Future Technologies / Emerging Technologies

In addition to the traditional subjects of mathematics, computer science, chemistry and physics, students can put together their own individual timetable from the third semester onwards. They can choose from subjects such as microfluidics and biosensor technology, photonics and laser technology and electrochemical energy storage, as well as other subjects from mechanical engineering, automotive technology or electrical engineering. In order to find out what suits them best, students are supported by personal consultations in an orientation colloquium.

Innovative workshops that combine skills from physics, mathematics and computer science are integrated into the degree program. The aim of these “Physics-Mathematics-Informatics Workshops (PMI Workshops)” is to bundle knowledge from the three areas in such a way that specific problems can be solved efficiently and innovatively.

If you would like to gain experience abroad during your studies, you can opt for the international Emerging Technologies major right at the start of your studies. They then have the opportunity in the 3rd and 4th semester to study at one of our partner universities. The different subject profiles of the respective universities abroad provide additional specialist impetus. In the following semesters at Coburg University of applied sciences and arts, the lectures in this branch of study are also predominantly in English.

A degree course with in-depth practical experience (PraxisPLUS) offers the opportunity to gain up to 50 percent more practical experience during the course of your studies – without extending the duration of your studies. The prerequisite is a work contract with a company/institution. Students can apply their knowledge from the lecture directly at work. The work in the company is remunerated. This in turn makes it easier to finance their studies.

Our partner university in China is the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST). Around 22,000 students in 15 faculties study at this technical university. USST maintains a wide range of partnerships with universities worldwide. The course we are cooperating with is part of the Faculty of Optoelectronics, which has its seminar rooms and laboratories on the large main campus. The halls of residence are also located here, and there are many green spaces and sports facilities.

The University of Twente is a modern campus university in the Netherlands. On the international “Advanced Technology” course, students learn to apply their knowledge in projects. Teaching takes place in a personal atmosphere.

The University of Winnipeg is located in the English-speaking part of Canada, in Manitoba to be precise. Students study physics there during their semester abroad. It specializes in particle physics and works closely with the TRIUMF research institute in Vancouver.

Coburg University of applied sciences and arts is constantly expanding its partnerships. It is therefore possible to complete part of your studies at universities in other countries.

• Mathematics 1 + 2: Differential calculus and linear algebra; integrals and ordinary differential equations
• Computer science: Applied computer science and computer-aided measurement technology
• Physics 1 + 2: electricity and ray optics; mechanics, vibrations and waves
• Physics-Mathematics-Informatics Workshop (PMI-Workshop) 1 + 2
• Chemistry
• Orientation colloquium

• Individually selectable technology subjects from the fields of microfluidics and biosensor technology, photonics and laser technology, mechanical engineering, automotive technology and electrical engineering
• Math 3 + 4: Multidimensional and vector analysis; Partial differential equations and integral transformations
• Physics-Mathematics-Informatics Workshop (PMI-Workshop) 3 + 4
• Physics 3 + 4: Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics; electrodynamics and wave optics
• Computer-aided measurement technology
• Physics 5 + 6 (Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics; Solid State Physics)
• Student project
• Bachelor thesis and bachelor seminar

Practical semester of 18 weeks (5th semester): incl. practical courses

• Mathematics 1 + 2: Differential calculus and linear algebra; integrals and ordinary differential equations
• Computer science: Applied computer science and computer-aided measurement technology
• Physics 1 + 2: electricity and ray optics; mechanics, vibrations and waves
• Physics-Mathematics-Informatics Workshop (PMI-Workshop) 1 + 2
• Chemistry
• Orientation colloquium

The subjects are based on the courses offered by the respective partner university

• Partial and differential analysis and Integral Transformation
• Advanced Solid State
• Quantum Mechanics, Atomic Physics
• Materials Science
• Computer based Measurement Technologies
• Practice relevant modules
• Language

6th semester

• Internship semester in Germany or abroad

7th semester

• Elective project
• Bachelor Thesis and Bachelor Seminar

Prospective students with a general higher education entrance qualification, subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences as well as – under certain conditions – prospective students without an Abitur can apply . The degree program is not admission-restricted, i.e. there is no numerus clausus (NC).

The Emerging Technologies major is taught in German and English. A prerequisite for admission to the Emerging Technologies major is proof of English language proficiency of at least B1 level, which must be provided by six weeks after the start of the second semester. International applicants can find out more here.

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