Biomedical Engineering is a multidisciplinary scientific field at the interface between medicine and technology. Latest studies refer to it as one of the ten advanced technologies of the 21st century.

The German medical technology industry takes a leading position on the global market of medical technology products. Several large companies (among them the top-selling manufacturer of medical technology worldwide) and a plurality of highly innovative small and medium sized companies currently ensure about 130.000 highly qualified jobs in Germany. Reliable prognoses predict a substantial positive development in this segment.

The Biomedical Engineering study course is offered by the Department of Computer Science and Automation.