The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell Kevin Rausch, International Office
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The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch University Town Schmalkalden K • Country: Federal Republic of Germany • Federal State: State of Thuringia • District: Schmalkalden-Meiningen • City: Schmalkalden • First reference in 874 • Located in the low mountain range Thuringian Forest • About 20,000 residents
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The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch University Town Schmalkalden K • Mechanical engineering, foodstuffs, education • Tourism, half-timbering, nature • Erfurt, Weimar, Eisenach • Train station: “Fachhochschule Schmalkalden” • By plane: Frankfurt/Main, Erfurt, Leipzig
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The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences i • Tradition, quality and responsibility • Small campus university with engineering and economic disciplines • “Founded” in 1902 and 1991 • Range of courses for bachelor‘s and master‘s degrees as well as continuing education programmes • Latest teaching and research infrastructure in all faculties • 3,000 students, 65 professorships • 5 faculties: mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, economics, commercial law
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The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch International Network of the University • About 130 university partnerships on six continents • About 180 international incoming students in the winter term 2017/2018 • Exchange, double-degree and full-degree mobility, summer schools • “Committed Institutional Partnership” as principle of cooperation • Student mobility as focus of the internationalisation strategy • Signatory of the “National Code of Conduct on Foreign Students at German Universities” and of the German “Diversity Charter”
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The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch Studying at the University of Applied Sciences _ • Integrated quality assurance through system accreditation (AQCUIN) • Intensive practical relevance in all programmes and especially in the dual curriculum • International orientation and mobility opportunities in all programmes • Excellent support, pre-courses and tutorials • Latest teaching and learning environment, laboratory equipment and infrastructure • No tuition fees and very low semester contribution • Living expenses far below average in Germany
The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch Studying at the University of Applied Sciences _ • Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as continuing education programmes, e.g.:
Mechanical Computer Electrical Commercial Economics engineering Science engineering law Mechanical Informatics Healthcare Business Commercial law Engineering (B.Sc.), technology Administration (LL.B., LL.M.), (B.Eng., Multimedia (B.Sc.), (B.A.), International M.Eng.), Marketing Electrical International Business Law Applied Plastics (B.Sc.), Mobile Engineering and Business and (LL.B.) Engineering Computing Information Economics (M.Eng.) (B.Sc.), Applied Technology (B.A., M.A.) Media (B.Sc., M.Sc.) Informatics (M.Sc.), NEW: Applied Computer Science (M.Sc.) *entirely in English
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The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch M.Sc. Applied Computer Science • Consecutive full-time Master programme in English • No German but excellent English skills required for admission • Ideal applicant: Bachelor in Computer Science or similar subject + practical experience • No minimum grade to be provided but Photo: HS Schmalkalden limited number of students • No placement or admission test • Excellent chances on the regional, national and international labour market in the fields of IT networking and artificial intelligence • More information: schmalkalden- university.de/master/acs
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The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch M.Sc. Applied Computer Science • Classic fields of informatics under a new guise due to changing conditions • Special focus on Internet of Things, Industry 4.0 and Big Data • Network security as an own subdiscipline • Relevance of new developments that cannot be covered holistically by classic informatics • Apply directly at the faculty: University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden Faculty of Computer Science Prof. Dr Michael Cebulla Blechhammer 98574 Schmalkalden Germany Photo: HS Schmalkalden
The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch Research at the University • Applied research according to the university‘s research and transfer strategy • Three defined key areas in the university research: (1) adaptive signal analysis, (2) BIO Step, (3) product development/tool manufacturing Photo: HS Schmalkalden • Plus: individual research focusses with specific laboratories in the single faculties • Cooperation with innovative companies in the university environment • Start-up service at the university
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The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch www.hs-schmalkalden.de/international
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Application • Apply at: https://www.hs-schmalkalden.de/en/international/incomings • Special cases: M.Sc. Applied Computer Science and M.A. International Business and Economics (apply directly at the faculty) www.hs-schmalkalden.de/en/studying/programmes/master- degree-courses Contact Kevin Rausch, International Office, Schmalkalden University [email protected]
The Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences in a Nutshell – Kevin Rausch