Chemnitz University of Technology: Statistics

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#778 of 14,131 In the World
#306 of 2,785 In Europe
#56 of 369 In Germany
#3 of 19 In Saxony
#259 of 1,004 For Technical Drawing
Top50% For 120 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
71%
Enrollment
9,873
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
tu-chemnitz.de
Languages
German

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate71%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent
Academic CalendarOctober to September (October - March; April-September)
Enrollment9,873

We've calculated the 71% acceptance rate for Chemnitz University of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Chemnitz University of Technology is a world-class research university with 18,140 scientific papers published and 241,510 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Biology, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, and Environmental Science.

Publications
18,140
Citations
241,510

Chemnitz University of Technology majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
12,227 / 183,409
Physics
11,955 / 187,673
Chemistry
9,682 / 163,812
Quantum and Particle physics
9,364 / 153,275
Materials Science
8,377 / 142,559
Biology
7,595 / 128,683
Computer Science
6,627 / 85,332
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
6,214 / 61,137
Organic Chemistry
6,022 / 112,056
Environmental Science
5,716 / 77,265
Philosophy
4,048 / 37,432
Metallurgical Engineering
3,776 / 59,886
Nanotechnology
3,674 / 71,895
Optical Engineering
3,669 / 58,163
Mathematics
3,548 / 45,050
Electrical Engineering
3,380 / 45,756
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
3,242 / 42,539
Medicine
3,033 / 54,685
Geography and Cartography
2,818 / 35,705
Political Science
2,815 / 25,349
Geology
2,788 / 33,847
Mechanical Engineering
2,745 / 27,547
Business
2,665 / 31,611
Biochemistry
2,418 / 47,163
Physical chemistry
2,373 / 49,599
Chemical Engineering
2,254 / 50,326
Statistics
2,192 / 29,952
Psychology
2,090 / 41,392
Law
1,807 / 22,816
Condensed Matter Physics
1,714 / 36,530
Linguistics
1,697 / 19,151
Ecology
1,663 / 23,451
Telecommunications
1,604 / 17,049
Management
1,588 / 19,860
Paleontology
1,440 / 18,150
Art & Design
1,377 / 18,061
Economics
1,377 / 13,367
Structural Engineering
1,362 / 13,106
Genetics
1,355 / 22,673
History
1,350 / 16,769

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 29 5
1991 60 25
1992 97 54
1993 86 137
1994 144 217
1995 234 382
1996 217 581
1997 275 695
1998 291 990
1999 310 1152
2000 331 1439
2001 378 2009
2002 382 2237
2003 394 2440
2004 366 2818
2005 392 3257
2006 483 4298
2007 482 4598
2008 513 5262
2009 553 5589
2010 564 6611
2011 619 7460
2012 678 8560
2013 820 10152
2014 865 11838
2015 814 13177
2016 911 13597
2017 904 15079
2018 1088 16411
2019 1150 18452
2020 1098 21111
2021 1290 26322
2022 979 24091
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for Chemnitz University of Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Bachelor's Degree Free for EU/EEA students, €3,500 for non-EU/EEA students
Master's Degree Free for EU/EEA students, €3,500 for non-EU/EEA students
PhD Program Free for all students

Currency: Euro (€)

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Chemnitz University of Technology.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No Yes TBD
Biology No No No
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes TBD
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes TBD
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes TBD
Bachelor's Degree American Studies, Applied Mathematics, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business Computing, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English Studies, European Studies, Germanic Studies, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Microelectronics, Natural Sciences, Pedagogy, Physics, Production Engineering, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports
Diplom (Univ) Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering
Master Accountancy, American Studies, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business Education, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Consumer Studies, Data Processing, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English Studies, European Studies, Finance, Germanic Studies, Health Sciences, History, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Management, Mass Communication, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Microelectronics, Nanotechnology, Pedagogy, Physics, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Robotics, Social and Preventive Medicine, Social Sciences, Sociology, Software Engineering, Sports, Taxation, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology, Vocational Education
PhD Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, European Studies, German, History, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Telecommunications Services

Notable alumni

  1. Sahra Wagenknecht

    Sahra Wagenknecht
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1969-.. (age 54)
    Occupations
    journalistnon-fiction writerpoliticianeconomist
    Biography

    Sahra Wagenknecht is a German politician, economist, author, and publicist. Since 2009, she has been a member of the Bundestag for The Left. From 2015 to 2019, she served as the parliamentary co-chair of her party.

  2. Yvonne Magwas

    Yvonne Magwas
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1979-.. (age 44)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Yvonne Magwas is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). A member of the German Bundestag since 2013, she has been its Vice President as of October 2021.

  3. Rebekka Haase

    Rebekka Haase
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1993-.. (age 30)
    Enrolled in the Chemnitz University of Technology
    Studied psychology
    Occupations
    athletics competitor
    Biography

    Rebekka Haase is a German athlete specialising in the sprinting events. She won three gold medals at the 2015 European U23 Championships, a gold medal at the 2017 IAAF World Relays, and became European Champion with the German 4 × 100 metres relay team in 2022.

  4. Jost Kobusch

    Jost Kobusch
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1992-.. (age 31)
    Occupations
    mountaineeroratorauthor
    Biography

    Jost Kobusch is a German mountaineer and author.

  5. Richard Pohl

    Richard Pohl
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1826-1896 (aged 70)
    Enrolled in the Chemnitz University of Technology
    Studied in 1841
    Occupations
    musicologistmusicianjournalistmusic criticcomposer
    Biography

    Richard Pohl was a German music critic, writer, poet, and amateur composer. He figured prominently in the mid-century War of the Romantics, taking the side opposite Eduard Hanslick, and championing the "Music of the Future" (the progressive Romantic style of Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner).

Chemnitz University of Technology faculties and divisions

Faculty : Computer Science Computer Science
Faculty : Economics and Business Administration Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing
Faculty : Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Microelectronics
Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences Adult Education, American Studies, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, English Studies, European Studies, Geography, Germanic Studies, History, International Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Romance Languages, Sociology, Sports
Faculty : Mathematics Finance, Mathematics
Faculty : Mechanical Engineering Construction Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Production Engineering
Faculty : Natural Sciences Chemistry, Computer Science, Materials Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics
Faculty : Philosophy Philosophy

General information

Alternative names TU Chemnitz
Technische Universität Chemnitz
Founded 1836

Location and contacts

Address Straße der Nationen 62
Chemnitz, 09107
Germany
City population 245,000

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