M.Sc. Mikrosystemtechnik (de) (Master of Science)
Interdisciplinary work and research
Microsystems engineering is the engineering discipline with the broadest focus: elements from mathematics, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering and materials science form the cornerstones of exciting innovations.
Microsystems engineering - a versatile technology that industries can no longer do without
The products we deal with on a daily basis are becoming ever smaller, more powerful, smarter, more connected and more independent. Often, however, the sensors and systems that are in these everyday objects are so miniaturized that they are nearly invisible. That is precisely the reason they have taken a foothold in most industries.
A lot of the products and systems within such sectors as the automobile industry, medical services, communications and energy are unimaginable today without microsystems engineering, making your career as a microsystems engineer a versatile and exciting choice!
Your benefits as a Microsystems Engineering student:
- Study at one of the world’s largest and leading academic research centers in the field of microsystems engineering
- With around 440 students and 22 professors, we offer an excellent student-teacher ratio for optimal supervisory support.
- State-of-the-art equipment with a designated clean room: Here you will become familiar with working in this special laboratory environment.
The German taught Master of Science Mikrosystemtechnik programme has been designed for students with a bachelor's degree in microsystems engineering or a closely related discipline. (Students having a bachelor's in Electronics, Mechatronics, Communication and Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, are kindly asked to apply for the English taught programme MSc. Microsystems Engineering.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in microsystems engineering, or in a closely related study field, previous knowledge in microsystems, mathematics, chemistry, physics, electronics, electrical and mechanical engineering and materials
- B2 English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 87) AND
- C1 German language proficiency
Facts and Figures
| Scope: | 120 ECTS credit points |
| Standard program duration: | 4 semesters = 2 years |
| Language of instruction: | German and English (50/50%) |
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winter semester (October) or summer semester (April) |
Fees and cost
German and EU nationals
Altogether 155 € per semester to be paid to the university. |
Non-EU nationals
Altogether 1655 € per semester to be paid to the university. |
| The living cost in Freiburg amounts to approximately 700 - 800 € per month. | |
Application
| Application: |
Applications for the summer semester 2019 are possible from 1 October. Step one: Please enter your data in our online application portal
Please note: All documents must be submitted as hard copies. Soft copies or incomplete applications will not be considered. Certificates issued in a language other than German or English must be accompanied with a translation by an authorized translator. Application documents will not be returned to you (regardless of whether you are admitted or not). |
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Admissions:
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The admissions committee will verify whether you fulfill the special prerequisites specified in the admissions regulations. For further information please contact the program coordinator (see contact persons). |
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| Faculty affiliation: | Faculty of Engineering |
Curriculum
In the first semester (winter semester) students will complete seven mandatory courses to complete the foundations studied in the undergraduate program. These courses are:
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In the second, third and fourth semester, MST students can focus in three of the following eight concentration areas (elective courses), thus allowing each student to realize his/her individual interests and obtain an in-depth look at three sub-disciplines of this very broad, interdisciplinary field:
- Circuits and Systems
- Design and Simulation
- Life Sciences: Biomedical Engineering
- Life Sciences: Lab-on-a-chip
- Materials
- Photonics
- Process Engineering
- Sensors and Actuators
Essential for the successful completion of the Master’s degree is the submission of a Master’s thesis, which is based on a project performed during the third and fourth semesters of the program. During this time, each student works as a member of one of the 18 research groups of the department, with full access to laboratory and cleanroom infrastructure.
Possible occupational fields
Graduates of the Master's program in Mikrosystemtechnik can either apply for a PhD position or work as an engineer in a company. Potential employers are for example companies working in fields including electronics as well as mechanical, automotive, or biomedical engineering.
Syllabus and Examination Regulations
Please note: Only the latest version is listed here. Older versions can be found in Module Handbooks and Exam Regulations under Studies and Teaching.
- Online-Version in HISinOne (loading may take some time)
- Exam regulations
Contact Persons
Do you have any questions concerning the application and admission procedure? Please contact the program coordinator:
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Georges-Köhler-Allee 101 |
| Ms. Ursula Epe |
For questions pertaining to the curriculum, please contact the academic advisors:
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Georges-Köhler-Allee 103 |
| Dr. Andreas Greiner Dr. Oswald Prucker |
Particularities about this study program
Practical Cleanroom Experience
Cleanrooms are crucial for the design and production of microsystems, since the presence of even one tiny dust particle can destroy such a system. Cleanrooms are expensive to maintain and working in such a lab requires special skills. All of our Master students will participate in a cleanroom lab and may use the cleanroom during their Master thesis project (if necessary), thereby also acquiring important skills needed for working in a researcher or in a company.
A Mentor for each Student
Each professor is in charge of a number of students whom s/he mentors. These mentors help you to organize your studies and are ready to answer your questions about studying abroad, finding a job, and more.
Smart, Micro, Green
Smart – stands for robots that act independently, for computers that learn to interpret images or algorithms that become faster and smarter. Simply put, smart stands for computer science.
Micro – is meant literally here. The tiniest technical systems emerge that inconspicuously take on complex tasks in everyday life, medicine and industry. Without even knowing it, you are constantly dealing with microsystems. They make our lives healthier, safer, more comfortable, more versatile and, to say the least, easier.
Green – Freiburg is known worldwide for being the Green City. Since 2015, the Faculty of Engineering has been active from an engineering perspective with its own department for sustainability research. How can renewable energy be generated, fed into the grid and stored? How do we develop materials and systems that are produced and used in an energy- and resource-efficient way and that can adapt optimally to difficult environmental conditions or disasters?
Studying engineering in Freiburg always means that you benefit from all three areas of research, no matter which area you choose. Smart, micro and green technologies are becoming more and more in demand - acquire the necessary competencies to solve the social and technical questions of the future as engineers and computer scientists!
Further Information
Website of the Department of Microsystems Engineering
Pdf flyer about the MSc. Mikrosystemtechnik