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3.8/5(8 Reviews)Established in 1894, the Technical University of Ilmenau is located in Germany. The university is known to offer PG courses combining streams of Animation, Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software along with a focused specialization in Multimedia & Digital Media, Computer Science Engineering, Control Systems, International Business, Business Economics, Nanotechnology. Tu Ilmenau houses a total of 1638 students across the world.
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Technical University of Ilmenau Campus Location & contact
Ehrenbergstrasse 29
98693 Ilmenau
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| University City | Iserlohn, Other - Germany, Germany |
Technical University of Ilmenau Campus ratings & reviews
3.8/5
8 Verified Reviews
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 25% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Easy going
Multi-dimensional
Internships3.4
Part time work2.9
Post study jobs3.4
Quality of faculty4.5
Student Life4.1
Value for money4.5
Public transportation4.6
Safety4.1
Indian Food3.1
Permanent Immigration3.6
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Akhil Pillai
MA Media and Communication Science - Batch of 2025
Offered by Technical University of Ilmenau
3.4
My 2 cents for aspiring students looking to study in Thuringen
Tips: TU Ilmenau gives you a better education and experience than many universities. The student body is very diverse, there's a lot of events that take place throughout the academic year - festivals, music events like raves, sports facilities, nature activities like hiking, swimming, etc. I'd request all aspiring students to read the news and understand things outside of academics as well. Focus on making international friends, focus on integration, don't stick to people form tour community back home, be empathetic, develop emotional intelligence, don't discriminate, learn your rights.
Likes (Student Life): I had mang international and german friends, I was part of kolllectives and always had some activity to do. The community was great in Ilmenau. I had a great time in Ilmenau because of my multicultural friend group(s). I knew a lot of people in university, so getting help or assistance was easy. Making spontaneous plans was easy, it's a small town, so people assume there's not much you can do, but there's a lot to see. I went hiking, played basketball, football, volleyball, swimming, etc. There are also corporate events that take place now and then. There are student organisations like Stura, we4you, MFK, and student clubs that you can be part of. I'm very thankful for the community.
Dislikes (Safety): There have been attacks on students and other occurrences during my time. There are news articles as well. Additionally, Ilmenau has a rather right-wing populace who have an anti immigration stance. Racism and xenophobia are common occurrences in the town.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 725
Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 41700
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Jignesh Bhatt
Master of Science in Media Technology - Batch of 2025
Offered by Technical University of Ilmenau
3.9
Nice small town university
Tips: It's a small university town. A lot fewer people than the big city university has. It is good; courses are challenging compared to India's, and you have to work hard. Tuition fees are lower, and you have the Deutschland ticket, so you can travel in public transport for free in all of Germany. Plus, small towns have less expensive accommodation; it is cheap, with lots of Indian students and diverse students. Lots of activities to do. Culture is really good.
Likes (Value for money): Tuition fees are lower, and you have the Deutschland ticket, so you can travel in public transport for free in all of Germany. Plus, small towns have less expensive accommodation; it is cheap, with lots of Indian students and diverse students. Lots of activities to do. Culture is really good.
Dislikes (Part time work): It's a very small town, so part-time jobs are fewer. Plus, you need basic German language knowledge to get a part-time job. You can also travel 1 hour to the nearby city of Erfurt for a part-time job; there you also need basic German language knowledge. And traveling is hectic.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 525
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 62800
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Anonymous
Master of Science in Media Technology - Batch of 2025
Offered by Technical University of Ilmenau
3.9
My 4.6-Year Life at TU Ilmenau.
Tips: German language basics greatly help. Self-time management is very important. Getting and processing information in an orderly and active way is most important. Although there are various international organizations to help students, one should always take the initiative to get self-info.
Likes (Value for money): TU Ilmenau is a public university that offers studies almost free of charge. There is only a small amount of semester contribution needed, which also gives almost as much return as public transport, library usage, and various study-related software usage. Again, the city also provides cheap living costs, compared to big cities.
Dislikes (Part time work): Ilmenau is a small city. It is also a university city, where a large part of the population is students. So, it is hard to get a part-time job. Students need to go to nearby cities to get a job. There are options such as labor works, but they affect study a lot.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 500
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 36000
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Amrit Prasad
Master of Science in Research in Computer & Systems Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by Technical University of Ilmenau
4.7
Great , Quite to learn grow and build your career
Tips: Students should be prepared for a peaceful and nonchaotic environment. Ilmenau is a very small town and full of greenery. But you get almost everything here in this small town. TU Ilmenau is very research-oriented. The international community are very active, and they have multiple clubs and organizations.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): After graduation from a German university, the pathway is clear for international students who want to live here. You will get up to 18 months on a job seeker visa, and then after landing a job and crossing a certain threshold in salary, you are eligible for a blue card, and then you can apply for PR after a few months.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I rated it 4/5 because I believe Germany has very good opportunities for international students, and yes, language plays a very important factor. Learning German makes things easy. Many people get full-time jobs after graduation, but effort is needed in every field, as the market is very competitive.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 675
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45500
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Venkata Sumanth Kumar
MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2028
Offered by Technical University of Ilmenau
3.8
A good place to study,learn and grow.
Tips: I have transitioned after coming here; the way I was back in India is completely different from the version of me. I have actually experienced a lot of cultural differences between India and Germany. No, I did not have any scholarships; normally if you have a stellar profile, you will land a scholarship easily. I am very much satisfied with TU Ilmenau.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The academic staff here are all highly knowledgeable, and I find them extremely helpful regarding the explanation of topics, and also they are extremely friendly and humble. If a student has any doubt, they can contact the professor during academic hours or take an appointment to resolve their doubts.
Dislikes (Part time work): I rated part-time work low because Ilmenau is a tiny university town, so local job options are extremely limited compared to bigger cities. Unless you get lucky with a HiWi research position on campus, finding an off-campus student job without fluent German is nearly impossible. Pay is fine when you do land something, but expect months of waiting and heavy competition for the few open spots in town.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 825
Prepping time for classes23 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 46950
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