This page was translated automatically using artificial intelligence (DeepL). The German version is binding. More information about automatic translation
Facts and figures
Physical Engineering
Unlike a degree programme in physics, the Physical Engineering programme is consistently geared towards technical applications. The focus is on utilising physical phenomena to develop new products, processes and instruments. Physical models, simulations and experimental methods are applied directly to technical problems.
What makes the Masterās programme at Mittweida special is its close links to research. The Laser Institute at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences ranks among the top 10 in Germany. Even whilst studying for your Masterās, youāll gain in-depth insights into current trends in photonics, Laser Technology and optical measurement technology ā or you can get involved in one of the research projects yourself.
An overview of the course content
The Masterās degree in Physical Engineering at Mittweida allows you to develop a personalised technology profile through compulsory-elective modules. Those interested in laser systems will explore the generation, guidance and application of light. Other specialisations cover the development of optical components, physical coating processes, micro- and nanotechnology, or Biophotonics applications for medicine and the life sciences. What all these specialisations have in common is the ability to analyse complex physical relationships, derive technical innovations from them, and optimise these innovations.
Solid-State Physics
Quantum Mechanics/Statistical Physics
Modelling/Simulation
3 compulsory-elective modules:
- Radiation Physics/Optics
- Laser physics
- Fundamentals of Generative Methods
- Biophotonics I ā Interaction of light with organic matter
- Digital Technology
- Digital image processing
- Marketing
Physical Coating Technologies
Physical Analysis
Research and Development Project I
2 compulsory-election modules:
- Components of Laser Technology
- Physics of Laser-Matter Interaction
- Simulation Methods in Additive Manufacturing
- Molecular and Cellular Biophysics
Project Management
Optical Design/Micro-optics
Research and Development Project II
2 compulsory-election modules:
- Micro- and Nanotechnologies
- Development of Physical and Technical Instruments and Instrumentation
- Current Developments/Risk Analysis
- Biophotonics II ā ultrashort measurement techniques and applications in biophotonics
Master's thesis
Physical Engineering in Mittweida
In summary ā Physical Engineering in Mittweida
Full-time Masterās degree programme in Physical Engineering
(120 Credits)
Graduates of the Masterās programme in Physical Engineering go on to work, for example, as development engineers for photonic systems, specialists in laser material processing, developers of optical measurement methods, or research engineers in micro- and nanotechnologies. Typical employers include companies in the photonics and laser sectors, manufacturers of optical systems, medical technology firms, research centres, and high-tech companies specialising in sensor technology, semiconductor technology and industrial manufacturing.
Application and Admission
Applicants must hold a first professional degree comprising 180 ECTS credits (Bachelorās) in Physical Engineering, Laser Technology, Additive Manufacturing, Biophotonics, Mechanical Engineering or comparable scientific and technical disciplines.
Language requirements:
Applicants who did not obtain their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must also provide evidence of sufficient German language proficiency. The required language level is C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Proof of this can be provided, for example, by passing the āGerman as a Foreign Languageā (TestDaF) at the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences Preparatory College ā with an average score of TDN 3 in the areas of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and oral expression ā or by means of an equivalent certificate.
The application period for the coming winter semester begins on 15 April and ends on 15 July. You can register for the Masterās programme in Physical Engineering at hs-mittweida.de/bewerben. Once you have submitted all the forms and supporting documents, you can enrol on the programme. Enrolment secures your place at Mittweida.
For international applicants, the application period closes on 15 May. This earlier deadline allows you to obtain a visa in good time to start your studies in September.
Excellent study conditions combined with affordable rent mean one thing: you can focus on your studies and kick-start your career in no time. Youāll also benefit from a wide range of support services. For example, weāre here to help with tutorials if you ever get stuck with your studies; our start-up network, SAXEED, supports you in setting up your own business; and the Social Support Centre makes studying possible whether youāre a parent or facing physical or mental health challenges. And: thereās no shortage of fun. Which other university holds two music festivals a year on campus? Which one has an esports team with over 100 players? Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is different from what you might think. See for yourself at the Open Campus Day (Studieninformationstag) or the Night of Sciences (Nacht der Wissenschaften)!
Related degree programmes
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Thanks to a high proportion of compulsory elective modules and close involvement in research groups (e.g. at the Laser Institute at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences), youāll develop your own, highly specialised area of expertise.
It is advisable to move to Mittweida. The degree programme is research-heavy and takes place largely in the laser and high-tech laboratories. Commuting on public transport can be problematic here. If you decide to commute to Mittweida from further afield, youād be better off travelling by car. Chemnitz is well served by public transport.
Yes, all the time. Youāll play an active part in current research projects at the Laser Institute at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, regularly work on state-of-the-art industrial and research facilities, and usually write your Masterās thesis on a specific development problem from the business world or based on a specific research problem.
Youāll need an inquisitive mind, the tenacity to see lengthy series of experiments through to the end, an excellent understanding of physical and mathematical models, and the ability to delve deeply into complex, abstract problems.
In high-tech fields of physics (such as laser or nanotechnology), a Masterās degree is often the norm on the job market. You need it to carry out in-depth research, develop complex high-tech products or go on to do a PhD.
The Masterās in Physical Engineering at Mittweida offers you, thanks to the small group sizes and close links with the lecturers, a great deal of flexibility to contribute your own research ideas and to tailor your course of study to your individual needs through your choice of modules.
