Chemnitz University of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #753 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #302 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #56 of 369 | In Germany |
| #3 of 19 | In Saxony |
| #286 of 3,091 | For Condensed Matter Physics |
| Top50% | For 126 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 9,873
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- tu-chemnitz.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 47%*
* The Chemnitz University of Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 9,873 |
Research profile
Chemnitz University of Technology is a world-class research university with 24,354 scientific papers published and 279,892 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Environmental Science.
Chemnitz University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 59 | 23 |
| 1992 | 108 | 55 |
| 1993 | 88 | 146 |
| 1994 | 159 | 240 |
| 1995 | 269 | 440 |
| 1996 | 233 | 691 |
| 1997 | 279 | 770 |
| 1998 | 346 | 1052 |
| 1999 | 342 | 1228 |
| 2000 | 401 | 1552 |
| 2001 | 432 | 2155 |
| 2002 | 520 | 2536 |
| 2003 | 490 | 2847 |
| 2004 | 432 | 3138 |
| 2005 | 432 | 3730 |
| 2006 | 478 | 4641 |
| 2007 | 557 | 5177 |
| 2008 | 562 | 5860 |
| 2009 | 634 | 6252 |
| 2010 | 625 | 7349 |
| 2011 | 681 | 8396 |
| 2012 | 746 | 9550 |
| 2013 | 944 | 11234 |
| 2014 | 975 | 13332 |
| 2015 | 891 | 14094 |
| 2016 | 4210 | 14865 |
| 2017 | 1016 | 15905 |
| 2018 | 1251 | 18023 |
| 2019 | 1315 | 19857 |
| 2020 | 1237 | 22398 |
| 2021 | 1296 | 25503 |
| 2022 | 1105 | 26313 |
| 2023 | 1008 | 26943 |
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 |
Chemnitz University of Technology alumni
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Sahra Wagenknecht
- Occupations
- journalisteconomistpoliticiannon-fiction writer
- Biography
-
Sahra Wagenknecht is a German politician, economist, author, and publicist. Since 2009 she has been a member of the Bundestag, where until 2023 she represented The Left. From 2015 to 2019, she served as that party's parliamentary co-chair. With a small team of allies, she left the party on 23 October 2023 to found her own party in 2024, Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht, to contest elections onwards.
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Carsten Linnemann
- Enrolled in the Chemnitz University of Technology
- Studied general economics
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianeconomist
- Biography
-
Carsten Christoffer Linnemann is a German economist and politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has been a member of the German Bundestag since the 2009 election, representing Paderborn. Since 2022, he has been one of five deputy chairs of the CDU, under the leadership of chairman Friedrich Merz.
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Yvonne Magwas
- Enrolled in the Chemnitz University of Technology
- 1998-2005 graduated with Diplom in business economics, sociology, and psychology
- Occupations
- sociologistpolitician
- 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.
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Rebekka Haase
- 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.
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 | 243,000 |