Contact Page - Master Degree in Microsystems Engineering

University Of Freiburg - Faculty Of Engineering:
The University of Freiburg, founded in 1457, is one of the oldest universities in Germany and looks back on a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. Whether in the humanities, the sciences or engineering, Freiburg’s students and faculty have made a significant impact on the academic world. The 11th and newest faculty of the university is the Faculty of Engineering which was established in 1995. It is made up of the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Microsystems Engineering which offer undergraduate and graduate courses.

The Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) at the University of Freiburg is unique in Europe. The scientific scope of the institute, with 19 faculty and over 200 research and technical staff, encompasses nearly all technical fields relevant to the highly interdisciplinary world of microsystems engineering. Through the depth and range of our activities, we are one of the internationally leading academic research departments in this dynamic and innovative field.

Master of Science in Microsystems Engineering:
The 2 year Master of Science Degree Program in Microsystems Engineering was first offered in the winter semester of 2007/2008. It is designed for highly qualified graduate students holding a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science. The language of instruction is English.

The curriculum comprises courses in Micro-mechanics, Assembly and Packaging Technology, Microelectronics, MST design, Signal processing, Optical microsystems, Sensors, Dynamics of MEMS, Micro-actuators, Analytics of Microsystems, Biomedical Microsystems, Probability and Statistics, MST design and Micro-fluidics. Concentrations are offered in the areas of

• Circuits and systems
• Design and simulation
• Life sciences: Lab-on-a-chip
• Life sciences: Biomedical engineering
• Materials
• Sensors and actuators
• Process engineering