Organisation

Furtwangen University’s international activities come together in HFU International. The body is headed by Prorektor Prof. Dr. Michael Lederer.  

Both the International Center (IC) and the Language Center (LC) form parts of HFU International. The English names on the one hand take account of the English-speaking customer base and on the other hand intend to make clear that these are centers of meeting and exchange. The International Center (head: Brigitte Minderlein) intends to motivate native students through direct contact with international students for stays abroad. It also provides all relevant information for studying abroad. International students receive comprehensive support. Seminars and interesting excursions are offered for them. The Language Center (head: Erich Wascher) through its extensive range of language and cultural modules as well as its innovative web-based learning options for students and other HFU members, makes a significant contribution to internationalisation.  

In addition to the international relations officers involved in the Arbeitskreis Internationales (task force international affairs), many professors and staff from all faculties are internationally active. Many university partnerships arose from activities of individual professors or staff members and are maintained through such individual contacts, too. Many professors regularly take on guest lecturing duties abroad or spend their research semesters at an international partner university.