Analytical Instruments, Measurement and Sensor Technology (AIMS) Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

In our international Master's programme in Analytical Instruments, Measurement and Sensor Technology (AIMS), you will find a broad range of subjects that are essential for a successful career in any kind of industry in Germany or worldwide. The subjects of this study programme are of outstanding practical importance for a wide variety of highly innovative industrial sectors.

Some of the main focuses of our programme include sensor technology and measurement techniques as well as data acquisition and analysis. You can choose your area of interest within the programme from a selection of electives, e.g. Chemical Sensors, Electronic Components for Sensor Design or Medical Imaging.

Our cooperation agreements with the University of Siena (UNISI, Italy) and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST, China) allow you to gain even more international experience and set a special focus in your studies.

Main subjects

Main subjects covered in Coburg

• Sensor Technology
• Computer-Based Measurement Technology
• Mathematical Data Analysis

Possible electives in Coburg

• Design of Experiments
• Chemical Sensors
• Medical Imaging Technology
• Electronic Components for Sensor Design

Possible subjects in Siena (you can choose among them)

• Industrial Reliability
• Sensors and Sensing Systems
• Biotech Instrumentation
• Sensors and Microsystems
• Virtual Instrumentation and Digital Embedded Electronics
• Manufacturing Strategies and Operations
• Production Planning
• Production and Supply Management
• Cybersecurity

Main subjects covered in Shanghai

• Photoelectric Detection
• Photoelectric Imaging and Processing
• Machine Learning

Possible electives in Shanghai

• Automotive Electronics
• Semiconductor Devices and Physics
• Packaging

You’ll join a welcoming environment with small learning groups, giving you a strong start. In our programme you'll get easy access to the professors and ample space for experiments in the labs. We also have a very supportive team that helps you in every aspect of your daily life. 

In general, it will take you four semesters to study AIMS if you finish everything in time. This comprises one semester in Coburg at the Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts (CUASA), one semester in Italy at the University of Siena (UNISI) or in Shanghai at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) and a practical internship. The last semester is dedicated to the Master's thesis.

You will attend lectures, but you will also gain hands-on experience through lab experiments. Throughout the semester, you will get the chance to work on your own project and take a look at the newest applications in industry.

Accompanying the courses, we offer interesting excursions in Coburg and abroad, e.g. ice skating, sled riding, visiting international technical fairs, trip to a touristic site, a company visit, etc.

University of Siena (UNISI)
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST)

One of the biggest benefits of the AIMS programme is the internship. It takes at least 12 weeks, but it can also be extended. You can complete your internship in Germany at a German company or a research institute. In Germany, internships are paid. You will be able to earn between 600 and 1,600 EUR per month.

You can take advantage of our well-developed network with companies in order to find appropriate placements. The internship can be your first step towards a career in Germany.

To start in our programme, you will need to possess an undergraduate degree in engineering or the natural sciences with above-average results. You will also need to have some intercultural skills, knowledge in electronics and postgraduate professional experience of generally no less than one year.

There is a semester service fee of approx. 160 EUR, which includes a bus ticket for all city buses in Coburg and trains to Bamberg (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Bad Rodach.

International students need a blocked account that shows that they have 992 EUR per month for one year in order to get a visa for Germany. In cities like Munich, Hamburg or Berlin, it might be quite difficult to get along with this amount, but in Coburg, it is enough to cover all your living expenses and enjoy your time here.

There are various institutes at Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts such as the Institute of Sensor and Actuator Technology (ISAT) or the Technology Transfer Centre Automotive (TAC). They offer selected candidates the opportunity to participate in research and development projects. Other job possibilities in Coburg are available. Sometimes it depends on your level of German.
During the internship and the Master's thesis, students receive a salary from the companies of between 600 and 1,600 EUR per month (900 EUR on average).

Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts maintains a cooperation agreement with the German Job Centre in Coburg to help students check their internship or job applications. An individual check for AIMS students by a professional is also possible.

You will get help in finding accommodation from the International Office and the AIMS office of Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts. You can rent apartments in the halls of residence on campus (450 single apartments with individual kitchens, bathrooms and modern facilities such as internet access). The apartments must be rented for at least six months (September to February or March to August).
In Siena, the International Office of the University of Siena will help you to get a double room in the dorms. In Shanghai, you will have a double room in the international dorms on campus, or an agency will help you to find suitable accommodations near our partner university (USST).

The Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a well-established, public, medium-sized university with about 4,800 students. We have just the right size for international students to settle in and feel at home, because we can individually take care of you and any concern you might have during your stay.

At Coburg University, the dorms are on campus and we will help you get a room in a hall of residence.

The university is located near the city centre of Coburg. In fact, it is just a short walk from the city centre. You can also explore the region with the semester ticket/student ID card.

Coburg lies in the northern part of the culturally rich state of Bavaria and is characterised by a strong presence of small and medium-sized enterprises, among them several global players. It is a medium-sized city where you can explore a combination of tradition and modernity. The city was established in the Middle Ages and has a historic town centre and a medieval castle. At the same time, it offers all the comforts of a modern city, including many interesting cultural and sport events. Coburg is an attractive destination both for studying and for leisure activities.