Nanotechnology in general is the production and use of structures that are smaller than 100 nm in at least one dimension. The field of nanoscience has developed in the last 25 years in an extraordinarily dynamic and interdisciplinary way. Nanoscience is one of the key technologies of the 21st century. However, its extensive application potential can only be exploited economically if the "nanoeffects" discovered in basic research are translated into industrial products. This is the task of an engineer!

The aim of the NanoEngineering study programme is to prepare students from the first semester for a job in the environment of the key technology nanotechnology. This is made possible by a combination of basic subjects in the natural and engineering sciences and specific courses on nanotechnology as well as a compulsory industrial practical activity. The 6-semester Bachelor's programme leads on the one hand to a first professional qualification, and on the other hand it qualifies students to continue their studies in the consecutive, research-oriented Master's programme.

Admission requirements for the Bachelor's programme are either the general or relevant subject-linked university entrance qualification or a special subject-related aptitude and a general education that meets the requirements of the University of Duisburg-Essen.

Study plan

Study plan

You can find the examination regulations for your study program here: Examination regulations according to study programs

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB:

Information material

Prospective students will find an overview of the study program here and a section of frequently asked questions.

Current information related to exams and other important topics can be found here.

Further information on the Bachelor NanoEngineering can be found at: Bachelor programme NanoEngineering.

Study plans as well as information about the modules in the study program can be found in the module database VDB: Bachelor NanoEngineering​

Admission

Admission requirements

• general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
• a relevant subject-linked university entrance qualification
• a certificate recognized as equivalent by law or by the competent state authority
• those qualified in vocational training (an entrance examination is required in this case)

Admission

Unrestricted admission (study places are not limited). Enrollment takes place during the enrollment period at the student registrar's office on Campus Duisburg until 31.10.

• Prospective students from non-EU countries submit their application to uni-assist . This applies to all German-language Bachelor's degree programs and includes applications for direct admission to the study program, for DSH direct admission, and for the preparatory German course.

Pre-courses

You can find a selection of for non-mandatory, but recommended preliminary courses at Mintroduce.

Language Skills

The language of instruction at the University of Duisburg-Essen is German (except in the English-language programs). Therefore, you must have good German language skills if you want to study successfully. The majority of foreign applicants must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level; with some exceptions) before beginning their studies.

• German nationals (persons who have acquired their higher education entrance qualification in Germany or at a German school abroad) do not require any special proof of German language skills.
• Citizens of an EU member state (and citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) or German citizens with a foreign educational qualification, as well as
• Citizens of a country outside the EU with a foreign university entrance qualification must pass the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2 level) or the TestDaF (TDN 4) before the begin of their studies.

Information on the German Language Test for University Entrance (DSH)

Further language skills

In the international environment of nanotechnology, English plays an increasing role as an international technical language. The aim of the study programme is therefore also to convey a familiarity with the English technical language through the use of the English language in selected courses. Appropriate language skills are therefore expected from the second year of study onwards.

Internships during studies

During the Bachelor's program, students must complete a 12-week internship. It is part of the study program and it results in 12 ECTS credits.