Hochschule Esslingen –
University of Applied Sciences!
What you might know about Germany…
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Germany has so much more to offer…
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General facts about Germany
» Situated in the heart of Europe
» About 82 million inhabitants
» Official language: German
(with a variety of dialects)
Esslingen and
Göppingen
» Moderate climate with hot
summers (up to 35°C/95°F) and
cold winters (as low as -15°C/5°F)
» Variety of landscapes: from
mountains in the South to
seascapes in the North
» Strong economy, especially car
manufacturing, mechanical
engineering and electronics
» Land of „poets and thinkers“
(Goethe, Einstein, Marx..)
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Esslingen
“I just fell in love with the pretty old buildings and small alleys;
they were exactly like in pictures of my German book in high
school!”
Laura from Finland
» Lively town with 1,250 years of history
» 93,000 inhabitants, located in the valley of Neckar, surrounded by vineyards
» Attractive economic region, strong emphasis on automotive and mechanical
engineering
» Historic old town with half-timbered houses, numerous pubs and a great
cultural variety
» Distance to Stuttgart 15 km
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Göppingen
» Traditional and innovative town of industry and services
» Close to nature, with a great variety of sports and culture
» Located in one of the most beautiful countrysides of BadenWürttemberg
» 57,000 inhabitants
» Distance to Esslingen 25 km, approx. 30 minutes by train
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Stuttgart
» Economically powerful metropolis in the southwest of Germany
» 600,000 inhabitants
» City of culture, gardens and parks and a variety of
architectural styles, festivals and events
» Famous museums, e.g. Mercedes-Benz Museum,
Porsche Museum, Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Linden-Museum
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Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
– Facts and Figures
» One of the top addresses in Germany for
engineering, management, social and nursing
sciences
» Regularly ranked among the top ten universities
of applied sciences in Germany
» At the forefront of the German high-tech industry
with close contacts in industry, social work and
health care institutions
» Approx. 5,600 students, 11 faculties,
23 Bachelor‘s and 14 Master‘s degree programs
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Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
- Sites and Faculties
Esslingen
City Campus
Esslingen
Hilltop Campus
Goeppingen
Campus
» Automotive Engineering
» Building Services,
Energy and
Environmental
Engineering
» Mechanical Engineering
» Natural Sciences
» Information
Technology
» Management
» Social Work, Health Care
and Nursing Sciences
» Graduate School
» Engineering
Management
» Mechatronics and
Electrical
Engineering
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Reasons to study at Esslingen UAS
» Practice oriented curriculum
» Learning setting in small groups
» Excellent facilities (modern workshops and labs, etc.)
» Esslingen UAS is top in rankings
» Courses taught in English in most of the faculties
» Many links to industry and welfare organizations  possibilities
for internships
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Partnerships of Esslingen UAS
Links with many international companies, e. g.
… and welfare and health care organisations in the
region
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STIPUS program - Special offers for
international exchange students
» German language courses at different levels, free of charge!
» German History & Culture class, free of charge!
» Excursions to “places of interest” (e.g. Lake Constance,
Frankfurt, Nuremberg), free of charge!
» Intercultural workshops, free of charge!
» Accommodation is guaranteed for all exchange students
» Meet international students from over
35 partner universities around the world
» International Friends Program for German
and International students with activities
and trips
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What to expect from your STIPUS study
abroad semester at Esslingen UAS?
» Language of instruction: German or English
» Choice of courses from all undergraduate study courses
» Full orientation program, German language and
German History & Culture classes including excursions
» German semester dates: September-February and
March-August
» Various options available:
» 1 semester of studies
» 2 semesters of studies or
» 1 semester of studies + 1 semester
internship
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The International Office
» Is there to help you
before, during and
after your stay at
Esslingen UAS!
» Contact for international
exchange students:
Monika Zellner
www.hs-esslingen.de/incoming
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The International Office
» Answers your questions regarding study abroad
possibilities at Esslingen UAS
» Provides information and general guidance
» Handles applications from international exchange
students
» Organizes an orientation program for all
international exchange students
» Organizes activities to meet
German students
» Arranges suitable accommodation
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Accommodation
» Halls of residence in Esslingen
» Single rooms with shared
bathroom, 240-245 €/month
» Single apartments including
kitchen and bathroom 275-280 €/month
» Halls of residence in Goeppingen
» Single rooms in shared
appartments
» Costs 209-270 €/month
» Accommodation is guaranteed
for all international exchange
students!
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Travel in Germany
ca. 2 hours by train
Frankfurt
ca. 3 hours
ca. 6 hours
Köln
Berlin
ca. 2 hours
ca. 15 min
ca. 3 hours
Stuttgart
The Alps
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Munich
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Travel in Europe
Amsterdam
Budapest
Paris
Prague
Rome
Vienna
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Where can I find more information?
www.hs-esslingen.de/incoming
First Information Programs and
Application
Course
descriptions
Accommodation
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Contact Information
www.hs-esslingen.de/incoming
Monika Zellner: monika.zellner@hs-esslingen.de
Our doors are open for you…
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