Incomings

We welcome students from over 80 different countries to our three campuses in Furtwangen, Schwenningen and Tuttlingen. Quality degree programmes offered in both German and English and cooperative partnerships with more than 140 universities around the world are what make us stand out from the crowd. All bachelor’s degree programmes also include a six-month industrial placement and projects and thesis work are usually undertaken in collaboration with our industry partners.

We want all our foreign guests, whether Bachelor's or Master's students, exchange students from our partner universities, visitors or visiting lecturers, to feel at home at our university.  To this end we provide a wide range of support and advisory services to enable you to achieve all your study and research goals.

Two weeks before the start of the lecture period, an orientation programme for new international students takes place on the Furtwangen and Villingen-Schwenningen campuses. It includes an intensive German language course, as well as help with all kinds of administrative matters such as enrolment, health insurance, and registration at the town hall. Participation in the orientation programme is compulsory for exchange students and students who are enrolled in degree programmes taught in English.

During each semester, a number of excursions and events are organised by the International Center and the International Student Community. The International Center also runs a Buddy programme and a Host Family Programme  for those who would like to make contact with German families.

Find out here what other international students say about Furtwangen University.