This international Master’s programme is delivered jointly by Technische Hochschule Lübeck, Universität zu Lübeck and the University of Southern Denmark and welcomes students from around the world. The course is based in Lübeck (Germany) and Sønderborg (Denmark) and is aimed at those who want to build careers in research and development, academia or industry. Instruction and course content are designed to deepen students’ technical and clinical understanding at the interface of engineering and medicine.
The programme trains students in an interdisciplinary way, combining engineering principles with physical, chemical, mathematical and computational sciences to address biological, medical and health-related problems. Particular emphasis is placed on medical microtechnology — the miniaturisation of devices and systems used in minimally invasive surgery and implantable drug-delivery solutions. By integrating sensors and actuators at small scales, graduates learn to develop new diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches.
Key facts / requirements
This four-semester programme (starting each winter) trains engineers and scientists to apply technical skills in medical contexts. The first semester brings students from backgrounds such as electronics, information technology, mechanical engineering, physics, process engineering, materials technology and mechatronics up to speed with core medical and natural science principles and essential medical-technology concepts. International students are supported with free intensive German courses offered at different levels every semester to help with integration and study-life needs.
In the second semester you deepen technical foundations through specialised modules — with the option to take courses at the University of Southern Denmark — and shift emphasis toward hands-on, project-based work. This phase is designed to translate theoretical knowledge into practical solutions through teamwork and applied lab/project modules. The third semester is dedicated to a research internship of at least four months, where you gain independent research experience; results from this placement are shared at the annual Lübeck Students' Conference. The final semester is reserved for a six-month Master’s thesis that consolidates research skills and demonstrates your ability to carry out an extended, independent scientific or technical project.
Key modules and learning outcomes you can expect
Requirements (concise)
This master’s programme requires applicants to hold a completed degree from a university or a university of applied sciences (for example, a Bachelor’s). Eligible degrees must be in one of the listed technical or scientific disciplines (or a closely related field). Academic performance is also considered: applicants must meet the minimum grade threshold specified below.
If your degree was awarded outside Germany, it must be assessed as equivalent to the listed qualifications; the programme will evaluate equivalence and grade conversion during the application review. Prepare to submit full transcripts and certified translations if needed.
Winter Semester (International)
1 May 2027
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 August 2026
Graduates are prepared for roles in research and development, industry and academia that focus on medical devices, biomedical instrumentation, microsystems and implantable technologies. Typical career paths include product development for medical technology companies, R&D positions in universities or research institutes, and roles in regulation, quality assurance or technical consulting related to diagnostics and therapeutic devices.
The programme’s international structure and internship component help students build practical experience and professional networks across Germany and Denmark, which is advantageous for starting careers in cross-border companies or pursuing further doctoral research.
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