Aalen University

Aalen University (Hochschule Aalen) is a University of Applied Sciences located in the town of Aalen in Baden-Wuerttemberg, South Germany. This medium-size, modern university offers excellence in both teaching and research. It also boasts a number of technically rich facilities including advanced scientific laboratories.

Notable areas of study at Hochschule Aalen include Optics and Mechatronics. Aalen University is considered one of the finest universities of applied sciences in Southern Germany and has excellent links with the region’s top manufacturing companies.

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Aalen University in numbers

1963

Founding year

6,000

Number of students

600

Number of international students

Faculties

Course programs

The university of Aalen was originally formed as a state engineering school in 1963. In 1971, it became a University of Applied Sciences. It hosts 6,000 students, including 600 international students. The university offers a total of 60 course programs (bachelor's and master's) across three faculties.

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Aalen University has a vibrant exchange program and offers many lectures in English. The triple-tiered exchange program allows students to study for a single semester (Silver), study for a semester and apply for an internship (Gold), or stay for a further six months abroad (Platinum).

Internships for all students are available at a wide number of regional companies including Audi, Porsche and Bosch. There are three faculties: Chemistry, Optics & Mechatronics and Economics. The university partners with the Graduate School Ostwürttemberg, helping develop graduates and young technical professionals in the region.

Tuition fees: Baden-Wuerttemberg

Internationals studying for more than one year in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg will have to pay a €1,500 tuition fee per semester.

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Explore Aalen University study programs:

Bachelor Programs:

Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Plus
Optometry
Business Studies for SME
Biopharmazeutische Wissenschaften
Business Analytics
Chemistry
Data Science
Digital Health Management
Internet of Things
Electrical Engineering
Elektrotechnik kompakt durch Anrechnung (EkA)
Healthcare Management
Audiology
Computer Science
Technology and Engineering Teacher Education
International Business Studies
International Sales Management and Technology
IT-Security
Plastics Engineering
Maschinenbau / Entwicklung: Design und Simulation
Mechanical Engineering / Innovative Materials
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Management
Materialography / Innovative Materials
Mechatronics
Mechatronics Fast-Track-Program (MekA)
Computer Science in Media
Surface Technologies / Innovative Materials
Optical Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Content Creation
Technische Informatik / Embedded Systems
User Experience
Business Information Systems
Industrial Engineering
Business Psychology

Master Programs:

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (Research Master)
Advanced Systems Design
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Applied Surface and Material Sciences
Applied Photonics
Business Development
Data Science and Business Analytics
Data Management in Product Development and Production
Financial Management
Healthcare Management
Health Technology Management
Industrial Management
Computer Science
Technology and Engineering Teacher Education
International Marketing and Sales
IT-Security (part-time)
Leadership in Industrial Sales and Technology
Light Weight Engineering
Machine Learning and Data Analytics
Mechatronics / Systems Engineering
Management of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
Polymer Technology
Product Development and Manufacturing
Technology Management
Vision Science and Business (Optometry) (extra occupational)
Business Information Systems
Business Informatics (part-time)

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