
Precison Engineering
Unique selling points:
- Engineering studies with a focus on high precision and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies
- Exceptional projects in the degree programme
- pleasantly small study groups (approx. 20-30 students per year), very personal contact with the lecturers
Finished your studies. What next? "Precision engineering" is high-precision mechanical engineering. And that's exactly what you're aiming for in your career. Let's take a look at a modern vehicle as an example: the mechanical engineers take care of the engine - you build the laser radar. Hey, but always work as a team! That's important.
You translate signals into precise movements. "Lift the robot gripper by 10 micrometres!" - Your servo motor makes it possible. An optical mirror has to be aligned with super precision. You know how to do it. In short: precision engineering is needed everywhere in modern industry and you are at home in many sectors.
Here is a small selection:
- Mechanical engineering - robotics, automotive, aerospace
- Modern manufacturing - 3D printing, Industry 4.0, laser processing
- Optical industry / photonics industry - cameras, microscopes, light manipulation
- Medical technology - measuring devices, tools, surgical robots
- Research institutes - development and construction of experiments
Professionally, a very broad field is open to you. Your main focus is precision engineering, but you can also have a say in optics, electronics and computer science and find your way around in an interdisciplinary team.
Your career opportunities
Your tasks:
- Design and develop new machine generations in close cooperation with internal experts from other departments.
- Design assemblies and systems according to specifications for series and special machines
- You are responsible for the design and dimensioning of drives and components.
- You carry out hazard analyses and risk assessments
- You develop test set-ups
- You prepare and carry out tests
Your tasks:
- Design and conceptual design of mechanical components, devices and systems with a focus on "Precision Engineering".
- Assembly and production support as well as documentation
Your tasks
- Development of innovative technical products and solutions
- Carrying out tests over the entire life cycle of the products
- Transfer of the developed products to series production
Your tasks:
- The entire range of tasks in mechanical engineering, but with a focus on high-precision systems, i.e. primarily converting signals into movements (actuators) or vice versa (sensors).
Your tasks:
- Integration of various individual technical systems (electronics, mechanics, optics, software) into a complete system - actually, every modern technical product is a "complete system".
- Very interdisciplinary task that requires a real team player
- Electrical Engineering / Information Technology (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Mechatronics (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Microtechnology/Physics Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Materials Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
The bachelor's degree in "precision engineering" comprises three years, i.e. six semesters. In the first year, you start with a mix of engineering and basic modules such as technical mechanics and physics. The highlight is the design competition with a live demonstration before the Christmas holidays. By the way: Mathematics is also included, but don't worry. We'll be happy to support you here if you need it.
In the second year, we offer you a variety of modules from modern industry, such as measurement technology, electrical drives and simulation (FEM) - always with a focus on practical relevance and precision engineering. The modules Quality Assurance and Precision Engineering Elements, for example, are part of this.
The third year of study is divided into two parts. In the winter, you are still with us at the university and study topics such as modern production technology and equipment design. You can also choose various modules from a catalogue, such as 3D printing, MATLAB or optical technologies.
In the spring of the third year, you go out into industry. You start with your industrial internship (integrated practical phase) and then work on a development or research topic (Bachelor's thesis). With a little luck and diligence, you will complete your studies in late summer. You present the results of your Bachelor's thesis in a colloquium and then we welcome you as a new member of the circle of engineers, because "Scientists explore what is. Engineers create what has never been!" (Theodore von Karman)
Student projects
Would you like a little challenge? You can have it. Even in the first semester! Officially as part of your study plan: the construction competition.
We set you a task, such as "Everyone can get down, but who can get back up?" or "Get there fast without wheels! You form teams of three students and develop a small mechanical system to complete this task. The best is crowned in a live presentation in front of a large audience.
We recently successfully completed our second student space mission. Our students are developing a micro-aircraft for atmospheric research that was launched at an altitude of 83 km - wait a minute? 83 km altitude? And how did the plane get there? - on board a Swedish sounding rocket as part of the REXUS programme of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the European Space Agency (ESA).
The video shows the REXUS mission RX25. Our experiment "GAME" was part of this launch. The little yellow plane is us.
An interdisciplinary project of the departments of Electrical Engineering/Information Technology and SciTec
Nothing works without electronics. But not without mechanics either! With our racing cars, we bring students from electrical engineering and precision engineering together at a workbench. The task: to drive a small vehicle as fast as possible over a 70-metre circuit, guided by guidelines on the race track. We are taking part in an international competition that takes place annually in Nuremberg.
An interdisciplinary project of the departments of Electrical Engineering/Information Technology and SciTec
![[Translate to English:] USV – unmanned surface vehicle - Studierenden entwickeln ein Schiff, dass per Datenlink kontrolliert wird und verschiedene Missionen ausführen soll. [Translate to English:] USV – unmanned surface vehicle - Studierenden entwickeln ein Schiff, dass per Datenlink kontrolliert wird und verschiedene Missionen ausführen soll.](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/a/csm_projekt_usv_schiff_4663c50d5b.jpg)
From Hamburg to Scotland and back - a crunchy task. We can't do it yet, but we're working on it. Our students are developing a ship that is controlled via data link and is supposed to carry out various missions. The ship is about 3 metres long and can accommodate a variety of modules (the photo shows a 1:10 scale model). Our first goal is to sail from the island of Usedom to the island of Rügen. Currently, the hull of the ship, the on-board electronics and the first control and communication systems are being built.
An interdisciplinary project of the departments of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering/information technology, industrial engineering and SciTec.
![[Translate to English:] Während eines interdisziplinäres Ingenieurprojekt besuchen uns Studierende und wir bilden internationale kleine Teams, die eine technische Aufgabe lösen müssen. [Translate to English:] Während eines interdisziplinäres Ingenieurprojekt besuchen uns Studierende und wir bilden internationale kleine Teams, die eine technische Aufgabe lösen müssen.](/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_projekt_interkultIng_03b2ea9dd5.jpg)
Engineering only works as a team sport and you simply have to practise it. Logical! Modern engineering teams are almost always international teams. Well then, let's practise "international team sport" :-) Our colleagues in the Department of Electrical Engineering/Information Technology cooperate with a Chinese university. Their students visit us and we form - together with students from our department - small teams that have to solve a technical task. Last year it was "Once straight across the lake" - it was harder than expected, but highly entertaining and instructive for all.
An interdisciplinary project of the departments of Electrical Engineering/Information Technology and SciTec
![[Translate to English:] "Internet-of-Things" - Ein interdisziplinäres Projekt zum Entwurf einer Webseite über die ein paar Experimente ferngesteuert werden können. [Translate to English:] "Internet-of-Things" - Ein interdisziplinäres Projekt zum Entwurf einer Webseite über die ein paar Experimente ferngesteuert werden können.](/fileadmin/_processed_/8/0/csm_projekt_InternetOfThings_98cd87e287.jpg)
Design a website and use it to remotely control a few experiments - sounds simple, but it's not. Never mind! Our students are building it anyway. We want to build a small experimental zoo that can be used via the internet - a wonderful combination of mechanics, electronics and computer science. Something for everyone.
An interdisciplinary project of the SciTec and Industrial Engineering departments
A few years ago, two students ambushed us: "We want our own workshop!" The result: today our university has a workshop for all students - the Makerspace. Here you'll find 3D printers, a CNC mill, drill press and much more. You want to realise your own technology projects? Come on in. Or just adjust the gears on your bike and have a coffee. There's room for that in the Makerspace.
Module overview
- Mathematics I
- Physics I
- Materials technology and testing
- Technical Mechanics (I)
- Project I
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics II
- Physics II
- Basics of Construction/CAD
- Technical Mechanics II
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Precision engineering elements
- Fundamentals of Measurement Technology
- Control Engineering
- Basics FEM
- Basics of Quality Management
- Electronics I
- Technical English
- Precision equipment technology
- Manufacturing technology (I)
- Basics of production automation/ robotics
- Transmission technology
- Electric drives
- Optics - basics and applications
- Introduction to Microcontrollers
- Technical English
- Voluntary year abroad
- Equipment design
- Production Engineering II
- Modern manufacturing techniques
- Additive manufacturing/ 3D printing
- Microsystems Technology
- Project II
- Business Administration
- Compulsory elective module
- Soft Skills
- Integrated practical phase
- Bachelor thesis
- Colloquium
- 3D CAD/ PLM
- CAD/ CAM (Creo Parametric)
- Industrial metrology
- Basics of optical technologies
- Microscopy
- Introduction to MATLAB
- Further foreign language
- Integral Studies
- Electrical Engineering / Information Technology (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Mechatronics (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Microtechnology/Physics Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Materials Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-related higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife)
- you don't have a higher education entrance qualification but you have work experience? Find out about studying without High School Diploma.
1) In the following circumstances, documents must be submitted electronically with the online application:
- if you have already studied in germany: documents on a previous study (complete overview with all examination attempts as well as, if applicable, exmatriculation certificate, in case of a definitively failed examination the corresponding proof, if applicable, degree certificate of the first study)
- for international applicants: Copy of the letter of admission, university entrance qualification, proof of German language, foundation college certificate
- If you belong to one of these two groups, your application will first be checked by the staff of the student registry. You will only be admitted after a successful examination.
2) After successful online application, you apply for enrollment electronically and then send the enrollment documents (see below) to the university by postal service:
- printed and signed application form for enrollment (generated after the electronic application for enrollment)
- copy of your passport or identity document
- certified copy of your university entrance qualification (high school diploma, certificate of secondary technical school, etc.)
- curriculum vitae in table form (optional)
- for studies without higher entrance qualification: certified copy of the vocational training certificate, proof of at least 3 years of professional activity as well as a completed and approved academic advising form, signed by the faculty.
- In case of professional qualification: certified proof of confirmed further professional training of at least 400 hours and certificate of final grade
- in the case of second degree or previous studies: documents on previous studies (certificate of exmatriculation, certificate of course of studies to date with details of the course of study, number of semesters as well as details of semesters on leave of absence, if applicable, officially certified degree certificate from the first degree program)
- bank statement with proof of payment of the semester fee
- addressed and stamped postcard as confirmation of receipt of your application (if desired)
- Please note: Proof of health insurance is only provided electronically. Please inform yourself about the new student registration procedure
- You can have certifications made, for example, by municipal authorities (e.g. city council), health insurance companies or a notary. Otherwise, you can bring your original certificates with you and show them to us when you hand in your application documents in person.
- In your own interest, please make sure that the documents you submit are complete, otherwise your application may be processed with a delay.
- Please do not send us any originals unless this is expressly requested.
- Please understand that we cannot confirm receipt of your application by telephone. If you wish to receive a confirmation of receipt, please enclose a stamped postcard with your address. The confirmation of receipt does not include a check for completeness or correctness of the application documents.
1. registration
Please apply on our application platform https://campusportal.eah-jena.de or click on the field "Register now" on the right side. As soon as you click on the menu item "Register now" in the campus portal, you will first be asked to enter your personal data for the registration. To ensure communication between you and the university during the enrollment process, we ask you to enter an e-mail address that you actively use. After registration you will automatically receive a message with the access data and the activation code for your e-mail address. Therefore, please check your e-mail inbox (and spam folder if necessary) immediately afterwards and confirm your e-mail address by either clicking on the activation link or entering the activation code in the "E-mail verification" menu item in the application portal.
Note: Please register only once, even if you want to apply for more than one degree program.
In the case of admission-free study programs, you are guaranteed a place on the program. Therefore, you can only apply/register for one open-admission program.
2. add application form and enter data electronically (upload supporting documents if necessary)
First, you choose the type of degree and the study program for which you are applying. Please enter all necessary data carefully in the application portal. During the data entry process, depending on your academic background, you may be required to upload some digital evidence. Have all the necessary information and evidence ready in electronic form.
3. submit application electronically
At the end of the application, you confirm the correctness of your electronic data by checking the appropriate box and submitting your application electronically. As soon as you have submitted the application electronically, you will be automatically forwarded to the enrollment portal in the next step to apply for enrollment, provided that you have not studied in Germany or are an international student applicant.
4. apply for enrollment electronically
The first thing you do on the enrollment portal is to electronically enter additional data required for enrollment. This information is requested on the basis of HStatG and must be entered completely. Once the enrollment data has been entered in full, clicking on "Complete digital enrollment" will take you back to the application portal, where you will finally find the enrollment application (PDF format) for the degree program you have applied for.
5. send the enrollment application including documents by mail to Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena
Please print out the PDF enrollment application and sign it. Afterwards, you should send it together with all documents required for enrollment (see document checklist) by post service to the address indicated on the enrollment application within the corresponding deadline.
6. enrollment completed
As soon as the enrollment documents have been received by postal service at the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena and the enrollment is completed, you will receive a starter package with the following documents by mail from the registration office of the university:
- provisional student ID
- certificate of study
- certificate for the application of BAföG
- starter booklet
- information about the start of your studies
THOSKA
The THOSKA (Thuringian University and Student Union Card) is your student ID as well as your semester ticket in chip card form. You will receive it at the THOSKA office at the beginning of the semester. Each semester you have to pay a semester fee.
Cancellation
If you would like to cancel your enrollment, please send us the complete starter package together with the application form for cancellation of enrollment and the application form for fee refund by the end of the previous semester (31.03./30.09.). In this case, we will delete your enrollment and you will be considered as not enrolled for the entire semester. According to the current fee regulations of the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena, a cancellation fee of 25,00 Euro will be charged, which will be deducted from the refund of the semester fee. If you return the semester documents too late or not completely, you can only deregister by submitting an application form for de-registration. The paid semester fee cannot be refunded.
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You want to apply as an international applicant without a German university entrance qualification for a bachelor program at University of Applied Sciences Jena? Then please apply online via the application portal of the University of Applied Sciences Jena (selection: Studienkolleg/Sprachvorbereitung). Your application will be reviewed by us for a fee. You can find an overview of the application fees here.
Important information
If you already have experience in a field of study and would like to enter a higher semester, this is generally possible at University of Applied Sciences Jena. However, there are a few special points to note when applying, and our contact persons for entry into higher semesters will be happy to help you with these.
- Electrical Engineering / Information Technology (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Laser- and Optotechnologies (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Mechatronics (Bachelor of Engineering)
- Microtechnology/Physics Engineering (Bachelor of Science)
- Materials Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering)
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