Semiconductor processes and material chemistry

As one of the strongest research universities for applied sciences in Germany, the HSZG is also a reliable partner for the semiconductor industry. Thanks to its proximity to Silicon Saxony with its many companies in the semiconductor technology sector in Saxony, the HSZG is part of a highly dynamic innovation area with supra-regional appeal.

Practical research and innovative solutions characterize this degree program for the jobs of the future in the chip industry. Your future employers have helped to develop this course. Not only will you learn the knowledge of the digital future, but you will also come into contact with your employers at an early stage, with an attractive salary from the start of your studies if you wish.

Studying the digital future

Semiconductors form the foundation of modern technologies. From smartphones and electric vehicles to the energy transition - nothing works without powerful chips. The Bachelor's degree in Semiconductor Processes and Materials Chemistry prepares you specifically for this industry of the future. You will acquire in-depth knowledge about the structure of materials, understand manufacturing processes in cleanroom production and learn how to implement quality standards in the high-tech industry.

What you can expect during your studies

The course combines three key areas of expertise:

• Materials chemistry and materials: structure, bonding and surface properties of semiconductor materials
• Semiconductor process technology: coating, structuring, etching processes and characterization methods
• Production and quality management: process control, sensor technology, data science and lean approaches

The degree course is aimed at anyone who combines an interest in science with a desire for technical design. You will 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 basis for challenging activities in a dynamic environment.

Optional variant with KIAdirekt

What makes it special: This degree course is optionally available as a cooperative KIAdirekt course. This means you work in a company (the cooperation partner) and earn money. The KIAdirekt variant at our university is explained in more detail here.

The course is divided into six semesters and leads you systematically from a scientific foundation to technical specialization. In the first two semesters, you will acquire a solid grounding in chemistry, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering and programming. Business management skills complement your technical profile.

From the third semester onwards, you will specialize in 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 and production and lean management

In the fifth semester, you will attend English-language specialist modules such as Organic and Polymeric Semiconductors or Semiconductor Physics. The semester project offers you the opportunity to work on a practical task together with partners from industry. In the sixth semester, you will gain comprehensive professional experience in the practical module and complete your studies with the Bachelor thesis.

For the KIAdirekt variant, practical phases are completed in the company during the lecture-free period.