Technische Universität Ilmenau

International applicants from outside the EU/EEA apply through the university's campus portal (campus.tu-ilmenau.de). Entry qualifications must be assessed for equivalence to German university entrance requirements; applicants with credentials from India, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), and Vietnam are required to hold a valid APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) before applying - this is a mandatory German-government document verification step. Language requirements depend on the programme: German-taught programmes require TestDaF, DSH, or equivalent German proficiency certificate; English-taught programmes require proof of English proficiency (typically IELTS or TOEFL). The International Office advisory contact for applicants is [email protected] or +49 3677 69 2023.

Specific application period dates for international applicants are published via the campus portal (campus.tu-ilmenau.de) and the Studienbuero. The university operates both Winter Semester (starting October) and Summer Semester (starting April) intakes, though not all programmes are available each semester. Applicants should check the portal or contact the International Office well in advance, as processing of non-EU documents and APS verification adds lead time.

Applicants with foreign certificates start their application in the uni-assist portal; processing then continues in the TU Ilmenau Campus Portal, where the final admission or rejection notice is issued (master's aptitude assessment included in the check). TU Ilmenau itself charges EUR 75 per application with non-European certificates, payable before processing starts. Minimum language levels B1 (bachelor application) / B2 (master application) lead to conditional admission; C1 leads to direct admission if all other requirements are met.

The majority of programmes are taught in German. A growing number of modules and complete degree programmes are available in English, particularly at Master's level in engineering and computer science. Prospective international students should check the module catalogue (tu-ilmenau.de/modultafeln) or contact the International Office for a current list of English-taught programmes.