International Organic and Molecular Electronics

The Master's in Organic and Molecular Electronics Programme strives to educate young professionals in the cutting-edge field of organic electronics. It offers an interdisciplinary study programme comprising physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and materials science. The close collaboration with industry partners enables a highly practice-oriented education.
Organic electronics is an innovative class of electronics with enormous market potential in four key application areas: displays, photovoltaics, lighting, and integrated smart systems. While the technology is novel it is also able to be employed in many current applications, providing reduced cost and low energy manufacturing processes. The field is evolving at a rapid pace, opening many exciting application possibilities and developments.

Educational organisation

Semester 1: Organic Semiconductors, Semiconductor Technology, Concepts of Molecular Modelling, Basics (Chemistry, Semiconductor Physics, Circuit Technology, Solid State & Quantum Physics)
Semester 2: Optoelectronics, courses from two of the following specialisation areas: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Nanotechnology
Semester 3: Molecular Electronics, Physical Characterisation of Organic and Organic-Inorganic Thin Films, Materials for Nanoelectronics & Printing Technology, specialisation courses, Project Work
Semester 4: Master's Thesis

The unique module "Project Work" offers the opportunity for an internship or independent research project within the Master's programme.

Internships

An internship of 240 hours is to be completed during the summer break between the second and third semesters. Students find research projects which correspond to their interests at the university, research institutions, or in industry.

Forms of assessment

Oral and written exam, seminar papers, presentations, project work, lab courses

Course objectives

The interdisciplinary Master's programme in Organic and Molecular Electronics is designed to provide students with professional skills needed to advance a successful international career in the cutting-edge field of organic electronics.

Language requirements

For your application, you need a certified copy of a certificate that provides evidence of adequate language proficiency (e.g. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 550 or equivalent).

Academic requirements

First degree in physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, materials science or a related field
Please note: for most non-EU countries (including India and China), a minimum of a four-year Bachelor's degree or three-year Bachelor's degree plus a one-year Master's degree is required (i.e. a minimum of a four-year study duration).

Enrolment fees

The enrolment fee is currently about 260 EUR per semester and includes a semester ticket, which entitles students to use public transport in and around Dresden and regional trains within the federal state of Saxony. Additionally, it offers benefits (e.g. price reductions) for many cultural and leisure activities in Dresden.

Costs of living

The cost of living varies according to personal needs and preferences. However, about 700 EUR per month represents an average budget for a student in Dresden, including expenses for accommodation, food, items of everyday life, and insurance.
(This figure is relatively low compared to other big German cities.)

Arrival support

The university provides counselling via e-mail and personal appointments regarding all matters related to arrival and living in Dresden, guided campus tours, and welcome receptions to which new students are invited to meet other students and professors.
For PhD students and researchers, the Welcome Center also provides additional support services concerning visa issues, finding suitable accommodation, etc.

Services and support for international students

TU Dresden International Office offers a tutor network that helps new international students organise their studies. All international freshers are invited to an introduction day at the beginning of their first semester, on which they will also meet their tutors.
Furthermore, the International Office's cultural office and various student initiatives provide a plethora of social and cultural activities each semester (guided city tours, trips in the region and to other cities in Germany or neighbouring countries, language tandems, etc.).

Accommodation

It is quite easy to find accommodation in Dresden. Accommodation is available either via the Studentenwerk Dresden or on the private market. Rent for a single room in a student residence is approx. 250 EUR.
Private housing can be found online. We recommend moving into a hall of residence at the beginning of your stay in Dresden and later find a place on the private market or in a shared apartment, known in German as a "Wohngemeinschaft".