News and Announcements

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 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 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.

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@…

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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…

The Leonardo Office Saxony invites you to online information sessions about the Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program Taiwan (STIPT) in cooperation with TSMC. Students and Deans of Study will receive important updates about changes to the application process. A new requirement is that a recommendation must be electronically submitted by the Dean of Study via the Mobility Online Tool.

Dates:

• April 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• April 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM

No prior registration is required. Links to the webrooms will be available from April 14, 2025, on the Leonardo Office Saxony website: https://www.leo.tu-dresden.de/?page_id=10929

The application period for the STIPT program for the summer semester 2026 starts on May 1, 2025. Eligible fields of study include Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Nanoelectronics, Materials Science, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, Robotics, Sensor Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science.

Play together or compete against each other all day at this year's CampusLAN! Whether in big or small tournaments, with friends or strangers – there's something for everyone.

At a glance:

• Date: April 26–27, 2025
• Time: 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Mensa on Campus, Reichenhainer Str. 55, 09126 Chemnitz
• Fee: €10.00 (students) / €20.00 (everyone else)
• What to bring: PC & monitor or laptop, keyboard, mouse, headset, power cables and power strips, LAN cable (min. 5 m), food and drinks

Register here

An excursion to Diehl Aviation Gilching GmbH near Dresden takes place on April 25, 2025 (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM).

Address:

• Diehl Aviation Gilching GmbH

  Zum Windkanal 10, 01109 Dresden

What to expect:

• Company presentation by the management
• Introduction by HR representatives
• Guided tour through production and testing areas
• Networking opportunities and space for individual questions

Arrival:

• Individual arrival – please depart from Chemnitz in good time.
• Free Shuttle Service

Further information and registration in the Events section.

What belongs in a résumé? Where can I get a proper application photo? How do I succeed in a job interview? How do I indicate my salary expectations and talk about them?

You’ll find answers to these and many more questions in the new semester program offered by the Career Service.

Details about the event formats, registration, and implementation can be found at mytuc.org/start. Registration starts there on April 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

The HANNOVER MESSE 2025, the world’s leading industrial trade fair, will take place from March 31 to April 4, 2025. Students have the opportunity to receive free visitor tickets and gain direct access to top companies in the industry.

Highlights of the fair:

• Experience Industry Firsthand: Discover innovative technologies and how companies tackle global challenges.
• Networking: Connect with leading companies and explore career opportunities.
• Inspiration: Exchange ideas with other students and young professionals.
• Top Topics & Speakers: Get inspired by the latest trends and discussions on stage.

Additionally, the 22nd FEMWORX Career Congress will take place on April 3-4, 2025, under the motto “Diverse Minds, Boundless Possibilities.” Expect inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, exciting panel discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities. More about FEMWORX Career Congress.

Get your free ticket now: To the registration.

For questions, contact Miriam Limbach from PIRATEx:
Phone: +49 221-975…
Email: miriam@…

The application phase for an Erasmus+ semester abroad in the winter semester 2025/26 and summer semester 2026 has begun!

• Application deadline: March 31, 2025
• Funding opportunities:
• Group 1 countries: €600 per month (AT, BE, DK, FI, FR, IE, IS, IT, LI, LUX, NL, NO, SE)
• Groups 2 and 3 countries: €540 per month (BG, CY, CZ, EE, EJRM, ES, GR, HR, HU, LT, LV, MT, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, TR)
• Additional funding for "fewer opportunities": €250 per month

Further details about funding can be found here: mytuc.org/fzmp.

How to apply:

1. Step 1: Apply for an exchange spot with your institute's Erasmus+ coordinator. Overview: mytuc.org/tffj.
2. Step 2: Apply online for Erasmus+ program participation by March 31, 2025: mytuc.org/ttqd.

If you have any questions, contact the International Office (IUZ):

Oliver Sachs

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

Are you curious about the exciting career opportunities awaiting you after your electrical engineering studies? Join us on an excursion to Infineon Dresden! Link

Highlights:

• Inspiring talks on career paths in electrical engineering and insights into the daily work of engineers.
• Networking with experts and HR staff – build valuable connections for your future!
• A delicious lunch in the Infineon canteen to wrap up the day.

Take advantage of this opportunity to gain hands-on insights into a leading semiconductor company and get inspired for your future.

Details:

• Date: March 31, 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Location: Königsbrücker Straße 180, 01099 Dresden
• Arrival: Self-organized or TU shuttle service (limited availability, t.b.d.)
• More info: Link to the Opal course

Register now and join us! Link

On March 27, 2025, the scientific colloquium for the appointment of the professorship "Electromagnetic Drive Technology and Energy Conversion" will take place. The venue is lecture hall C25.017 in the Weinhold-Building.

Program:

• Teaching Presentation: Field-oriented control of a slip-ring induction machine (SRL-ASM) (20 minutes)

Scientific Talks (20 minutes each):

• 09:00 AM: Prof. Dr. Thomas Schuhmann – Reducing resource requirements of electric drive machines for mobile applications
• 12:00 PM: Dr. Thomas Windisch – Noise and Vibrations in Electric Vehicle Drives
• 03:00 PM: Prof. Dr. Cornelius Bode – Advanced Improvement of Single Layer Tooth Coil Windings by Systematically Adapting the Tooth Width

Take the chance and join us!

On March 7, 2024, Chemnitz University of Technology invites you to the "International Women-in-Science Day" at the Alte Heizhaus (Straße der Nationen 62) to honor the role of women in science and research.

The program starts at 09:00 AM with a talk by Dr. Mahsa Samsami on "Women Entrepreneurship Ecosystem," followed by a panel discussion at 11:00 AM on "Chances and Challenges as a Woman in Science." Both sessions will be held in English.

In the afternoon, networking opportunities will be available for (junior) professors, including discussions with the Vice-President and the Gender Equality Officer. Further details will be published in the event calendar and via TUC Aktuell.

More info: TUC Aktuell

The Rurasmus program still has available slots for the summer semester 2025! Here, you can write your thesis on exciting, practical topics in rural areas. The projects:

• Level Up – Energy in Oberzent (Hessen): Work on innovative energy concepts for the municipality’s 19 districts, analyzing potentials and developing infrastructures.
• Network Structures – Connected City in Oberzent (Hessen): Develop a communication and networking strategy that targets audiences and modernizes the city’s image.
• Thinking: Innovation + Space + Education in Althofen (Kärnten): Design a concept for shared/open/coworking spaces as hubs for work, education, and community.

Curious? Find more information here: Open Calls

Info & Application:

• Apply via email: office@…
• Online application form: Apply here