News and Announcements

Chemnitz University of Technology is a member of the EU university alliance Across. For the summer semester 2027, the International Office (IUZ) offers special Erasmus+ funding for a semester abroad at the University of Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina).

Funding includes:

• Monthly grant: €700
• Travel allowance
• Additional support for students with “fewer opportunities”: €250 per month (e.g. students with children, disabilities, chronic illness, non-academic family background, or gainful employment) – further details: mytuc.org/fzmp

Application deadline is 15 July 2026. Apply online and find more information at: mytuc.org/znyg

If you have any questions, please contact erasmus@….

As part of a bachelor's thesis at the Professorship of Personality Psychology and Diagnostics, the relationship between personality traits, academic success and study choice motivation is being investigated. Participants are still being sought for the anonymous online survey.

Requirements for participation:

• Current enrolment at a university or university of applied sciences
• Minimum age of 18 years

Duration: approx. 20 - 30 minutes

What's in it for you:

• 0.5 experimental hours for students of Psychology or Sensory and Cognitive Psychology at TU Chemnitz
• Raffle of 10 × 10 EUR per 100 entries

Access the survey here: Link to survey

For questions regarding the study, please contact:
Email: leonie.roscher@…
Email: dennis.kruse@…

Project responsibility:
M. Sc. Dennis Kruse
Professorship of Personality Psychology and Diagnostics
Institute of Psychology
TU Chemnitz

The enviaM Group is organising the Power Campus again in summer 2026 in Chemnitz. The one-week event is aimed at Bachelor's and Master's students in engineering and provides insights into topics related to the energy transition.

Please note:
The event will be conducted exclusively in German. Participants must have at least B2/C1 level German language proficiency.

Contents:

• Workshops and case studies on topics such as smart grids, energy policy, redispatch and renewable energies
• Exchange with experts from various fields
• Work on practical, real-world cases
• Study credits (Studium Generale) possible, depending on your university

General information:

• Location: enviaM, Chemnitztalstraße 13, 09114 Chemnitz

Further information and registration are available on the website.

Contact:
content-related:
Maria Schmelzer – maria.schmelzer@…

organisational:
Laura Matthes – laura.matthes@…

Power_Campus_16x9__2_.pdf

The workshop of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology offers practice-oriented soldering courses for students and staff. The aim is to develop basic and advanced skills in handling electronic components.

Course modules:

• Basics of soldering
• Soldering on printed circuit boards (THT)
• SMD soldering
• PCB repair (desoldering and component replacement)
• Reflow soldering

Organisation:

• Small groups of up to 4 participants
• Individual scheduling depending on demand and availability
• Registration possible at any time

Basic knowledge is recommended for advanced modules. It is therefore advisable to start with the introductory course.

Duration: approx. 2 hours per module

The soldering courses are offered on an ongoing basis throughout the semester. Dates are arranged individually depending on demand and availability.

Further information and registration via OPAL: Course page

Chemnitz University of Technology, together with partners from academia and applied research, is organising the Summer School “Future Technologies in Diagnostics”. The programme is aimed at students from various disciplines who are interested in interdisciplinary work and gaining insights into modern point-of-care technologies.

The Summer School is held in German.

The programme includes:

• Workshops on topics such as laser processing, 3D printing, DNA sequencing and fluorescence microscopy
• Insights into current research and practical projects
• Hands-on sessions to develop solutions and prototypes
• Exchange with industry partners and excursions
• Opportunities for academic and personal networking

Participation is free of charge and open to students from fields such as medical engineering, medicine, health management, health economics, biochemistry, biotechnology, physical engineering, biophotonics, electrical engineering, sensor technology, mechanical engineering, manufacturing technology, mechatronics or related disciplines, regardless of study level.

Further information and registration: www.wirsinddiana.de/educare-summerschool

Contact for enquiries:
Email: philipp.steinert@…
Phone: +49 371 531…

On 9 July 2026 from 19:00 to 23:00, the cocktail and games evening "Next Level – Cocktails & Games" will take place at the Central Lecture Hall and Seminar Building (Campusfinder).

Cocktail prices range from 2 to 4 €.

The following programme awaits you:

• Cocktail bar
• Quiz
• Culture stage
• Board games

If you would like to perform on the culture stage (music, poetry slam, comedy, dance, etc.), you can apply via the following form: Application form Culture Stage.

We are also looking for volunteers to help with mixing cocktails, handing out games, and setting up or taking down the event. Please sign up via the following tool: Volunteer Tool. As a thank you, you will receive a drink of your choice for free.

All students enrolled at Chemnitz University of Technology (excluding doctoral students) can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium until 26 June 2026. The funding period runs from October 2026 to September 2027. The monthly grant is €300 for one year.

The full call for applications including selection criteria and access to the online application portal can be found at: www.tu-chemnitz.de/tu/deutschlandstipendium/ausschreibung.php

Current stipend holders seeking continued funding must also apply online first and additionally submit the following documents to the contact point:

• Motivation letter
• Certificate of academic achievements (including credits) from the previous funding period
• Enrolment certificate

For any questions, please contact Anja Krumbiegel: Tel: +49 371 531…, Email: deutschlandstipendium@…

The student councils ET/IT and Mechanical Engineering invite all students, professors and staff members to the Faculty Barbecue. Join us in the inner courtyard of the Weinhold Building and enjoy barbecue food ranging from classic bratwurst to vegan alternatives, as well as drinks.

When: 24 June 2026 | 15:00 – 22:00
Where: Inner courtyard of the Weinhold Building
Motto: “Your Professor is grilling for you!” – Lecturers take over the grill, cashier and drinks stations.

Highlights & Programme

From 15:00: Barbecue & get-together
Informal exchange between students, staff and lecturers.

Rate Your Course
On-site participation in course evaluation.

18:00 – 22:00: Open-air event in the courtyard
Music programme with DJ sets.

DJ Line-up:
Elmo, Hoch2, Justong, LuX, VerasBruder

We look forward to a great summer evening together.

The business festival of electronics bits, bonding, bassline will take place on 19 June 2026 at Stromwerk Mitte in Dresden. The event combines music, networking and exchange between students, young professionals and industry.

The festival connects students, doctoral candidates and professionals from electrical engineering, computer science and related fields with companies from the electronics and IT sectors. In addition to musical performances, several formats for networking and exchange are planned.

The programme includes:

• Live music and DJ acts
• Student pitches and company pitches
• Bonding sessions and networking formats
• Exchange between industry and young professionals

Admission is free for registered students, doctoral candidates and postdocs (subject to available capacity). Further information about the festival can be found on the official website: bits-bonding-bassline.com.

For the summer semester 2026, the pay rates for student and research assistants have been increased.

Hourly pay rates:

• Student assistants:
  previously EUR 13.98
  from 1 April 2026: EUR 15.20¹
  from 1 April 2027: EUR 15.90¹
• Research assistants with a university of applied sciences degree, Bachelor’s degree or degree from BA Sachsen:
  previously EUR 15.44
  from 1 April 2026: EUR 16.74
  from 1 April 2027: EUR 17.49
• Research assistants with a university degree or Master’s degree (according to TV-L):
  previously EUR 21.00
  from 1 April 2026: EUR 22.26
  from 1 April 2027: EUR 23.01

¹ Minimum amount according to the collective agreement of 14 February 2026

Existing payroll cases below the new rates have been adjusted automatically. Contracts currently under review at the Human Resources Department will be updated accordingly.

Further details can be found in the official Rectorate Circular:

Rectorate Circular 22/2026

The Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program (STIPT) offers students the opportunity to gain insights into production and research in the semiconductor industry in Taiwan. The programme includes a four-month course programme at a Taiwanese university followed by a two-month internship at TSMC.

Flyer_STIPT_1.pdf

Funding:
€700 per month as a subsidy towards living costs
€1,500 as a subsidy towards travel costs

Application period:
15 May 2026 – 15 June 2026 (12:00)

Further information and the application form can be found at:
https://www.leo.tu-dresden.de/en/stipt/

Important:
An electronic reference from a relevant person (e.g. professor or lecturer) is mandatory. This person must be named during the application process and will receive a link to complete the reference form. Please inform this person in advance. Applications without a reference will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Information session:
19 May 2026
Registration:
Register here

Contact:
Email: International.leosachsen@…
Phone: +49 351 463…

The International Office (IUZ) offers several information events in the summer semester 2026 on studying abroad during your degree.

The sessions cover funding opportunities (e.g. Erasmus+, PROMOS, DAAD), partner universities and organisational aspects.

• 29 April 2026, 15:30–16:30: Study abroad worldwide (C10.111, Reichenhainer Str. 90)
• 13 May 2026, 15:30–16:30: Erasmus+ study semester (online)
• 3 June 2026, 15:30–16:30: Study abroad in Australia, New Zealand and North America (C10.113, Reichenhainer Str. 90)
• 10 June 2026, 15:30–16:30: Erasmus+ traineeship abroad (C10.113, Reichenhainer Str. 90)

Further information and possible updates can be found on the IUZ website.

Contact:
Email: oliver.sachs@…
Phone: +49 371-531…

The annual TUCsportfest will take place on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Students are excused from classes from 14:00 onwards. For further details, see Rector's Circular 08/2026.

Volunteers are needed to help run the stations and assist with set-up and dismantling. As a thank-you, all helpers will receive a TUC helper shirt and meal vouchers worth EUR 6.00 for the Studentenwerk stand. Various time slots are available. Participation in the sports festival is expressly encouraged even while volunteering.

Flyer_TUCsportfest_2026_Onlinewerbung.pdf

Volunteer registration:
Please sign up by 10 June 2026 using the form below:
TUCsportfest 2026 Volunteer Registration
Please provide your first and last name and email address.

For flexible or shorter time slots, please send a brief message to:
hochschulsport@…

All students are warmly invited to take part – team registrations and creative costumes are highly encouraged.

On 5 and 6 May 2026, the Health-AI Hackathon will take place at Chemnitz University of Technology under the motto “Rethinking healthcare in the age of generative artificial intelligence”.

In interdisciplinary teams, participants will develop prototypes for real-world healthcare challenges within 48 hours. Participation is free of charge and open to students, early-career researchers, and practitioners from various disciplines.

Further information and registration: pretix.eu/tuc-wi1/kipavhack

For questions, please contact hackathon@….

PathAIent_Hackathon_OnePager.pdf

On 16 April 2026, ETIT students and staff of Chemnitz University of Technology will have the opportunity to visit the Bosch semiconductor fab in Dresden and gain insights into modern semiconductor manufacturing and Industry 4.0.

During the excursion, you will learn more about the site and its technologies and gain an overview of current developments in sensor and semiconductor production.

Programme:

• 13:00: Arrival and reception
• 13:15–13:45: Presentation of the Bosch Semiconductor Fab Dresden
• 13:45–14:45: Guided tour (Visitor Centre and PFA laboratory)
• 14:45–15:00: Coffee break
• 15:00–15:15: Introduction of the Bosch Dresden team
• 15:15–15:45: Presentation on Industry 4.0
• 15:45–16:15: Introduction to Bosch Sensortec
• 16:15–16:45: Summary and open questions

Participation is only possible with prior registration.

Further information and registration can be found here:
https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/fsr-etit/events/show.php.en?id=113.