University of Stuttgart campus

Engineering

BSc Medical Engineering at University of Stuttgart

University of Stuttgart, Germany

Programme overview

This study programme is a cooperation between the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen and the University of Stuttgart. It brings together the core strengths of both institutions – medicine and engineering – thereby ensuring an outstanding education in the field of medical technology. The programme benefits from a wide range of specialisation options, strong partnerships with regional companies and institutions, and an active, engaged student council.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The foundational phase of the programme (1st to 4th semester) offers a solid, fundamentals-focused education: At the University of Stuttgart, you learn the technical fundamentals, such as mathematics, design, electrical engineering, biomechanics, optics, and control engineering. At the University of Tübingen, you take fundamental natural science courses – similar to pre-clinical medical students – such as experimental physics, chemistry, and biochemistry.

Career pathways

Many of our graduates, work as engineers in medical technology companies, especially those who complete a master’s degree. As a development engineer, you are directly involved in the research and design of new medical products and services. You can also work as a quality, sales, or production engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission restricted You apply at the University of Tübingen (NC). Internship not required There is no compulsory internship, but you can complete voluntary industrial internships.. No programme-specific language requirement listed. Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester. Language Requirements: Foreign students with a foreign university entrance qualification must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (approximately C1 level). Most of the modules in the Bachelor's programme are taught in German, but some modules may also be offered in English. Therefore, a good knowledge of English is recommended. Selection criteria and admissions statutes Medical Engineering B.Sc. is a cooperative study programme with the University of Tübingen, and you must apply there. Please check with the University of Tübingen for the exact application deadlines and application procedure. Statutes governing the university's selection procedure The statutes are published on the University of Tübingen's study programme website. Restricted admissions (NC) and higher education admissions process (HAV) Information about the Medical Engineering B.Sc. degree programme (University of Tübingen) Application at the University of Tübingen You apply for a place at the University of Tübingen. The programme is also subject to admission restrictions if you apply to enter a higher semester. At the start of your studies, you must submit a medical certificate to the University of Tübingen Medical Faculty confirming that you have been vaccinated against measles or are immune to it. Application period for the winter semester: June 1 – July 15 You can find out the exact start date for applications on the University of Tübingen website. Application period: June 1 – July 15 You can find out the exact start date for applications on the University of Tübingen website.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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