Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Technische Universität Ilmenau

Biomedical engineering is technology for life. It directly affects human health. Together with medical partners, it develops new methods for the detection and treatment of diseases and implements them in medical technology.
The TU Ilmenau has a long and successful tradition in the field of biomedical engineering. Already in the year of 1953, the Institute of Electromedical and Radiological Engineering was established at the former "Hochschule für Elektrotechnik" (HfE), which was the first university institute in Europe that introduced an on-campus biomedical engineering programme.
Key aspects of the Bachelor's programme include the following:

• substantiated engineering fundamentals
• outstanding methodical competence
• distinct understanding of current medical questions
• hands-on skills in medical engineering
• a research-centred course of study

The course of study covers the following modules:

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Informatics for BME
• Electrical Engineering
• Basics of Electronics
• Fundamentals of Analogue Circuit Design
• Signals and Systems
• Electrical Measurement Engineering
• Electromagnetic Fields
• Automatic Control and Systems Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Anatomy, Physiology, and Clinical Procedures
• Neurobionics
• Modelling in BME
• Medical Physics
• Biomedical Measurement and Treatment Technology
• Fundamentals of Biosignal Processing and Biostatistics
• Medical Image Processing
• Fundamentals in Economics and Management
• Elective module BME
• Clinical seminar and advanced seminar BME

This course offers students the opportunity to obtain a double degree through a joint programme of TU Ilmenau (TUIL) and Tongji Zhejiang College (TZC).

Students start their Bachelor's education at their home university and then continue it at the partner university. The guidelines for students starting at TUIL are described here. For students affiliated with TZC, the guidelines can be found on the TZC website.

Students start their Bachelor's education with five semesters at TUIL. The sixth and seventh semesters are studied abroad. This also includes the Bachelor's thesis. The by-laws can be found in the course regulations ("Studienordnung"). The participants of the double-degree programme will be chosen by a joint commission consisting of members from both universities. The decision is based on the marks and the students' state of preparation.

The topic for the Bachelor's thesis is determined jointly with the supervisors at TZC and TUIL. The Bachelor's thesis is supervised and assessed jointly by one supervisor from each university. The credits are transferred according to a modified Bavarian form, which is part of the German by-laws ("Bachelor-Prüfungsordnung für den Studiengang Biomedizinische Technik (BPO-BB"). The graduates receive a Bachelor of Engineering degree at TZC and a Bachelor of Science degree (Biomedical Engineering) at TUIL.

More information: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/fileadmin/Bereiche/Studium/ImStudium/Dokumente/Bachelor-Ordnungen/VKB-2025-BMT-B-PO-STO-BB.pdf

Tongji University / Tongji Zhejiang College (TZC) – double degree

Please visit: https://campus.tu-ilmenau.de/apply

Applicants have to apply for the regular Bachelor's course of study in Biomedical Engineering at TU Ilmenau. There are no specific admission requirements; there are only the general enrolment prerequisites: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/fileadmin/Bereiche/Universitaet/Dokumente/Satzungen_und_Ordnungen/Verfahrensordnungen_und_zentrale_Ordnungen/Immatrikulationsordnung_Lesefassung.pdf

Approx. 320 EUR per semester (including a rail/bus ticket and reduced prices in the university canteen and cafeterias)

Approx. 860 EUR per month (including apartment rent)

Temporary jobs are available at local enterprises. In some departments of TU Ilmenau, students are regularly employed as scientific assistants.

Information on funding opportunities is available at: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/service/we4you-student-service/funding-opportunities.

TU Ilmenau's we4you career counselling service provides assistance to international students, enabling an easier transition from the classroom to the working world.

Through individualised career counselling, workshops on CV writing, and interview practice, we give students the tools they need to succeed in today's job market. Opportunities for internships and part-time or graduate jobs are further promoted by our industry network and accessible job portal. Visits to local and nationwide job fairs are also on the agenda. These activities and events seek to equip students with the tools to confidently pursue their professional aspirations in the region surrounding the university, in Germany, and beyond.

For more information, please visit: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/campus-international/we4you/boost-your-career.

Various student dormitories are available on campus. Rent for the residences ranges from 225 EUR – 417 EUR per room per month, depending on the type of accommodation. Advance registration is required via the Studierendenwerk Thüringen administrative office.

Information about the residences and the registration process can be found at: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/.

Student applicants have a good chance of getting a room if the application for a room is submitted in good time, approx. three months before the start of the semester.

Of course, there is also the option to look for a privately rented apartment/room in Ilmenau or the surrounding area. For further information on privately rented accommodation, please contact TU Ilmenau's international student service, we4you, at: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/en/international/service/we4you-student-service/team.