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THE STATE OF BADEN- RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES OF We’re here to help. Welcome to Baden-Württemberg WÜRTTEMBERG UNIVERSITIES APPLIED SCIENCES

Do you have questions about studying or conducting research in Baden-Württemberg? Perhaps you are thinking about Discover everything that Study with the best at Applied study at the pursuing your academic career in Baden-Württemberg, you are Baden-Württemberg the state’s nine research 23 state-run universities looking for partners for knowledge-sharing or joint research has to offer: its economy, universities. projects, or you would like to visit us to gain some first-hand of applied sciences. impressions? Then Baden-Württemberg International is here STUDYING IN countryside and people. to help: [email protected]

Baden-Württemberg International (bw-i) is the centre of compe- tence of the German state of Baden-Württemberg for the internationalisation of business and science. We lend support to domestic THE LAND 28 – 31 32 – 35 36 – 39 and foreign companies, clusters and networks, research institutions and universities as well as to regions and municipalties by serving as the central first point-of-contact in all questions relating to internationalisation. OF THE FUTURE! BADEN-WÜRTTEM- UNIVERSITIES OF UNIVERSITIES OF BERG COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ARTS AND MUSIC STATE UNIVERSITY Professionalising the field Covering the whole artistic Unique blend of theory of education: six universities spectrum, from Picasso to Find out more ! and practice. in Baden-Württemberg. pop music.

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Follow us and on Facebook: Instagram: PRIVATE CONDUCTING bw-studyguide study_in_bw UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH IN BADEN- WÜRTTEMBERG The specialists in particular fields. An overview of the broad range of research opportunities. WELCOME TO BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

Germany Bad Mergentheim Mannheim

Heidelberg Mosbach Schwetzingen Künzelsau Jagst

Baden-Württemberg Heilbronn Schwäbisch Hall

Kocher Karlsruhe Ludwigsburg Pforzheim Aalen Schwäbisch Gmünd Bad Liebenzell Calw STUTTGART Heidenheim Göppingen Esslingen Hohenheim Geislingen Kehl Nürtingen Offenburg Tübingen Reutlingen Gengenbach Rottenburg Horb Ulm Neckar

Donau

Albstadt Riedlingen Trossingen Sigmaringen Biberach Villingen-Schwenningen Furtwangen Tuttlingen Freiburg

Weingarten Ravensburg Konstanz Isny Friedrichshafen Lörrach Weilheim

Research Universities Universities of Applied Sciences Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Universities of Education Universities of Arts and Music Private Universities Baden-Württemberg has broad horizons: The creativity and inventiveness of its people, their commitment to business, science, education and culture, have all contributed to making Germany’s southwest one of the most successful regions in the world. It is also one of the world’s most beautiful regions and a wonderful place to live – as the people of Baden-Württemberg are only too happy to tell you, despite their reputation for modesty. Baden-Württemberg

THE LAND OF IDEAS, DOERS AND INVENTORS

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Baden-Württemberg

A WEALTH OF NATURE, CULTURE AND PLEASURE

4 FOR BODY, MIND AND SOUL NATURE AT ITS PUREST OUR BIG LAKE 35 2.4 % 536 km² MINERAL BATHS OF ITS SURFACE AREA IS SURFACE AREA OF LAKE CONSTANCE COVERED BY NATURE RESERVES

BW IS EASY TO GET AROUND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS BORDERLESS HIKING 40,000 km 1,493 m around 50,000 km OF BIKE ROUTES THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN – OF HIKING PATHS THE FELDBERG

THE BEST LOCATION HISTORY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS FIRST-CLASS ART 3rd 59 more than 1,300 LARGEST WINE-GROWING AREA STATELY HOMES, CASTLES, MUSEUMS IN GERMANY MONASTERIES AND GARDENS

Baden-Württemberg quite simply has everything: a wealth of cultural and leisure opportunities, wonderful nature, diverse landscapes and even a big lake – the idyllic Lake Constance, bor- dered by three different countries. Baden-Württemberg is a great place to live, with a high standard of living and friendly people who love to share the good life with others.

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Living in Baden-Württemberg

RECREATION, FUN AND RELAXATION

Baden-Württemberg has something for everyone, whether you are the sporty type, a culture vulture or a lover of nature. Whether you like mountain biking in the Black Forest, sailing on Lake Constance, relaxing in the thermal baths, attending high quality concerts and exhibitions, savouring vegan fast food or Michelin-starred cuisine – Baden-Württemberg has what you are looking more than 57 million for, and much more. In terms of surface area and popu- lation, it is Germany’s third largest state. OVERNIGHT STAYS (2019)

Southwest Germany is also home to a lively alternative and clubbing scene, such as in the famous university The largest beer festival and towns of Tübingen and Heidelberg, or in Germany’s hip- hop central, Stuttgart. But more traditional customs and funfair in Baden-Württemberg: festivals are also well-established, such as the annual “VOLKSFEST” AT THE “Heimattage” festival, the “Fischerstechen” fishermen’s CANNSTATTER WASEN jousting tournament in Ulm and the annual carnival pa- rades.

Germany’s biggest theme park: EUROPAPARK IN RUST

6 Baden-Württemberg is home to a vast range of different landscapes. In the west are the Black Forest and Rhine Valley and in the south are Lake Constance and the foothills of the Alps. Heading east is the Swabian Alb and in the north are the Hohenloher Plateau and Kraichgau.

NATURE AND TRADITION – THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX – the Black Forest on the shores of Lake Constance

VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE – in the university towns

WHERE THE WORLD IS AT HOME – 184 different nationalities

ROMANTIC AND IDYLLIC – the Swabian Alb

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Baden-Württemberg

THE HEART OF BUSINESS

8 SUCCESSFUL ECONOMY INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE WIDE RANGE OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES € 524.3 billion € 27.9 billion GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (2019) FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 500,000 (2017) DIFFERENT COMPANIES

EXCELLENT GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION TRANSPORT PIONEERS POSITIONING 80 % 1886 over 400 OF ENERGY FROM RENEWABLES INVENTION OF THE AUTOMOBILE GLOBAL MARKET LEADERS BY 2050

FIT AND HEALTHY TOP INDUSTRIAL LOCATION A HEALTHY ECONOMY

84 (women) & 80 (men) almost 34 % 3.2 % LIFE EXPECTANCY OF EARNINGS FROM MANUFACTURING UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (2019) (2019)

This is where ideas are forged – and where the work is done to turn them into reality. Baden-Württemberg is one of the leading economic regions in Germany and Europe. It is home to major corporate groups such as Daimler, Porsche, Bosch, Festo and SAP, along with thousands of successful small and medium-sized enterprises. It is a region of innovation, inventiveness, high productivity and low unemployment. The perfect place to start your career!

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Business in Baden-Württemberg

INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AND A STRONG MID-SIZED SECTOR

The people of Baden-Württemberg have always known how to make the best of things. As a region with no natural resources, it has always needed people with bright ideas. This is what has made it the record holder when it comes to patents, and turned it into Germany’s largest exporter. Germany’s southwest is Europe’s most innovative region. Nowhere else comes close when it comes to developing new products and processes. 5.6 % of GDP is 5.6 % invested in research and development (2017), making OF THE GDP IS INVESTED IN RE- Baden-Württemberg the clear leader among all 78 regions in the EU. SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (2017)

Inventions from Baden-Württemberg have changed the 39.1 % world: the automobile – invented in 1886 – but also many EXPORTS (2019) everyday items such as lever-arch files, matches, photo- copiers, rawl plugs, electric drills and even ski lifts.

The innovative atmosphere and international outlook of this region has produced a number of Nobel prize winners. 15,230 PATENT APPLICATIONS (2019)

10 Until today, the birthplace of the automobile is dominated by the automotive industry. Vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers account for 30 % of industrial turnover, same as engineering firms (30 %), as well as the chemical, pharmaceutical and optical industries and the metals and electrical sectors, which all play an important part in Baden-Württemberg's economy.

INVENTORS AND TINKERERS – GLOBAL MARKET LEADERS – Carl Benz, Robert Stihl, Trumpf, Bosch, Artur Fischer Kärcher & Co. to name but a few

AUTOMOTIVE GIANTS – Daimler, Porsche & Audi

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Baden-Württemberg

STUDY WHERE OTHERS TAKE THEIR HOLIDAYS

12 NO PROBLEMS DISTINGUISHED NATIONWIDE THROUGHOUT THE STATE from € 0.00 4 71 NO TUITION FEES FOR STUDENTS FROM UNIVERSITIES OF EXCELLENCE UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES EU-COUNTRIES

THEORY MEETS PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION SPOILT FOR CHOICE around 35,000 6 – 8 more than 3,200 STUDENTS AT THE SEMESTERS DIFFERENT DEGREE PROGRAMMES COOPERATIVE STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY FUNDING GOOD BALANCE GENEROUS € 1.7 billion more more than 48 % 12 (UNTIL 2020) OF STUDENTS ARE FEMALE STATE-RECOGNISED (WINTER SEMESTER 2019 / 20) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GIFTED STUDENTS

Baden-Württemberg’s universities can hold their heads high: in the whole of Germany, no other region offers such a wide choice of universities, some of them world leaders. The state offers all kinds of education establishments to meet the professional development needs of students. And it has even invented a new kind of university – that’s typical of Baden-Württemberg.

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Studying in Baden-Württemberg

EXCELLENT PROSPECTS

Baden-Württemberg offers the best possible prospects for studying and working – with the largest density of institutions of higher-education and widest range of educational establishments in the whole of Germany. They are all first-class institutions. Four of Germany’s eleven Ex- cellence Universities can be found in Baden-Württemberg. In addition to these traditional research universities, 357,429 there are also universities of applied sciences, the Baden- STUDENTS Württemberg Cooperative State University, universities (WINTER SEMESTER 2019 / 20)* of education, universities of arts and music and private universities.

They all offer top-quality teaching, excellent facilities and more than 170 a wide range of personalised services, such as Welcome COURSES RUN IN Centers and Career Services. Whether you want to study ENGLISH ONLY archaeology or zoology, in Baden-Württemberg you’re in the right place and will receive a warm welcome.

around 14 % FOREIGN STUDENTS *preliminary

14 The vast array of courses means that students are spoilt for choice, whether they are seeking an academic or more practical education. The Cooperative State University and the universities of applied sciences provides students with the ideal combination of theory and practice.

BACHELOR ’S, MASTER ’S & P CAREER hD FOR STUDENTS ADVICE DIFFERENT Career Services types of degrees

TIPS AND TRICKS TIPS FOR A PERFECTLY structured course

Many universities offer Career Services to Most Bachelor’s courses last six to eight se- provide students, graduates and doctoral mesters, with another two to four semesters students with detailed information and ad- for those who wish to add a Master’s de- vice to guide them in starting their career. gree. Students of dentistry, medicine, law, The Career Centers provide the link bet- food chemistry and pharmacy have to take ween study and work, students and em- two state examinations. The first one takes ployers. They offer a wide range of ser- place after 12 semesters and the second one vices to bring graduates and potentital 1. Settle in quickly: Join the orientation after a period of practical experience. employers together. days. 2. Brush up your knowledge: Find out The course content and subject areas are more about preparatory courses. presented in modules. The time the student 3. Easy learning: Join a study group spends on each module is measured in SUPPORT 4. Get help: Book a remedial course. “credit points”, within the framework of the AND SERVICE 5. Don’t delay – finish your studies European Credit Transfer System, ECTS. FOR SCIENTISTS before your residency permit expires! This system allows completed studies to be Welcome Centers recognised if the student transfers to another university in Germany or another country.

The research universities, universities of education, universities of arts and music all offer opportunities for students to pursue doctoral studies. Along with individual doc- torates, there are also structured doctorate programmes where the doctoral students The Welcome Centers provide advice for for- are given individual advice and assistance. eign scientists and researchers who come to the region’s universities. These service centers provide doctoral and post-doctoral students, professors and visiting academics with a wide range of assistance to help them settle into their new environment.

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLICATIONS, FUNDING AND ACCOMMODATION

YOUR ACCOMMODATION: SPECIAL SERVICE PACKAGE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS STUDENT RESIDENCE, SHARED HOUSE OR YOUR OWN Some student unions offer a service package that is de- PLACE? signed to help foreign students settle into student life in Student residences are popular because they are con- Germany. This package covers just about every area of veniently located close to the university, it’s easy to student life, providing discounts on accommodation, meet people, the rooms are usually furnished, and they food and insurance. It is designed to help students when are relatively cheap. Rooms are allocated by the local they first arrive, so it is only available for one semester. student services office. Renting a room in a shared house costs a similar amount – they can be found online, TUITION FEES: via newspaper ads or on university noticeboards. It is For those non-EU nationals coming to Germany to more expensive to rent your own place. study beginning with the winter semester 2017 / 18, universities in Baden-Württemberg started charging HEALTH INSURANCE: tuition fees. These fees amount to 1,500 euros per se- PUBLIC OR PRIVATE? mester. Revenues from these fees are used to Students below the age of 30 and who have not yet ensure that the universities in Baden-Württemberg completed the 14th semester of their course can pur- continue to have a bright international future while pro- chase public or private health insurance. Public health viding the best higher education Germany has to offer. insurers offer students a discounted rate. All other stu- However, these fees do not apply for all EU nationals dents can take out public insurance at a higher rate or or any non-EU nationals who are already residents of take out a private insurance policy, but these are often Germany. Furthermore, there are fees for students more expensive. It may not be necessary to take out pursuing an additional second degree and some Mas- health insurance if you already have a policy in your ter’s courses which are not directly linked to the sub- home country that covers treatment costs in Germany ject studied for a Bachelor’s degree. For all fees there (e. g., EU countries and Switzerland). are exemptions provided for certain students based on social reasons, such as refugees. LIVING COSTS AND DISCOUNTS On average, you should expect your monthly living EARNING MONEY: costs to be around 700 to 900 euros. All students also WORK PERMITS AND PART-TIME JOBS have to pay administration fees and a contribution to the European students from EU member states, Iceland, student union, which works out at around 150 euros per Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland are generally semester. But the student union also entitles you to a allowed to work in Germany for an unlimited period, but number of discounts: just show your student ID to save not more than 20 hours per week during the semester. on things like food and drinks in the university canteen, All other foreign students must apply for a work permit. museum entry, public swimming pools, bank accounts, They are not permitted to work more than 120 full days subscriptions to newspapers and public transport. or 240 half days in one year.

Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and Arts WWW.MWK.BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG.DE

16 As the state’s highest authority, the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts is responsible for all universities in the state, most of its non-university research institutes, academic libraries and archives and major art institutions.

FOR APPLICANTS FROM ABROAD TO STUDY IN GERMANY Drop-in Centers Scholarship programmes IMPORTANT ADVANCE IN - IMPORTANT FORMATION FINANCIAL

SUPPORT

FOR APPLICANTS FROM ABROAD Qualifications required

IMPORTANT FOR ADMISSION

FOR STUDENTS AT RESEARCH In Germany there are many organisations, UNIVERSITIES foundations and institutions that offer schol- • International students’ office at arships to foreign students. The best known the particular university of these is the German Academic Exchange • Admissions Office for international Service (DAAD), which offers a wide range students of funding programmes.

FOR STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITIES OF • Recognised secondary school The Baden-Württemberg STIPENDIUM is a APPLIED SCIENCES qualification, must be equivalent to unique programme run by the Baden-Würt- • Konstanz Center for International the German Abitur temberg Stiftung to promote international students • Proof that you have completed a exchanges among students and young pro- university entrance exam in your home fessionals. This programme enables both Before applying please contact your univer- country or have successfully completed young people from Baden-Württemberg to sity of choice to find out more about exact your undergraduate studies spend some time abroad and invites foreign procedures, requirements and the documen- • If necessary, proof that you are suited scholarship holders to get to know Baden- tation you need to support your application. to studying your chosen subject Württemberg. For this purpose they receive • If necessary, proof of adequate English a scholarship amounting to up to 1,400 euros language skills for the international per month for a maximum of eleven months. For more details visit programme www.uni-assist.de and • If necessary, adequate German language https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/ skills For more details visit academics/studienkolleg/start-page/ www.daad.de and www.bw-stipendium.de For more details visit www.bw-studyguide.de/studying/ admission.html

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Mannheim THE LEADERS IN ECONOMICS Heidelberg, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Freiburg, Tübingen THE OLDEST RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

Hohenheim Studying in Baden-Württemberg EXPERTS IN BIOECONOMY RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES

Konstanz INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION IN TEACHING Stuttgart & AND RESEARCH Karlsruhe FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY Ulm AND NATURAL SCIENCES FOCUS ON MEDICINE AND NATURAL SCIENCES

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Baden-Württemberg’s research universities are very attractive ‒ not just in Germany but all over the world. More than half of all students in the state are enrolled at one of the nine traditional universities, and more than 16 percent of them are from a foreign country.*

The research universities are at the heart of Baden- TEACHING AND RESEARCH BY SUBJECT GROUP Württemberg’s tertiary education. They provide an academic education and a high-level link between research and teaching. They regularly come out at the top of Germany-wide university rankings. Within the framework of the federal and state governments’ Excellence

Strategy, four of Germany’s eleven top research universi- UniversityUniversity of FreiburgUniversity of HeidelbergKarlsruhe of HohenheimUniversity InstituteUniversity of of Konstanz TechnologyUniversity of MannheimUniversity of StuttgartUniversity of Tübingen of Ulm ties are based in Baden-Württemberg. Engineering It is no coincidence that Baden-Württemberg plays such Mathematics, natural sciences a leading role in this field. Teaching and research activities at the region’s research universities are closely Agricultural sciences, forestry and nutritional sciences linked. Professors and lecturers are actively engaged in basic and applied research, for example the department Medicine, health sciences heads of the Fraunhofer Institutes are also professors at Law, economics and social sciences the research universities. This means that research Sport results flow back into teaching, ensuring the education provided is of the very best quality. In this way, stu- Languages and cultural studies dents learn about the principles of scientific work. They Art, art studies gain theoretical knowledge, methodological experience and vital skills such as analytical thinking and problem Teacher training solving.

Baden-Württemberg’s research universities make a major contribution to ensuring that Baden-Württemberg remains a competitive international location for science and research. This is done by supporting young academics through technology transfers, further education opportunities and close ties with businesses.

*preliminary

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A STRONG ACAEDMIC Excellence TRADITION Strategy FOUR OUTSTANDING UNIVERSITIES BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

The Excellence Strategy is a competition organised by the federal and state governments with the aim of supporting cutting-edge research at universities and ensuring they are fit for the future.

Research universities in Baden-Württemberg offer a The Universities of Konstanz and Ulm were founded in full spectrum of subjects: Engineering, mathematics, the 20th century. While Ulm was set up to be a universi- computer science, natural sciences, agricultural scienc- ty for medicine and natural sciences, right from the be- es, forestry, medicine and health science, law and eco- ginning the University of Konstanz was conceived as a nomics, social sciences, languages and cultural studies, place for interdisciplinary collaboration. art and design. However, not every research universities offers every subject. They all have their own spe- The particular quality of Baden-Württemberg’s research cialist areas. universities is a result of their international outlook: The research universities have close ties to other universities The historic research universities of Heidelberg, Frei- around the world through partnership and exchange pro- burg and Tübingen were founded in the 14th and 15th grammes. These cross-border programmes offer ex- centuries and are some of the oldest in Germany. They change opportunities in the USA, Canada, Australia and offer a comprehensive range of subjects, including Mexico. University partnerships with the state of Massa- medicine and theology. In contrast, the Universities of chusetts have been running for 55 years, and with the Hohenheim, Karlsruhe, Mannheim and Stuttgart were state of Connecticut for 30 years. The international pro- established in the 19th century, developing out of educa- grammes supported by the Ministry of Science, Re- tional establishments that specialised in a particular search and the Arts have already made it possible for range of subjects. Today, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe are many thousands of students to come and study without still well known for their expertise in engineering and tuition fees and some have also carried out company the natural sciences. The Karlsruhe Institute of Technol- internships. They encourage exchanges for young ogy (KIT) is not only a regional university but also a researchers and new research partnerships. The provi- national research centre as part of the Helmholtz Asso- sion of grants, additional courses and staff to coordinate ciation. Mannheim is one of the best business universities and advise means the exchange programmes are of par- in Germany, while Hohenheim specialises in bioeconomy. ticularly high quality.

20 Profile: The Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg is one of Germany’s oldest and most famous universities. It offers a full range of subjects – with some 200 courses, of which many are conducted in English, including humanities, economics, natural sciences, engineering, medicine, law and theology. It also provides the ideal framework for undertaking modern, interdisciplinary studies.

Special features: Its engineering faculty has an outstanding reputation with its three departments of computer science, microsystem engineering and sustainable technical systems. 1457 By linking together different fields, such as electronics, optics, mechanics and chemistry, it FOUNDED is possible to develop microsystem solutions for most areas of industry and daily life. UNIVERSITY OF FREIBURG Research: The university’s many research centers have an important role to play. They www.uni-freiburg.de include centers for neuroscience, material science, medicine and law. The “BIOSS Centre for Biological Signalling Studies“ cluster of excellence uses the latest analytical methods and strategies of synthetic biology to explain and examine the complex processes of biological signalling in a creative and playful way.

Profile:The University of Heidelberg is Germany’s oldest university and one of Europe’s leading research universities. Its courses include humanities, social sciences and law, natural sciences, life sciences and medicine. With over 150 different courses, Heidelberg offers an outstanding range of possible subject combinations and an excellent education through research-based teaching.

Special features: Heidelberg has an international flavour: Many Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes are conducted in English, and its global research and teaching network encourages international exchange. For example, the Heidelberg Center Latin America in Santiago de 1386 Excellence Chile works with Chilean universities to offer courses in law, medicine, astrophysics and FOUNDED UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG psychology. www.uni-heidelberg.de Research: The university places a priority on encouraging dialogue across traditional disciplines and providing research results that are useful for society and business. With its “STRUC- TURES“ and “3D Matter Made to Order“ clusters of excellence and its plan for the future, the University of Heidelberg successfully made it through both rounds of the Excellence Strate- gy, in this way reinforcing its claim to be a world-class research university.

Profile: The University of Hohenheim is a university with a long tradition in the area of agriculture and natural sciences. It has three faculties (agricultural sciences, natural sciences and social sciences) and offers more than 40 different courses.

Special features: The university is Germany’s leading university for agricultural sciences and it has an excellent global network. It has close ties with universities and other research institutions in more than 90 different countries. Hohenheim is also one of the top universities in rankings of courses in economics and communication sciences. 1818 FOUNDED UNIVERSITY OF HOHENHEIM Research: The university is involved in a number of joint research projects. It is currently www.uni-hohenheim.de working on interdisciplinary research in the areas of bioeconomics, global food security and ecosystems as well as health sciences. Central institutions, state institutes and laboratories allow interdisciplinary, joint research projects to be carried out in a hands-on way and stimulate new scientific findings.

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9 university libraries PROVIDE THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES WITH A COLLECTION OF SOME 19 MILLION MEDIA UNITS

Profile: The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) was formed through a merger of the Karlsruhe Research Centre and the University of Karlsruhe. KIT is the research university in the Helmholtz Association. The academic disciplines on offer at KIT include biology, chemistry and process engineering, computer science, economics and society, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, natural and built environment, physics and mathematics.

Special features: The KIT is one of Europe’s largest research and teaching institutions and has the potential to become a world leader in certain areas of research. As a place of academic KARLSRUHE INSTITUTE life, lifelong learning, comprehensive further education, unlimited knowledge transfer and a OF TECHNOLOGY 2009 Excellence lasting culture of innovation it offers an excellent academic education. FOUNDED UNIVERSITY www.kit.edu Research: The KIT creates and communicates knowledge for the benefit of society and the environment. It helps society to face global challenges through major contributions in the areas of energy, mobility and information science. This can also be seen in the two excellence clusters “3D Matter Made to Order“ and “Energy Storage Beyond Lithium“.

Profile:The University of Konstanz is one of Germany’s most successful universities and one of the world’s leading new universities. Since it was established, it has stood for cutting-edge research, excellent teaching and study, an international outlook and interdisciplinary collaboration. Germany’s southernmost university offers more than 120 courses, including mathematics and natural sciences, humanities, politics, law and economics.

Special features: With over 250 partnerships with other universities, the University of Konstanz displays an international outlook and offers its students a wide range of exchange 1966 Excellence FOUNDED UNIVERSITY programmes. UNIVERSITY OF KONSTANZ www.uni-konstanz.de Research: As part of its forward-looking “The Konstanz Model –Towards a Culture of Creativ- ity“ concept, the institution is focused on expanding its role as a top research university and on promoting young talent. This has led to the establishment of the “Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour“ and “The political dimension of inequality“ cluster of excellence and postgraduate programmes in chemical biology and decision sciences.

Profile:The distinguishing feature of the University of Mannheim is its clear focus on business studies and social sciences and its strong ties to humanities, cultural studies, law, mathematics and computer sciences. The quality of its programmes has been recognised for many years with excellent positions in the rankings. With the Mannheim Business School, the university is involved in management training and is considered to be one of the top 25 MBA providers in the world.

Special features: The university runs around 650 exchange programmes and partnerships with 450 universities around the world. It also offers a number of international courses. 1907 FOUNDED It involves students in charitable projects, and many academics are advisors on policy and UNIVERSITY OF MANNHEIM society for national and international bodies. www.uni-mannheim.de Research: In its core area – it is nationally and internationally renowned for business studies and social sciences – the University of Mannheim focuses on empirical and quantitative approaches. The Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES), the university’s largest research institute, studies the development of European societies and their political systems. ZEW, GESIS and IDS also have close ties to the university.

22 Summer courses ARE OFFERED BY ALL RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES,INCLUDING A WIDE RANGE OF LANGUAGE COURSES

Profile: The University of Stuttgart offers an interdisciplinary approach, with a focus on the natural sciences and engineering, but also on architecture, economics, social sciences and humanities. The faculty of aerospace engineering is one of the largest and best known in Germany.

Special features: The University of Stuttgart prepares its graduates for working in the global market by offering them opportunities to study abroad and an increasing number of English- language Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses, along with special Double Degree programmes 1829 and language courses. FOUNDED UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGART www.uni-stuttgart.de Research: Its excellent reputation as a top research university and the broad range of courses on offer make Stuttgart a forward-looking centre for academic study and research with a global reputation. This is reflected in its “Intergrative Computational Design and Construction for Archi- tecture“ and “Data Integrated Simulation Science“ clusters of excellence, the Advanced Manu- facturing Engineering graduate academy, the research campus ARENA2036 and in numerous areas of specialist research and postgraduate programmes.

Profile:At the University of Tübingen, students can choose courses in seven faculties offering 130 different subjects and more than 280 different courses, including fringe subjects with a long tradition such as rhetoric and indology. As one of the oldest universities in Europe, it is home to many centuries of academic and scientific history.

Special features: With its LEAD Learning, Educational Achievement and Life Course Devel- opment postgraduate programmes, the clusters of excellence “Control of microorganisms to fight infections (CMFI)“, “Image-Guided and Functionally Instructed Tumor Therapies (iFIT)“ and “Machine learning in science“ and its forward-looking approach, the University of Tübin- 1477 Excellence UNIVERSITY OF TÜBINGEN gen has an outstanding reputation. FOUNDED UNIVERSITY www.uni-tuebingen.de Research: The University of Tübingen is home to a multitude of special research departments and five graduate academies. Its research focuses particularly on integrative neurosciences, medical imaging, translational immunology and cancer research, microbiology and infectious diseases, plant molecular biology, geological and environmental research, astrophysics, particle physics, quantum physics, archaeology, anthropology, language and cognition, education and media studies.

Profile:Baden-Württemberg’s youngest research university specialises in medicine, natural sciences and engineering. However, its courses also include a number of interdisciplinary programmes such as mathematical biometry, mathematics and economics and biochemistry. The faculties are: medicine, engineering, computer science and psychology, mathematics and economics, and natural sciences.

Special features: The University of Ulm is one of Germany’s top new research universities. It 1967 maintains lively exchanges with renowned research institutions and businesses in Germany FOUNDED UNIVERSITY OF ULM and abroad, and a number of courses are conducted in English. www.uni-ulm.de Research: As a research institution, it draws its strength from a high degree of interdisciplinary collaboration. It specialises in research into trauma, aging and age-related diseases, quantum physics and engineering, energy storage and conversion, interaction between man and machines, financial services and their mathematical methodology.

23 UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Science and its application Practical experience and professional success

Applied StudierenStudying anin Baden-Württemberg research

HOCHSCHULENUNIVERSITIES OF FÜRAPPLIED ANGEWANDTE SCIENCES WISSENSCHAFTEN

Regional location / international network

Diversity and Business openness and society

Innovative and entrepreneurial

24 APPLIED STUDIES

The 23 state-run universities of applied sciences (HAW) engineering, while Reutlingen University has ties with in Baden-Württemberg provide the state’s second pillar Bosch. The Baden-Württemberg Center of Applied Re- of academic education. search (BW-CAR) was set up in 2014 for cutting-edge research and allows its members to share research ex- They combine academic education with project-orient- pertise in specific areas through networking between ed learning, e. g., through simulations, practice firms universities and institutions. and working together on research projects with companies or other partners. This is an excellent way to com- The universities of applied sciences are regionally bine theoretical and practical training. Internships are based but have global networks. Numerous partner- also an important part of their courses. Depending on ships with business and industry, local councils, social the subject being studied, these are carried out in com- institutions and other universities provide students with panies or public institutions. a wide range of opportunities for internships, external research projects, dissertations and semesters abroad. Research carried out at universities of applied sciences This allows them to gain important international experi- has a focus on practical applications. There are many ence, learn about other cultures and improve their lan- joint research projects with companies in the region. guage skills. The offered courses are a reflection of the For example, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences latest scientific advances and the requirements of busi- works with Daimler, Porsche and their suppliers on a ness. This means that many courses focus on particular number of research projects in its faculty of automotive areas and, moreover, are often unique in Germany, such

TEACHING AND RESEARCH BY SUBJECT GROUP

Aalen UniversityAlbstadt-Sigmaringen of Applied Sciences University of Public Management andApplied Finance Sciences Applied Sciences Applied SciencesBiberach UniversityEsslingen of University AppliedFurtwangen Sciences of HeilbronnApplied University Sciences University Karlsruheof Applied ofUniversity SciencesKehl Applied University SciencesofKonstanz Applied of PublicUniversity Sciences University Administration of ofAppliedMannheim Applied Sciences SciencesNürtingen-Geislingen University Ludwigsburg ofOffenburg Applied – University Sciences UniversityPforzheim ofRavensburg-Weingarten of University Applied Applied Sciences of SciencesReutlingen AppliedUniversity Sciences UniversityRottenburg of ofAppliedUniversity Applied ForestSchwetzingen Sciences of GraduateDesign Sciences Schwäbisch StuttgartTechnicalCourt Registrars’Stuttgart MediaInstitute Gmünd University CollegeTechnical & Ulm University UniversityBaden-WürttembergAcademy of of Applied Sciences Police

Engineering

Mathematics, natural sciences Agricultural sciences, forestry and nutritional sciences

Medicine, health sciences

Law, economics and social sciences

Languages and cultural studies

Art, art studies

25 UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES

as the Bachelor’s degrees in optoelectronics, laser tech- Forest Sciences in Rottenburg offer courses in the nology, ophthalmology and acoustics of hearing, which area of energy-efficient construction. Alongside traditi- are offered in Aalen. In their teaching and research, the onal engineering studies, there is a wide range of busi- universities of applied sciences focus on subjects that ness courses on offer, including specialised degrees are relevant to the society of the future. For example, such as tourism management and real estate manage- the University of Biberach, Stuttgart Technical Universi- ment at the Universities of Heilbronn and Nürtingen- ty, Offenburg University and the University of Applied Geislingen.

AALEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES KONSTANZ UNIVERSITY OF UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED FOREST www.htw-aalen.de APPLIED SCIENCES SCIENCES ROTTENBURG www.htwg-konstanz.de www.hs-rottenburg.de

ALBSTADT-SIGMARINGEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF DESIGN www.hs-albsig.de UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES SCHWÄBISCH-GMÜND LUDWIGSBURG - PUBLIC MANAGE- www.hfg-gmuend.de MENT AND FINANCE www.hs-ludwigsburg.de Hochschule für Rechtspflege Schwetzingen SCHWETZINGEN TECHNICAL BIBERACH UNIVERSITY OF INSTITUTE & GRADUATE COURT APPLIED SCIENCES REGISTRARS’ COLLEGE www.hochschule-biberach.de www.fh-schwetzingen.de MANNHEIM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES www.hs-mannheim.de

ESSLINGEN UNIVERSITY OF STUTTGART MEDIA UNIVERSITY APPLIED SCIENCES www.hdm-stuttgart.de www.hs-esslingen.de NÜRTINGEN-GEISLINGEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES www.hfwu.de STUTTGART TECHNICAL FURTWANGEN UNIVERSITY OF UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES APPLIED SCIENCES www.hft-stuttgart.de www.hs-furtwangen.de OFFENBURG UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES www.hs-offenburg.de

ULM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED HEILBRONN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCES APPLIED SCIENCES www.hs-ulm.de www.hs-heilbronn.de PFORZHEIM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES www.hs-pforzheim.de

BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG KARLSRUHE UNIVERSITY OF POLICE ACADEMY APPLIED SCIENCES RAVENSBURG-WEINGARTEN www.hfpol-bw.de www.hs-karlsruhe.de UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES www.hs-weingarten.de

KEHL UNIVERSITY OF PUBLIC REUTLINGEN UNIVERSITY OF ADMINISTRATION APPLIED SCIENCES www.hs-kehl.de www.reutlingen-university.de

26 The range of courses offered by the HAW include engineering subjects such as computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering / architecture, and business and social science topics including economics, business administration and social studies. The courses on offer are rounded off by natural sciences, life sciences (particularly agricultural / forestry sciences, bio- technology and medical technology), and art, media and cultural studies with a particular focus on design.

REGIONAL ROOTS AND FOCUSED ON APPLICATION IN a global network teaching and research

almost 50 %* OF STUDENTS STUDY MATH AND SCIENCE SUBJECTS

INNOVATIVE AND mobile

more than 94 % 42 %* OF SEEKING GRADUATES OF ALL STUDENTS IN BADEN- IMMEDIATELY FIND WÜRTTEMBERG ARE ENROLLED PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT AT ONE OF THE STATE’S 23 UNIVERSITIES OF APPLIED SCIENCES

*preliminary

27 BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG COOPERATIVE STATE UNIVERSITY

More than 40 years OF SUCCESS WITH THE DUAL STUDY SYSTEM

Over 170,000 alumni BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS

StudierenStudying in an Baden-Württemberg

UNIVERSITÄTENBADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG INCOOPERATIVE BADEN STATE UNIVERSITYWÜRTTEMBERG

Always varied – THE EMPHASIS SHIFTS BETWEEN THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL LEARNING EVERY THREE MONTHS

Fast and easy career entry AROUND 85 % SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BEFORE GRADUATING

28 UNIQUE BLEND OF THEORY AND PRACTICE

The Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University TEACHING AND RESEARCH BY SUBJECT GROUP* (DHBW) is the first and to date the only public university in Germany to offer dual study courses, i. e. a blend of academic and practical training. It was established on 1 March 2009 and continues the successful model of DHBW HeidenheimDHBW HeilbronnDHBW KarlsruheDHBW LörrachDHBW MannheimDHBW MosbachDHBW RavensburgDHBW StuttgartDHBW Villingen- dual education that was previously pursued for 40 years Schwenningen by the Berufsakademie Baden-Württemberg. The DHBW Interprofessional healthcare has a simple formula: Theory + Practice = Success. Social work

At its nine sites and three campuses, the DHBW works Social economics with some 9,000 selected companies and social institu- Physician assistant tions to offer a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in economics, technology and social sciences Civil engineering that are accredited nationally and internationally. The Electrical engineering DHBW also offers Master’s courses that can be studied Wood technology alongside full-time jobs. With around 35,000 students and 170,000 alumni, the DHBW is the largest institution Computer science of higher education in Baden-Württemberg. Aerospace engineering

Its key characteristic is its dual study concept with alter- Mechanical engineering nating periods of academic and practical training, and its Mechatronics close ties with external partners. The latter select the Medical technology students they are interested in and agree on a three-year contract, paying them a monthly salary for the length of Paper technology their studies. Every three months, the students shift Industrial safety between theoretical and practical training. This means their theoretical knowledge is enhanced by practical ex- Industrial engineering perience in their field and, they also learn the soft skills Applied health sciences needed in the workplace. Theoretical and practical as- pects are closely intertwined, and the curricula integrate Business studies the latest advances in business, technology and society. International business management

Media studies The Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University offers a broad spectrum of nationally and internationally Physiotherapy accredited dual-study Bachelor’s degrees in the areas of Accountancy business, technology and social studies, with over 100 specialist subjects. Entrepreneurship

Business informatics

*Around 100 fields of study, for more details visit: www.dhbw.de/studienangebot

29 BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG COOPERATIVE STATE UNIVERSITY

The special feature of Baden-Württemberg Cooperative financially independent than students at traditional State University is its close ties with businesses. It universities. In line with this, students at the Baden- means that students have the opportunity to immedi- Württemberg Cooperative State University have annu- ately put into practice what they learn in the classroom. al holiday allowances rather than end-of-term holidays. This expands their knowledge and skills and allows Students are not obliged to stay at the company that them to gain first-hand experience of real working life. sponsors them once they have graduated, but 80 per- Every three months, they shift between theoretical and cent of them choose to do so. practical training. The classroom teaching is therefore very intensive, requiring strong commitment and good Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University has time management on the part of the students. The ties with numerous foreign universities and compa- DHBW facilitates their studies by keeping course groups nies. This means that many students can be offered small, and professors work closely with their students. opportunities to spend one or two semesters abroad in order to work and study in another country, improve Students also receive a monthly payment for the whole their language skills and expand their intercultural period of their studies. This means they are more knowledge.

BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG COOPERATIVE STATE UNIVERSITY DHBW LÖRRACH DHBW STUTTGART www.dhbw.de www.dhbw-loerrach.de www.dhbw-stuttgart.de

DHBW HEIDENHEIM DHBW MANNHEIM DHBW VILLINGEN-SCHWENNINGEN www.heidenheim.dhbw.de www.dhbw-mannheim.de www.dhbw-vs.de

DHBW HEILBRONN DHBW MOSBACH www.heilbronn.dhbw.de www.mosbach.dhbw.de

Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Ravensburg

DHBW KARLSRUHE DHBW RAVENSBURG www.karlsruhe.dhbw.de www.ravensburg.dhbw.de

30 Small study groups at the DHBW mean that students are encouraged to work on their own initiative. It also means they receive more personal attention and there is a pleasant, personal study atmosphere. No crowded lecture theatres, and the relationships made here tend to continue long after graduation.

THE LATEST SUBJECT NINE LOCATIONS AND THREE KNOWLEDGE THANKS TO CAMPUSES strong practical relevance with around 35,000 students Over 20 STUDY PROGRAMMES WITH AROUND 100 STUDY SUBJECTS IN THE FIELDS OF ECONOMICS, ENGINEERING AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Theory + Practice = Success

+ Around Around 85 % 9,000 OF STUDENTS FIND JOBS IMMEDIATELY AFTER GRADUATING DUAL-STUDY PARTNER COMPANIES

31 UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION

6 UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION

Studying in Baden-Württemberg 25,557 STUDENTS IN THE WINTER UNIVERSITIES OF SEMESTER 2019 / 20* EDUCATION

Doctoral and post-doctoral study THANKS TO THE UNIVERSITY STATUS OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION

Throughout Germany A UNIQUE KIND OF UNIVERSITY

*preliminary

32 PROFESSIONALISING THE FIELD OF EDUCATION

Six universities of education (PH) make Baden- TEACHING AND RESEARCH BY SUBJECT GROUP

Württemberg the only federal state in Germany with / specialized institutions for educational sciences. Their Study programmes courses aim to professionalise the full spectrum of ca- (for the exact names of the study reers in education, i. e. to provide well-qualified profes- programmes, see the website of the respective University of Education) PH Freiburgof Education / UniversityPH Heidelbergof Education PH / University Karlsruheof Education PH / University Ludwigsburg of Education PH / SchwäbischUniversityUniversityPH Gmündof Weingarten Educationof Education / University sionals for careers in education in all areas of society and for all ages. They provide academic qualifications Teacher Training for the teachers of tomorrow and have become strong Teacher Training for Primary Education centers for teaching and research into educational Teacher Training for Secondary Education methodology. They offer a wide range of Bachelor’s and Teacher Training for Special Needs Education Master’s courses in educational topics, such as early Teacher Training for Vocational Education / education, cultural and health education, multicultur- Engineering Education alism and multilingualism, media and environment. Teacher Training for Vocational Education / Each university has its own specialist areas and has Information Technology and Business established its own particular niche. Administration / Economics Teacher Training for Vocational Education / Health and Care / Nursing Education Their courses include teacher training for primary and Teacher Training for Vocational Education / secondary schools, vocational colleges and special needs Textile Technology education. Teachers studying to teach in schools that Early Education lead to diplomas that qualify students to study at uni- Early Childhood Education versities benefit from the close ties that the universi- Early Foreign Language Learning ties of education have developed with other universi- Educational Sciences, Education Research ties. Course content is centered on the high demands Education Management, Education, of teaching careers in which educational sciences are Education Science closely linked to methodology, subject knowledge and Curriculum and School Development classroom teaching skills. This combination of educa- Psychology of Teaching and Learning / tional theory, practice and in-depth subject matter is Promoting Learning one of the key strengths of these universities. Music, Movement and Language

Health Science All universities of education also offer first-class contin- Health Education / Health Promotion and

uous professional development, particularly in the area Prevention, and / or Sport / Physical Activity / of ongoing teacher training and in-service training. Nutrition Parts of this training is carried out in its own institutes, Nursing Science associated academies or further training centers. Speech and Language Therapy

Social Sciences, Linguistics and Cultural Studies

Cultural Management / Cultural Education, Cultural Studies

Intercultural Education / Integration,

German Language and Literature Studies / Philology Multilingualism and / or German as a Second / Foreign Language

Literacy and Basic Education

Media in Education / Media Education

Environmental Education

Education in Old Age

33 UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION

The universities of education focus on supporting the On the other hand, students and researchers from next generation of educational experts. The research around the world enrich academic life at the universities programmes are single disciplinary as well as interdisci- of education and give it an international flavour. plinary and include to some extent joint projects with other universities. Along with the joint doctorate pro- In December 2013, the state government initiated a re- gramme “graph”, this provides the many doctoral stu- form of teacher training in Baden-Württemberg. As a dents and post-doctoral researchers with the best pos- result, since 2015 all courses are now offered in the sible conditions for their work. Students also have an framework of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The aim opportunity to get involved in research projects at an of these reforms is to continue to strengthen the re- early stage of their education. search orientation and professionalisation of courses in education, including with regard to new challenges such The fact that research into education and educational as diversity and inclusion. The reforms are aimed at on- methods will be very important for the future is demon- going coordination between subject matter and method- strated by the steadily growing number of projects, ex- ological content in teacher-training courses, e. g. through ternal funding and completed doctoral and post-doctoral more intensive collaboration between universities of degrees. Research topics range from basic research into education and other universities. In the future, Master of educational theory to application-oriented educational Education courses will be running jointly. research across a broad range of disciplines, such as empirical teaching-learning research, studies of educa- As part of the nationwide “Teacher Training Quality Initi- tion at particular institutions, teaching methods and pro- ative“, a total of seven digitisation projects in Baden- fessionalisation. Württemberg will be funded between 2020 and 2023. With the project “Sustainable integration of subject-di- Experience with other cultures and languages are par- dactic digital teaching-learning concepts (InDiKo)“, the ticularly important elements in the various areas of the Karlsruhe University of Education is focusing on expan- education system. University partnerships, exchange ding its innovation space. With its “MakEd_digital“ con- programmes and joint research projects mean that the cept, the Professional School of Education Stuttgart- six universities of education in Baden-Württemberg Ludwigsburg (PSE) is committed to setting up a maker have close ties with other institutions around the world, space to support prospective teachers in creating digital so that students have opportunities to take up teaching teaching materials. assignments and gain practical experience abroad.

PH FREIBURG PH KARLSRUHE PH SCHWÄBISCH GMÜND www.ph-freiburg.de www.ph-karlsruhe.de www.ph-gmuend.de

PH HEIDELBERG PH LUDWIGSBURG PH WEINGARTEN www.ph-heidelberg.de www.ph-ludwigsburg.de www.ph-weingarten.de

34 How do we learn in today’s world? How does the information society affect teaching and learning processes? What kind of education is the right one for different people? The experts at the universities of education seek answers to these and other questions regarding education and teaching methodology.

EXCELLENT REPUTATION ADDITIONAL COURSES TO THE through top-quality, Teacher training: practically oriented training • EARLY YEARS EDUCATION • HEALTH EDUCATION 6 • INTERCULTURAL TRAINING LOCATIONS: FREIBURG, HEIDELBERG, KARLSRUHE, • GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LUDWIGSBURG, SCHWÄBISCH LANGUAGE GMÜND, WEINGARTEN • ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION • COUNSELLING, SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL WORK UNIQUE IN GERMANY IN SCHOOLS Courses for bilingual • TEACHING STREET CHILDREN teaching and learning • ADULT EDUCATION, MEDIA AND in Germany CULTURE MANAGEMENT • BILINGUAL LEARNING AND MULTILINGUALISM • VOCATIONAL TRAINING More than (IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITIES 1,300 OF APPLIED SCIENCES) OF STUDENTS ARE FROM ABROAD (WINTER SEMESTER 2019 / 20)*

*preliminary

35 UNIVERSITIES OF ARTS AND MUSIC

State collection of stringed instruments HELPING TO BUILD CAREERS IN THE ARTS

Studying in Baden-Württemberg

UNIVERSITIES OF ARTS AND MUSIC

Student Oscars FOR THE FILM ACADEMY BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

Recognition of five new state centers More than 4,300 students RAISING THE PROFILE OF THE AT THE UNIVERSITIES OF ARTS AND UNIVERSITIES OF MUSIC MUSIC, FILM AND POP ACADEMY AND THE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS (WINTER SEMESTER 2019 / 20)*

*preliminary

36 COVERING THE WHOLE ARTISTIC SPECTRUM, FROM PICASSO TO POP MUSIC

The arts have a long tradition in Baden-Württemberg: UNIVERSITIES OF MUSIC In the last 10 years, Karlsruhe University of Music has Classical, church music, jazz, performance skills and celebrated its 200th anniversary, and the Stuttgart State much more – the Universities of Music in Stuttgart, Academy of Art and Design its 250th anniversary. But Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Trossingen and Freiburg offer a the most notable aspect is how traditional and mod- wide range of study options. Artistic training is round- ern art forms are given equal importance in Baden- ed off with academic subjects such as musicology and Württemberg. This is demonstrated by the University music education. of Popular Music and Music Business – the only one in Germany – and its now world-famous Film Academy. The State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart also offers Bachelor’s courses in drama and The courses and subjects offered by the 11 universities marionette theatre, while in Mannheim it is possible to of arts and music in Baden-Württemberg cover the whole study dance and dance education, and in Karlsruhe spectrum of artistic education. Depending on the par- there are courses on radio music journalism and multi- ticular course, subjects are taught in classes, small media. groups or individually.

TEACHING AND RESEARCH BY SUBJECT GROUP

Karlsruhe State AcademyStuttgart of State Art and AcademyKarlsruhe Design of University Art andFreiburg Design of Arts University and DesignKarlsruhe of Music UniversityState University of Music of Music and Film Academy Baden-WürttembergUniversity of PopularAcademy Music of Performing and Music BusinessArts State University of StateMusic University and of Music Trossingen Baden-Württemberg Performing Arts MannheimPerforming Arts Stuttgart

Architecture, interior design

Art, general art studies

Fine arts

Design

Performing arts, film and TV, theatre studies

Music, musicology

Teacher training

Law, economics and social sciences

37 UNIVERSITIES OF ARTS AND MUSIC

ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS (ADK) While the two Academies of Art and Design in Karlsruhe The ADK offers elements of classical theatre and studies and Stuttgart offer training in the classical arts (liberal of new media that cross disciplines and genres. Its pro- and applied arts, artistic training), the University of Art grammes include drama, theatre direction, dramaturgy, and Design in Karlsruhe is a “media university”. Along costume and scenery design. with classic art and design subjects, it also offers a full range of courses on media arts. The universities of arts FILM ACADEMY are extensively equipped with studios, workshops, The Baden-Württemberg Film Academy in Ludwigsburg computers, libraries and models. They also stage re- is a world-famous film school. It provides professional gular exhibitions. training in every area relating to film: scriptwriting, direct- ing, art direction, montage, editing, design, animation, POP ACADEMY interactive media, production, film scores and sound de- The Baden-Württemberg Pop Academy in Mannheim is sign. Courses are taught by over 300 experts from the the only college in Germany where it is possible to train film and media industry. Every year teams of students for a career in the pop music business. The music busi- and graduates produce over 250 films in all genres, and ness course prepares students for careers as band and they are regularly awarded at film festivals. record label managers and as marketing experts. The Pop Music Design course is aimed at future singers, UNIVERSITIES OF ARTS musicians, songwriters, producers and DJs. The stu- The universities of arts offer training to become indepen- dents produce their own music, from composition to dent artists, so painters and sculptors, along with cour- CD, hone their performance skills and examine market- ses in applied art and design. ing strategies.

KARLSRUHE STATE ACADEMY OF FILM ACADEMY ART AND DESIGN KARLSRUHE UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG www.kunstakademie-karlsruhe.de www.hfm-karlsruhe.de www.filmakademie.de

STUTTGART STATE ACADEMY OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC AND UNIVERSITY OF POPULAR MUSIC ART AND DESIGN PERFORMING ARTS MANNHEIM AND MUSIC BUSINESS www.abk-stuttgart.de www.muho-mannheim.de www.popakademie.de

KARLSRUHE UNIVERSITY OF ARTS STATE UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC AND ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS AND DESIGN PERFORMING ARTS STUTTGART BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG www.hfg-karlsruhe.de www.mh-stuttgart.de www.adk-bw.de

FREIBURG UNIVERSITY STATE UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC OF MUSIC TROSSINGEN www.mh-freiburg.de www.mh-trossingen.de

38 Art is based on ability: in order to gain a place at the universities of arts and music, students have to provide evidence of their artistic or musical talent, normally in the form of an entrance exam.

OPEN TO THE WORLD FORMATION OF through course on + musical, creative and World Music artistic talent

DIVERSE RANGE 11 UNIVERSITIES OF ARTS AND MUSIC

TRADITION AND INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS State University of Music and Performing Arts Mannheim 2011 2012 THE STUTTGART STATE ACADEMY KARLSRUHE UNIVERSITY OF ART AND DESIGN CELEBRATED OF MUSIC CELEBRATED ITS ITS 250TH BIRTHDAY 200TH BIRTHDAY

39 PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES Zeppelin University, Friedrichshafen WWW.ZU.DE

German Graduate School of Management and Law, Heilbronn WWW.GGS.DE

Studying in Baden-Württemberg Merz Academy, Stuttgart WWW.MERZ-AKADEMIE.DE PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

University of Jewish Studies, Heidelberg WWW.HFJS.EU

SRH Fernhochschule Riedlingen WWW.MOBILE-UNIVERSITY.DE

SRH Heidelberg Karlshochschule International WWW.HOCHSCHULE-HEIDELBERG.DE University, Karlsruhe WWW.KARLSHOCHSCHULE.DE

40 THE SPECIALISTS

Alongside the state-run universities, Baden-Württemberg specialist course enables students to take on creative has 28 private universities. Most of them specialise in a roles in design, the arts and the media. particular area and offer basic and advanced study programmes. A large number of these programmes can be Three church-run universities – the Protestant Universi- pursued through distance-learning or alongside a full- ties of Applied Sciences in Freiburg and Ludwigsburg time job. Unlike the state-run universities, private univer- and the Catholic University of Applied Sciences in sities are almost completely financed by tuition fees. In Freiburg – fulfil the state’s self-imposed requirement for order to ensure the quality of the education provided, the subsidiarity by offering education in social work, educa- universities and courses have to be accredited and re- tion, healthcare and theology. cognised by the state’s Ministry of Science, Research and Arts. The University of Jewish Studies in Heidelberg is Europe’s only institution to offer such a wide range of courses on The Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen takes a fresh Jewish religion and culture. It is regularly consulted for approach in its positioning between business, culture expert opinions on current issues in the areas of politics, and politics. This is reflected in its teaching and research media, churches and schools. activities, which are divided into three groups: corporate management and economics, communication and cultur- Karlshochschule International University in Karlsruhe is al management, and public management and govern- one of Germany’s top universities for business studies, ance. Here, students benefit from the close ties that according to the CHE ranking of German universities the Zeppelin University has developed with businesses, drawn up by the Centre for Higher Education Develop- and a wide range of other services. ment and published in the weekly newspaper “Die Zeit”. Its teaching focuses on business and corporate topics For graduates of the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative and aims to provide students with a good grounding to State University, the universities of applied sciences and help them quickly settle into their future careers. traditional research universities, the German Graduate School of Management and Law in Heilbronn offers The “Mobile University” SRH Fernhochschule Riedlingen Master’s courses that can be pursued alongside their allows students to pursue flexible, distance-learning careers. Students are trained and supported in their sub- courses. It has an excellent reputation in business and ject areas to become junior executives. management, psychology, health, the natural sciences and technology. At the Merz Academy in Stuttgart, studies in design can be combined with media studies and cultural theory. This

41 RESEARCH IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

Doctoral studies

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DOCTORAL STUDIES IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG AT: WWW.BW-CAREER.DE/EN/HOME CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG

With its many excellent research institutes, establishments focus on basic research. The Baden-Württemberg stands out from its global institutes’ research is closely linked to business competitors. Its research universities, universi- needs and make a particular contribution to the ties of applied sciences, the Baden-Württem- development of new technologies and technol- berg Cooperative State University, universi- ogy transfer. Therefore, they open up new are- ties of education and non-university research as of technology for business.

RESEARCH YOUNG at institutions of higher researchers education and non- university institutions

STRATEGIC research topics Baden-Württemberg provides the very best young academics with targeted support in their doctoral studies and The nine traditional research universi- post-doctoral work. It offers a number ties are the main pillars of university- of funding programmes, tenure track based research in Baden-Württemberg. positions and a good balance of time The state is home to more research in- limits. stitutions than almost any other region in Europe, with Baden-Württemberg’s universities • 3 centers belonging to the Helmholtz focus on the following research areas: Association of German Research • Energy Centers (KIT, DKFZ, DLR with 2 • Industry 4.0 locations and 6 institutes) • Artificial intelligence • 17 institutes and subinstitutes • Medical technology of the Fraunhofer Society • Mobility • 13 institutes of the Baden- • Physics Württemberg Innovation Alliance • Social sciences • 13 institutes of the Max Planck • Environmental technology Research Society FOR MORE DETAILED • 7 institutes of the Leibniz Association INFORMATION SEE THE BROCHURE • 9 German Health Research Centers “CONDUCTING RESEARCH • European Molecular Biology IN THE LAND OF THE FUTURE” Laboratory • Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities

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Editorial team: Media and Public Relations Graphic design: JUNG:Kommunikation GmbH, www.jungkommunikation.de Photos: p. U3 – U4, p. 2 – 3: Werner Dieterich / Westend61 / Corbis; p. 4 – 5: Westend61 / Getty Images; p. 7: Tourismus BW, Manuel Schönfeld / jarek106 / Jürgen Effner / Fotolia, Cai- aimage / Robert Daly / Getty Images; p. 8 – 9: Daimler AG; p. 11: HTW Aalen / Reiner Pfisterer, Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG; p. 12 – 13: Westend61 / Getty Images; p. 15: KIT Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Hochschule Esslingen, Baschi Bender / Universi- tät Freiburg, Hochschule Biberach, HBC / Stefan Sättele; p. 17: DHBW Mannheim, Hochschule Heilbronn, Hochschule Offenburg; p. 27: Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, HTW Aalen, Hochschule Konstanz, Fotograf Jespah Holthof; p. 31: DHBW / Klaus Mellenthin; p. 35: Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd; p. 39: Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Mann- heim; p. 42: Voith GmbH, Hochschule Biberach, HBC / Stefan Sättele, Baschi Bender / Universität Freiburg Last updated: August 2020

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