KIT launches pioneering degree programs in medical technology and computer science!

KIT launches pioneering degree programs in medical technology and computer science!

OnMay 20, 2025announced that Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) the introduction of a new master's degree program in “Biomedical Engineering”. This course, which takes place in...Winter semester 2025/26starts, focuses on digitalization and automation in medical technology. In addition, three bachelor's degree programs are offered: Computational and Data Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Applied Environmental Informatics and Earth Observation.

The new master's degree program aims to prepare students for the challenges of an industry that is facing a shortage of skilled workers. Despite a growing need for skilled workers, training in medical technology remains behind the requirements. Master's students can specialize in various areas, including Biomedical Imaging and Signal Processing and Biomedical Robotics.

Practical training and interdisciplinary approaches

A particularly noteworthy feature of the new master's program is the close cooperation with the Karlsruhe Municipal Hospital. This partnership enables practical applications and promotes the exchange between theory and clinical practice. As part of an internship entitled “Medical technology in the clinic”, students gain insights into medical processes.

Lecturers from the clinic and experts from industry also offer lecture series, which underlines the interdisciplinarity of the program. The new degree programs combine specialist knowledge from mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, engineering and economics to ensure a comprehensive education.

The relevance of medical technology

Medical technology is one of the crucial sectors of the future in Germany. According to a study by the Future Management Group In cooperation with SPECTARIS, this sector takes fourth place in the ranking of future industries, which was evaluated up to 2040. Technological developments, particularly in the areas of telemedicine, AI-supported diagnostics and robotics, are fundamentally changing healthcare.

Despite these positive developments, the industry faces challenges. Regulatory hurdles, a dependence on global technology platforms and an acute shortage of skilled workers endanger progress. A clear industrial policy strategy is therefore required to increase competitiveness. This includes reducing excessive regulations and promoting free trade and investment in research and development.

Medical technology at KIT, located at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, is therefore not only a teaching location, but also an important driver for innovation and the development of future-proof solutions.