Semiconductor Processes and Materials Chemistry

As one of Germany’s leading universities of applied sciences in terms of research, HSZG is also a reliable partner for the semiconductor industry. Thanks to its proximity to Silicon Saxony —home to many semiconductor technology companies in Saxony—HSZG is part of a highly dynamic innovation hub with a supraregional influence.

Practical research and innovative solutions set this degree programme apart for the jobs of the future in the chip industry. Your future employers helped develop this degree programme. You’ll not only gain the knowledge needed for the digital future, but you’ll also connect with your future employers early on—and, after submitting an application to a partner company, you’ll start earning an attractive salary right from the beginning of your studies.

Study the Digital Future

The Bachelor program in Semiconductor Processes and Materials Chemistry specifically prepares you for this industry of the future. Semiconductors form the foundation of modern technologies. From smartphones to electric vehicles to the energy transition—nothing works without high-performance chips. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of material structure, understand manufacturing processes in cleanroom production, and learn to implement quality standards in the high-tech industry.

What to Expect from the Program

The program combines three key areas of expertise:

• Materials Chemistry and Materials: Structure, bonding, and surface properties of materials
• Semiconductor process engineering: coating, patterning, etching processes, and characterization methods
• Production and quality management: process control, sensor technology, data science, and lean approaches

The degree programme is designed for anyone who combines an interest in the natural sciences with a passion for technical innovation. You’ll actively contribute to the development of energy-efficient technologies and help shape the digital transformation. The close integration of theory and practice creates a solid foundation for challenging roles in a dynamic environment.

Optional Track with KIAdirekt

What makes this degree programme special: It is optionally available as a cooperative KIAdirekt degree programme. This means you’ll work at a company (the cooperative partner) and earn an income. The KIAdirekt track at our university is explained in more detail here.

The program is divided into six semesters and systematically guides you from a foundation in the natural sciences to specialized study. In the first two semesters, you’ll build a solid foundation in chemistry, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, and programming. Knowledge of Business Administration complements your technical profile.

Starting in the third semester, you’ll delve into physical chemistry, spectroscopic methods, and semiconductor technology. In the fourth and fifth semesters, the focus is on specialization modules:

• Materials Chemistry and Materials Analysis
• Process Control and Sensor Technology
• Quality management and Quality Assurance
• Data Science, Production, and Lean Management

In the fifth semester, you’ll take specialized subject modules taught in English, such as “Organic and Polymeric Semiconductors” or “Semiconductor Physics.” The Semester Project offers you the opportunity to work on a practical assignment in collaboration with industry partners. In the sixth semester, you’ll gain extensive professional experience in the practical module and complete your degree with a Bachelor thesis.

For the KIAdirekt track : Practical study phases at companies are completed during the lecture-free period.