Hochschule Schmalkalden

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is a university for applied sciences in Thuringia. It is idyllically located on the edge of the Thuringian Forest. The green campus is also undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Thuringia and Germany. All facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, refectory, library, residential facilities and the various sports facilities are within short walking distance. Students also benefit from the many opportunities offered by studying at the university in Schmalkalden: the international orientation, excellent teaching, a wide range of subjects, modern equipment, guaranteed housing and, in addition, an attractive university town.

Excellent and international studies at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences

Under the umbrella of the five faculties of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, economics and business law, Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of study options in the field of applied sciences. The practical relevance and also the good equipment of the university are the most frequently mentioned reasons for choosing to study at Schmalkalden University. Forms of education such as project studies and practical phases are just as natural as small learning groups and close contact with the lecturers.

Practical relevance through applied sciences

All courses of study at Schmalkalden University offer numerous opportunities to study abroad. The University of Applied Sciences has an extensive network of more than 150 partner universities worldwide. Here, the possibilities extend as far as Australia. Many students also take the opportunity and study abroad for a semester. Or they complete their internship in a foreign company and thus gain valuable experience. Particularly noteworthy is the possibility of earning a double degree at a foreign partner university. For example, master's students at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics can obtain an MBA as a second degree in the USA, Canada or Spain free of charge. But Schmalkalden University is also at the top in its own country. For example, in a comparison of 102 mechanical engineering programs at universities of applied sciences in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the university and its Faculty of Mechanical Engineering came in an excellent 5th place.