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Erasmus+ Semester Abroad Summer Semester 2027 at the University of Banja Luka
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@….
Survey on Academic Success - Participants Wanted
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
Power Campus 2026 in 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.
Note
Application deadline is 19 June 2026.
Contact:
content-related:
Maria Schmelzer – maria.schmelzer@…
organisational:
Laura Matthes – laura.matthes@…
Soldering Courses for EEIT Students
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
Summer School “Future Technologies in Diagnostics” 2026
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…
Past News
Your Chance: Semester and Internship Abroad
Dear students,
You have the opportunity to apply until 2024-12-31, for the Semiconductor Talent Incubation Program Taiwan (STIPT). This includes a funded semester abroad during the Winter Semester 2025/2026 in Taiwan and an exclusive internship with TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturer!
- Fields of study: Electrical Engineering, Microelectronics, Nanoelectronics, Materials Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, Sensor Technology
- Support: €700 per month for living expenses and €1,500 for travel costs.
More info and application: Visit: https://www.leo.tu-dresden.de/?page_id=10929&lang=en
Contact:
Email: International.leosachsen@…
Phone: +49-351-463…
Examination Registration Winter Semester 2024/2025
Exam registration for the Winter Semester 2024/2025 is now open! Register by December 20, 2024, via SBservice: https://campus.tu-chemnitz.de.
If you prefer using forms, you can find them here: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/zpa/pruefungsanmeldung/index.php.en#PAnmeldung. Submit the completed and signed forms by December 20, 2024, via email to zpa@…, drop them into the ZPA letterboxes, or send them by post.
More information is available on the Central Examination Office\'s website: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/zpa.
Colloquium “Automated and Autonomous Systems”
As part of the appointment process for the professorship “Automated and Autonomous Systems,” the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology warmly invites you to a scientific colloquium.
Location: C25.185 (Reichenhainer Straße 70, Weinhold Building) and via videoconference (request access details by email to dekanat@…
Teaching Lecture: “Bayesian Estimation Methods for Sensor Data Processing” (25 minutes)
Scientific Presentations: (30 minutes)
- 2024-12-05:
- 09:00 AM: Prof. Dr. Marcus Baum - Extended Object Tracking for Intelligent Vehicles using Automotive Radar
- 01:00 PM: Prof. Dr. Jörg-Dieter Stückler - Perception and Learning of Actionable Representations for Intelligent Robots
- 2024-12-06:
- 09:00 AM: Jun.-Prof. Dr. Sangyoung Park - Building real-time digital twin for vehicles based on perception algorithms
- 12:00 PM: Prof. Dr. Peer Neubert - A complementary mix of methods to address the many dimensions of autonomous systems
- 02:30 PM: Prof. Dr. Doris Aschenbrenner - Human in Command in Sustainable Manufacturing
- 2024-12-20:
- 09:00 AM: Jun.-Prof. Dr. Ahmir Ahmad - Intelligent Aerial Robots
- 12:00 PM: Dr. Pia Katalin Bideau - Learning from Motion: Bridging the Gap Between Visual Processing and Behavior
We look forward to your participation, either in person or online!
Reminder: Election of student representatives
We would like to remind you of the elections for the student representatives of your department (Fachschaftsrat) at Technische Universität Chemnitz. The elections will take place as follows:
- Monday, Dec 9, 2024: Room 1/367, Straße der Nationen 62, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024: Room 2/N001 (C10.001) (ZHSG), Reichenhainer Straße 90, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024: Room 2/N001 (C10.001) (ZHSG), Reichenhainer Straße 90, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Please bring a valid identification (e. g., student ID card) to the elections. If possible, also bring a pen with you.
Further information can be found on the pages of the election committee of the student body: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/stud/wahlen.
STIPT Information Sessions
The Leonardo Office Saxony is offering two information sessions on the STIPT program for undecided students:
- Dates: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 4:00 PM and Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 1:00 PM
- Location: https://bbb.tu-dresden.de/rooms/cla-i22-duh-qwb/join (BigBlueButton)
Questions can be submitted via Slido by Monday, December 2, 2024, or existing questions can be rated:
https://app.sli.do/event/pG2WGHpZfopUyfV64n7uQa/live/questions.
More information about the STIPT program, funding opportunities, and the application process can be found in the news:
[Info] Your Chance: Semester and Internship Abroad from December 31, 2024.
Festo Christmas Event
- What: Lectures, live demonstrations, lunch, networking
- Who: Institute of Automation Technology - about 15 master’s and bachelor’s students and university staff
- Where: Festo Experience Center Chemnitz, Wildparkstraße 1A
- Date: 2024-12-11
- Time: 08:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Save the date and dive into the future of technology!
For more information, visit our Events section.
ET/IT Christmas Party
We warmly invite all members of the ET/IT Faculty to our Christmas party on 2024-12-11, from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM in Room C25.059 and the Common Room. Enjoy a cozy gathering with us.
We will offer:
- Mulled wine
- Non-alcoholic punch
- Coffee
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Traditional German Christmas cake (Stollen)
- Cookies
Voting - Every Vote Counts
From 2024-11-25 to 2024-11-28, the following elections will take place at Chemnitz University of Technology:
- Election of directly elected representatives to the Senate, the Extended Senate, the Faculty Councils, as well as elections for the Equal Opportunity Officers of the Faculties and Central Institutions and their deputies
- Election of directly elected representatives from the group of students to the Extended Board of the Center for Teacher Training and Educational Research
- By-election of the Equal Opportunity Officer of the Center for Teacher Training and Educational Research and their deputies for the current term
All eligible voters at Chemnitz University of Technology are invited to participate in the elections.
Who is eligible to vote? Eligible voters include all members of Chemnitz University of Technology (students, professors, academic, and non-academic staff) who are listed in the voter registry.
Voting is possible at the following locations and dates:
- 2024-11-25: Straße der Nationen 62, Altes Heizhaus
- 2024-11-26: Wilhelm-Raabe-Straße 43, Room B01.105
- 2024-11-27 to 2024-11-28: Weinhold Building, Reichenhainer Straße 70, Room C25.021
Voting time: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Further information can be found on the Election Office\'s website: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/verwaltung/wahlamt/.