About the university
Chemnitz University of Technology (TU Chemnitz) is a public technical university in Saxony with over 10,000 students. Its roots go back to 1836, and today it covers engineering, computer science, natural sciences, economics, humanities and social sciences.
TU Chemnitz is best known for electrical engineering and microelectronics, mechanical engineering and production, materials and lightweight engineering, and computer science. It runs a wide set of English-taught master's, including Embedded Systems, Micro and Nano Systems, Information and Communication Systems, Web Engineering, Automotive Software Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing.
For Indian students, the appeal is simple: there are no tuition fees, English entry levels are moderate (IELTS 5.5 for B2 programmes) and living costs are low. Note that English-taught programmes ask for German at A1 when you apply and A2 by the end of the third semester.
Chemnitz is Saxony's third-largest city, an industrial centre with strong automotive and engineering employers, and about an hour from Dresden and Leipzig.
- Founded
- 1836 (origins); today a full technical university
- Type
- Public technical university in Saxony
- Students
- Over 10,000 (TU Chemnitz International Office)
- Tuition
- No tuition fees in Saxony; semester contribution €341.40 (winter 2026/27)
- Intakes
- October (winter) for most master's; some, such as Web Engineering, also April (summer)
- Application deadlines
- 15 July (winter) and 15 January (summer) for international applicants
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
1001–1200 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €683
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Usually October (winter)
- English
- English B2: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59; German A1 at application and A2 by the end of the third semester
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €683
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter); April (summer)
- English
- English B2: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59; German A2 needed by graduation (German training is part of the course)
- Postgraduate
MSc Automotive Software Engineering
- Fee / year
- €683
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Usually October (winter)
- English
- English B2: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59; check the programme page for the German requirement
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €683
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Usually October (winter)
- English
- English B2: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59; German A1 at application and A2 by the end of the third semester
- Postgraduate
MSc Information and Communication Systems
- Fee / year
- €683
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Usually October (winter)
- English
- English B2: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59; German A1 at application and A2 by the end of the third semester
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €683
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter semester only)
- English
- English B2: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59
- Postgraduate
MSc Automation, Robotics and Control
- Fee / year
- €683
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter)
- English
- English B2: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59; German A1 at application and A2 by the end of the third semester
- Postgraduate
MSc Design and Test for Integrated Circuits
- Fee / year
- €683
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- Usually October (winter)
- English
- English B2: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE Academic 59; German A1 at application and A2 by the end of the third semester
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Embedded Systems | 2 years (4 semesters) | €683 | ≈ ₹72,377 |
| MSc Web Engineering | 2 years (4 semesters) | €683 | ≈ ₹72,377 |
| MSc Automotive Software Engineering | 2 years (4 semesters) | €683 | ≈ ₹72,377 |
| MSc Micro and Nano Systems | 2 years (4 semesters) | €683 | ≈ ₹72,377 |
| MSc Information and Communication Systems | 2 years (4 semesters) | €683 | ≈ ₹72,377 |
| MSc Advanced Manufacturing | 2 years (4 semesters) | €683 | ≈ ₹72,377 |
| MSc Automation, Robotics and Control | 2 years (4 semesters) | €683 | ≈ ₹72,377 |
| MSc Design and Test for Integrated Circuits | 2 years (4 semesters) | €683 | ≈ ₹72,377 |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Chemnitz University of Technology with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
- Master's and doctoral students
DAAD scholarships
Value: Monthly stipend; amount depends on the programme
Eligibility: Competitive awards; check the database for awards open to Indian applicants.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bachelor's programmes are mostly taught in German, so you will need German proof.
- International applicants without a German school certificate apply through uni-assist, which checks whether your Class 12 gives direct entry.
- Deadlines: 15 July (winter) and 15 January (summer). Indian applicants must submit an APS certificate.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's in the same or a closely related subject that the examination board judges equivalent in content to TU Chemnitz's own bachelor's.
- Most international master's applicants apply via uni-assist; Advanced and Computational Mathematics, Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Software Engineering, Design and Test for Integrated Circuits, Information and Communication Systems, Web Engineering and English Studies use the EduApplication portal.
- Deadlines for international applicants: 15 July (winter) and 15 January (summer), with all documents complete by then. You can apply for up to four programmes.
- Indian applicants must provide an APS certificate (original or digitally verifiable).
- English-taught programmes need German A1 (Goethe, telc or ÖSD certificate) when you apply, unless the programme includes German training.
Documents
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript (or current transcript)
- English certificate at B2 (C1 for English Studies)
- German A1 certificate from Goethe-Institut, telc or ÖSD (where required)
- APS certificate
- CV and other programme-specific documents
- Valid passport
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 for B2 programmes; 7.0 for MA English Studies (C1) |
| TOEFL iBT | 72 for B2 programmes; 95 for C1 |
| PTE Academic | 59 for B2 programmes; 76 for C1 |
| Other proof | Cambridge FCE (grade B or C), telc B2, UNIcert II, or a completed degree taught in English |
| German | A1 at application for most English-taught programmes; A2 by the end of the third semester |
Accommodation and living costs
Studentenwerk Chemnitz-Zwickau runs halls of residence in Chemnitz (Reichenhainer Straße, Thüringer Weg and Vettersstraße) with an all-inclusive rent covering utilities, internet and cable TV. The university notes that Chemnitz halls were fully booked in October 2026, so apply early or look on the private market.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Semester contributionWinter 2026/27, includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket | €341per semester | ≈ ₹36,188 |
| Proof of finances for the student visa (blocked account)2026 figure from Make it in Germany | €11,904per year | ≈ ₹12.6 lakh |
Campus and location
TU Chemnitz has several campus sites in the city, with the main Reichenhainer Straße campus and student halls close together.
- Strong engineering faculties: electrical engineering and IT, mechanical engineering and computer science.
- Halls of residence near the Reichenhainer Straße campus.
- The semester contribution includes a Germany-wide public transport ticket and a culture ticket.
- Dresden and Leipzig are about an hour away.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Chemnitz graduates often move into automotive, embedded systems, microelectronics and manufacturing jobs across Saxony and Germany. The figures below are general German rules, not a promise of a job.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Job-search permit after graduating | Up to 18 months | Make it in Germany |
| Work allowed while studying | 140 full days or 280 half days a year (student assistant jobs at the university don't count) | Make it in Germany |
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FAQs
Is TU Chemnitz free for Indian students?
There are no tuition fees in Saxony. You pay the semester contribution of €341.40 (winter 2026/27), which includes a Germany-wide transport ticket.
What IELTS score do I need?
For most English-taught master's the level is B2, which TU Chemnitz accepts as IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or PTE 59. English Studies needs C1.
Do I need German for an English-taught master's?
Usually German A1 when you apply and A2 by the end of the third semester. Some programmes, such as Web Engineering, include German training instead.
What are the deadlines?
15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester, with all documents complete.
Is APS required?
Yes. TU Chemnitz asks Indian applicants for an APS certificate, as an original or a digitally verifiable document.
Sources
- TU Chemnitz: application information for international applicants (opens in a new tab)
- TU Chemnitz: semester contribution (opens in a new tab)
- TU Chemnitz: Student Service FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- TU Chemnitz: English-taught master's brochure (Sept 2024) (opens in a new tab)
- TU Chemnitz: electrical engineering master's programmes (opens in a new tab)
- TU Chemnitz: computer science programmes (opens in a new tab)
- TU Chemnitz: MSc Web Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- TU Chemnitz: mechanical engineering programmes (opens in a new tab)
- TU Chemnitz: apply (Study in Chemnitz) (opens in a new tab)
- TU Chemnitz: accommodation for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Make it in Germany: working while studying (opens in a new tab)
- Make it in Germany: visa for studying and job search after graduation (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings 2027: Chemnitz University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia: Chemnitz University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.tu-chemnitz.de (opens in a new tab)
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