This information package describes the Chemnitz University of Technology and the courses offered by its Faculty of Computer Science in order to help prospective ECTS students to prepare for his/her study period at this institution. All given information represents the current state, changes are always possible.
Further information can be obtained under www.tu-chemnitz.de/international/nach-chemnitz.
ECTS, the European Credit Transfer System, was developed by the European Community in order to provide common procedures to be followed in all EC countries to evaluate academic qualifications and to guarantee their recognition abroad. It provides a method for measuring and comparing learning achievement and transfering credits from one institution to another.
ECTS is based on the principle of mutual trust and understanding between the participating institutions of higher education. The few rules of ECTS, which concern a scope of information to be provided on available courses, the conditions for agreement between the home and host institutions and the use of credit points to indicate the workload of students, are designed to reinforce this mutual trust and understanding. Each ECTS department provides information about the courses it offers in terms of content as well as by assigning credits to each of them.
ECTS credits are numerical values allocated to course units to measure the student’s workload required to complete these. They reflect the quantity of work which each course unit requires in relation to the total quantity of work necessary to complete a full year of academic study at the institution, including lectures, practical work, seminars, tutorials, field work, private work - in the library or at home - and examinations or other assessment activities. ECTS credits reflect a relative value of student’s workload.
In ECTS, 60 credits represent the workload of one academic year of study and usually 30 credits are given for a semester (6 months). It is important that no special courses are set up for ECTS purposes, but that all ECTS courses are mainstream courses of the participating institutions, as followed by the local students.
It is up to the participating institutions to subdivide the credits for the different courses. Laboratory work and optional courses which form an integral part of the course of study also receive academic credit. Laboratory sessions and optional courses which do not form an integral part of the course of study do not receive academic credit.
Credits are awarded only when the courses have been completed and all required exams have been taken successfully.
Students participating in ECTS will receive full credits for all academic work successfully carried out at any of the ECTS partner institutions, and they will be able to transfer these academic credits from one participating institution to another as long as there is agreement between the institutions involved.
All students of the participating faculties who would like to take part in ECTS may do so if their institution agrees.
Most students participating in ECTS will study at one host institution in an EC Member State or EFTA country for a limited period and then return to their home institution. Some may decide to stay at the host institution and finish their degree there. Some may also decide to proceed to a third institution to continue their studies there. In each case, students are required to comply with the legal and institutional requirements of the country and institution where they graduate.
Students can continue their studies at their home institution with no loss of time or credit once they have successfully completed the study programme previously agreed between the home and host institutions. On the other hand, if a student decides to stay at the host institution and to complete her or his degree, she or he may have to adapt his or her studies due to the legal, institutional and departmental rules of the host country, institution and faculty.
For further details on ECTS, please consult the ECTS Brochure which is available from:
ECTS Department, Erasmus Bureau, Rue Montoyer 70, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium
phone: (+32)-2-233 01 11; fax.: (+32)-2-233 01 50
The following universities are our partners within the SOCRATES / ERASMUS programme in the field of Computer Science.
A Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
CZ České vysoké učení technické v Praze
F Université de Poitiers
NL Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen
Chemnitz University of Technology - Technische Universität Chemnitz / Germany
- Straße der Nationen 62 phone: (+49)-(0)371-531-1303 fax: (+49)-(0)371- 531-1868
D - 09107 Chemnitz Internet: www.tu-chemnitz.de
There is a map of the campus at the beginning of the package, which provides more information about the locations of different university buildings, see page 4.
Students who wish to take part in the ECTS programme at Chemnitz University of Technology should contact the ECTS coordinator of their home university.
Application forms are available either from the ECTS coordinator of the relevant faculty or from the International Students' Office (IUK). Application deadlines are always at the beginning of each semester.
The academic year consists of a winter semester (October to March) and a summer semester (April to September). Each semester includes a 15-week period of formal coursework and 3-week examination period. In addition, several weeks are set aside for scientific work.
The exact dates for each semester are available from the International Students’ Office.
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1. International Students’ Office Internationales Universitätskolleg (IUK) (registration / Foreign Students’ Office) 2. Students’ Service Office Studentensekretariat (Registrar’s Office)
3. Residents’ Registration Office Einwohnermeldeamt
4. Foreigner’s Registration Office Ausländerbehörde (Alien registration authority)
4. ECTS Coordinators |
Upon arrival, the following institutions should be contacted:
- Straße der Nationen 62 / Room 003+004 phone: (+49)-(0)371-531-1303
D-09107 Chemnitz fax: (+49)-(0)371-531-1868
- contact: Frau E. Auerbach
- office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 9.00-12.00 a.m.
The ”Application for University Admissions“ or the reservation for it must be handed in at the International Students' Office as soon as possible. The following documents must be submitted:
a. identification documents;
b. 1 passport photo;
c. registration certificate from the home university (Student Identity Card);
d. ”Application for University Admission“ (Antrag auf Zulassung zum Studium)
e. a written statement from the home university, indicating that the student receives a grant from the EC and giving the amount of the grant
f. a certified copy of the secondary school diploma (qualification for university entrance) including an official transcript (indicating all completed subjects and grades) and the certified translations in German or English.
If the student does not have such a secondary school diploma he or she must take an assessment test ("Feststellungsprüfung").
g. an official copy of a certificate indicating the student's level of German proficiency. (see page 15 - language courses).
h. proof of payment for the semester fee
- Straße der Nationen 62 / Room 042 phone: (0371) 531-1634, -1635
D-09107 Chemnitz fax: (0371) 531-1300
- office hours: Mon-Wed 8.30-11.00 a.m. and 12.30-3 p.m., Thu from 12.30 - 5 p.m
Here you will receive your Student Identity Card.
- Elsasser Straße 8
D-09120 Chemnitz
All students have to register with the police. The following documents are required:
a. identity papers or passport
b. a tenancy agreement
- Elsasser Straße 8 phone: (0371) 488-3243
09120 Chemnitz
-office hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8.30-12.00 a.m. and Thu. 2.00-6.00 p.m.
Upon registration at the University students have to register at the foreigners' registration office and should bring the following documents:
a. identity papers or passport;
b. a certificate of the ECTS grant;
c. proof of registration at the Chemnitz University of Technology.
The institutional ECTS coordinator is
Prof. Dr. Rainhart Lang
phone (0371)-531-4152, fax (0371)-531-3987.
In addition, each faculty has its own ECTS coordinator, i.e. an academic adviser who coordinates all the ECTS activities within his or her faculty. The student may contact the adviser for information about courses, timetables, student organizations, etc. In some departments, the coordinator is assisted by an (administrative) ECTS contact person.
The ECTS coordinators and contact persons are:
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering Dr. Wolfgang Seckel
and Information Technology: Reichenhainer Str. 70; Room 339p
phone (0371) 531-3261
fax (0371) 531-3131
- Faculty of Computer Science: Prof. Dr. Hanno Lefmann
Str. der Nationen 62; Room 347
phone (0371) 531-1276
fax (0371) 531-1810
- Faculty of Mechanical and Prof. Dr. Michael Dietzsch
Process Engineering: Reichenhainer Str. 70; Room A7
phone (0371) 531-2202
fax (0371) 531-2201
- Faculty of Economics and Prof. Dr. Rainhart Lang
Business Administration: Reichenhainer Str. 39; Room 613
phone (0371) 531-4152
fax (0371) 531-3987
Ronald Hartz
Reichenhainer Str. 39; Room 411
phone (0371) 531-4491
fax (0371) 531-3987
- Faculty of Mathematics: Dr. Klaus-Dieter Blume
Reichenhainer Str. 41 , Room 720
phone (0371) 531-2721
fax (0371) 531-2140
Dr. Jürgen Schulz
Reichenhainer Str. 39, Room 708
phone (0371) 531-4107
- Faculty of Natural Sciences: Dr. Eckart Fromm
Reichenhainer Str. 70; Room 360
phone (0371) 531-3207
fax (0371) 531-3233
- Faculty of Humanities: Prof. Dr. Josef Schmied
Reichenhainer Str. 39; Room 223
phone (0371) 531-4226
fax (0371) 531-4233
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Nauck
Reichenhainer Str. 41; Room 308
phone (0371) 531-4225
fax (0371) 531-2387
Prof. Dr. Matthias Niedobitek
Reichenhainer Str. 39; Room 305
phone (0371) 531-4912
The persons listed above meet regularly with student representatives and with representatives of the involved University services (International Students' Office: AAA - Student Administration: Studentenwerk - Students' Services: Studentensekretariat - Rector's office) and discuss proposals for the university’s ECTS policy.
The Studentenwerk Chemnitz (Chemnitz Student Administration) is in charge of the social and cultural well-being of all students.
Thüringer Weg 3 - 2nd floor - 09126 Chemnitz
phone: (0371) 5628-829 - fax.: (0371) 5628-102
office hours: Mon-Fri 7.30-11.00 a.m. and 12.30-3.00 p.m.
The Studentenwerk is responsible for the accommodation of the students. It manages 4000 beds and offers various types of rooms.
The monthly rates range between 65 EUR and 150 EUR, depending on the kind of room and hall of residence.
- a single room: 110 EUR (in a non-renovated house) to 150 EUR (in a renovated house);
- a double room (shared): 65 EUR (non-renovated) to 95 EUR (renovated) per person.
In all the new halls of residence (N-D), each room is furnished with a bathroom and a kitchenette (with a refrigerator and 2 hotplates). In the non-reconstructed ones (O-D), the bathrooms and a common kitchen are located on each floor. All dormitories are located on campus.
All University residences are self-catering. A good and inexpensive hot lunch can be taken in one of two refectories (Mensa). During the term 3.000 students eat there. A choice of four meals is provided, in addition to salads and desserts. Prices for a meal vary between 1.25 EUR and 1.95 EUR.
- Mensa Reichenhainer Str. 55: Mon-Fri: 10.45 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
- Mensa Straße der Nationen 62: Mon-Fri: 10.45 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
In two cafeterias you can enjoy a wide range of snacks, drinks and sweets.
- cafeteria Reichenhainer Str. 55: Mon-Fri: 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
- cafeteria Straße der Nationen 62: Mon-Fri: 8.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
The cost of living in Chemnitz is comparatively low. It is estimated that a single student should have a budget of 300 EUR to 450 EUR each month to cover all living expenses.
The library is divided into a Central library, several smaller branches, a patent information center and a collection of standardizations. It provides books, journals, audio-visual material and electronic information services. The computerized central catalogue system comprises the holdings of all libraries and is accessible at all library locations as well as via the Internet.
- Central Library (University), Straße der Nationen (entrance Bahnhofstr. 2)
office hours: Mon - Thu: 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. / Fri: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. / Sat: 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Branch Libraries (TB):
- Economics / Business Studies / Jurisdiction, Reichenhainer Str. 39/41 (floor 4)
office hours: Mon - Thu: 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. / Fri: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 a.m.
- Humanities / Mathematics, Pegasus-Business-Center, Reichenhainer Str. 29a
office hours: Mon - Thu: 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. / Fri: 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
- Electrical / Mechan. Engineering and Physics / Natural Sc., Reichenhainer Str. 70, Weinhold - Bau
office hours: Mon - Thu: 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. / Fri: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 a.m.
- Mechanical Engineering II / Materials Science, Erfenschlager Str. 73
office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu: 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m., Wed: 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m., Fri: 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
- Chemistry, Bahnhofstr. 2
office hours: Mon - Tue: 9.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m., and 12.00 - 4.30 p.m. / Fri: 9.00 - 11.00 a.m.
- Patent Information Center - PIZ, Bahnhofstr. 8
office hours: Mon, Wed - Fri: 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. / Tue: 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Office: Str. der Nationen 62 - Room B307
phone: (0371) 531-1551
fax: (0371) 531-1629
The University Computer Network is a central, scientific facility at the Chemnitz University of Technology. It connects the on-campus network with national and world-wide communication webs, effectively catering to the university's technical demands. The computer labs have developed into a leading facility providing consulting and services for users of today's modern data processing systems. They are accessible to both students and research staff. Student dormitory rooms can be connected to the Internet. Furthermore, tuition-free computer classes are available.
The university sports center offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports, including karate, alpine sports, hiking, climbing, paragliding, tennis, swimming, dancing, volleyball, and many more. The complete programme is available in the dining halls at the beginning of each semester.
For information please contact:
Sportbüro der USG Chemnitz e.V. phone: (0371) 531-2073 - - Thüringer Weg 11
Universitätssportzentrum phone: (0371) 531-2430 - Thüringer Weg 11
- D-09126 Chemnitz
The various student clubs are a good and easy way to meet new people, talk to other students, listen to music, or just relax. They are managed by students and include social as well as more academic events, for example movie evenings, slide shows and dancing.
beispielsweise: Vettersstr. 70/72
bit boutique: Vettersstr. 64/66
Filmclub „Mittendrin“: Reichenhainer Str. 35/37
FPM-Club: Vettersstr. 70/72
PEB-Studentenkeller: Reichenhainer Str. 37
Windkanal e.V.: Vettersstr. 52/54
In addition there are many pubs, restaurants and cafés with a friendly atmosphere located in the city.
The Chemnitz University of Technology runs a big number of associations and student groups. Joining one is a great way to meet people and learn from each other. The English club meets in the Vettersstr. 64/66 (3rd floor) every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. During these gatherings, students can improve and practise their English and discuss aspects of English, American and German culture.
More associations are listed below:
- VDE Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker, Bezirksverein Chemnitz
(Union of German Electrical Engineers of the District of Chemnitz)
The members of VDE are engineers, (natural) scientists, technicians, major companies of the electronics and power industries, high-technology firms, as well as numerous research institutions.
- VDI Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (Association of German Engineers)
The VDI was founded in 1856. With 120.000 members it is one of the biggest technical and scientific associations in Europe for studentes and young engineers. Among other things, it represents the interests of the engineering profession.
- AIESEC Association Internationale des Etudiants en Siences Economiques et Commerciales
(International Association of Economics and Marketing Students)
This international association, with more than 70,000 members in 85 countries, provides opportunities for exposure and interaction between young people of different cultures and nations worldwide; it assists young people in acquiring skills and knowledge through management education, and it allows students to develop some practical experience in various social and economic environments. Reichenhainer Str. 41; Room 04: Tue 12.30 - 1.30 p.m. / Thu 10.00 - 11.30 a.m.
- GI The Gesellschaft für Informatik e. V. (GI) is the organization of the computer scientists. The GI supports Computer Science in research, education and application. Prof. Dr. Peter Köchel, Chemnitz University of Technology, Faculty of Computer Science, leads the regional group Chemnitz.
- MTP e.V. Die Marketing - Studenteninitiative. TU Chemnitz (The students’ marketing initiative)
Reichenhainer Str.39; Room 101
MTP is an initiative with more than 600 members and 14 agencies throughout Germany. The abbreviation MTP stands for Marketing between Theory and Practice. At the moment there are 16 members at the Chemnitz agency.
- MUKU Multikulturelle Studentengemeinschaft (Multicultural Student Community)
TU Chemnitz - Reichenhainer Str. 52/6th floor.
This association was founded to provide foreign students with help in any problems they might have to become familiar with the university community. The MUKU also organizes cultural and sporting meetings.
The particular strengths of Chemnitz are its cabaret scene and the opera company. Other cultural traditions are also well-represented in theater, galleries, and museums. Two unique museums of particular interest to students of science are the "Industrie Museum" (museum of industry) and the "Spiele Museum" (games and toys museum). Information on these and on special events is available at the city's theater service: (0371) 488-4665.
There are pubs, restaurants, and cafes of various cuisines and styles distributed throughout Chemnitz. Several movie theaters show foreign and art movies (e.g., CineStar Filmpalast, ClubKino Siegmar).
On campus, several rooms have been reserved for weekly religious meetings of students of the Protestant and Catholic community. More information is posted on the board in the dining hall (Mensa) on Reichenhainer Str. 55.
When registering at the International Students' Office (IUK) of the Chemnitz University of Technology, students will be asked to provide proof of his/her German language proficiency. The following certificates are accepted:
- the „Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung“ (ZOP) of the Goethe Institute
- the ”Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom“ of the Goethe Institute
- any language proficiency certificate equal level (at least senior high school / ”A-level“) from a recognized (scientific) institution
- the DSH certificate, which can be obtained at the Chemnitz University of Technology.
To prepare for the DSH examination, students have the possibility to take an intensive 90 days language course before the beginning of each semester. The courses are held in April and October. It is recommended that ECTS students have the necessary German language skills before they come to Chemnitz to be able to pass the DSH, and to follow classes. ECTS students who wish to improve their language skills can enrol in a two week intensive course at the end of September, or at the end of March. The University also offers language classes throughout the semester. In addition, a language laboratory and a video laboratory are available for independent studies. For further details on tuition etc., please contact:
Dr. Angela Minogue
Sprachenzentrum
Reichenhainer Str. 39, Room 204
phone (0371) 531-4294
All residents of Germany must have health insurance. When registering at the International Students' Office (IUK) of the Chemnitz University of Technology, the student will be asked to show the necessary documents from his own health insurance organization (E111 or E107 form).
If a student does not have such documents, he or she is required to get a health insurance in Chemnitz (addresses can be obtained from the Studentenwerk).
At the Chemnitz University of Technology, there is no requirement for a third-party liability insurance policy. However, students are advised to subscribe to such an insurance in their home country.
The transportation network in Chemnitz (CVAG) is quite extensive with more than 30 bus lines and 6 tram lines. The same ticket is valid for either bus or tram with no transfer fees. The price of a ticket depends on the duration of the ride: 0.70 EUR for 10 minutes or 1.40 EUR for 1 hour. Weekly, monthly, and annual tickets are also available.
The trip to the campus from the center of town takes about 10 minutes (lines 32 or 42).
From the main bus station (Zentralhaltestelle) in the center of the city it is possible to get to two major shopping centers:
- Alt Chemnitz Center ACC: tram 6, 15 minutes.
- Chemnitz - Center Röhrsdorf: bus 21, 25 minutes
Dresden and Leipzig are at a distance of about 80 km (50 miles) from Chemnitz. There are regional trains and buses operating between Chemnitz and nearby cities.
Most major banks have branches is Chemnitz. There, an account can be opened at no charge and with a copy of a valid student ID fees may be reduced or waived.
Bahnhofsstr. 6
phone: (0371) 690-680
office hours: Mon - Fri: 09.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
Chemnitz was founded as a merchant city on the banks of the river Chemnitz, after which the city was named. It had the status of a free imperial town, and around 1136-1137, Emperor Lothar III founded a Benedictine monastery there. But the year 1165 is considered the official date of the foundation of Chemnitz.
After the city had obtained the bleaching monopoly in 1357, Chemnitz became a center of weaving and manufacture of linen. At the same time, the growth of iron ore extraction had great influence on the economic rise of the city. In the 15th century, a small copper processing factory was founded. During the 16th century, cotton came up in the textile industry, and at the end of the Middle Ages Chemnitz became an important center for the textile manufacture in Saxony; products were even exported abroad. From 1728 onward, the hosiery trade was developed and gradually became the main industrial branch. At the end of the 18th century and beginning of the 19th century, the textile manufacture was industrialized. From 1800 onward, Chemnitz took the lead in Germany's mechanical industry and production of machine tools.
In connection with the industrial development, the "Royal Industrial School" (Königliche Gewerbeschule) was founded on May 2nd, 1836. In the beginning, it had 14 students and 3 main subjects: Mechanical Technology, Chemical Technology, and Agriculture. Shortly afterwards, its name was changed into "Industrial High School" (Höhere Gewerbeschule). The city had almost 11,000 inhabitants at that time.
From 1882 onwards (Chemnitz had 103,000 inhabitants), Electrical engineering had been taught, and in 1892 the Department of Electrical Engineering was established. At the end of the 19th century with its industrial revolution, the number of students for the first time exceeded 1,000. The school received the status of "Royal Industrial Academy" (Königliche Gewerbeakademie) in 1900.
Due to the damages of World War II, the academy had to be closed. When it was reopened, it was called "Technical College" (Technische Lehranstalten Chemnitz) and had around 500 students.
In 1953, Chemnitz' name was changed into Karl-Marx-Stadt, and the school was now called "College of Mechanical Engineering" (Hochschule für Maschinenbau Karl-Marx-Stadt).
Ten years later already more than 1,500 students were enrolled in the Departments of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Mechanical Engineering and in the newly founded Department of Electrical Engineering.
In 1986 around 8,000 students were studying at the institution, in the same year it received the status of a University of Technology.
After the re-unification of Germany on October 3rd, 1990, the city was renamed Chemnitz.
In 1992, the former College of Education at Zwickau joined the university, which was then named University of Technology Chemnitz-Zwickau. After that the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and the Faculty of Humanities were added. In 1997, the institute was again renamed, this time into Chemnitz University of Technology.
Today, Chemnitz has approximately 250,000 inhabitants, and approximately 9.000 students are studying at the university. Among them there are around 700 foreign students from more than 30 countries.
There are 7 faculties at the university:
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering and Process Technology
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Humanities
- Economics and Business Administration
The faculties are responsible for the correct completion of the respective courses of study. In some cases, they are subdivided into institutes that carry out teaching and research.