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Pathways for Precision Engineering

Exploring Careers at CERN

Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting CERN with MSc Precision Engineering students. The excursion provided an inspiring look into cutting-edge science and technology, highlighting real career opportunities. Students learned about CERN’s Technical Student Programme, PhD options, and early-career guidance. We're excited for our first student joining this international and and world-class research environment for a master’s thesis!

SBPE meets CERN 2025

An Excursion of Discovery: Innovation at CERN

In collaboration with CERN and the VDI, Germany’s largest technical association, MSc Precision Engineering students visited CERN on an exclusive tour! Find out more about our experience at the world-famous research center through our impressions below.

Auto-Mate Robotics Advances in STAGE UP 2025 Competition!

Our partner in the Creative Engineering Lab, Auto-Mate Robotics with Lucas Renfer and Christian Wyss participates in the University of Bern STAGE UP 2025 competition. Auto-mate Robotics has successfully passed the ELEVATOR PITCH which took place on January 28, 2025. Auto-Mate Robotics reached the next round which includes a coaching and workshop. Congratulations to Lucas, Christian and the Auto-Mate Robotics team!

AMNIUS

The University of Bern, School of Biomedical and Precision Engineering, has received highly competitive and prestigious bilateral funding from Innovate UK & Innosuisse for the AMNIUS project, a collaboration between the University of Bern, University of Glasgow, Empa, Nami Surgical and the Swiss m4m Center AG. The aim of the project is to develop a miniaturized, multifunctional ultrasonic surgical instrument for robot-assisted tissue-adaptive cutting using Ni-Ti components. Dr. Hofmann is leading the project within the Swiss consortium at the University of Bern.

Exclusive Excursions

Precision Engineering meets CERN!

In collaboration with VDI, Germany’s largest technical association, MSc Precision Engineering students get exclusive access to CERN, the world-famous research center. Follow our visit on 21st March 2025 on social media!

New employee at CE LAB

Daniel Widmer, Research Associate

Having worked in the industry for several years, I understand the difference between theoretical knowledge gained during studies and practical application in the real work environment. The Creative Engineering Lab bridges this gap by offering students hands-on, innovative, and practice oriented projects that prepare them for their next chapter after graduation. The close collaboration with industry partners is a tremendous benefit, not only for the students but also for the industry itself. I am genuinely excited to support the CE Lab projects and to see the ideas and solutions the next generation of engineers and developers will come up with!

Industry Excursions

Student Visit at Alemnis AG

Students of the MSc Precision Engineering delve into the world of nanoindentation with Dr. Nicholas Randall at Alemnis AG, exploring state-of-the-art in-situ material testing technologies during a industry excursion.

Insight the Curriculum

Why Data Ethics Matters for Every Engineer

Bias in artificial intelligence systems can affect the entire engineering process, therefore, within the Master of Science in Precision Engineering students address these challenges and explore Data Ethics for a future with fairer technologies.

Insight the Curriculum

Accounting and Finance in Precision Engineering

Our lectures within the Complimentary Skills: Innovation and Entrepreneurship train our students in skills that are required to be successful in our highly competitive and fast moving business world.

Communication Skills are Key for STEM Careers

Scientific communication skills supplement the core knowledge of our MSc Precision Engineering curriculum and play an instrumental role in every engineer's professional portfolio.

Collaboration between Empa and MSc Precision Engineering

The MSc Precision Engineering of the University of Bern partners with Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science and Technology, for the development of innovative thin films.

Student Visit at MPS Micro Precision Systems AG in Biel/Bienne

Students of the MSc Precision Engineering visit MPS Micro Precision Systems as part of the "Advanced Course I Ultraprecision Engineering"

The New METAS Joule-Kibble Balance - a Realisation of the Kilogram

The University of Bern, School of Biomedical and Precision Engineering SBPE and the Federal Institute of Metrology METAS are collaborating on the development of a new Kibble balance which will include the principle of a Joule balance.

Going with the flow, from microtechnology to precision medicine

Inaugural Lecture by PD Dr. Jérôme Charmet

PD Dr. Jérôme Charmet, Associate Professor at the HES-SO Haute École Arc and the University of Bern is inviting to his Inaugural Lecture with welcome words by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Burger and Prof. Dr. med. Aristomenis Exadaktylos.

A new partnership

Verein Deutscher Ingenieure e.V.

The VDI, the largest technical and scientific association in Germany, partners with the University of Bern and the MSc Precision  Engineering. Learn more how our students benefit from this new collaboration.

Registrations

Master Precision Engineering - Registrations

Do you want to immerse yourself in the world of Ultraprecision or Optical engineering? Don’t miss to register for the interdisciplinary Master’s program in Precision Engineering at the University of Bern.

Videotrailer for Precision Engineering

The new trailer is finally here!

We are excited to show you our new and first trailer for the Master of Science Precision Engineering.

Wearables and Digital Biomarkers

Inside the Workshop

One of the first public workshops through the MSc Precision Engineering was a collaborative effort between the University of Bern, the Bern University of Applied Sciences, Innosuisse, and the User-Centered HealthTech with experts and many guests from various backgrounds.