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4 semesters
English
Free (240.3 EUR/sem)
Winter
The University of Applied Sciences Jena offers a course in Scientific Instrumentation, which is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with a wide range of scientific instruments. The course covers topics such as the principles of measurement, data analysis, and the use of various scientific instruments in research and industry. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and learn from experienced professionals in the field. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be well-prepared for careers in research, development, and quality control in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and environmental science. The University of Applied Sciences Jena is known for its strong emphasis on practical, industry-relevant education, making it an ideal choice for students interested in pursuing a career in scientific instrumentation.
Specialization
Currently, the following directions for specialisation are offered: "Design of Precision Instruments" with focus on mechanical design and product development "Materials and Processes" with focus on functional materials and micro- & nanotechnologies "Applied Optics and Photonics" with focus on optical engineering and image data processing
Fields of study
What you need to apply for Scientific Instrumentation at University of Applied Sciences Jena (EAH Jena)
A good command of English, demonstrated either by a TOEFL or IELTS test. Minimum levels of English: Paper-based TOEFL 550 points, internet-based TOEFL 79 points, IELTS overall band score of 6.0. The test shall not date back more than two years.
Entrance Requirements
1\. A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a technical or scientific field, whose curriculum covers the special educational prerequisites for the Master's Programme in Scientific Instrumentation. Such degrees should be, in particular, those awarded in physics engineering, precision engineering, physics, electronic engineering, mechatronics, medical engineering, mechanical engineering and comparable study programmes.
2\. A good command of English, demonstrated either by a TOEFL or IELTS test. Minimum levels of English: Paper-based TOEFL 550 points, internet-based TOEFL 79 points, IELTS overall band score of 6.0. The test shall not date back more than two years.
What to prepare for your application to Scientific Instrumentation
Signed printout of the filled online application form for the Master's programme
Curriculum vitae (computer generated)
Motivation letter
Certificate of the university degree (Bachelor's degree)
Certificate of university courses taken with marks (of all universities you studied at)
Proof of knowledge of English language
Leaving certificate (diploma) of senior secondary school
Copy of passport (page with personal data)
Copy of your bank transfer form
Printout of the confirmation of receipt of your room application from the Studentenwerk (as soon as available)
For applicants from PR China or Vietnam: Copy of certificate APS of successful proof of university records (from German embassy in your country).
For applicants from Mongolia: Certificate of authenticity of proof from the office for university studies of the German embassy in Ulan Bator.
Optional only : GRE test and, for students from India, GATE test, if available
Optional only : Additional documents like recommendation letters etc.
Item 4 can be sent later, if it has not yet been issued.
If send through post, items 4 to 7 should be certified by a German embassy or consulate. You may also send the documents certified by a local authority or a lawyer - in this case you are required to bring the originals or copies certified by a German embassy with you for the enrollment. If there is something incorrect, your admission will be cancelled.
Step-by-step guide to applying for Scientific Instrumentation at University of Applied Sciences Jena (EAH Jena)
Please fill the online application form and sign the PDF generated after successful completion. You may sign the printout or add a digital signature.
The PDF shows your application number in the upper right corner. Please use this number for all communications.
Step 2
For international applicants: Please transfer the processing fee of 75 Euros to the university’s bank account:
IMT amount:
75 EUR
Beneficiary:
Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena
Beneficiary's address:
Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 2, 07745 Jena, Germany
Beneficiary's bank account number (IBAN):
DE25820500003004444331
BIC/SWIFT-Code:
HELADEFF820
Bank:
Landesbank-Hessen-Thueringen (HELABA)
Bank address:
Bonifaciusstrasse 16, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
Payment reference:
SI Appl 10204 - (Your application number) - (Your family name)
Payment variant:
OUR (sender pays costs)
Important:
Formats deviating from the above may cause a significant delay in processing.
Additional fees may apply for international bank transfers. Please arrange with your bank that all extra fees will be charged to you as the remitter (choose OUR as payment variant).
Applications are processed after the full amount of 75 Euro has been assigned to the university's bank account.
Please consider that we do not refund the application fee for rejected or withdrawn applications.
Step 3
Apply for a room in a dormitory. As the number of rooms is very limited, please apply for a room at the online platform of the Studierendenwerk immediately after you have filled the online application for the course. The application for the room can be cancelled free of charge at any time. Applying after admission will leave without a room and may cause additional commuting time. You will receive a confirmation of receipt with your tenant number by email. Please add this PDF to your documents. If you apply for the course before April 1st, please submit the proof as soon as available.
Hint! After choosing the dormitories you intend to apply for, please checkmark the option 'Please check this box if you also wish to receive offers from all other residential complexes!' as well. In case the chosen complexes are completely filled already, you will receive an offer for another dorm. That increases your chances of getting a place significantly and it might be possible to change for the summer term.
Step 4
Prepare the documents as mentioned in the Unterlagencheckliste and send them to [email protected] . Please do not provide download links.
Step 5
You will receive a confirmation by email. The arrival of a great many applications in some periods and other duties may cause the confirmation to be delayed.
Step 6
Your application will be processed and forwarded to the admission board.
Step 7
You will be informed on the decision of the admission board.
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
240.3 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
37%
29 accepted out of 78 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.10
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
1.59
Best admitted grade
German scale
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How to apply
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
Open application portalApostille and notarization
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View document bundleWe will send a confirmation by email after having received your application. The arrival of a great many applications in some periods and other duties may cause the confirmation to be delayed.
Important Note: Please consider, that we do not return application documents. Neither do we refund the application fee for rejected applications.
Apply via
direct
Mode
online
Application fee
75 EUR
Estimated time
Varies by programme
Complexity
Varies
Address
Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena
Department of SciTec
Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 2
07745 Jena
Germany
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Avg. rejected grade
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Based on 78 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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