Technical University Ilmenau (TU Ilmenau) Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Technische Universität Ilmenau Undergraduate Admissions

For undergraduate admissions at Technische Universität Ilmenau, international applicants must submit their secondary school certificate in either German or English translation and proof of German language proficiency.

• Applicants must evaluate their certificates on the database „anabin“ (only in German), which is a service offered by the Kultusministerkonferenz of the Federal Republic of Germany.
• Students can access this database and check whether their secondary school- certificate enables them to study in Germany.

Note: If the secondary school certificate is not equivalent to the German Abitur, then students will get admission to the preparatory college Staatliches Studienkolleg in Nordhausen, where they will spend one year preparing for study in Ilmenau.
Where to apply: Application portal
Application fee: EUR 25
Admission Requirements:

• CV without blanks
• Secondary school certificate and transcripts
• Transcripts of studies in other universities, if applicable
• Results of the university entrance examination in your home country
• Proof of German language proficiency

Technische Universität Ilmenau Graduate Admissions

For admission to master’s programs, students must possess a BSc or BA degree in a similar field with at least 180 credits on the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Students must also demonstrate their German and English language proficiency. The university will then inspect the application documents and will conduct individual interviews.
Where to apply: Application portal
Application fee: EUR 25
Admission Requirements:

• School-leaving certificate
• Transcripts
• BA or BSc certificate
• Grade summary
• Proof of German and English language proficiency
• Passport
• LOR

International applicants are recommended to submit their application at least 3 months prior to the application period. TU Ilmenau offers all the programs in german language. However, some of the master programs are also taught in the English language. Applicants are obliged to pay a semester fee before the start of each semester. TU Ilmenau also provides financial assistance to the students in the form of scholarships and funding.