Hochschule Esslingen – University of Applied Sciences!

1. Hochschule Esslingen – University of Applied Sciences!

2. What you might know about Germany… Hochschule Esslingen

3. Germany has so much more to offer… Hochschule Esslingen

4. General facts about Germany • Situated in the heart of Europe • About 82 million inhabitants • Official language: German (with a variety of dialects) • 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..) Esslingen and Göppingen Hochschule Esslingen

5. 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 Hochschule Esslingen

6. 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 Baden- Württemberg • 57,000 inhabitants • Distance to Esslingen 25 km, approx. 30 minutes by train Hochschule Esslingen

7. 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 Hochschule Esslingen

8. 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 Hochschule Esslingen

9. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences - Sites and Faculties Esslingen City Campus • Automotive Engineering • Building Services, Energy and Environmental Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Natural Sciences Esslingen Hilltop Campus • Information Technology • Management • Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Sciences • Graduate School Goeppingen Campus • Engineering Management • Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering Hochschule Esslingen

10. 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 Hochschule Esslingen

11. Partnerships of Esslingen UAS Links with many international companies, e. g. … and welfare and health care organisations in the region Hochschule Esslingen

12. 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 Hochschule Esslingen

13. 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 Hochschule Esslingen

14. 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 Hochschule Esslingen

15. 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 Hochschule Esslingen

16. 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! Hochschule Esslingen

17. 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 Munich The Alps Hochschule Esslingen

18. Travel in Europe Amsterdam Budapest Paris Prague Rome Vienna Hochschule Esslingen

19. Where can I find more information? www.hs-esslingen.de/incoming First Information - Programs and Application Course descriptions Accommodation Hochschule Esslingen

20. Contact Information www.hs-esslingen.de/incoming Monika Zellner: monika.zellner@hs-esslingen.de Our doors are open for you… Hochschule Esslingen