticket (Kulturticket), the annual ticket for trams, trains and busses (Jahresticket) and to the Studentenwerk. It can change each semester. For the summer semester 2023, the semester contribution amounts at € 277.98. The current semester contribution can always be found on the websites of the Student Service.
TU Chemnitz has four campus in total: (1) Campus Reichenhainer Straße as the main campus, (2) Campus Straße der Nationen, (3) Campus Wilhelm-Raabe-Straße and (4) Campus Erfenschlager Straße.
In the following picture you see how the campuses are distributed around the city:
Each student obtains an own student mail address from TU Chemnitz. It is very important that you regularly check it for new emails and messages. The university only communicates via that mail address with you. That is why, you do not only receive important mails regarding re-matriculation and exam registration or exam period, but also important mails from your professor or lecturer. Once you have your URZ login credentials, head to your e-mail address: Webmail TU Chemnitz
By showing your student ID card (TUC-Card) you can get free of charge in selected museums in Chemnitz. To these belong: Kunstsammlungen, Industriemuseum, Naturkundemuseum and Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz. By the way, you can get into Chemnitz theaters for free under certain conditions: If not all seats have been sold 15 minutes before the start of a regular event, you can enter for free! Therefore, always make sure that your student ID has the current imprint. You can find further information on the website of the student council.
With your semester ticket, you can travel free of charge with many local trains in selected transport associations in Saxony. These include "Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen", "Verkehrsverbund Vogtland", "Verkehrsverbund Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien" and regional trains. This means that you can use your student ID card to travel free of charge to Leipzig, Dresden or the Ore Mountains. You can find more information on the website of the student council.
Courses are held at set times.
From Monday to Friday, courses can be held at the following times:
7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. | 9.15 a.m. to 10.45 a.m. | 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. | 1.45 p.m. to 3.15 p.m.
3 .30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. | 5.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
There are two big breaks a day. Most students then go to the cafeteria or enjoy the weather, especially in the summer in front of the Mensa.
Some courses also take place as so-called "Blockveranstaltungen" (block courses) on weekends. The times are determined individually by the lecturer and the students.
International applicants having an international educational certificate must apply through uni-assist. While waiting for the final decision, please keep in mind that uni-assist does not only work with TU Chemnitz, but with many other German universities as well. It could be that you need to wait longer time, even if you have applied early. Once uni-assist has confirmed the receipt of your documents and payment, you can be relieved. The exact processing time for each region of origin you can find on the website of uni-assist: processing times. You will receive a message by uni-assist as soon as your application documents were processed and have been transferred to TU Chemnitz. TU Chemnitz does also need a little bit of time to process the obtained documents. Especially for the winter semester, a lot of international students apply, because almost all degree programs start in October. If you have applied for a master's degree program, please note that the respective faculty still has to check the academic requirements. It therefore means additional time that you have to wait for your admission or rejection letter.
Almost all degree programs have German as language of instruction at TU Chemnitz. On a master’s level, TU Chemnitz does also offer English-taught degree programs. Depending on the language of instruction, you must prove a specific language level when applying. You can find further information on the website of the Student Service.
Stay in Chemnitz
Please pay attention to the applying regulations of your residence permit or visa when departing from and entering into Germany.
If your visa for Germany expires during your stay in your home country, please make an effort to renew your visa before departure. If you need an appointment at short notice, please explain the reason for the short notice and, if necessary, send proof of the short notice (e.g. a copy of the airline ticket) by e-mail to auslaenderbehoerde@… (City of Chemnitz). This is taken into account when scheduling appointments.
If your residence permit or visa has expired during your stay in your home country and you have not submitted an application for extension before expiry (not even by e-mail), you must apply for a new visa. Please contact the diplomatic mission (embassy, consulate) responsible for you.
If this causes delays in your studies, please contact your academic advisor or your examination board well in advance to find joint solutions.
FAQs for the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Lectures of the Faculty for Mechanical Engineering take place in the buildings on Reichenhainer Straße, Erfenschlager Straße and also on the Straße der Nationen. You can find a map of the TU Chemnitz online.
Courses with room and time details can be found in the electronic course catalog. In general, no enrollment in courses or exercises is required. Exceptions to this will be announced in the first lecture of the respective subject. For language courses, however, registration is required at the Foreign Language Center.
In times of Corona and online courses, links to the Bildungsportal Sachsen (Saxony Education Portal) are published in the electronic course catalog, which provides access to learning content of the individual courses. If there is no link in the course catalog, it is advisable to look on the website of the professorship or to contact the person responsible for the course by e-mail.
At the beginning of each winter semester, there also is a orientation week organized by the student representatives of the faculty., You can find furher information on their website.
Moreover, the International office does also offer an orientation phase for international students of TU Chemnitz every semester.
The orientation phase begins a few days bevore the first lectures of the semester. It helps to make first contacts with fellow students and to get first insights into university life. In the Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, each field of study is given one or several mentors who will answer your questions and make the start of lectures as easy as possible for you, e.g. you can discuss your study schedule with the mentors. There are also many events that help you to get to know your fellow students better, e.g. a campus tour and pub crawls in the evening.
The study and examination regulations for various degree programs can be found on on the websites of the Central Examination Office. The specific regulations for the bachelor study program "Maschinenbau" can be found on this website.
Internships are always helpful for gaining practical experience, for career orientation as well as for making new contacts. In many fields of study at the Faculty for Mechanical Engineering, a basic internship and a specialized internship must be completed. Information on the procedure, content and duration can be found in the study regulations of the relevant degree program. If you have any questions regarding the internship, please contact the "Praktikumsamt" (Internship Office) of the faculty.
The basic internship serves as an introduction to industrial manufacturing and is useful as a preparation for your studies. It is a requirement for many fields of study at the Faculty for Mechanical Engineering. If possible, the internship should be completed before you start your studies and must be certified by the beginning of the third semester at the latest. The basic internship is intended to teach basic techniques of manufacturing and processing in mechanical engineering. The duration of the basi internship is at least six weeks. The internship can be carried out in many companies in and around Chemnitz. If you need help finding an internship, it is best to contact the student representatives or the "Praktikumsamt".
The specialized internship has to be completed during your studies and is intended to help deepen and apply the knowledge ou gained during your studies. It also serves as an orientation help for choosing possible specializations in the field of study. The duration of the internship differs in the individual study programs of the faculty. More detailed information can be found in your study regulations.
The team of the Central Course Guidance Service provides advice and information on all questions and problems related to studying at Chemnitz University of Technology and offers help to the students.
The Student Advisory Service advises and informs you about all questions and challenges concerning your field of study. Prof. Dr. Maik Berger is responsible for the mechanical engineering program. You can find the contact details on the website of the departmental student advisory service.
The Student Advisory Service is your contact for problems during your studies and can be contacted by phone or e-mail. In addition, the student representatives for mechanical engineering offers quick help and student contact persons, who are available for advice based on their experience.
Student initiatives offer a good opportunity to get to know fellow students and to gain initial practical experience in the subject area. The student council also offers the opportunity to get involved and establish contacts with fellow students. Furthermore, a job as a student assistant not only helps you to gain work experience, but also to get in contact with professors and staff.
The Formula Student Team (TUCracing) is a club that develops a racing car to participate in events all over Europe. As a mechanical engineering student you have many opportunities to get involved. For example, you can work on the frame construction, help to further optimize the chassis setup or help advance the further development of the drivetrain.
Team Fortis Saxonia is a student initiative that develops hydrogen racing vehicles and promotes sustainable mobility. For mechanical engineering students who are particularly interested in the topic of hydrogen, the initiative offers an interesting opportunity to gain practical experience.
The Association of German Industrial Engineers is especially interesting for students who want to complement their mechanical engineering studies with experience in business. The association offers a good opportunity to make many contacts and simplify the entry into the working field. The large network of VWI can help to find internships and student jobs.
The IEEE Student Branch is an initiative for students who are interested in electrical engineering. Many seminars are organized, and knowledge is shared among each other. The main focus of the association is research and scientific exchange among students.
The guiding principle of the student consultancy jungblick consulting at the TU Chemnitz is the practical training and further education of students. The initiative is especially interesting for students who want to specialize in management consulting. As a student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering you will gain a broad theoretical knowledge which you can use in different projects of the initiative.
Teaching is mainly offered on-site currently. Further details can be found in the course catalgoue.
Most webpages of the professorships of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering offer a separate subcategory for assistant jobs, theses and internships. Open offers are usually published directly there. Often it is also useful to have a look at the staff profiles and their research areas and then contact them directly with a job request. In addition, the job portal of the TU Chemnitz offers a possibility to find jobs and internships outside the faculty.
Most professorships of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering offer a separate subcategory for assistants, theses and internships on their website. Open offers are usually published directly there. Often it is also useful to have a look at the staff profiles and their research areas and then contact them directly with a request for thesis topics. Theses can also be written externally in companies. However, it is important to find a supporting professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and you have to discuss the procedure with him before starting the thesis.
FAQs for Master’s Program: Advanced Manufacturing
The questions on the master's degree program "Advanced Manufacturing" were created within the project "TUC Digital Programs". This project is financially supported by the DAAD with funds from the BMBF.
There are many opportunities to find a job. Which job it will be depends more on your skills than on the profile you have chosen. Hence, having better skills and being able to justify them will make you stand out from among the other applicants. That is why, it is important to choose a profile that you are interested in and the best in it. Nonetheless, a broad perspective of the job opportunities available can be obtained through the websites of the Institutes of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
Through the "Studium Generale" you can also attend courses at TU Chemnitz apart from your degree program. There is even the possibility to receive a certificate afterwards, which certifies the successful completion of the course. Please note, however, that courses and grades do not affect your final grade in any way. An overview of all courses offered can be found on the pages of the "Studium Generale" (German version) and further important information on this page (German version).
The subject mentor has all the information about possible events that will be organized for Advanced Manufacturing students in the future.
In such cases, the student can send a mail to the professor and lecturer conducting the exam and asking for the possibility of changing time or date to make sure that the exam and classes do not overlap.
The profile is normally selected by the courses you have chosen in the first or second semester. If it turns out to be the wrong profile, please contact the Central Examination Office
Students with A2 German language skills can try to get a job with a professor or research assistant in the context of a research project. But if you want to work outside the university, you should preferably have B2 to make sure you can talk to your employer withouth much problems. In addition, you can also contact the Career Service of TU Chemnitz if you need assistance with your application and resume.
FAQs for the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
For most of your studies you will remain at the campus around Reichenhainer Straße, during the earlier semesters, however, some lectures may take place at the Straße der Nationen, and, very rarely, in the Erfenschlager Straße or Wilhelm-Raabe-Straße. On this website you can find an overview.
The Central Course Guidance Service offer help with any questions related to your studies at TU Chemnitz.
At the Faculty for Electrical Engineering and Information Technology you can refer to our academic advisor, Dr. Jürgen Bräuer, who helps in all study- and internship-related questions.
The study and examination regulations for every degree at TU Chemnitz can be found on the website of the Central Examination Office.
Courses with room and time details can be found in the electronic course catalog. In general, no enrollment in courses or exercises is required. Exceptions to this will be announced in the first lecture of the respective subject. For language courses, however, registration is required at the Foreign Language Centre.
Teaching is mainly offered on-site currently. Further details can be found in the course catalgoue.
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering is a field that combines the principles of engineering and biology to develop technology and techniques to improve healthcare. Biomedical engineers work on a wide range of projects, including medical devices, diagnostic equipment and regenerative therapies.
Please keep in mind that although you might learn some medical aspects in your studies, the degree program itself is part of the technical area.
A Bachelor’s degree in a biomedical engineering or a related field is typically required to begin a career in biomedical engineering. According to the job vacancy, some employers may require a Master’s or doctoral degree.
Biomedical engineers should have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work well in teams, and a background in math and science. Strong computer skills and the ability to work with complex equipment are also important.
Biomedical engineers can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, research facilities and the medical device industry. They can also work in the academic sector, government and consulting.
Some areas of specialization within biomedical engineering include biomechanics, biomaterials, medical imaging and rehabilitation engineering.
Staying current with the latest developments in biomedical engineering can be done by reading industry publications, attending conferences and workshops and participating in continuing education courses. Joining subject-specific professional organizations can also be beneficial (BMES or American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering among others).
FAQs for the Faculty of Humanities
Teaching is mainly offered on-site currently. Further details can be found in the course catalgoue.
You can find an overview of the map of TU Chemnitz in following: Map of TU Chemnitz
The study and examination regulations are specific to each degree program. A list of all degree programs with the corresponding study and examination regulations can be found on the website of the Student Service at: Study and Examination Regulations.
If you have any questions about this, please contact your academic advisor.
The course catalogue are categorized by faculties and degree programs. You can find a list of these on the website of TU Chemnitz: Course Catalogue (German version).
Teaching is mainly offered on-site currently. Further details can be found in the course catalgoue.
Many lecturers at TU Chemnitz use the OPAL learning platform to organize their courses. The lecture slides and materials are usually uploaded there, as well as course-related messages: OPAL learning platform.
You will receive a link to the corresponding course from your lecturer by e-mail after you have registered for it with your login data via your institute's website.
Some lecturers make their lecture materials available in the TUCcloud.
If you have subject-related questions, you can contact your subject advisor. The advisors are specific to your degree program. You can find a list of all study advisors at: Study Advisors
The topics for theses at the Faculty for Humanities are specific to the degree program. Often, topics are published on the website of the respective institutes. It is also helpful to look at these research areas of the lecturers and to enquire directly by e-mail. A thesis can also be written externally in companies. However, it is important to find a supervisor at the Faculty for Humanities for your thesis. Before starting it, the procedure must be discussed with the supervisor.
Further information can be found at: Thesis (German version only)
Yes, this is possible at the Centre for Foreign Languages at TU Chemnitz.
Further information on language courses, registration and implementation can be found at: Foreign Language Center
Some international students receive neither BAföG nor financial support from their family for their studies. Part-time jobs, such as student or academic assistants, are another way of financing your studies. It is important not to exceed the weekly working time of 19 hours as a student. If you have a student visa, you also need to pay attention to the supplementary provisions of your residence permit.
On the Jobportal of TU Chemnitz you can regularly look for student jobs: Jobportal
FAQs for Faculty of Computer Science
The following professorships belong to the Faculty of Computer Science:
- Professorship of Operating Systems
- Professorship of Computer Graphics and Visualisation
- Professorship of Data Management Systems
- Professorship pf Media Informatics
- Professorship of Artificial Intelligence
- Professorship of Neurorobotics
- Professorship of Practical Computer Science
- Professorship of Computer Architectures and Systems
- Professorship of Software Engineering
- Professorship of Computer Engineering
- Professorship of Theoretical Computer Science
- Professorship of Distributed and Self-organizing Systems
A full overview of the professorships is available on the website of the Faculty of Computer Science.
Basically none, but a good knowledge of mathematics and any programming language (e.g. C, Python, etc.) is very helpful.
In Bachelor's programs, most lectures and exercises are held in German. However, there are also Master's programs, such as Automotive Software Engineering, which are taught in English.
You can use the study planner of the Faculty of Computer Science to find out which courses are available in your degree program.
A total of 180 LP must be achieved.
- basic modules: 127 LP
- advanced modules: 15 LP
- internship: 8 LP
- minor subjects: 18 LP
- bachelor's thesis: 12 LP
How your degree program is composed of, you can find in your study regulation.
