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Basic information

Kind of Institution and funding body
University, public
Year of foundation
1894
Total number of Students
4,889
Students at this campus
4,889
Semester contribution
133.48 €
Tuition fees
There are no study fees.

Students by area of study

Medicine, Health Science
0%
Natural Sciences, Mathematics
1.9%
Law, Economic and Social Sciences
5%
Humanities, Languages
13.6%
Engineering Science (incl. Computer Science)
79.6%
Other studies
0%

Students by type of degree pursued

Bachelor's degree
51%
Master's degree
43.6%
Teacher qualification degree
0.1%
Pre-Bologna degrees
5%
Other types of degrees
0.3%

Central services

Opening hours central student counselling

Special features regarding the library

Locations: Ilmenau University Library, Langewiesener Str. 37 (Leibnizbau), 98693 Ilmenau; Stock: Approximately 739,000 media items in total, including more than 100,000 digital resources (e-journals, databases, e-books, etc.); Services: Largest technical library in Thuringia with a focus on engineering, computer science, natural sciences, media studies and economics with numerous reading areas, group workspaces, carrels, seating areas, a relaxation area and a modern IT infrastructure with WiFi throughout the entire area of use. Extensive range of textbooks and specialist literature, online access to databases, e-books and journals. Seminar offer for literature research, administration and scientific work. Own university publishing house and offer for electronic publishing.
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Foreign language center and courses

There is a foreign language centre. Languages offered: English, French, German as a Foreign Language, Spanish, Russian, Chinese. The foreign language courses offered by the other Thuringian higher education institutions can be used if they are open and there are free places, and these courses are credited. There is also a partnership with Arnstadt-Ilmenau Adult Education Centre (VHS). Language courses completed here can be credited.
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Special features regarding university sports

The university offers its own sports programme. Students are allowed to take part in university sports programmes of all Thuringian universities. Participation is subject to fees. Programme is open for: Students of the higher education institutions in Thuringia at the student rate. Students of other higher education institutions can participate as “external members” if there is space. Excellent sports facilities (3-field hall, indoor and outdoor CrossFit facility, Budo room, climbing wall, grass court, tennis court, beach volleyball court, pump track, archery range) right on campus; A varied sports programme including excursions during the semester holidays; Campus football league, numerous student tournaments. The outdoor facilities are partly free of charge. National competitions are organized regularly. Sports: 80+ from aikido to Zouk
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Last update 2024: Data collected by the CHE Center for Higher Education

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