Biomedical Engineering

This interdisciplinary bachelor's programme connects engineering with biological and medical questions for diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation. Students build strong engineering foundations while specialising in medical technology and biomedical applications.

Academic requirements

Applicants have to apply for the regular Bachelor's course of study in Biomedical Engineering at TU Ilmenau. There are no specific admission requirements; there are only the general enrolment prerequisites.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

German requirements

Foreign applicants for the regular Bachelor's programme at TU Ilmenau must provide proof of their German language skills. The B1 CEFR language level is the minimum requirement for applying to the programme. The C1 CEFR language level is the minimum requirement for enrolling.

Accepted bachelor fields

For applicants with foreign certificates, the official application page requires a higher education entrance qualification, proof of a university entrance examination in the home country if applicable, proof of previous academic achievements at other universities if applicable, and proof of German language skills.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

313.80 EUR in Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official TU Ilmenau contributions page.

ECTS credits

210

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 313.80 EUR in Summer Semester 2026 according to the current official TU Ilmenau contributions page.

The official programme page states that graduates are in demand in research and development departments of device technology manufacturers, in government agencies, and in hospitals. It also highlights work in clinics, research institutions, and consulting companies.

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