Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering by Research
Technische Universität Ilmenau · Ilmenau, Germany
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Please visit: https://campus.tu-ilmenau.de/apply
Starts
Winter semester, Summer semester
Tuition
No tuition fees
Duration
4 semesters
Taught in
English
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Can you get in?
- Academic requirements
- Bachelor's degree (at least six semesters / 180 CP) in Biomedical Engineering or a very similar subject, preferably including the following subjects or subject areas relevant to the degree programme: Medical basics Modelling in biomedical engineering Biosignal processing Further information: https://www.tu-ilmenau.de/fileadmin/Bereiche/Studium/ImStudium/Dokumente/Master-Ordnungen/VKB-2025-BME-M-PO-STO-BB.pdf
- English
- C1C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 5 Reading: 5 Listening: 5 Speaking: 5 Writing: 5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490…
- German
- Not required for admission.
- How you apply
- Directly to Technische Universität Ilmenau. The official programme listing links to the application portal.
- Application period
- Please visit: https://campus.tu-ilmenau.de/apply
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Check my profile — freeWhat your first year costs
- Tuition (2 semesters)
- None
- Semester contribution (2×)
- €640
- Living costs (12 months)
- €10,320
- First year, about
- €10,960
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Compare my optionsThe programme
The field of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is dedicated to advancing human health through technological innovation. Its scope includes the research and development of technology-oriented methods, systems, and techniques for early detection, diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation. BME is a multidisciplinary field at the intersection of medicine and technology. Recent studies have identified it as one of the top ten technologies set to shape the 21st century.
- How it is organised
- Basic studies BME Signal processing for BME Microwave sensing in medicine Control engineering Medical image processing Advanced studies Elective catalogue featuring in-depth modules Individual studies Research project or internship Group project Research skills, soft skills, and language training…
- Study abroad
- Participants of the double degree programme with UTM will spend at least one semester at UTM.
- Internships
- Yes
- Part-time work
- Temporary jobs are available at local enterprises. In some departments of TU Ilmenau, students are regularly employed as scientific assistants.
- Degree
- Joint or double degree with a partner university.
- Support for international students
- TU Ilmenau's international student service, we4you, supports prospective and current students during the application and arrival process, everyday student life, and beyond.
From your country
General requirements for master's applicants. Rules change — confirm with the university and your local German mission.
🇮🇳 Applying from India
- An APS India certificate is mandatory before your visa appointment — processing takes weeks, so start it the day you decide to apply.
- Budget for the blocked account (€11,904 for one year in 2026 — verify the current amount with the German Embassy).
- IELTS/TOEFL is typically required; some universities accept a Medium-of-Instruction letter — check the official program page.
🇳🇬 Applying from Nigeria
- Proof of funds is usually a blocked account; open it early — transfers and verification take time.
- WAEC/NECO results are assessed via uni-assist for most universities; a Studienkolleg year may be required for bachelor's entry.
- Visa appointment slots in Lagos and Abuja book out months ahead — book as soon as you have an admission letter.
🇻🇳 Applying from Vietnam
- APS Vietnam certification applies to Vietnamese applicants — schedule the document check before university deadlines.
- Most universities want IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs; requirements vary by program.
- Plan finances around the blocked account plus health insurance — both are checked at the visa stage.
🇧🇩 Applying from Bangladesh
- Document verification is strict: keep certificates, transcripts, and bank papers consistent and genuine — discrepancies sink applications.
- The blocked account is the standard proof of funds. You do not need an admission letter to open one, so set it up alongside your applications.
- Apply to several programs in parallel — visa processing in Dhaka can be slow, and an early admission letter buys you time.
Living in Ilmenau
A small technical university town at the edge of the Thuringian Forest, where the lecture halls and the dorms share one campus.
Ilmenau has about 39,000 residents and one university, the Technische Universität Ilmenau, which is the reason most people your age are here.
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