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More than 3,000 students in the Faculties of Business and Economics, Business Law, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are currently enjoying the numerous opportunities which studying in Schmalkalden offers. Various university rankings show that our students can enjoy high-quality education and the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden offers ideal conditions: a campus with everything within easy walking distance, state-of-the-art laboratories and a modern library, as well as personal contacts between lecturers and students. In addition, studying at the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden is characterised by internationality. With over 70 partner universities worldwide, the university has a dense network of cooperations, enabling our students a stay abroad. Numerous cultural events, an extensive range of sports activities and the proximity to the winter sports town of Oberhof and to the theatre town of Meiningen make our university an attractive place to study. Furthermore, the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden perceives itself as a regional competence centre for technology and innovation in Southern Thuringia and is, for many enterprises, a significant cooperation and network partner for research and technology transfer. (Source: the university website)
Degree Courses Taught in English: YesThis University currently has no English taught Online or Distance Courses listed.
None required.
TOEFL test with a score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based points) required.
Information can be found via the university’s ‘Information for Foreign Students’ pages at:
http://www.fh-schmalkalden.de/en/Information+for+Foreign+Students-p-2688.html
Or, you can find out about other student housing options on the ‘Studentenwerk’ pages at:
http://www.stw-thueringen.de/english/housing/residential-homes/schmalkalden/index.html
For information on student jobs and internships, please go to the university’s ‘Career Services’ pages at:
http://www.hs-schmalkalden.de/en/Career.html
Alternatively you can browse the following site for student jobs:
The German authorities require a minimum amount, which students must have at your disposal each month. At the moment this lies at €648 per month, which comes to a total of €7776 a year.
You do not need a visa in Germany if you are an EU national or citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.
How much am I allowed to work?
European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) nationals have the same status on the job market as Germans. You are allowed to work as much as you wish without a permit. However, you should remember that you should not work for more than 20 hours a week during the semester (the same applies to German students). Otherwise you will be required to pay pension insurance contributions. Furthermore, you wouldn’t have enough time for your studies. You are not permitted to work in a self-employed or free-lance capacity, for example as a translator. (Source: DAAD)
Blechhammer 9, 98574 Schmalkalden, Germany
More than 3,000 students in the Faculties of Business and Economics, Business Law, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are currently enjoying the numerous opportunities which studying in Schmalkalden offers. Various university rankings show that our students can enjoy high-quality education and the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden offers ideal conditions: a campus with everything within easy walking distance, state-of-the-art laboratories and a modern library, as well as personal contacts between lecturers and students. In addition, studying at the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden is characterised by internationality. With over 70 partner universities worldwide, the university has a dense network of cooperations, enabling our students a stay abroad. Numerous cultural events, an extensive range of sports activities and the proximity to the winter sports town of Oberhof and to the theatre town of Meiningen make our university an attractive place to study. Furthermore, the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden perceives itself as a regional competence centre for technology and innovation in Southern Thuringia and is, for many enterprises, a significant cooperation and network partner for research and technology transfer. (Source: the university website)