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College Info
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- Type
- private
Official website
www.tu-ilmenau.deGermanyQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Ilmenau University of Technology
The Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau) is a public research university located in Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany. It is known for its strong focus on engineering, natural sciences, and computer science. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as various research opportunities. TU Ilmenau is part of the TU9 network, a group of nine leading technical universities in Germany.
Key Facts
Last full enrichment: 8 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) #2 · 2026Times Higher Education #27 · 2026Times Higher Education #27 · 2025Times Higher Education #25 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseIntimate Community
10/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Central European
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
89% placement rate
Popular fields
Micro- and NanotechnologiesInternational Business EconomicsResearch in Computer and Systems EngineeringMasters in Miniaturised BiotechnologyBiomedical Engineering by ResearchMasters in Renewable EnergyCommunication and Signal ProcessingMedia and Communication Science
Top Recruiters
SAPSiemensBoschBMWDeutsche Bank
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Student Life
3,000 students (1,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Ilmenau, Germany
Climate: Central European
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 30%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 30%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for Germany: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer