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01 AALEN HIER STEHT DAS THEMA DER SEITE INTERNATIONAL Program INFORMATION FOR PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS www e at .aa m le d n a -u lo n i n v w e ACADEMIC r o s D i t y . d YEAR e 2021-2022 TWO NEW RESEARCH 02BUILDINGS WERE 03 INAUGURATED ON AALEN HIER STEHT DAS THEMACONTENTS DER SEITE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN 2020 06 12 26 30 Become Part of Our Program - Application Services for Aalen University Your Chance Process International Students Become Part of Aalen University 06 Start Here, Go Anywhere 24 In the Heart of the South 08 From Cameroon to Aalen 25 The Economic Center of the South 10 Our Easy Application Process 26 Our Program - Your Chance 12 You Need More Help? 28 Teaching and Learning 14 From Portugal to Aalen 29 What you Need to Know 18 Service for International Students 30 Internships: A Golden Opportunity 20 Accomodation 32 From Costa Rica to Aalen 21 Campus Life 34 From India to Aalen 22 City Life 36 Hands on: Upgrade to Platinum 23 Facts & Figures 38 EDITION NOTE FOR FIFTH EDITION, FEB 2021 Publisher: Aalen University, Beethovenstraße 1, 73430 Aalen, Germany Contact: hs-aalen.de, Email: [email protected] Edition: 1.000 pcs. Photos: Aalen University, City of Aalen, Stadtwerke Aalen (public utility companies), Christian Frumolt, Reiner Pfisterer, Jan Walford, Sandro Bretzger, Janine Soika, Thomas Klink, Peter Schlipf, Juana Röder (Freistil Design), International Center, Carolin Fischer, Jana Ling Design: Freistil Design GbR, frei-stil-design.de 04 05 HIER STEHT DAS THEMA DER SEITE HIER STEHT DAS THEMA DER SEITE Welcome to Aalen VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE - TOGETHER FOR INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP 06 07 STUDYING IN AALEN STUDYING IN AALEN one of the most research-intensive universities of Technology, Photonics, Casting Technology, Business applied sciences in Germany. Increasing student Studies, Health Management, but also in various numbers, successful knowledge transfer with the other fields. One out of four of our University’s staff business community and a continuously growing members are working in research, often while they campus also testify to its enormous development. obtain a graduate or doctoral degree in cooperation Aalen University of Applied Sciences is firmly roo- with partner universities. ted in the region and has a wide international net- work. In 2020, Aalen University inaugurated a new research Find friends for a area on its campus. Outstandingly, primarily publicly lifetime and build your network for future days: This is demonstrated by the numerous co-opera- funded research keeps Aalen University at the fore- all in one place - Aalen. tions in the region and the 133 partner universities front of technology. Knowledge transfer and collabo- all over the world. ration with the industry contribute significantly to the development of the University and the region. BECOME PART OF SCORING IN RESEARCH FOR YEARS The procurement of third party funds has been well established in our applied research projects, especially in Material Sciences, Optics and Laser AALEN UNIVERSITY Aalen University - Well Connected THE GERMAN HIGHER EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES FOREIGN STUDENTS • Public State University of WITH EXCELLENT OPTIONS. AALEN UNIVERSITY OFFERS NOT ONLY ACADEMIC Baden-Württemberg EXCELLENCE, BUT ALSO ACCESS TO THE GERMAN WAY OF LIFE. WITH OUR FOCUS • Hochschulföderation ON RESEARCH AND MODERN LABORATORIES, AALEN UNIVERSITY AIMS TO PREPARE SüdWest (HfSW) ITS STUDENTS FOR THEIR CAREERS IN THE INDUSTRY. • Member of the HRK – German Rectors Conference, Bonn With 6,000 students from 60 different countries, ghts, you can easily take day trips to Stuttgart, • Member of the DAAD – Aalen University is one of the largest Universities of Munich, Ulm, Augsburg and Nuremberg to explore German Academic Applied Sciences in Baden-Württemberg. You can and get to know the land you chose to study in a Exchange Service, Bonn • Member of the Associati design your own experience abroad by attending little better... There is a most friendly environment on of Friends & English or German taught lectures in the fields of for foreign students. Supporters of the engineering, business sciences and chemistry. Baden-Württemberg State Foundation • Member of the European Aalen University is located in a booming, cultural, AALEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES University Association vacation-oriented region. With 68,500 inhabitants, Innovative educational models, research strength, (EUA) Aalen is able to offer an array of opportunities, foresight, close links to industry, regional and • Experienced in state, national and international having the characteristics of a big city while main- international networks: We provide attractive projects such as LARS, taining the charm of a small town. Due to Aalen’s study programs on a sound foundation. For years, DFG, BMBF, GIZ, EU proximity to many of Germany’s most famous si- Aalen University of Applied Sciences has been Top spot in research and close links to industries with excellently equipped laboratories 08 09 IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH Studying in the Swabian Alb region surrounded by breath- IN THE HEART OF THE taking landscape SOUTH – THE SWABIAN ALB AALEN IS LOCATED IN THE ECONOMIC CENTER OF THE SWABIAN ALB. THE REGION BOASTS A BOOMING INDUSTRY, LONG HISTORY AND BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPE. The Swabian Alb is located in the region of East “The region of talents and patents” is what we call Württemberg and therefore in the center of Euro- East Württemberg. Pioneering spirit, creativity and pe and in the heart of Southern Germany - close to inventiveness are shaping the daily and professio- metropolises like Munich and Stuttgart, and vaca- nal lives of the area’s population. That is why many The „East Würrtemberg Ambassador“ certificate tion spots like Allgäu and Lake Constance. And the growth sectors and future technologies are de- cavalry fort north of the Alps in what would eventually Württemberg. In this broad and open valley, you will serves as proof of a alpine countries of Austria and Switzerland are also veloped here. Global players, successful medium-si- become Aalen. During the Middle Ages, the people find countless quarry lakes and reed fields to enjoy. successful time abroad. within reach. zed companies, and ambitious start-ups all call East built countless castles, palaces and residences as East Württemberg offers something for every taste. Württemberg home. Here, the amount of hidden well as medieval city-fortifications and impressive ec- champions is twice as high as in the rest of Germa- clesiastical buildings that continue to shape our regi- BECOME AN HONORARY AMBASSADOR ny. Moreover, East Württemberg is one of the lea- on’s appearance. OF EAST WÜRTTEMBERG ders in terms of registered patents and innovations To offer the international students of East Württem- within Germany. However, if you want to explore nature instead of berg an incentive to get to know our astonishing re- taking a trip to the past, East Württemberg will spo- gion, encourage them to learn German, give them EAST WÜRTTEMBERG – THE PLACE TO BE il you with beautiful und varied landscapes. The better access to the local economy, and the chance Although East Württemberg is the economical cen- densely wooded areas in the north of East Württem- to better integrate into German society, Aalen Uni- ter of the south, it has managed to keep its unique berg are perfect for hiking or exploring. The rolling versity created the “East Württemberg Ambassador fusion of lively urban flair and picturesque rural hills of the region around Aalen offer peaceful Program”. For participation in multiple events (in- scenery. Its rich history as well as its natural beauty orchards, meadows and fields. The Swabian Alb is an cluding a German language course), students recei- has always managed to attract people to it. Before escarpment running through the whole of East Würt- ve a certificate from the District Chief Officer which the Romans and Celts settled here, humans from temberg with lots of forests fit for fairy tales. On the recognizes them as Honorary Ambassadors of East the Neolithic period left their artifacts for us to dis- plateau of the Swabian Alb, you will find light beech Württemberg. This certificate can be used as proof cover. The Romans built their famous frontier, the Li- forests as well as juniper heathland and dry valleys. of their successful time abroad for future academic mes, on the Swabian Alb and established the largest The Danube wetland marks the southern end of East institutions or employers. 10 IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH NUREMBERG AALEN STUTTGART MUNICH ULM THE ECONOMIC CENTER OF THE SOUTH BESIDES GLOBAL PLAYERS, WE HAVE TWICE THE AMOUNT OF HIDDEN CHAMPIONS AS THE REST OF GERMANY. THESE COMPANIES ARE LEADERS IN THEIR FIELDS IN EUROPE AND AT LEAST THIRD WORLDWIDE. THE CURIOUS THING ABOUT THEM: MOST PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW THEM – ONLY THEIR PEERS CONSIDER THEM HEROES. THEY SHARE SPACE WITH GLOBAL PLAYERS AND SUCCESSFUL MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES. 12 MARKETING & SALES 13 OUR PROGRAM – YOUR CHANCE AALEN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM OPTOMETRY & AUDIOLOGY INDUSTRIAL & OUR PROGRAM – SUSTAINABLE HUMAN MANAGEMENT YOUR CHANCE RESOURCES WE AT AALEN UNIVERSITY DO NOT BELIEVE THAT ONE PROGRAM FITS THE NEEDS DIGITALIZATION & OF ALL STUDENTS. THAT IS WHY WE CREATED A THREE STAGE PROGRAM YOU AND CAN CHOOSE FROM INDIVIDUALLY. YOU CAN MAKE YOUR STAY WITH US SILVER, DATA SCIENCE GOLDEN OR PLATINUM. BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION Your basic semester exchange program in Aalen is Once you are a registered exchange student with FUTURE what we call the Silver Program. You will stay for one Aalen University, you are eligible to apply for an in- semester at Aalen University and study with our Ger- ternship/co-op at any of the regional technology OPTOELECTRONICS, MATERIALS man and international students in the courses you hotspots, including but not limited to Audi, Bosch, choose from our syllabus.