Introduction

The Chemnitz University of Technology is a public university with a long history in Germany. It is located in Chemnitz, a western city in Saxony, Germany, adjacent to Leipzig and Dresden, important cities in eastern Germany. It has performed well in teaching quality, scientific research technology, student employment, etc., and is well-known for its student-friendliness. It is ranked second among the 63 most popular universities in Germany.

Overview

Student size: There are currently about 11,400 students from 91 countries studying at the Chemnitz University of Technology, and the number of students has increased by about 4,000 in 25 years.

Number of faculty and staff: The school has about 2,300 employees engaged in research, technical services and management, and is one of the largest employers in the region.

History

The school was founded in 1836 and was formerly an industrial school established for the purpose of cultivating talents needed by the principality.

After the merger and restructuring of the state school in 1878, it was renamed the State Chemnitz Institute of Industrial Technology, and then in 1900 and 1929 In 1963, the school was promoted to an industrial university. In 1986, it was officially named Chemnitz University of Technology. In 1992, the former "Zitau Education College" was incorporated and the school was renamed Chemnitz University of Technology - Zitau Branch. Later, with the establishment of the Department of Economic Sciences and the Department of Philosophical Sciences, the school was renamed Chemnitz University of Technology in 1997 and became a comprehensive university of science and technology. Founded in 1836. School Strength Faculty: With about 2,361 academic staff, the excellent teacher-student ratio enables the school to provide students with richer academic resources, and the teaching quality ranks among the top in Germany. Scientific research results: The school has strong scientific research strength and has achieved remarkable results in many fields. For example, scientists are involved in the federal cluster of excellence "Dresden Center for Advanced Electronics" and are establishing a unique center for nano-membrane materials, architecture and integration in Europe; in addition, the school has also made outstanding achievements in research fields such as high-strength aluminum-based lightweight materials, and has undertaken several research projects of the German Research Foundation.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Combination of theory and practice: Emphasis on the close connection between scientific research and practical projects, through long-term cooperation with well-known enterprises and research institutes, to provide students with practical opportunities, cultivate students' ability to solve practical problems, and enable students to better adapt to future career development.

International vision: Actively promote the international development strategy, establish cooperative relations with more than 130 partner institutions around the world, create opportunities for students to complete part of their studies overseas, and cultivate students' international vision and cross-cultural communication skills.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has advanced laboratories such as the Microelectronics Center, and its computing technology and related equipment are in a leading position in Germany. In addition, the school also has a number of laboratories closely related to scientific research projects, such as microwave engineering anechoic chambers, which provide strong support for scientific research and teaching.

Key disciplines: Materials and intelligent systems, resource-efficient production and lightweight structures, and people and technology are the three core competitive disciplines of the school, covering natural sciences, mathematics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and information technology, computer science, economics and business administration, humanities, behavioral and social sciences and other disciplines. Among them, mechanical manufacturing, electronic engineering, computer science, materials science and other disciplines have a high level and international influence in teaching and scientific research.

Department

The school has 8 departments, namely the Department of Natural Sciences, the Department of Mathematics, the Department of Mechanical Manufacturing and Processing, the Department of Electronic Information Technology, the Department of Informatics, the Department of Economics, the Department of Philosophy, and the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Ranking

In the selection activity organized by the German "Der Spiegel" magazine, it ranked 23rd in the overall ranking in Germany.

Expenses

Tuition fees: There is no tuition fee for university professional courses, but the cost of language learning is about 6,000 euros a year.

Living expenses: Compared with other cities in Germany, the living expenses in Chemnitz are relatively low. In 2005, the average monthly expenditure of students here was about 330 euros, including accommodation, dining in the canteen, registration fees, student monthly tickets and medical insurance.

Campus

Campus layout: With a unique campus layout, more than 80% of the teaching facilities can be reached within 5 minutes, providing convenience for students' study and life.

Campus facilities: There are 9 student dormitories on campus, all rooms are equipped with Internet access, and students only need to pay an annual fee of 25 euros to access the Internet all year round. In addition, the school also has teaching facilities such as the university library, central lecture hall and seminar building, as well as scientific research facilities such as the excellence cluster MERGE and the research center MAIN.